ELDER FUTHARK RUNES BOOK, CLOTH, AND CARDS
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A complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes featuring a 112-page hardbound book by Isar Oakmund and 24 illustrated rune cards by Galaxara - a collector’s edition that unites history, art, and divination and Cloth to lay cards on.
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THE BOOK
112 pages of illustrations, stories, and information about the 24 Elder Futhark runes, written by Isar Oakmund. The text focuses on both ancient knowledge and modern insight, with the simple yet clear idea that the magic of the runes is far from gone; it is a living tradition, worthy of our attention and dedication. The Book of the Runes will be a hardbound, canvas-textured book, worthy of any dignified library or collection.
The book will be thread-sewn for permanent lay-flat strength and will have a dust jacket of scratch-free 170gsm silk paper, featuring the beautiful Odin illustration by Galaxara. The interior pages will be printed on 170gsm silk art paper, printed in full colour.
THE CARDS
The 24 Elder Futhark, beautifully illustrated by Galaxara, with art direction and ornaments by Isar Oakmund. Each card features a stunning illustration that sets the mood and tells a story about the meaning of the rune, creating the perfect setting for reading the runes. The cards are printed on 425+425 double-sided paper, treated with anti-scratch surfacing and UV protection, to be as durable as we could possibly make them.
THE STORY BEHIND THE ELDER FUTHARK RUNES BOOK & CARDS
This collection began as a simple idea and grew into a three-year creative odyssey.
Author Isar Oakmund chose the Elder Futhark not by accident, but by reverence - the oldest and most powerful form of the runes, tied to Odin’s own sacrifice upon Yggdrasil, the World Tree. In myth, Odin hung for nine days and nights, pierced by his own spear, to wrest the runes from the fabric of creation itself.
That myth is more than background - it is the soul of this work. Each rune in this book and deck is a reflection of that moment: a symbol wrestled from mystery, not borrowed from history.
Isar’s interpretations bridge the ancient and the modern. He sees the runes not as relics, but as living forces that still speak to those who listen - “the magic of the runes is far from gone,” he writes, “it is a living tradition.”
MEET GALAXARA - THE EPIC ILLUSTRATOR BEHIND THE RUNES KICKSTARTER
THE MAKING OF THE RUNES - TRADITION MEETS ART
Three years in the making! Countless sketches, revisions, and late-night messages.
To bring the runes to life visually, Isar turned to artist Galaxara, whose illustrations transform each symbol into a story. Every image was developed under Isar’s art direction, blending ornamental Norse design with narrative illustration. What began as sketches has become a fully realised collaboration.
Each card began as a hand-drawn pencil sketch, later refined with digital precision. Around 85% of the artwork retains its traditional base, ensuring every rune feels touched by the human hand. The runes themselves were drawn in ink by Isar - the same precision he brings to his tattoo craft - before being layered into Galaxara’s fluid, organic compositions.
Galaxara’s watercolour background brings motion, emotion, and atmosphere; Isar’s linework brings structure, mythology, and form. The result is a fusion of two worlds - the natural and the symbolic, the spiritual and the crafted.
As Galaxara says, “I wanted people to feel that there has been an artist’s hand behind this.” You can see that touch in every brush mark and rune line - a reminder that, like the Elder Futhark itself, true creation is carved by hand and heart.
SARAH'S STORY - THE ARTIST BEHIND THE RUNES KICKSTARTER CARDS
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Discover a collection crafted to honour the oldest rune system — where myth, art, and meaning meet.
- The Book of the Runes — 112 pages written by Isar Oakmund, exploring each of the 24 Elder Futhark runes through ancient knowledge and modern insight.
- 24 Rune Cards — Illustrated by Galaxara, with art direction and ornamentation by Isar Oakmund.
- Odin Dust-Jacket — Featuring Galaxara’s exclusive Odin illustration on 170gsm silk paper.
Protective Box & Packaging — Designed to preserve the integrity of both the book and the cards.
MATERIALS & PRODUCTION
Every element of this collection is made with museum-grade craftsmanship and attention to detail:
- Book: Hardbound canvas cover, thread-sewn for permanent lay-flat strength.
- Pages: 170gsm silk art paper, full-colour printed.
- Dust Jacket: 170gsm silk paper, scratch-free matte finish.
- Cards: 425gsm double-sided card stock, anti-scratch coating, UV-protected for longevity.
- Design & Printing: Limited batches produced to maintain quality and collector integrity.
This is not a mass-produced deck — each detail has been considered to honour the Elder Futhark tradition.
USING THE RUNES
The Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the runic alphabet, used for divination, writing, and spiritual reflection.
This collection bridges ancient practice and modern insight — whether you’re a scholar, practitioner, or newcomer.
Use the cards for:
- Rune readings and divination
- Daily meditation or journaling
- Inspiration for creative or ritual work.
The accompanying book offers practical guidance, historical context, and poetic commentary to deepen understanding and connection.
ARTIST & COLLABORATION
This collaboration unites two artists deeply rooted in mythic craft:
- Isar Oakmund, author, tattoo artist, and founder of Northern Black. His work revives Norse spirituality with authenticity and respect, seamlessly blending myth, language, and art.
- Galaxara, a visionary illustrator whose detailed and evocative art brings the runes to life through story, mood, and symbol.
Together they have created a modern artefact — one that honours the Elder Futhark not as a relic, but as a living tradition with power and meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this set?
A 112-page hardbound book on the 24 Elder Futhark runes, a 24-card illustrated rune deck, and a rune cloth.
Who created this set?
The book is written by Isar Oakmund. The cards are illustrated by Galaxara, with art direction and ornaments by Isar Oakmund.
What's covered in the book?
112 pages of illustrations, stories and information on the 24 Elder Futhark runes, combining ancient knowledge with modern insight and presenting the runes as a living tradition rather than a historical curiosity.
What's the physical quality of the book like?
A hardbound, canvas-textured book, thread-sewn for lay-flat strength, with a scratch-free 170gsm silk paper dust jacket featuring an Odin illustration by Galaxara, and full-colour interior pages on 170gsm silk art paper.
What's on the rune cards?
Each of the 24 cards features its own illustration by Galaxara, designed to set the mood and tell the story behind that rune's meaning, creating the right setting for a reading.
What are the cards made from?
Double-sided 425+425gsm paper with anti-scratch and UV-protective surfacing, built for durability.
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