P3RE:flect
A Persona 3 Tarot Project
About
Please note: Retrosring is shutting down in September and is now read only. We are leaving the link up so that anyone can read our backlog of questions. For any questions you may have from here on out, please send a DM to any one of our social media accounts. Thank you!P3RE:flect consists of two parts! The first is The Arcana, a tarot deck representing characters across every iteration of Persona 3 (P3, P3FES, P3P, AND P3R). The second part is The Compendium, a compilation of written works following the theme of exploring the characters in the context of their respective arcana.A minimum of half of the profits from this project will be provided to CareForGaza! Individual contributors can opt to donate half or all of their portion of the profits to charity.You can learn more about the project by reading our Master Document below.
We look forward to embarking on this journey with you!
Rules & Guidlelines
Contributors must be over the age of 18 to participate. If a contributor is discovered to be lying about their age, they will be removed and barred from participation in future projects.
Contributors found to be engaging in bullying, harassment, or hate speech will only be given one warning to stop. If they persist, the contributor and their work will be removed from the project.
The use of generative AI or the tracing of another artist's work is strictly prohibited. If a contributor is found to be tracing or using AI, they will be immediately removed from the project.
Contributor pieces should be kept secret prior to the completion of the project.
HAVE FUN! This project is intended to celebrate the wonderful cast of Persona 3, and the release of Persona 3 Reload.
Thank you for reading!
FAQ
Will this project be SFW or NSFW?This project is intended to be SFW. However, participation is limited to those who are over the age of 18. Additionally, due to the nature of the game and its story, mature themes and content can be expected.Will this project include FEMC/Minako/Hamuko/Kotone?FEMC will be included, along with all of her unique social links. We have opted to include characters in the arcana they are represented by in Persona 3 FES/Reload.Will this be a physical product?The Arcana will be printed as a physical card deck, with additional printed goods. The Compendium will be made available as a physical A5-size softcover booklet of the written works.Will the deck and booklet contain spoilers for the story of Persona 3?Yes; some characters are grouped in a way that may indicate their affiliations or plot significance. Characters may also be featured in art or writing that spoils key story events—please keep this in mind if you plan on purchasing this work and would like to avoid spoilers!Will you ship internationally?Updated 2/1: Yes! We will be shipping internationally except for a few exceptions. The following countries will not accept packages from USPS: Afghanistan, Belarus, Brunei Darussalam, Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Niue, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Yemen. And USPS will not ship to the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea.Are character pairings allowed?This project will not include any character pairings, as it is intended to be a general tarot deck with artwork focused on one character per card (and an accompanying written piece where applicable).Will I be able to share WIPs on social media?We ask that contributors do not share crops and progress images publicly until one month after shipments are sent, to preserve the surprise for those who have purchased the work. However, you are welcome to share your progress within the server with your fellow contributors.Will I receive compensation for my work?Updated 2/1: We aim to provide each contributor with a free, full bundle (deck, booklet, and additional merch). If there is enough support for the project, this will also include free shipping for contributors. In a worst-case scenario that pre-order expectations are not met, contributor bundles will be digital or basic bundles (deck and booklet only), with additional merch purchasable at production cost, to prioritize our donation to CareForGaza.
After the cost of production is met, all remaining profits will be divided evenly amongst the contributors and moderator team, at which point individuals can opt to donate either 50% or 100% of their portion of the profits to CareForGaza. Will I retain the rights to my art/writing?Yes—each contributor holds the rights to their own creations. You are free to do as you please with your work following the conclusion of leftover sales for this project.
Schedule
| Event | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Creation Period | ⬤ Sept. 17 | ⬤ May 31 |
| Final Check-In | ⬤ May 31 | |
| Contributor Deadline (Final edits/formatting) | ⬤ July 1 | |
| Pre-order Period (1 month) | TBD | TBD |
| Prod. Period (2-3 months) | TBD | TBD |
| Shipment Begins (tentative) | Nov. 2025 | |
| Leftover Sales (if applicable) | Dec. 2025 |
Full Contributor List
| Character | Artist |
|---|---|
| 0 Fool: Makoto Yuuki (MC) | poxei |
| 0 Fool: Kotone Shiomi (FEMC) | sijia |
| I Magician: Junpei Iori | Honk |
| I Magician: Kenji Tomochika | Linktoo |
| II Priestess: Fuuka Yamagishi | senpi |
| III Empress: Mitsuru Kirijo | Seraph |
| IV Emperor: Akihiko Sanada | noctilin |
| IV Emperor: Hidetoshi Odagiri | Fishy |
| V Hierophant: Shinjiro Aragaki | Feenie |
| V Hierophant: Bunkichi & Mitsuko | Val |
| VI Lovers: Yukari Takeba | guresunya |
| VII Chariot: Kazushi Miyamoto | yomorii |
| VII Chariot: Rio Iwasaki | Celeste |
| VIII Justice: Ken Amada | zipsunz |
| VIII Justice: Chihiro Fushimi | 4nju |
| IX Hermit: MAYA | SpilledTe |
| IX Hermit: Saori Hasegawa | mo |
| X Fortune: Ryoji Mochizuki | say0ran |
| X Fortune: Keisuke Hiraga | ghostsjogging |
| XI Strength: Koromaru | Laura Galli |
| XI Strength: Yuko Nishiwaki | eniah |
| XII Hanged: Maiko Oohashi | Madame RinRin |
| XIII Death: Pharos | ARYLL |
| XIV Temperance: Bebe | astra |
| XV Devil: President Tanaka | Zed |
| XVI Tower: Mutatsu | O kei |
| XVII Star: Mamoru Hayase | Aqua |
| XVIII Moon: Nozomi Suemitsu | Darknicjen |
| XIX Sun: Akinari Kamiki | May |
| XX Aeon: Aigis | say0ran |
| XXI Universe: SEES | linvaniin |
| King of Wands: Igor | Artist Collab Sketch:PITA Lines:SERAPHIIIM Render:ghostsjogging BG:Mist |
| Queen of Wands: Elizabeth | Chamah |
| Knight of Wands: Theodore | Tuna |
| Page of Wands: Metis | Sapphire |
| King of Coins: Takeharu Kirijo | Hai |
| Queen of Coins: Natsuki Moriyama | zubatzo |
| Knight of Coins: Officer Kurosawa | Nesiandot |
| Page of Coins: Eiichiro Takeba | PITA |
| King of Swords: Takaya Sakaki | J |
| Queen of Swords: Chidori Yoshino | orin |
| Knight of Swords: Jin Shirato | sab |
| Page of Swords: Shuji Ikutsuki | wyrdle |
| King of Cups: Messiah | Ara |
| Queen of Cups: Orpheus (FEMC) | xiao |
| Knight of Cups: Orpheus (MC) | kaitotenjoirl |
| Page of Cups: Thanatos | str3wberryy |
| Merch and Card Back | poof |
| Character(s) | Writer |
|---|---|
| 0 Fool: Makoto Yuuki (MC) | Lina |
| 0 Fool: Kotone Shiomi (FEMC) | halberdierradio |
| I Magician: Junpei Iori | Whisp |
| II Priestess: Fuuka Yamagishi | Cal |
| III Empress: Mitsuru Kirijo | Pl0xm4st3r |
| IV Emperor: Akihiko Sanada | miru |
| V Hierophant: Shinjiro Aragaki | Storm |
| VI Lovers: Yukari Takeba | Victarion |
| VIII Justice: Ken Amada | Cel |
| X Fortune: Ryoji Mochizuki | ebi |
| XI Strength: Koromaru | Vault_Emblem |
| XIII Death: Pharos | ebi |
| XX Aeon: Aigis | Madi Wander |
| XXI Universe: SEES | Heather |
| Wands Suit: Velvet Room | Lua |
| Page of Wands: Metis | Kalcifer |
| Sword Suit: Strega | Gio |
Lead Moderator: Jiro
Graphics Moderator: Ara
Art Moderator: Katsu Ayumu
Pinch Art Moderator: Mist
Formatting Moderator: Starriewing
Finance and Shipping Moderator: Nicky
Socials Moderator: PITA
Contributor Guidelines
Please reference these guidelines for pieces that will be included in this project. Pitch forms will be provided at a later date, which mods will review for formatting purposes.
| General Guidelines (All Contributors) |
|---|
| Works should be original pieces that have not been previously posted, exploring a character and their associated arcana. This can be done in many ways, including incorporating a card’s meaning, the story behind the arcana, the readings of the card, etc. |
| Works may include additional characters but must be focused on one specific character—overt character pairings are not permitted. |
| Depictions of dark and mature themes are permitted, as long as it is not beyond the degree of in-game depictions. |
| Inclusion of AI-generated, copied, or stolen work will automatically disqualify you from participating. |
| Artists | Writers |
|---|---|
| Card illustrations should be a minimum of 70x120mm, 300 dpi, and CMYK for printing. Please keep in mind that the composition of the cards will be vertical. Art should be in full color, or monochromatic with at least one accent color. Characters may be stylized or abstracted but should remain identifiable, and the composition should account for text indicating the arcana of each card. A simple background is encouraged. Feel free to use other types of tarot cards for inspiration! | Minimum word count is 400, and maximum word count is 2,000 (leeway on the maximum word count is approx. 50 words). A wide variety of writing styles and methods of interpretation are welcome, including but not limited to poetry, short stories, character exploration, and more. Works must be titled and written in English. Mature and dark themes are permitted with proper warnings at the beginning of the work. |
Forms & Applications
Applications are currently closed.