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Tarokka Deck

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Tarokka fortune-telling cards originated among Vistani, who created these cards to guide their travels. Since Vistani entered the Mists, their cards have spread and gained renown as tools for divining the future and charting paths between the Domains of Dread. Now, diviners across many lands seek glimpses of what's to come and answers to unknowable questions from the tarokka. Such diviners have a saying: "No secret is safe from the tarokka."

The tarokka deck is a prop for creating mood-rich fortune-telling scenes in your adventures. It features prominently in the adventure Curse of Strahd, but you can use it to influence adventures of your own design as well.

Composition

A tarokka deck has fifty-four cards, each of which has its own name. Forty of them compose the common deck, which is divided into four suits: coins, glyphs, stars, and swords.

Each suit contains cards numbered one through nine, plus a tenth card called the master of that suit. One can refer to a card by its suit designation or by its name. For instance, the six of stars is also known as the evoker, and the master of coins is the rogue.

The remaining fourteen cards make up the high deck and symbolize powerful and enigmatic forces.

All cards in the tarokka deck and what they represent are detailed at the end of the Tarokka Deck appendix.

High Deck

The cards that make up the high deck aren't considered one suit, although they all have a crown icon to mark their importance. Each card represents an important power. If one of these cards appears during a reading and contradicts the prediction of an earlier card, Vistani always assume this card takes precedence.

Common Deck

The four suits of the common deck are described below.

Coins

The suit of coins symbolizes desire for personal and material gain. It also represents gluttony, lust, and obsession. On the side of good, this suit can suggest the accumulation of wealth to benefit a charity or a just cause. On the side of evil, it embodies the worst aspects of greed.

Glyphs

The suit of glyphs symbolizes faith, spirituality, and inner strength. It is the suit of priests and those who devote themselves to the service of a deity, a higher power, or a heightened philosophy. It symbolizes health and healing, as well as illness and disease. On the side of good, this suit represents willpower and dedication. On the side of evil, it signifies weakness of character, self-doubt, and betrayal of one's ideals or beliefs.

Stars

The suit of stars symbolizes the desire for personal power and control over things beyond mortal ken. It is the suit of mages, sages, and intellectuals. It also represents the triumph of magic, science, and reason over religion, mysticism, and superstition.

Swords

The suit of swords symbolizes aggression and violence. It is the suit of warriors, be they paladins, soldiers, or mercenaries. It also symbolizes the power of governments and leaders, whether noble or corrupt.

Tarokka Readings

Tarokka decks aid fortune tellers in revealing information about specific individuals. The focus of a tarokka reading might be the individual having their fortune told or someone else. A fortune teller randomly selects or invites another to choose what tarokka card best represents the focus of the reading. To begin the tarokka reading, this card is laid face up in position 1 in the pattern below.

The fortune teller then draws four additional cards, laying one face down in each of the other numbered positions in the pattern. These positions each represent something about the focus:

  • Position 1. The focus of the reading and the lens through which the other cards are interpreted
  • Position 2. The past, something that might or might not be apparent to those other than the focus
  • Position 3. What opposes the focus, whether literal opponents or obstructing fortunes
  • Position 4. The future, an omen of what's to come and a fate that might still be changed
  • Position 5. What aids the focus, whether literal allies or advantageous events

The reading proceeds with the fortune teller revealing the significance of each card's position and what the card represents, as guided by the descriptions later in entry. After a card is interpreted, the card in the next position is revealed. This continues until all five cards have been interpreted. The fortune teller might reveal more details (see the following section) or claim that the cards remain silent on certain points. The fortune teller and characters then might speculate about the reading's broader meanings. Once you're satisfied with what's revealed, the reading ends.

Tarokka Techniques

The tarokka deck is a prop for inspiring adventures and creating dramatic fortune-telling scenes. Through a mix of creative interpretation and card manipulation, a DM can influence what the tarokka reveals and the accuracy of its revelations. Consider the following techniques during tarokka readings.

Stacking the Deck

You can use sleight of hand tricks to ensure tarokka cards appear where you desire during a reading. Select the desired cards before the tarokka reading and put them in the order you want to draw them so you can produce them effortlessly and place them in the desired positions. Cards might be stacked on the top of the deck or drawn from the bottom. Stacking the deck is useful for ensuring specific results or creating patterns that appear repeatedly between readings. Avoid letting players notice you're stacking the deck, as it undermines the mystery of that and future tarokka readings.

Dramatic Interpretations

When interpreting tarokka cards, you can elaborate on the card descriptions in this entry, reframing those details and adjusting them to better suit your adventure. Use these techniques to add onto and adjust the meanings of tarokka cards:

  • Broad Interpretation. Highlight broader card details, like the meanings of suits and the generalities they encompass, over card specifics.
  • Card Imagery. Focus on specifics in a card's art, like the numbers of objects or the positions of figures, to suggest a deeper meaning.
  • Contextual Meanings. Suggest that multiple cards of the same suit or in specific relation to one another have greater or lesser meaning.
  • Diviner Experience. Reveal that a card arrangement has a specific meaning, or that the fortune teller has seen it in an ominous instance before.
  • Foreshadowing. Highlight details that align with impending events of which only you are aware.
  • Leading Questions. Have a fortune teller ask questions that lead characters to connect the reading with past events or their existing knowledge.

Manipulating Fate

You control fate in your adventures. If you don't know what a tarokka card means during a reading, note that and fulfill its prophecy in the future. For example, if the four of glyphs appears in a reading, its imagery might appear later as a shepherd NPC, a hooked staff, a wandering sheep, four runes, or the like. You can then tell the players about the connection between the image and the reading.

Additionally, listen in on players' speculations about the meaning of tarokka readings, then use those suggestions to influence future revelations in your adventures.

High Deck

NameMeaning
RHWThe importance of some physical object that must be obtained, protected, or destroyed at all costs
RHWGreat rage or passion; something bestial or malevolent hiding in plain sight or lurking just below the surface
RHWDefeat, failure, and despair; the loss of something or someone important, without which one feels incomplete
RHWA powerful evil individual; one whose goals have enormous and far-reaching consequences
RHWIsolation and imprisonment; a prisoner of their own beliefs
RHWThe looming past; the return of an old enemy or the discovery of a secret buried long ago
RHWThe imminent death of one rightly or wrongly convicted of a crime; false accusations and unjust prosecution
RHWDeath; disastrous loss of wealth or property, a horrible defeat, or the end of a bloodline
RHWA being of great importance whose life is in danger (who might be helpless or simply unaware of the peril)
RHWThe presence of a spy or a minion of some greater power; an encounter with a puppet or an underling
RHWSomething unexpected or mysterious that can't be avoided; a great quest or journey that will try one's spirit
RHWA hidden source of information; a fortunate turn of events; a secret potential for good
RHWInspiration and keen intellect; a future event, the outcome of which will hinge on a clever mind
RHWOne who has been compromised or led astray by temptation or foolishness; one who tempts others for evil ends

Swords

CardNameMeaning
Master of swordsRHWStrength and force personified; violence; those who use force to accomplish their goals
One of swordsRHWJustice and revenge for great wrongs; those on a quest to rid the world of great evil
Two of swordsRHWJust and noble warriors; those who live by a code of honor and integrity
Three of swordsRHWWar and sacrifice; the stamina to endure great hardship
Four of swordsRHWInner strength and fortitude; those who fight for power or wealth
Five of swordsRHWGreat heroes; a sudden reversal of fate; the triumph of the underdog over a mighty enemy
Six of swordsRHWThe brutal and barbaric side of warfare; bloodlust; those with a bestial nature
Seven of swordsRHWBigotry, intolerance, and xenophobia; a mysterious presence or newcomer
Eight of swordsRHWAll that is wrong with leadership; those who rule through fear and violence
Nine of swordsRHWThe coming of suffering or merciless cruelty; one who is irredeemably evil or sadistic

Stars

CardNameMeaning
Master of starsRHWMystery and riddles; the unknown; those who crave magical power and great knowledge
One of starsRHWA new discovery; the coming of unexpected things; unforeseen consequences and chaos
Two of starsRHWThe pursuit of knowledge tempered by wisdom; truth and honesty; sages and prophecy
Three of starsRHWInner turmoil that comes from confusion, fear of failure, or false information
Four of starsRHWThose guided by logic and reasoning; warnings of an overlooked clue or piece of information
Five of starsRHWThe triumph of nature over civilization; natural disasters and bountiful harvests
Six of starsRHWMagical or supernatural power that can't be controlled; magic for destructive ends
Seven of starsRHWLies and deceit; grand conspiracies; secret societies; the presence of a dupe or a saboteur
Eight of starsRHWUnnatural events and unhealthy obsessions; those who follow a destructive path
Nine of starsRHWThe coming of an unexpected supernatural threat; those who think of themselves as gods

Coins

CardNameMeaning
Master of coinsRHWAnyone for whom money is important; those who believe money is the key to their success
One of coinsRHWThose who like money yet give it up freely; likable rogues and rapscallions
Two of coinsRHWCharity and giving on a grand scale; those who use wealth to fight evil and sickness
Three of coinsRHWCommerce; smuggling and black markets; fair and equitable trades
Four of coinsRHWA rare commodity or business opportunity; deceitful or dangerous business transactions
Five of coinsRHWLike-minded individuals joined together in a common goal; pride in one's work
Six of coinsRHWSudden change in economic status or fortune
Seven of coinsRHWThose who steal or burgle; loss of property, beauty, innocence, friendship, or reputation
Eight of coinsRHWCorruption; honesty in an otherwise corrupt government or organization
Nine of coinsRHWHoarded wealth; those who are irreversibly unhappy or think money is meaningless

Glyphs

CardNameMeaning
Master of glyphsRHWEnlightenment; those who follow a deity, a system of values, or a higher purpose
One of glyphsRHWSerenity; inner strength and self-reliance; supreme confidence bereft of arrogance
Two of glyphsRHWThose who spread wisdom to others; warnings of the spread of fear and ignorance
Three of glyphsRHWHealing; a contagious illness, disease, or curse; those who practice the healing arts
Four of glyphsRHWThose who protect others; one who bears a burden far too great to be shouldered alone
Five of glyphsRHWThe ambivalence and cruelty of nature and those who feel drawn to it; inner turmoil
Six of glyphsRHWA fundamental change brought on by one whose beliefs are being put to the test
Seven of glyphsRHWLiars; those who profess to believe one thing but actually believe another
Eight of glyphsRHWStrict adherence to a code or a belief; those who plot, plan, and scheme
Nine of glyphsRHWBetrayal by someone close and trusted; a weakening or loss of faith
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        "The triumph of nature over civilization; natural disasters and bountiful harvests."
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        "Magical or supernatural power that cannot be controlled; magic for destructive ends."
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      "name": "Illusionist",
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        "Lies and deceit; grand conspiracies; secret societies; the presence of a dupe or saboteur."
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        "Unnatural events and unhealthy obsessions; those who follow a destructive path."
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      "name": "Conjurer",
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        "The coming of an unexpected supernatural threat; those who think of themselves as gods."
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        "Anyone for whom money is important; those who believe money is the key to their success."
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        "Those who like money yet give it up freely; likable rogues and rapscallions."
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        "Charity and giving on a grand scale; those who use wealth to fight evil and sickness."
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        "Commerce; smuggling and black markets; fair and equitable trades."
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        "A rare commodity or business opportunity; deceitful or dangerous business transactions."
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        "Like-minded individuals joined together in a common goal; pride in one's work."
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        "Those who steal or burgle; loss of property, beauty, innocence, friendship, or reputation."
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        "Hoarded wealth; those who are irreversibly unhappy or think money is meaningless."
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        "Those who spread wisdom to others; warnings of the spread of fear and ignorance."
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        "Healing; a contagious illness, disease, or curse; those who practice the healing arts."
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        "Those who protect others; one who bears a burden far too great to be shouldered alone."
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      "entries": [
        "The ambivalence and cruelty of nature and those who feel drawn to it; inner turmoil."
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        "A fundamental change brought on by one whose beliefs are being put to the test."
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      "name": "Charlatan",
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      "entries": [
        "Liars; those who profess to believe one thing but actually believe another."
      ]
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      "name": "Bishop",
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      "__prop": "card",
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      "entries": [
        "Strict adherence to a code or a belief; those who plot, plan, and scheme."
      ]
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      "name": "Traitor",
      "suit": "Glyphs",
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      "__prop": "card",
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        "Betrayal by someone close and trusted; a weakening or loss of faith."
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    "Tarokka fortune-telling cards originated among Vistani, who created these cards to guide their travels. Since Vistani entered the Mists, their cards have spread and gained renown as tools for divining the future and charting paths between the Domains of Dread. Now, diviners across many lands seek glimpses of what's to come and answers to unknowable questions from the tarokka. Such diviners have a saying: \"No secret is safe from the tarokka.\"",
    "The tarokka deck is a prop for creating mood-rich fortune-telling scenes in your adventures. It features prominently in the adventure {@adventure Curse of Strahd|CoS}, but you can use it to influence adventures of your own design as well.",
    {
      "name": "Composition",
      "type": "section",
      "entries": [
        "A tarokka deck has fifty-four cards, each of which has its own name. Forty of them compose the common deck, which is divided into four suits: coins, glyphs, stars, and swords.",
        "Each suit contains cards numbered one through nine, plus a tenth card called the master of that suit. One can refer to a card by its suit designation or by its name. For instance, the six of stars is also known as the evoker, and the master of coins is the rogue.",
        "The remaining fourteen cards make up the high deck and symbolize powerful and enigmatic forces.",
        "All cards in the tarokka deck and what they represent are detailed at the end of {@book the Tarokka Deck appendix|RHW|6}.",
        {
          "name": "High Deck",
          "type": "entries",
          "entries": [
            "The cards that make up the high deck aren't considered one suit, although they all have a crown icon to mark their importance. Each card represents an important power. If one of these cards appears during a reading and contradicts the prediction of an earlier card, Vistani always assume this card takes precedence."
          ]
        },
        {
          "name": "Common Deck",
          "type": "entries",
          "entries": [
            "The four suits of the common deck are described below.",
            {
              "name": "Coins",
              "type": "entries",
              "entries": [
                "The suit of coins symbolizes desire for personal and material gain. It also represents gluttony, lust, and obsession. On the side of good, this suit can suggest the accumulation of wealth to benefit a charity or a just cause. On the side of evil, it embodies the worst aspects of greed."
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Glyphs",
              "type": "entries",
              "entries": [
                "The suit of glyphs symbolizes faith, spirituality, and inner strength. It is the suit of priests and those who devote themselves to the service of a deity, a higher power, or a heightened philosophy. It symbolizes health and healing, as well as illness and disease. On the side of good, this suit represents willpower and dedication. On the side of evil, it signifies weakness of character, self-doubt, and betrayal of one's ideals or beliefs."
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Stars",
              "type": "entries",
              "entries": [
                "The suit of stars symbolizes the desire for personal power and control over things beyond mortal ken. It is the suit of mages, sages, and intellectuals. It also represents the triumph of magic, science, and reason over religion, mysticism, and superstition."
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Swords",
              "type": "entries",
              "entries": [
                "The suit of swords symbolizes aggression and violence. It is the suit of warriors, be they paladins, soldiers, or mercenaries. It also symbolizes the power of governments and leaders, whether noble or corrupt."
              ]
            }
          ]
        },
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          "entries": [
            "Tarokka decks for use in your game are available separately, with each card featuring imagery to aid you in creating portentous fortunes. If you don't have a tarokka deck, you can use a regular deck of playing cards instead. To do so, separate the numbered cards from the face cards and jokers, and treat them as two separate decks: the common deck (the numbered cards) and the high deck (the face cards and jokers).",
            {
              "name": "Common Deck",
              "type": "entries",
              "entries": [
                "Each suit in a regular deck of playing cards corresponds to a suit in the tarokka deck.",
                {
                  "type": "list",
                  "items": [
                    "Hearts = Glyphs",
                    "Spades = Swords",
                    "Diamonds = Coins",
                    "Clubs = Stars"
                  ],
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                },
                "An ace represents a one in the tarokka deck, while a ten in a regular deck represents a master card in the tarokka deck."
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "High Deck",
              "type": "entries",
              "entries": [
                "Each jack, queen, king, and joker corresponds to a card in the tarokka high deck.",
                {
                  "rows": [
                    [
                      "King of hearts",
                      "{@card Ghost|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Queen of hearts",
                      "{@card Innocent|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Jack of hearts",
                      "{@card Marionette|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "King of spades",
                      "{@card Darklord|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Queen of spades",
                      "{@card Mists|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Jack of spades",
                      "{@card Executioner|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "King of diamonds",
                      "{@card Broken One|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Queen of diamonds",
                      "{@card Tempter|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Jack of diamonds",
                      "{@card Beast|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "King of clubs",
                      "{@card Donjon|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Queen of clubs",
                      "{@card Raven|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Jack of clubs",
                      "{@card Seer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Joker 1",
                      "{@card Artifact|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ],
                    [
                      "Joker 2",
                      "{@card Horseman|Tarokka Deck|RHW}"
                    ]
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                    "Tarokka Card"
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          ]
        }
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      "name": "Tarokka Readings",
      "type": "section",
      "entries": [
        "Tarokka decks aid fortune tellers in revealing information about specific individuals. The focus of a tarokka reading might be the individual having their fortune told or someone else. A fortune teller randomly selects or invites another to choose what tarokka card best represents the focus of the reading. To begin the tarokka reading, this card is laid face up in position 1 in the pattern below.",
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        "The fortune teller then draws four additional cards, laying one face down in each of the other numbered positions in the pattern. These positions each represent something about the focus:",
        {
          "type": "list",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "Position 1",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "The focus of the reading and the lens through which the other cards are interpreted"
            },
            {
              "name": "Position 2",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "The past, something that might or might not be apparent to those other than the focus"
            },
            {
              "name": "Position 3",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "What opposes the focus, whether literal opponents or obstructing fortunes"
            },
            {
              "name": "Position 4",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "The future, an omen of what's to come and a fate that might still be changed"
            },
            {
              "name": "Position 5",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "What aids the focus, whether literal allies or advantageous events"
            }
          ],
          "style": "list-hang-notitle"
        },
        "The reading proceeds with the fortune teller revealing the significance of each card's position and what the card represents, as guided by the descriptions later in entry. After a card is interpreted, the card in the next position is revealed. This continues until all five cards have been interpreted. The fortune teller might reveal more details (see the following section) or claim that the cards remain silent on certain points. The fortune teller and characters then might speculate about the reading's broader meanings. Once you're satisfied with what's revealed, the reading ends."
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tarokka and Random Tables",
      "type": "inset",
      "entries": [
        "Here's how to use the tarokka deck—or playing cards—instead of a {@dice d10} to generate random results:",
        {
          "type": "list",
          "items": [
            {
              "name": "1: Remove the High Deck",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "Remove all high deck cards, leaving only cards numbered one through nine plus the master of the suit."
            },
            {
              "name": "2: Draw a Card",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "Ensure the deck is well shuffled, then draw from the top."
            },
            {
              "name": "3: Consult a Table",
              "type": "item",
              "entry": "Reference the card's number to find your result on a table; in the tarokka deck, the master of a suit counts as a ten."
            }
          ],
          "style": "list-hang-notitle"
        },
        "When using the tarokka deck, you can let the card's suit add extra dimension to your results. The four of coins might encourage you to link that aspect of the {@book Darklord|RHW|4|Creating a Darklord} to wealth, while the four of swords could provide an interpretation rooted in violence."
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tarokka Techniques",
      "type": "section",
      "entries": [
        "The tarokka deck is a prop for inspiring adventures and creating dramatic fortune-telling scenes. Through a mix of creative interpretation and card manipulation, a DM can influence what the tarokka reveals and the accuracy of its revelations. Consider the following techniques during tarokka readings.",
        {
          "name": "Stacking the Deck",
          "type": "entries",
          "entries": [
            "You can use sleight of hand tricks to ensure tarokka cards appear where you desire during a reading. Select the desired cards before the tarokka reading and put them in the order you want to draw them so you can produce them effortlessly and place them in the desired positions. Cards might be stacked on the top of the deck or drawn from the bottom. Stacking the deck is useful for ensuring specific results or creating patterns that appear repeatedly between readings. Avoid letting players notice you're stacking the deck, as it undermines the mystery of that and future tarokka readings."
          ]
        },
        {
          "name": "Dramatic Interpretations",
          "type": "entries",
          "entries": [
            "When interpreting tarokka cards, you can elaborate on the card descriptions in this entry, reframing those details and adjusting them to better suit your adventure. Use these techniques to add onto and adjust the meanings of tarokka cards:",
            {
              "type": "list",
              "items": [
                {
                  "name": "Broad Interpretation",
                  "type": "item",
                  "entry": "Highlight broader card details, like the meanings of suits and the generalities they encompass, over card specifics."
                },
                {
                  "name": "Card Imagery",
                  "type": "item",
                  "entry": "Focus on specifics in a card's art, like the numbers of objects or the positions of figures, to suggest a deeper meaning."
                },
                {
                  "name": "Contextual Meanings",
                  "type": "item",
                  "entry": "Suggest that multiple cards of the same suit or in specific relation to one another have greater or lesser meaning."
                },
                {
                  "name": "Diviner Experience",
                  "type": "item",
                  "entry": "Reveal that a card arrangement has a specific meaning, or that the fortune teller has seen it in an ominous instance before."
                },
                {
                  "name": "Foreshadowing",
                  "type": "item",
                  "entry": "Highlight details that align with impending events of which only you are aware."
                },
                {
                  "name": "Leading Questions",
                  "type": "item",
                  "entry": "Have a fortune teller ask questions that lead characters to connect the reading with past events or their existing knowledge."
                }
              ],
              "style": "list-hang-notitle"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "name": "Manipulating Fate",
          "type": "entries",
          "entries": [
            "You control fate in your adventures. If you don't know what a tarokka card means during a reading, note that and fulfill its prophecy in the future. For example, if the four of glyphs appears in a reading, its imagery might appear later as a shepherd NPC, a hooked staff, a wandering sheep, four runes, or the like. You can then tell the players about the connection between the image and the reading.",
            "Additionally, listen in on players' speculations about the meaning of tarokka readings, then use those suggestions to influence future revelations in your adventures.",
            {
              "rows": [
                [
                  "{@card Artifact|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The importance of some physical object that must be obtained, protected, or destroyed at all costs"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Beast|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Great rage or passion; something bestial or malevolent hiding in plain sight or lurking just below the surface"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Broken One|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Defeat, failure, and despair; the loss of something or someone important, without which one feels incomplete"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Darklord|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "A powerful evil individual; one whose goals have enormous and far-reaching consequences"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Donjon|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Isolation and imprisonment; a prisoner of their own beliefs"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Ghost|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The looming past; the return of an old enemy or the discovery of a secret buried long ago"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Executioner|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The imminent death of one rightly or wrongly convicted of a crime; false accusations and unjust prosecution"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Horseman|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Death; disastrous loss of wealth or property, a horrible defeat, or the end of a bloodline"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Innocent|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "A being of great importance whose life is in danger (who might be helpless or simply unaware of the peril)"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Marionette|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The presence of a spy or a minion of some greater power; an encounter with a puppet or an underling"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Mists|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Something unexpected or mysterious that can't be avoided; a great quest or journey that will try one's spirit"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Raven|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "A hidden source of information; a fortunate turn of events; a secret potential for good"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Seer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Inspiration and keen intellect; a future event, the outcome of which will hinge on a clever mind"
                ],
                [
                  "{@card Tempter|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "One who has been compromised or led astray by temptation or foolishness; one who tempts others for evil ends"
                ]
              ],
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              "caption": "High Deck",
              "colLabels": [
                "Name",
                "Meaning"
              ],
              "colStyles": [
                "col-2",
                "col-10"
              ]
            },
            {
              "rows": [
                [
                  "Master of swords",
                  "{@card Warrior|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Strength and force personified; violence; those who use force to accomplish their goals"
                ],
                [
                  "One of swords",
                  "{@card Avenger|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Justice and revenge for great wrongs; those on a quest to rid the world of great evil"
                ],
                [
                  "Two of swords",
                  "{@card Paladin|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Just and noble warriors; those who live by a code of honor and integrity"
                ],
                [
                  "Three of swords",
                  "{@card Soldier|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "War and sacrifice; the stamina to endure great hardship"
                ],
                [
                  "Four of swords",
                  "{@card Mercenary|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Inner strength and fortitude; those who fight for power or wealth"
                ],
                [
                  "Five of swords",
                  "{@card Myrmidon|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Great heroes; a sudden reversal of fate; the triumph of the underdog over a mighty enemy"
                ],
                [
                  "Six of swords",
                  "{@card Berserker|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The brutal and barbaric side of warfare; bloodlust; those with a bestial nature"
                ],
                [
                  "Seven of swords",
                  "{@card Hooded One|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Bigotry, intolerance, and xenophobia; a mysterious presence or newcomer"
                ],
                [
                  "Eight of swords",
                  "{@card Dictator|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "All that is wrong with leadership; those who rule through fear and violence"
                ],
                [
                  "Nine of swords",
                  "{@card Torturer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The coming of suffering or merciless cruelty; one who is irredeemably evil or sadistic"
                ]
              ],
              "type": "table",
              "caption": "Swords",
              "colLabels": [
                "Card",
                "Name",
                "Meaning"
              ],
              "colStyles": [
                "col-2",
                "col-2",
                "col-8"
              ]
            },
            {
              "rows": [
                [
                  "Master of stars",
                  "{@card Wizard|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Mystery and riddles; the unknown; those who crave magical power and great knowledge"
                ],
                [
                  "One of stars",
                  "{@card Transmuter|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "A new discovery; the coming of unexpected things; unforeseen consequences and chaos"
                ],
                [
                  "Two of stars",
                  "{@card Diviner|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The pursuit of knowledge tempered by wisdom; truth and honesty; sages and prophecy"
                ],
                [
                  "Three of stars",
                  "{@card Enchanter|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Inner turmoil that comes from confusion, fear of failure, or false information"
                ],
                [
                  "Four of stars",
                  "{@card Abjurer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Those guided by logic and reasoning; warnings of an overlooked clue or piece of information"
                ],
                [
                  "Five of stars",
                  "{@card Elementalist|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The triumph of nature over civilization; natural disasters and bountiful harvests"
                ],
                [
                  "Six of stars",
                  "{@card Evoker|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Magical or supernatural power that can't be controlled; magic for destructive ends"
                ],
                [
                  "Seven of stars",
                  "{@card Illusionist|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Lies and deceit; grand conspiracies; secret societies; the presence of a dupe or a saboteur"
                ],
                [
                  "Eight of stars",
                  "{@card Necromancer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Unnatural events and unhealthy obsessions; those who follow a destructive path"
                ],
                [
                  "Nine of stars",
                  "{@card Conjurer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The coming of an unexpected supernatural threat; those who think of themselves as gods"
                ]
              ],
              "type": "table",
              "caption": "Stars",
              "colLabels": [
                "Card",
                "Name",
                "Meaning"
              ],
              "colStyles": [
                "col-2",
                "col-2",
                "col-8"
              ]
            },
            {
              "rows": [
                [
                  "Master of coins",
                  "{@card Rogue|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Anyone for whom money is important; those who believe money is the key to their success"
                ],
                [
                  "One of coins",
                  "{@card Swashbuckler|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Those who like money yet give it up freely; likable rogues and rapscallions"
                ],
                [
                  "Two of coins",
                  "{@card Philanthropist|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Charity and giving on a grand scale; those who use wealth to fight evil and sickness"
                ],
                [
                  "Three of coins",
                  "{@card Trader|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Commerce; smuggling and black markets; fair and equitable trades"
                ],
                [
                  "Four of coins",
                  "{@card Merchant|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "A rare commodity or business opportunity; deceitful or dangerous business transactions"
                ],
                [
                  "Five of coins",
                  "{@card Guild Member|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Like-minded individuals joined together in a common goal; pride in one's work"
                ],
                [
                  "Six of coins",
                  "{@card Beggar|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Sudden change in economic status or fortune"
                ],
                [
                  "Seven of coins",
                  "{@card Thief|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Those who steal or burgle; loss of property, beauty, innocence, friendship, or reputation"
                ],
                [
                  "Eight of coins",
                  "{@card Tax Collector|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Corruption; honesty in an otherwise corrupt government or organization"
                ],
                [
                  "Nine of coins",
                  "{@card Miser|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Hoarded wealth; those who are irreversibly unhappy or think money is meaningless"
                ]
              ],
              "type": "table",
              "caption": "Coins",
              "colLabels": [
                "Card",
                "Name",
                "Meaning"
              ],
              "colStyles": [
                "col-2",
                "col-2",
                "col-8"
              ]
            },
            {
              "rows": [
                [
                  "Master of glyphs",
                  "{@card Priest|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Enlightenment; those who follow a deity, a system of values, or a higher purpose"
                ],
                [
                  "One of glyphs",
                  "{@card Monk|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Serenity; inner strength and self-reliance; supreme confidence bereft of arrogance"
                ],
                [
                  "Two of glyphs",
                  "{@card Missionary|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Those who spread wisdom to others; warnings of the spread of fear and ignorance"
                ],
                [
                  "Three of glyphs",
                  "{@card Healer|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Healing; a contagious illness, disease, or curse; those who practice the healing arts"
                ],
                [
                  "Four of glyphs",
                  "{@card Shepherd|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Those who protect others; one who bears a burden far too great to be shouldered alone"
                ],
                [
                  "Five of glyphs",
                  "{@card Druid|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "The ambivalence and cruelty of nature and those who feel drawn to it; inner turmoil"
                ],
                [
                  "Six of glyphs",
                  "{@card Anarchist|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "A fundamental change brought on by one whose beliefs are being put to the test"
                ],
                [
                  "Seven of glyphs",
                  "{@card Charlatan|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Liars; those who profess to believe one thing but actually believe another"
                ],
                [
                  "Eight of glyphs",
                  "{@card Bishop|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Strict adherence to a code or a belief; those who plot, plan, and scheme"
                ],
                [
                  "Nine of glyphs",
                  "{@card Traitor|Tarokka Deck|RHW}",
                  "Betrayal by someone close and trusted; a weakening or loss of faith"
                ]
              ],
              "type": "table",
              "caption": "Glyphs",
              "colLabels": [
                "Card",
                "Name",
                "Meaning"
              ],
              "colStyles": [
                "col-2",
                "col-2",
                "col-8"
              ]
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "hasCardArt": true
}