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Soul Casters & Cryptforge Relics: Uniting 2D Strategy with 3D Immersion

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Premise Every duel is a battle of wits and will, where each move shifts the balance of fate.  3D Weapons in a card game The Cryptforge Relics, ancient weapons and artefacts forged from bone, blood, and shadow, grant their wielders unimaginable strength, but at what price? The Bonegrinder thirsts for carnage, the Graveborn Guard whispers of forgotten warriors, the Undead Crown tempts its wearer with ultimate knowledge, and the Throne of the Undying promises eternal rule at the risk of losing one’s very soul.  A Perfect Fusion of 2D and 3D Design The Cryptforge Relics were designed to seamlessly integrate into Soul Casters, blending rich 2D card art with immersive 3D visual storytelling. Each relic carries a deep lore, reinforcing the game’s dark fantasy setting while maintaining clear mechanics in both dimensions. The Throne of the Undying, for example, is visually striking as a towering skeletal construct in 3D, while its card version distils that imagery into a clean, readabl...

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The Complete Guide to Soul Casters

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Soul Casters Soul Casters is a game of strategy, sacrifice, and ultimate power, where the very essence of the fallen fuels your path to victory. In this game, Souls are more than a resource; they are the currency of conquest and the key to unleashing creatures, spells, and artefacts to win the game. Every decision is a gamble with fate.  In the shadowed realm where the veil between life and death is thinnest, a battle rages beyond mortal understanding. Here, Souls are not just the echoes of the departed, they are power incarnate, the lifeblood of war, and the essence of dominion. The greatest warlocks, necromancers, and forgotten kings have all sought mastery over the Soulflow, but only a rare few can command its true potential. You are a Soul Caster, a wielder of forbidden magic, one who bends the laws of existence to summon creatures from beyond, cast devastating spells, and awaken relics infused with the will of the damned. But such power comes at a cost, every Soul you harness ...

Cryptforge Relics: Throne of the Undying

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 Lore Description Throne of the Undying  - A towering throne sculpted from the fused remains of long-forgotten rulers, its skeletal frame pulsating with eerie, spectral energy. The cursed throne binds its occupant to undeath, granting dominion over lost souls while eroding their humanity with every command. The Throne of the Undying is not just a seat of power, it is a prison, a monument to rulers who refused to fade into history. Crafted from fused bone, blackened iron, and cursed gold, it is said to be the resting place of a monarch who sought eternal dominion over both the living and the dead. The skeletal remains of past rulers are woven into its structure, their hollow eyes still gleaming with a faint, ghostly light, as if watching those who dare approach. Legends say that anyone who sits upon the Throne of the Undying is granted immortality, but at a terrible cost. The throne does not let its rulers leave; it binds them to its will, draining their essence until they...

Cryptforge Relics: Bonegrinder

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  Item Lore Description Bonegrinder –  A cursed chainsaw sword forged from the fused vertebrae of a fallen warlord. Its jagged bone teeth grind endlessly, tearing through armor and flesh while whispering the hunger of the damned. The Bonegrinder is more than a weapon, it is a hunger given form. Its jagged bone teeth gnash and churn endlessly, grinding through steel, flesh, and even the souls of those unfortunate enough to stand in its path. The weapon does not simply cut; it shreds, devours, and consumes, leaving behind cursed wounds that refuse to heal. Legends say Bonegrinder was once wielded by a warlord who sought eternal dominance, binding his soul to his own spine to create an instrument of endless destruction. But the magic he used was unstable, and now, the weapon thirsts for battle, eternally seeking new prey. Those who wield it can feel the deep, rhythmic growl of the blade in their bones, as if the sword itself is alive, eager to feast. The longer one wields Bonegr...

Cryptforge Relics: Undead Crown

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  Item Lore Description Undead Crown  - A cursed crown of fused bone and scorched iron, hovering above its wearer like a spectral omen. Eldritch runes glow between its jagged remains, whispering the voices of lost monarchs. Those who don it gain insight into the realm of the dead, but risk becoming part of it. The Undead Crown is a relic born from the bones of ancient wraith-lords who defied death, refusing to let their reign end. Forged from twisted bone and scorched iron, the crown hovers eerily above its wearer, glowing with eldritch runes that pulse in time with the wearer’s heartbeat. It is said to be imbued with the essence of lost monarchs, their voices whispering faintly in the wind, urging the wearer toward greater power, but at a terrible cost. Worn by tyrants who sought immortality, the Undead Crown grants unparalleled insight into the realm of the dead, allowing its wearer to perceive the hidden paths between life and death. The crown links the wearer’s soul to the...

Cryptforge Relics: Graveborn Guard

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Item Lore Description Graveborn Guard – A weathered wooden shield reinforced with eldritch runes, its centre adorned with a grinning skull that radiates a sinister aura. Cursed enchantments linger within, warding off attacks while whispering forgotten incantations to those who dare wield it. The Graveborn Guard is a shield forged from the remnants of an ancient, cursed fortress, its wooden frame weathered by time and dark magic. At its centre, a grinning skull is etched into the wood, a grim reminder of the warden who once protected the cursed land. The shield is bound with eldritch runes, glowing faintly in shades of violet, whispering forgotten incantations to those who dare to wield it. Those who use it are granted a measure of protection, but at the cost of becoming linked to the souls trapped within the skull, hearing their anguished wails in the quiet moments of battle. Though its structure is old and worn, the Graveborn Guard holds immense power, capable of absorbing magical an...