A stone bridge arcs across a waterway. A shadowy figure lurks under the bridge, only its gleaming eyes clearly visible. This card reflects the effort required to overcome obstacles.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A mediator who enjoys helping others overcome misunderstandings or grievances.
- Creature or Trap. Someone who coordinates the efforts of different kinds of creatures, such as a mind flayer mastermind using grimlocks and trolls as agents.
- Place. A bridge across a river or chasm.
- Treasure. An art object depicting a bridge, or a magic item intended to help overcome obstacles (such as Boots of Striding and Springing).
- Situation. An urgent need for bridges between long-opposed factions.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A person who is part of a longstanding feud between two families or groups.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that lairs near, on, or under a bridge and either collects tolls from those using the bridge or tries to eat them.
- Place. A river or chasm with no bridge, or where the bridge is unsafe or has collapsed.
- Treasure. An art object depicting walls, barriers, or a labyrinth; alternatively, a magic item that creates magical walls (such as a Cube of Force).
- Situation. Open conflict between two families or groups.