Rhinar, Reckless Rampage

Rhinar, Reckless Rampage was released as part of Welcome to Rathe, the inaugural set for the Flesh and Blood trading card game launched by Legend Story Studios in 2019. As a hero token card, it serves as the foundational character choice for the Brute class, designed to introduce players to the core gameplay mechanics of discarding cards to trigger powerful, randomized effects. The card was created to establish the thematic identity of the Brute, emphasizing raw power and volatile, high-risk playstyles that define the character's strategic role within the game's ecosystem.

The visual design of Rhinar was crafted to reflect the primal, ferocious nature of the character, drawing on the gritty, high-fantasy aesthetic that characterizes the world of Rathe. Illustrators focused on conveying Rhinar's immense physical stature and aggressive posture to set the tone for the class. Upon release, the card and the broader Welcome to Rathe set were received as a bold entry into the competitive card game market, praised for their polished mechanical depth and distinct art direction that distinguished the game from its contemporaries.