Empty Gallows
Value: 3
Notions • Cats • Clocks • Wind
Meanings: Rescue, salvation, solution, favorable judgment, escape
The gallows claims no victory today. Today, we are granted a reprieve. Or we make an escape. Or someone rescues us. Whatever the reason, the threat is gone. The problem is solved. The Empty Gallows brings a feeling of relief, of gratitude, and newfound purpose. It is a sudden extension of life.
The Empty Gallows serves as the location card for the Notions family.
Divination: The Empty Gallows suggests that some problem—perhaps a major problem—will be solved. This might be from an external source, or one might bring upon their own salvation. Either way, this positive card turn signifies that one avoids a terrible fate. Less commonly (but still in a positive accord), this card may presage that someone of importance passes favorable judgment upon the person in question. They are found innocent, worthy, or to have some other favorable trait.
Game Narrative: Someone accused of a crime is pardoned or freed. A prisoner escapes.
Joy: An outside force rescues the PC from a dire circumstance. The PC realizes a solution to their problem. The PC avoids some impending doom or harm. An NPC judges the PC to be trustworthy or reliable.
Despair: Circumstances bring salvation to a doomed NPC foe. An NPC held or confined by the PC escapes.
The terrible appointed hour comes. . . and goes.