Soulcards

Soulcards are a set of cards that can define a persons personality and behaviour. A person can be defined by up to three cards in any position, however no card is necessarily permanent, meaning that each card can eventually reverse or even completely change during the lifetime of a character.

Importance in Society

While many are ignorant of the system, even more are unaware of it completely. The people that are interested in it can try to learn their aligned cards by either self reflection or by employing a Fatereader. Some People like to proudly show of their cards, by either displaying them in their homes or even wearing clothing with design patterns based on the cards. There are even Monasteries or Guilds based completely around certain cards.

Usages

While the main focus of Soulcards is the definition of a character's behaviour, they also serve certain other purposes listed here.

Social Compatibility

When doing Charisma checks in social interactions with other characters, each Soulcard of yours that matches with the target's ones exactly will reduce the DC of the skillcheck by 2. If you have the same Soulcards but in different positions (normal versus inverted), the DC of the skillcheck will be increased by 1.

Class Skills

The Manipulator Subclass of the Rogue has the Ability "The Wildcard", which allows the rogue to pretend to change their Soulcards on a whim depending on the character they are talking to.

Bards have the Ability "Soul Mockery" that allows them to target a specific Soulcard and deal damage based on the Soulcards of the target.

Legacy Cards

While it is possible for someone to change one of their cards, they will never truly dissappear forever. No matter how hard the person tries, there will always be a small piece of that old card somewhere deep within his soul. These deep and hidden Soulcards are called Legacy Cards. Legacy Cards can become important if something triggers old memories of a Character and might even become active again with enough force. One such example of where this can become a possibility is the bards "Soul Mockery" Ability, which will cause a special interaction when targeting the Legacy Card of a Character.

Cards

#	Card Art	Token Name	Meaning		Notes
			Normal	Inverted
1		The Fool	You embrace life's journey with excitement and innocence. You are spontaneous, open to new experiences, and unafraid to take risks.	Your impulsiveness leads you into reckless decisions, and your lack of planning often brings chaos into your life. You fail to see the consequences of your actions.
2		The Magician	You are resourceful and skillful, able to turn any situation to your advantage. Confidence and creativity define you as someone who makes the impossible possible.	You are manipulative and deceitful, using trickery and cunning for selfish ends. Your arrogance is what limits your abilities.
3		The Priestess	You are deeply intuitive, guided by inner wisdom and a connection to the unknown. You keep your thoughts guarded and move through life with quiet insight.	You are secretive and isolated, driven by mistrust. Your silence hides not wisdom, but fear of being misunderstood or exposed.
4		The Empress	You are nurturing, caring, and embody abundance. You create, sustain, and foster growth in those around you, often serving as the emotional core of your group.	You are smothering and controlling, stifling others with your need to protect or dominate. Your care turns into possessiveness.
5		The Emperor	You are a natural leader, confident and authoritative. You take control of situations with logic and discipline, ensuring structure and order.	You are domineering and rigid, forcing your will on others and refusing to adapt. Your need for control makes you inflexible and tyrannical.
6		The Ferryman	You guide others through difficult transitions, serving as a steady hand when the path is unclear. You help others reach their destination safely.	You are lost in your own journey, unable to provide direction for others or yourself. You hesitate at crossroads, delaying the necessary steps forward.
7		The Lovers	You are defined by deep connections, whether romantic or platonic. Love, harmony, and unity with others guide your choices, and you value relationships above all.	You are torn by indecision, often caught between conflicting desires. You struggle with disloyalty, betrayal, or a fear of commitment.
8		The Chariot	Your drive to move forward and not looking back is what defines you. You don't let yourself get slowed down by grief nor grudge and face every challenge before you, no matter how hopeless they seem.	Even the slightest inconvenience puts a stop to your plans. If someone did you wrong you will remember their face for the rest of your life.
9		The Judge	You are fair-minded and analytical, able to weigh both sides of an argument. Justice and balance are your guiding principles.	You are overly critical, quick to pass judgment without understanding. You often let bias cloud your decisions, leading to unfair conclusions.
10		The Hermit	You are introspective, seeking solitude to gain deeper wisdom. You value your own counsel and often withdraw from society to reflect and grow.	You isolate yourself out of fear or distrust, cutting yourself off from others. Your reclusiveness becomes a form of escape rather than enlightenment.
11		The Merchant	You are practical and savvy, always looking for the best deal or opportunity. Resourcefulness and negotiation define your interactions.	You are greedy and opportunistic, taking advantage of others for personal gain. Your focus on material wealth blinds you to the needs of those around you.
12		The Protector	You are a guardian and defender, driven by loyalty and a sense of duty. You shield others from harm, often at great personal cost.	You are overbearing, stepping in where you are not needed or wanted. Your protective instincts become possessive and suffocating.
13		The Crimson Butterfly	You are an agent of fate, often appearing where tragedy looms. Your presence is a harbinger of endings, and you move through life with an air of quiet inevitability, knowing that change - often dark and irreversible - follows you.	You struggle to accept the tragedies that surround you, either denying them or being consumed by fear. Your attempts to escape your fate only draw you closer to disaster, making you a victim of the very forces you dread.
14		The Reaper	You accept the inevitability of endings and understand their necessity for new beginnings. You approach change with calm acceptance.	You fear loss and refuse to let go of what is no longer serving you. You delay endings, causing suffering to persist unnecessarily.
15		The Tailor	You are detail-oriented, crafting your life with precision and care. Your meticulousness ensures everything you touch is perfected.	You are overly focused on minutiae, missing the bigger picture. Your obsession with perfection leads to stagnation and frustration.
16		The Contract	You honor your word and commit fully to agreements. You are reliable, and your sense of duty to promises binds your actions.	You are bound by obligations you regret, feeling trapped by commitments you no longer wish to uphold. You may deceive others to escape responsibility.
17		The Fortress	You are strong, resilient, and unshakable. You protect yourself and those you care about, providing safety and security from threats.	You are closed off, emotionally and physically distant from others. Your defenses keep people out, even when they mean no harm.
18		The Stars	You are an eternal optimist, filled with hope and a sense of wonder. You believe in your dreams and inspire others with your vision.	You are disillusioned and disconnected from hope. You feel lost, unable to see a way forward or to find meaning in the world around you.
19		The Night	You are introspective and guarded, choosing to keep your thoughts and insights to yourself. Your solitude brings clarity, as you value the peace that comes from staying hidden and withdrawn from the chaos of the world.	You are isolated to a fault, cutting yourself off from meaningful connections. Your unwillingness to share leaves you misunderstood, and your silence becomes a barrier, causing you to retreat even further.
20		The Day	You thrive in clarity and truth, favoring openness and transparency. The light of day fuels your energy and vitality.	You are blinded by illusions, unable to see things clearly despite their obviousness. You avoid difficult truths, preferring to stay in denial.
21		The Scales	You are balanced, fair, and deliberate in your choices. You weigh every decision carefully and strive for equilibrium in all aspects of life.	You are indecisive, struggling to find balance. You may be easily swayed, leading to inconsistent decisions and erratic behavior.
22		The Time	You are patient and aware of the natural flow of events. You understand that timing is everything and wait for the right moment to act.	You are impatient, trying to force things before their time. Your inability to wait leads to frustration and missed opportunities.
23		The High Seas	You are adventurous, thriving in situations of uncertainty and change. The unpredictability of life excites you and fuels your desire for exploration.	You are overwhelmed by instability and unpredictability, unable to find your bearings. Chaos leaves you anxious and fearful of the future.
24		The Voyage	You are on a personal journey of discovery, seeking new horizons and experiences. Growth and learning are central to your path.	You wander aimlessly, lacking direction or purpose. You feel stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled adventures and missed opportunities.
25		The Tomb	You understand the necessity of rest and endings, embracing the peace that comes with closure. You are comfortable with letting things die to make way for rebirth.	You fear endings and cling to the past, unable to let go. You hold onto what is no longer viable, delaying inevitable conclusions.
26		The World	You see the interconnectedness of everything and thrive on a sense of unity and accomplishment. You embrace the full picture and understand your place within it.	You feel incomplete and disconnected from the world around you. You struggle to find fulfillment or closure, constantly searching for what’s missing.