Card 61 • swords

Knight of Swords

Brief Description

The Knight of Swords represents Mordred, a knight known for his fierce, cold, and treacherous nature who betrayed his king, usurped the throne, and mortally wounded Arthur. This card embodies someone who is overly confident in their righteousness and ready to charge headlong into situations where they believe they are right. However, these same qualities can prove useful in difficult circumstances when one needs to overcome obstacles and defeat an 'enemy'.

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The Betrayer Knight

Mordred, rыцарь with a reputation as a fierce, cold, and treacherous person who betrayed his king, usurped the throne, and mortally wounded Arthur. One who is too confident in their own righteousness and ready to rush headlong into places where they consider themselves right.

Useful Qualities in Adversity

On the other hand, these qualities can be useful in difficult situations when one needs to overcome something and defeat the 'enemy'.

Visual Description

A mounted knight in silver armor rides a dark horse that rears forward across a windswept field. The rider holds a long sword aloft and his breastplate is spattered with blood; he wears a layered skirt of scale-like mail and an orange saddle cloth. A slim crescent moon hangs in a red sky with pale clouds, and a white banner at the bottom names the card “KNIGHT OF SWORDS.”

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