Secrets of the Kingdom — Behind the Scenes & Early Art
8 months ago
– Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 02:27:10 PM
Greetings, rulers of the realm,
We're now a few days into the campaign, and the support has been amazing. Your passion for royal intrigue, ancient oaths, and beautiful craftsmanship is inspiring!
As a thank you, I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Reign of Kings was created.
The Artwork:
Each court card was designed to tell a story—each King, Queen, and Jack is not just a figure, but a character caught in the politics of power.
I've drawn from medieval fashion, weaponry, and symbolism to give these characters depth and life.
➡️ See early concept sketches below:
Also, for those who have asked, I have took the liberty of posting the numbered card art on the page as well as in this update:
Each numbered card in the Reign of Kings deck has been meticulously designed with elegance and symmetry at its core. Custom pips sit within richly textured, jewel-toned frames—evoking stained-glass windows found in the grand halls of the royal court.
🟥 Red suits feature emerald green backdrops for a striking contrast.
⬛ Black suits are framed in a noble sapphire blue, edged in gold.
From the 7 to the 10, every layout balances classic readability with royal refinement—making these cards equally at home on your game table or in your collection.
No court is complete without its jesters—and in the Reign of Kings deck, these two bring more than just laughs. Each Joker is fully illustrated with personality and flair:
- The Crimson Fool, a chaotic trickster in motion, juggling fate with a grin.
- The Teal Trickster, a scheming observer with secrets behind every smirk.
Set against a clean, minimal backdrop with ornate gold accents, these jokers are both whimsical and wicked—ready to tip the scales of any game or tale. Elegant. Expressive. Enigmatic. The Jokers add a flourish of courtly chaos to the realm
🛡️ What’s on the Horizon:
We have supassed our first Stretch Goal, which will UPGRADED Gilded deck inside tuck foiled.
🔥 Help Shape the Kingdom:
The more backers that join us, the stronger the kingdom becomes!
- Share the project link with your fellow collectors and friends.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dominion/reign-of-kings-playing-cards?ref=egj60m
- Comment below and tell us which court card you're most excited about.
Thank you for carrying this vision forward.
Together, we reign.
