Alamaris
A couple of you who read my "One Deck Wonder Query" thread might remember me mentioning that I anthromorphize inanimate objects. Did it when I was a kid, and still do today, although not quite as avidly (I'm less prone to start sobbing if a teddy bear rips a stitch, obviously 
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I got to thinking about that post I made, and began looking at things other people were saying on the forums, about how their decks seemed to have personalities. I know mine do.
So, what sort of personalities do your decks have, if they do? Do some of them seem to be of different age groups or maturity? Do they all get along, or does your Victorian Romantic refuse to be read if the Necronomicon Tarot is in the room?
To kick it off, here's mine:
Small Thoth: A sarcasic old man. Evokes mental pictures of Crowley with a Merlin beard, smoking a hookah, and occasionally a serious Groucho Marx.
Large (trimmed) Thoth: The wise old hermit who's not sure if I'm ready for his reams of wisdom, but willing to give me a chance.
Universal Fantasy: Somewhat aloof, a little alien. Mysterious and secretive, like it doesn't want to reveal the history of the fantasy world its set in.
Lo Scarabeo Tarot: Playful and positive, like the old friend you meet in Starbucks for chit-chat.
The Lunatic: Like its name, seems to have a bit of Multiple Personality Disorder. Very Mona-Lisa-esque (think the famous smile).
Victorian Romantic: You're sitting in a Victorian parlour with a dignified woman in period dress, drinking tea. Bubbly but dignified.
Tarot of Eden: Very aloof, almost like a sheik bartering for trade. Like the Universal Fantasy, its "alien" and a little distanced, but not above coming down to lend a hand.
Gothic Vargo: I'm not sure about this one yet. I'll probably end up finding its a little like the sterotypical vampire: reserved, dignified, mysterious, romantic.
UFO Tarot:: Sort of like a first-contact missionary, or a priest-storyteller from another world. Kind and gentle, but not above the occasional terrorizing gesture if need be.
Gothic Tarot of Vampires: Dark, a little "emo"; almost a lurking personality. Darkly romantic, a little sullen and mournful.
LS Dragons: Playful, innocent yet wise, a little fairy dancing just out of your reach, giving you little clues to pique your curiosity and laughing with you. Deeper than it lets on.
Halloween Tarot: Very playful, innocent. Like a happy little elf or, like the creatures illustrating the suit of wands, imps. Willing to give you the right answer if you promise to play, first.
Your turn! Don't be afraid to go into detail; I want to hear all about your wonderful decks.
).I got to thinking about that post I made, and began looking at things other people were saying on the forums, about how their decks seemed to have personalities. I know mine do.
So, what sort of personalities do your decks have, if they do? Do some of them seem to be of different age groups or maturity? Do they all get along, or does your Victorian Romantic refuse to be read if the Necronomicon Tarot is in the room?
To kick it off, here's mine:
Small Thoth: A sarcasic old man. Evokes mental pictures of Crowley with a Merlin beard, smoking a hookah, and occasionally a serious Groucho Marx.
Large (trimmed) Thoth: The wise old hermit who's not sure if I'm ready for his reams of wisdom, but willing to give me a chance.
Universal Fantasy: Somewhat aloof, a little alien. Mysterious and secretive, like it doesn't want to reveal the history of the fantasy world its set in.
Lo Scarabeo Tarot: Playful and positive, like the old friend you meet in Starbucks for chit-chat.
The Lunatic: Like its name, seems to have a bit of Multiple Personality Disorder. Very Mona-Lisa-esque (think the famous smile).
Victorian Romantic: You're sitting in a Victorian parlour with a dignified woman in period dress, drinking tea. Bubbly but dignified.
Tarot of Eden: Very aloof, almost like a sheik bartering for trade. Like the Universal Fantasy, its "alien" and a little distanced, but not above coming down to lend a hand.
Gothic Vargo: I'm not sure about this one yet. I'll probably end up finding its a little like the sterotypical vampire: reserved, dignified, mysterious, romantic.
UFO Tarot:: Sort of like a first-contact missionary, or a priest-storyteller from another world. Kind and gentle, but not above the occasional terrorizing gesture if need be.
Gothic Tarot of Vampires: Dark, a little "emo"; almost a lurking personality. Darkly romantic, a little sullen and mournful.
LS Dragons: Playful, innocent yet wise, a little fairy dancing just out of your reach, giving you little clues to pique your curiosity and laughing with you. Deeper than it lets on.
Halloween Tarot: Very playful, innocent. Like a happy little elf or, like the creatures illustrating the suit of wands, imps. Willing to give you the right answer if you promise to play, first.
Your turn!
Don't be afraid to go into detail; I want to hear all about your wonderful decks.
