Karachi Cards
itemOctagonal Karachi playing cards with star/comet suits, non-permutating holographic pixels resistant to bending, used by Obsidians and highColors for gambling.
Karachi Cards first appear in Dark Age as a distinctive octagonal deck with star and comet suits, their non-permutating holographic pixels making them prized among Obsidians and highColors alike. Throughout the series, these cards evolve from simple gambling tools into symbols of cultural exchange and resistance, their durability and unique design reflecting the blending of traditional games with advanced technology. As the saga progresses, Karachi Cards become markers of identity and status, used in high-stakes games that mirror the larger political and social upheavals of the Red Rising universe.
Evolution
Dark Age
Octagonal Karachi playing cards with star/comet suits, non-permutating holographic pixels resistant to bending, used by Obsidians and highColors for gambling.
Book Appearances
Dark Age
First appears Ch 29