In the dark corners of the futuristic city of Mantris, lurks a figure as enigmatic as he is influential. Rykard, aka Psychard, the character front and center in this card's illustration, reveals his darkest side.
He, whose name resonates strongly, both in the lower depths of Mantris and in the most restricted circles of Techstyle Meditech, is the conductor of a vast network of contraband of Meditech products.
Meditech Capsule of Cross The Ages, The Obsessive Quest of a Man!
Much more than a simple smuggler, Rykard is in reality a little genius of manipulation, who skillfully manages to outwit the traps of a world of technology and absolute control, which leaves no room for illegality. Rykard seems to be particularly fond of.
He eventually developed an unhealthy obsession with the products he himself distributes. Each Meditech capsule he collects is like a treasure in its own right.
This activity earned him the nickname “the collector”, but especially from his competitors, he becomes the target of attacks, or even worse, attempted murders.
Beneath the deceptive appearance of mastery of the situation and happiness, this passion consumes him from within...
Will his addiction get the better of him??? Or will it be his enemies?
Standard Version
"Please don't hurt me. Here, take it, but let me go."
In the standard version On the map, Psychard threatens a child with a bladed weapon in a dark, narrow alleyway, lit by a few neon lights.
"The Collector" is a man of medium height, with dark skin, wearing round glasses that appear to be electronic.
The visible scars on his face could very well have been caused by gang fights or score-settling. His hair is styled in dreadlocks, and he wears a long, dark gabardine coat, adding a rebellious note to his already complex, marginal fighter look.
Psychard, with his gloved hands, points a large knife at the child, threateningly tearing off his shirt. Rykard wears around his neck the object of his fantasies, the same one he is stealing from the young boy.
The latter, in a state of shock in front of his attacker, remains open-mouthed, his eyes wide open behind his augmented reality glasses.
The two figures in the background also wear clothing and carry weapons similar to Psychard's, indicating membership or affiliation with a common group or gang.
Alternative Version
"One more little Meditech capsule, just one to quench my thirst...Aaaaah, my precious!!!"
There alternative version shows Psychard lying on the ground, on what appears to be comparable to doses of Meditech product that emit a blue light, similar to the one he stole from the little boy in the alley. He holds in his left hand, arm outstretched, one of these small trophies, which he looks at with delight.
The pile of objects on which Psychard is lying seems to have fallen from his safe, in which he carefully keeps his loot, which seems to be inexhaustible.
He holds another of his small fetish objects between his teeth, like a cigar, from which a trail of blue liquid seems to escape. Psychard lies on the ground completely mad, ecstatic about his precious treasure.
This blue content that he consumes is visible even in Psychard's veins, and on his glasses, as if it recharges itself when it comes into contact with his small objects.
These two rare special cards contribute to a narrative where danger and technology play central roles, placing characters in a struggle for survival or for a crucial objective.
These two images are laden with meticulous details that immerse us in a rich narrative universe, where each visual element is a clue to the context, the characters, and the plot. The complexity of the environments and the precision of the expressions and postures reinforce the immersion in this futuristic world that is Mantris.
Artist :
The SR Psychard Map of the Universe Cross The Ages was created by the talented artist Hatto.
Hatto, a freelance artist based in Coslada, Spain, whose exceptional talent lies in creating fantasy worlds. He specializes in genres as rich and varied as medieval fantasy, sword and sorcery, dark/horror fantasy, cyberpunk, and steampunk.
Hatto has the unique gift of making his works remarkably realistic, especially for the design of armor and weapons. This attention to detail allows him to captivate the imagination but also to tell profound stories. Versatility is undoubtedly a quality that allows him to adapt and excel in character design or in the creation of RPG (role-playing game) oriented illustrations, Hatto brings to each project a strong and immersive narrative dimension.
The heart of his inspiration is his passion for role-playing games, especially the legendary Dungeons and Dragons.
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