Shattered Kingdoms

Sarinnea says to you 'The future is ever-changing.  In learning what it holds, you may be setting a
new fate in motion fir yourself.  Be wary of what you learn, for it may change, or change you.'
Sarinnea shuffles the cards in a loose, overhand shuffle.

Sarinnea turns a card over, revealing a tall, stern-looking man seated in an opal throne.
Sarinnea says 'This is The Emperor, which signifies you, at this moment.'
Sarinnea says 'You stand in a place of authority and strength, but be aware of those under you,
those whose luyalties you think you have.  Thrones may never be comfortable, if your time in them is
to be long.'
Sarinnea takes out another card, and places it below the first.  As she turns it over, you see an
old man bearing a battered brass lantern.
Sarinnea says to you 'This is The Hermit, which shows that which opposes you, or stands in your path
.'
Sarinnea says to you 'You are held back by wisdom, either too little or too much.  Seek yourself in
isolation, and perhaps find what it is you need.'
Sarinnea flips a third card, and places it at the bottom of the column.  You see a woman with one
hand on a lion's head.
Sarinnea says to you 'This is Strength, where your path leads.'
Sarinnea says to you 'Your result may not be as you wish it, but it will `enegit you nonetheless.
Strength comes in many forms, and though you may not recognize it as such when you obtain it, you
are certain to eventually.'

Sarinnea says to you 'Think well on it.  I'll say no more.'
Sarinnea sweeps the three cards off the table, and settles back in her seat.