Card 54 • swords

Five of Swords

Brief Description

The Five of Swords represents the aftermath of conflict, where victory and defeat must both be processed. The winning knight gathers his spoils while the defeated must decide their next path - whether to join their former enemy, return home, or act alone. This card reminds us that no war lasts forever, and how we handle the changed world afterward reveals our true character.

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The Aftermath of Battle

The battle has ended, and the warriors contemplate their victory or defeat. The victorious knight collects his war trophies. The defeated must decide what to do next - join their former enemy, return home, or act alone. No war lasts forever, and when it ends, the world has changed. How you cope with this defines your character.

Keywords

conquest through force, defeat, gloating or conspiracy of revenge, life after war.

Visual Description

A stern, armored man stands on a shore holding three long swords—two cradled upright and one with its point pressed into the sand. Two swords lie on the ground near his feet while two other figures walk away toward the water in the middle distance. A pale sky and distant hills form the horizon behind them. An ornate border frames the scene and the numeral 5 is shown at the top of the card.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Giulia F. Massaglia, Barbara Nosenzo (based on Alphonse Mucha)

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