The Golem Playing Cards is a series of poker decks inspired by the
man-made living clay (or mud) figure of the golem which originates in
Jewish folklore. Designed by Andy Kurovets, the different editions are meant to
embody the steps in the process to make a golem. The cards are distributed by 3rd Dominion and printed by NPCC. Each court card depicts a golem in a two-way design, while the number cards have occult symbols inside the pips.
Listing includes:
- 1 x Formation Edition (w/ copper foil on tuck): symbolizes the step where the golem is shaped from sacred mud, clay or earth. Shares the same card designs as the Purification Edition, the card backs have silver ink.
- 1 x Purification Edition (w/ aquamarine foil on tuck): symbolizes the step where the creator must purify themself and their tools through prayer, fasting, and purification rituals. Shares the same card designs as the Formation Edition, the card backs have silver ink.
- 1 x Inscription Edition (w/ violet foil on tuck): symbolizes the step where a
piece of paper written with a word of power -- such as the holy name of
God or the Hebrew word for "life" or "truth" -- is placed in the golem's
head. Shares the same card designs as the Activation Edition, the card backs have gold ink.
- 1 x Activation Edition (w/ silver foil on tuck): symbolizes the step where the golem is awakened by spiritual prayers
and can receive commands. Shares the same card designs as the Inscription Edition, the card backs have gold ink.
- 1 x Collector's Box: holds 4 decks, is made of black cardboard with a gold foiled The Golem logo, has magnetic closures, and interior ribbons to make pulling out the decks easier.
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Images 9-18 were taken from the Kickstarter campaign to show the card designs.