The Tarot Exercise

The Magician – Satrin

The Magician is a young, healthy asexual being with the physical traits similar to human in their late 20s. The Magician (Satrin) does not age, nor dies from natural causes.
Satrin is impartial to matters such as wars or Earthly struggles, and does not choose sides. They are a symbol of the heavenly and the timeless in the land of men.
They can bring life to previously withered or dead environments, and is usually followed by a trail of blooming flowers, which never die.
Satrin usually carries their scepter, made of a celestial crystal called Medathis.
They are recognized as wearing a red robe and blue rope around their waist. This choice of color for the robe comes to distinguish them from the divine (usually associated with the color of blue), but keep them somewhat related to or contain a spark of the heavenly.
Satrin has a sword that has never been used, they are peaceful, but powerful, and it is believed that in the day of the Final War, Satrin will be the final judge between the fighting sides.
Satrin leaves a trail of flowers through damaged and battle struck lands, to help bring peace and life back to where it was taken from.

“The Mother”
“It is futile to take sides, we are all children of the great eternity and therefore responsible for our own actions. I bring life through peace; I do not decide if it is to last or end, that is not my place. I see all beings as my children, and I let them settle their differences among themselves out of love and compassion. They are equal to me, therefore I cannot choose one side to protect, or destroy.”

The Antagonist
Through the ages, Satrin has served their own agenda before any other. Kingdoms have been hurt by its oblivious approach, and they have been accused of leading to great wars by not interfering or sharing their gifts. They drink wine from their goblet that magically fills up as soon as it empties, and they do not concern themselves with anyone’s well being but their own. “I see no need to interfere in these Earthly matters. I have the divine spark and I will only step in with my sword when it serves my interests. My goblet is all I need, and my flowers are enough of a gift to mortals, they do not deserve more.”










The Emperor – Kormin

The Emperor is a powerful figure in the world of Nath. His status is passed down through lineage and he is not chosen by the people. The Emperor (Kormin) is wise, wealthy and powerful in the traditional sense of the word - meaning with treasure and armies. Though he is mortal, Kormin ages slightly slower than most men, and is approximately 327 years old, out of which he has been ruling for 311. Kormin has seen two great wars in his lifetime, and has lead his kingdom to victory in both. He is generally loved by the people, as he places a relatively high degree of importance on his subjects’ safety and general welfare. Kormin sits on a stone throne, with heads of rams beneath his hands, to show his dominance over his armies. Kormin is not a religious ruler, but he follows the general guidelines of his kingdom’s ancient mythology out of respect for tradition. He is noble and stern, and he passes final judgment on all Earthly matters in his kingdom.

“The Father”
“I protect and rule through power and wisdom. My subjects need my guidance and I give it with care and great thought. I sometimes make decisions that are perceived as unfair, cruel even, but these are choices a ruler must make if he or she is to maintain peace. War is a necessity at times; it is followed by prosperity life. In the two wars I have waged against my enemies, I have achieved great victories not by being compassionate or merciful, but by being strong and calculated.”

“The Protagonist”

Kormin uses his centuries-old wisdom and power to insure good living conditions for his people. He is a master at finance and agricultural matters, and he shares his wisdom with his subjects to help better their short lives.

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