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The luckiest King of them all. ♣️

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They say the heaviest weapons are held by those with heavy hearts.

Somehow, this weapon seems to be held by the luckiest heart of them all.

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The Queens will see you now…♠️♦️♣️♥️

(The Queens of Cardverse are here and ready for your questions! Ask box is open - feel free to send anything in!)

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Arthur stands in solitary splendor, his eyes shimmering with ethereal brilliance. In this suspended moment, the ticking of clocks ceases, and life's chaotic frenzy is tamed into a tranquil tableau. Time, a force that governs all, succumbs to his supernatural command.

The Queen of Spades, the guardian of temporal equilibrium, serves as a reminder of the boundless wonders and limitless possibilities that dwell within the realm of magic.

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Arthur gestures his hand above the tomb glowing before him, reaching inside the blue fire as if conjuring something from within. Eyes turning to address the knight in the room.

"Time, an elusive companion, does not flee from our grasp, but rather beckons us to shape its essence. It is within our hands to carve our own path, to mold moments into cherished memories, and to fashion our destiny. As the clock ticks, let us seize the hours and weave our dreams into reality, for it is not time that eludes us, but our own resolve to embrace its infinite potential.”

The Queen stretches his hand out from the fire and towards the knight, cradled gently within is a clock - shaped in the fashion of a Spade. The hands paused at certain numbers, twitching back and forth trying to push onward as time ever does.

“Take its potential into your own hands my Knight. Find the answers you seek.”

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(The Queen of spades is open for questions!)

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(Line art of the Queens completed! Soon we will get to explore the story of each Queen and their lives within the Deck of Cards.

And yes Queen of Diamonds is blind in one eye - for reasons 😎)

♠️♦️♣️♥️

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(We are getting there friends! In love with the new spadian design)

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(My update on the queens! Don’t worry, this will be inked and colored soon.

The queens are excited to hear from their subjects soon - coming June this blog will switch to a Queens of cardverse based adventure!)

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(One last surprise tonight…I absolutely love the vibes and outfits of the Diamonds.)

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(A sneak peak of something new!)

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Welcome back!

Hey thanks! Super excited to be back, here’s a sneak peak at something I’m working on.

First time I’ve ever drawn the Queen of Clubs, Elizaveta.

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J.G: “When does a man become a monster? Can a monster be a man? A King must always keep in check the balance of power they consume from their Kingdom and Suit of cards. It can be said all of the Kings deeds can be read on their suit cards: who they have befriended, who dislikes them, and who they have harmed. The darker the color, the friendlier they are to each other.

A King’s downfall hasn’t been seen in centuries, but the recent King of Spades was by far the worst.

King Alfred owed a debt he could never repay and the Jokers came collecting his dues.”

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7 of Spades: “It was said you could see the storm raging in the Kings eyes, I don’t know how the Queen survived for so long…”

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3 of Spades: “All citizens of the Kingdom now fear rain and thunderstorms. The Queen most of all, it brings back to many memories. A natural storm sounds just like a unnatural rage filled one.”

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(The King in all his glory, and some fun information about him. Some extra notes for those curious about this AU Cardverse:

1. The King attacked the Jack when he was first crowned.

2. The King attempted to kill the Ace of Spades at the end of war when he was escorting the remaining citizens into Diamond and Heart territories.

3. The King killed the Queen as they were the last to escape the kingdom. The Queen stayed so all of his people could escape. It was by the magic of Luck the King of Clubs could save the queen.

4. No one knows what happened to the 6 of Spades besides Gilbert the Joker.

But, we will see all of this play out - as we go down memory lane.)

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(I have spent my day redesigning the Cardverse line up.

Tomorrow the ghost of the King of Spades will return 😈

Then the Lady Spades will make a grand return with the Queen of clubs! A brand new design I’ve worked on for hours today)

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Long live the Spadian Empire, May the shuffle of cards grant us the King we need.

(A WIP, trying to get my head back into the spadian story line. Alfred has always been the most interesting King to write.)

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King Alfred: You haven’t given me an answer yet, Arthur.

Arthur: It was a grand offer your majesty, but I will have to decline. I’ve agreed to go work as High Mage in the Diamond Kingdom - Francis was kind enough to give me such a high starting position as a mage.

King Alfred: I see…

King Alfred: Then I will have to change my proposal. If you can’t come work for me, then you will have to Marry Me. Instead of being High Mage, I offer for you to become Queen. You belong in Spades, not Diamonds. You belong with me.

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Sneak peak

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I think I remember a past post showing Alfred and Matthew in the Clubs kingdom as kids? If I'm remembering that correctly, did Arthur also live in another kingdom as a kid?

-- King Alfred and Ace Matthew were born into a farming family within the Kingdom of Clubs during the rule of King Ivan when he was young. Queen Arthur is not Kingdom Marked, meaning he was not born anywhere in the 8 Kingdoms. A mystery unsolved to this day, due to the only other people not Kingdom Marked are the Jokers - since they have no ties to any particular nation. --

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what changes do you plan for the inversed club kingdom?

-- A civil war breaks out between royalty. King vs. Queen and the people divided, can a Kingdom ravaged by the elements on the outside stand strong from within? --