Card 15

Revolutionary

Value: 9
Secrets • Ravens • Books • Flame

Meanings: Lust, sexuality, change, destruction


Sovereign of the family of Secrets, the Revolutionary is a force for change. Quite possibly the least “secret” of the family, the Revolutionary is brazen and bold, changing what needs changing, even if through destruction or violence. The strong sexuality of the Revolutionary is obvious, but this aspect is quite separate from the other—there is no suggestion of sexual violence here, but instead sincere passion and mutual attraction.


Divination: Generally considered a positive card, the Revolutionary indicates sex and sexual energy or, alternatively, change (for the better). However, less often, the interpretation focuses on the destructive nature of change, or the potential negative aspects of sexual desire and lust. This card turn says that something important is coming to an end.

Game Narrative: An NPC feels lust for someone. An NPC who had not formerly displayed much in the way of sexuality does so for the first time. Something changes radically or is destroyed—could be a person or object but just as likely an institution, a law, or something similar.

Joy: An NPC is attracted to, or drawn to, the PC. Conditions change in favor of the PC.

Despair: An NPC makes unwanted sexual or romantic advances to the PC. Conditions change against the interests of the PC.


He changed everything. And looked damned good doing it.