Card 52 • swords

Three of Swords

Brief Description

The Three of Swords depicts a breathless noble deer lying dead in the snow, struck down by three swords in the back. This card serves as a harsh warning that even the most swift and noble beings can be treacherously defeated. It suggests that someone may wield this dangerous weapon of betrayal, and reminds us that our actions irreversibly change the world we live in. The imagery of the butterfly sadly observing this terrible scene emphasizes the tragedy of betrayal and loss.

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The Fallen Noble

A breathless noble deer lies on the snow. He is killed by the merciless strike of Three Swords in the back. A strong cold wind blows, and a butterfly quietly lands on the majestic antlers of the deer and sadly observes this terrible picture.

Warning of Betrayal

The Three of Swords is a harsh warning that even the most swift and noble animal can be treacherously struck down. Perhaps you possess this dangerous weapon? If this is true, know that your actions irreversibly change the world in which you live.

Visual Description

A fallen stag lies in snow beneath three crossed swords whose hilts are topped with small skulls; a dark red stain is visible at the wound. The stag's golden antlers arch upward and a red butterfly perches delicately on one tine. Behind them are snow-dusted evergreen trees and a swirling, star-speckled night sky painted in bands of blue, purple and red; snowflakes drift through the scene. The title 'THREE OF SWORDS' is printed along the bottom edge.

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✍️ Deck author(s): James R. Eads

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