Monarch
Value: 9
Notions • Cats • Clocks • Wind
Meanings: Authority, judgment, the land/the world
Ruler, authority, sovereign. The Monarch stands above all and passes judgment. Their commands must be obeyed, because there is no other choice. The Monarch isn’t the ruler of the world, they are the world. They represent reality itself. They claim authority over you because you are a small part of them. You can no more refuse than your little finger can refuse to move as directed by your mind. You are a gear that turns in a vast machine, and the Monarch is the machine.
The Monarch, as their name would suggest, is the sovereign of the Notions family. They guide and direct through thought and idea.
Divination: If one is going against the status quo, this card turn is likely very unwanted. It signifies that the powers that be get involved. If that isn’t the case, then this card may suggest the aid, or the thanks of those above the person in question. This card can be a blessing or a reward, but there is judgment involved, and should one be found wanting, punishment is the result. In a broader sense, the Monarch represents the entire world, and thus can simply be an indicator of the immensity of a task.
Game Narrative: A ruler or authority figure becomes involved in the matter at hand. Someone passes judgment. Someone travels between worlds (or suns).
Joy: An authority figure judges the PC favorably. An authority figure takes the PC’s side in a dispute.
Despair: An NPC passes judgment upon the PC unfavorably. An NPC ally is wanted by the authorities.
My words shall dictate your actions, regardless of the choices you make.