Imperator
Value: 9
Visions • Swans • Blades • Water
Meanings: Wisdom in war, turning points, deciding factors
Sometimes conflict is needed, and the Imperator believes that keeping a level head and using intellect and wisdom, rather than rage or brute force, paves the path to victory. Of course, not every crisis point lies within a literal battle. Some conflicts take other forms—stressful situations where some are prone to make rash decisions based on emotion. But not the Imperator. Follow his example.
The Imperator is the sovereign of the Visions family. He is a leader, an advisor, a teacher, and a mighty warrior.
Divination: This card represents the crucial turning point—the deciding factor that brings victory or defeat. The crisis point. Generally, the interpretation is that when this card is turned, the person in question must make a very important decision upon which everything that follows now rests. The Imperator also suggests that this choice should be made with consideration and care, not emotion or haste.
Game Narrative: Events come to a head. Something happens to alter the course of future events, and it could be for the better or the worse. An NPC makes a wise choice in the midst of stress and conflict. A revelation is made of a new deciding factor.
Joy: The PC gets an intelligent idea that will aid them in a coming challenge. Something important reaches a turning point and it goes well for the PC.
Despair: An NPC foe makes a wise choice. Something important reaches a turning point and it goes poorly for the PC. The PC’s failed actions turn out to be the deciding factor for an even larger matter.
He shall lead us through the gates. The storm of war cannot harm us if we follow his command.