Expert

CardDMTCRGp. 322014

A bard plays a musical instrument. This card implies expertise, rightly or wrongly applied.

Upright Meaning

  • Person. A person (perhaps a bard, a rogue, a ranger, or an artificer) with exactly the right skills for the task at hand.
  • Creature or Trap. A creature with abilities similar to those of a bard, ranger, or rogue, such as expertise in one or more skills.
  • Place. A place (such as a guild hall) where skilled folk gather to share their expertise.
  • Treasure. A treasure with practical use, such as a musical instrument or a tool.
  • Situation. A situation that requires and rewards the expert application of practical skills.

Reversed Meaning

  • Person. A person who believes themself an expert but isn't actually helpful.
  • Creature or Trap. A creature that relies on brute strength instead of skill or stealth.
  • Place. A place where children learn the basics of useful skills.
  • Treasure. A wildly impractical treasure with no actual use, unwieldy to wear or display.
  • Situation. A situation stemming from someone's expertise being overlooked or ignored.
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