A roguish kenku lurking in the shadows holds a dagger, poised to strike. This card suggests treachery and deception.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A deceptive person hiding a sinister secret; pursuit of their own aims trumps any friendship or loyalty.
- Creature or Trap. A dangerous creature that strikes by surprise or from darkness.
- Place. A front for a criminal operation, or a monster's lair.
- Treasure. A treasure that hides a deadly secret, such as a ring with a spring-loaded poison needle, a Dagger of Venom, or a cursed magic item.
- Situation. A situation rooted in or destined for betrayal.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A good-hearted person entangled in a criminal or evil organization who is desperate for a way out.
- Creature or Trap. A creature unwillingly bound to the service of villains.
- Place. An oasis of compassion surrounded by violence.
- Treasure. A treasure caked in grime or hidden in a filthy place.
- Situation. Good characters who are part of an evil organization or who plot to subvert it.