**Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose** is a comic book series written and illustrated by Jim Balent. It follows the story of Tarot, a powerful witch and warrior, who battles evil forces in the supernatural realm. The series combines elements of fantasy, horror, and eroticism, creating a unique and intriguing reading experience. The main character, Tarot, is a prominent figure in the occult community, known for her abilities in reading tarot cards and using magic. She is accompanied by her familiar, a black cat named Pooch, and together they confront various supernatural threats, ranging from demons and vampires to necromancers and dark witches. One of the distinctive aspects of the series is the explicit and provocative artwork, which showcases Tarot and other female characters in revealing outfits and sensual poses.
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One of the distinctive aspects of the series is the explicit and provocative artwork, which showcases Tarot and other female characters in revealing outfits and sensual poses. This adult-oriented approach has attracted a niche audience that appreciates the combination of fantasy storytelling and eroticism. Despite its explicit nature, **Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose** explores deeper themes such as love, loyalty, and self-discovery.
Witch, Witch, You’re a Remastered Witch
It's October, and you know what that means—the leaves are falling, pumpkin spice floats on the wind, and the scourge known as candy corn is appearing on store shelves, and so I, James, am here to put on my pointy hat and talk about all things witchy coming in the Remaster!
Feiya the iconic witch and her familiar Daji. Art by Wayne Reynolds.
As we've mentioned in some of our past material, the witch was a class we were excited to put into the first book of the remaster, the Player Core. The witch is a really iconic fantasy theme with a ton of historical and cultural grounding, and a popular player archetype for many characters. Unfortunately, we were also aware that the witch class has not quite always done the best at living up to this fantasy. The Remaster sees the witch as one of the most heavily changed classes, in ways that aim both to increase the class’s overall power budget as well as to express the witch’s unique flavor in an evocative way.
In Pathfinder, the witch’s defining feature is their relationship with their familiar and their patron—the witch does not get power from study, or from inherent gifts, but as part of a bargain made with a mysterious patron entity, with a magical familiar there to both provide power and make sure the witch is advancing the patron’s agenda. To highlight the fact that the witch is the premier familiar user in the game, we’ve increased the capabilities of their familiar from its original version. Now, the witch’s familiar gains even more abilities, one of which is wholly unique to the patron. These unique familiar abilities both help to express the patron’s theme, and they generate a passive effect every time the witch Casts or Sustains one of their hex cantrips. For example, a familiar granted by the Silence in Snow patron is forever cold to the touch—it might be the color of ice or its breath might crystallize in the air—and so every time you cast your sustain one of your hex spells, frost will form next to your familiar, creating difficult terrain. Many of these abilities are strong, but have very short ranges from your familiar, so be sure to keep your little shadow cat or curséd raven safe with spells like phase familiar or patron’s puppet, which can help to shield them from damage or let them dart quickly in and out of safety.
We’ve taken advantage of the Remaster to also do some general quality of life changes to the witch and make their abilities a little easier to use. Many hex cantrips now no longer make enemies temporarily immune to their effects once cast, as we felt that having to sustain them and having the limit of 1 hex cantrip per turn (it turns out, your patron doesn't like being pestered for supernatural favors three times in a six-second window) was already enough of a limit for most abilities. We also expanded some hex cantrips that were overly narrow, like wilding word, which used to function only against animals, fungi, or plants, but now function against any creature, with animals, fungi, and plants being especially vulnerable to its effects. Between loosening these restrictions and the unique abilities from familiars that happen when you Cast or Sustain a hex cantrip, the witch should be seeing a fair bit of hexing during their turns.
But of course, as your witch grows in power, so too can your familiar, which can gain various special abilities through higher-level feats. Some of these feats let your patron themself manifest through your familiar, to spooky effect. For instance, the new Patron’s Presence feat directs your patron's baleful attention to the battlefield, partially disrupting the magic of other spellcasters.
Patron’s Presence — Feat 14
Witch
Your patron can direct its attention through your familiar, and its mere presence becomes an ominous weight on the minds of other beings to distract them and blot out their magic. Your familiar gains the following activity.
Patron’s Presence [two-actions] (aura) Frequency once per hour; Effect A palpable weight extends from your familiar in a 15-foot emanation. Enemies who enter or start their turn within the aura must succeed at a Will save against your spell DC or become stupefied 2 as long as they remain within the aura, or stupefied 3 on a critical failure. The aura lasts until the end of your next turn, but the familiar can Sustain it up to 1 minute.
Beyond some of these feats that lean on the Pathfinder side of witch mythology, we also wanted to go back to the rich folklore of witches worldwide and draw on this when we were giving witches new feats—and they’re getting quite a fair number of them! It would be remiss of me not to call out my very witchy colleagues Simone D. Sallé and Shay Snow, who drew on their deep knowledge of folk magic to suggest the seeds that grew into abilities like Ceremonial Knife, which allows a knife or dagger to direct magical energies like a magic wand; the new iron teeth Witch’s Armaments (supplementing eldritch nails and living hair); or Witch’s Broom, which lets you anoint a broom with flying ointments to transform it into a flying broomstick that you can ride through the night sky (this also works with a staff, polearm, or other broom-like object—not saying there are vacuum cleaners in Golarion, but I am saying the book gives you what you need to live your best Mary Sanderson life).
And with that, I think it's time for me to get into my Witch’s Hut and use its new Leap option to spin thrice and cast a 10 th -rank teleport away! Be careful not to get cursed out there, and keep your eyes of newt on this space for more Remaster news!
The shadow remains cast,
James Case (he / him)
Senior Designer
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The complex relationships between the characters add depth to the narrative, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and personal challenges. The comic book series has gained a cult following since its first publication in 1999. It maintains a dedicated fanbase who eagerly await each new release. The ongoing success of **Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose** is a testament to its unique blend of fantasy, horror, and sensuality, which has captivated readers for over two decades. In conclusion, **Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose** is a comic book series that pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling, combining elements of fantasy, horror, and eroticism. With its strong female protagonist, intricate artwork, and captivating storylines, it has carved its own niche in the comic book world and continues to be a beloved series among its dedicated fanbase..
Reviews for "Exploring the Gothic Aesthetics in Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose"
- Emily - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Read tarot witch of the black rose". The story felt disjointed and confusing, and I struggled to connect with the characters. The artwork was also not to my taste, and I found it difficult to follow the action in some panels. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this comic to others.
- John - 1/5 stars - "Read tarot witch of the black rose" was a huge letdown for me. The writing was incredibly cheesy and lacked depth, and I found the dialogue to be cringe-worthy. The excessive amount of nudity and sexual content felt unnecessary and detracted from any potential redeeming qualities the comic may have had. I won't be reading any more of this series.
- Sarah - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Read tarot witch of the black rose", but unfortunately, I was left disappointed. The plot seemed promising, but it was executed poorly. The pacing felt off, with too much focus on irrelevant details and not enough on advancing the story. Additionally, I found the artwork to be mediocre and lacking in detail. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this comic as there are much better options out there.