The Lost Decks is a series of old designs, revisited and renewed (and sometimes even redrawn from scratch) for TWI Patreon. These are forgotten ideas, reworked—or completely reimagined—using everything I’ve learned over the years. Volume I of the series is Snake Charmer, a deck inspired by the unseen forces that guide—or perhaps control—human choices.

You believe yourself to be free. And technically, you are.

Still, your choices are not entirely your own. Every step you take, every crossroads you face, an unseen force is guiding you.

Sometimes, it is a sultry voice whispering temptation into your ear. Other times, it is a commanding order, apparently impossible to ignore. And sometimes, it is simply a gentle melody: one that does not push, does not scream, yet somehow you will follow it anyway.

The sublime harp of Orpheus, the mesmerizing flute of Pan, the enchanting pipe of Asclepius, and the thunderous horn of Heimdall will entrance your senses.

Circe, with her forbidden knowledge. Morrigan, with her binding omens. Cleopatra, with her desire for power. And Eve, with her forbidden fruit.

The Highest Priest, with his overwhelming authority. Prometheus, ready to sacrifice himself for a greater purpose. Pluto, drowning in gold. And Odin, the One-Eyed God, forever craving knowledge.

No chains. No blades. No armies.

Only a voice.

And somehow, you’ll probably do exactly what they wanted.