SUNKEN SAPPHIRE - illustrated playing cards

A project in Shropshire, UK by Wayne Blackhurst
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An account of Captain Emericke’s final voyage experienced through a pirate themed deck and story. Kickstarter Exclusive for Make 100.
Playing Cards
Backers: 35
Average Pledge Per Backer: £164

Funded: £5,744 of £7,500
Dates: Jan 3rd -> Feb 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Wayne Blackhurst
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Latest News

Sunken Sapphire takes a break.

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello for an important update. After much thought, I’ve made a decision to cancel the campaign with a view to re-launch in a couple of months time. In all honestly I feel it’s going to be a struggle to reach the funding goal. I had hoped to be... (Read More)

Meet the crew #5.

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! We still need more backers to be able to bring this project to reality. So far we’re doing quite well with extra boxed sets being added to pledges through Kickstarter's add-on system. This is awesome and helps push us closer to the goal.... (Read More)

Meet the crew #4.

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello for another walk amongst the crew. So far we’ve met those that make up the face cards of the hearts suit. Now let’s move on to the clubs suit, starting with a rather mysterious character. Silas's knowledge of all things unnatural, ancient... (Read More)

Meet the crew #3

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there, or should I say ahoy there, matey?! Well, this guy’s fun! Samson is the Jack of Hearts in the playing card deck, rounding off the suit alongside Captain Emericke and Sapphire, but what about his role in the story? Without giving too... (Read More)

Meet the crew #2

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there! We’ve already met Captain Emericke. This time let’s take a look at the captain’s lost true love. Sapphire is an extremely important character. Afterall, without Sapphire, there would be no ship, no voyage and eventually, no tavern.... (Read More)

Stretch goals?

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I thought I’d address stretch goals. I initially didn’t list any as I don’t want to be seen as being presumptuous and taking backers for granted. In addition, production values of my work are high, which is costly to manufacture, so the... (Read More)

Meet the crew #1

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello for another update! First off I’d like to thank you again for the support. It’s really appreciated. The task of creating the world of Still Water is a labour of love, so it’s wonderful to know good folk like yourselves believe in the... (Read More)

Ship ahoy!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! So far we’ve had a look around the tavern and touched upon the structure of the story. If you recall, the narrator is listening to the local legend from the tavern’s barkeeper and a gruff guest. Their tale begins at sea so it’s... (Read More)

About that legend...

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! It’s great the campaign is already a quarter funded. I’m really pleased. I also appreciate those returning backers who are already familiar with what I’m trying to achieve in the long term. For those new here, my ultimate goal, one... (Read More)

Always a warm welcome down the Sapphire!

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there travellers to Still Water! All good stories start somewhere and ours begins in one of Still Water’s most curious of buildings – a tavern. Imagine walking through narrow winding cobbled streets, crooked gables soaring overhead, towards... (Read More)

The doors of the Sunken Sapphire are open!

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome aboard! Many thanks for joining me on what hopefully will be a fun and exciting campaign. We’re off to a good start with some of the main original art pieces snapped up already. There’s something for everyone here with the Standard... (Read More)

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