Starting the CoH/CoV Tarot Deck...

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I was under the impression this was an ornamental deck, not a tool for channeling our "psychic abilities". Maybe because the thought of a fortune-teller is a bit, well... laughable.

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fixed.

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The Chariot card is associated with bravery and conviction. A person represented by the Chariot card is typically concerned with victory, whatever the cost. They're the kind of person that once they've set their mind on something, they're difficult to dissuade. These characteristics make me think of Ms. Liberty, who is so determined to have victory over Arachnos, she went beyond most heroes to form an army, Longbow and her own supergroup, the Vindicators. Honestly, I have no idea why anyone would think the Rikti mothership fits this on anything other than a superficial level.

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I thought Manticore was a better fit--the Chariot also concerns creating harmony out of contending forces. Manticore himself is the most conflicted of the FP and the one who struggles most with his nature.

Oh, and if you can get that done by HeroCon, that'd be great.

My precognition seems to work the best in a video game environment, so those CoX cards might be perfect.

When I actually have more than 3 minutes to collect my thoughts, I'll be happy to post my reasoning for current card selections. That's not to imply the list is finalized - a lot of folks are posting really good suggestions.

As for whether these are just ornamental or not... well, take it for what it's worth, but I have been known to frighten people when I do readings. Doesn't always happen, but John can attest to me scaring people into leaving parties when someone goes, "Oh that's just BS" and I then do readings for that person.

If these could get done by HeroCon, I would be THRILLED, but I doubt it'll happen. So I will just have to bring one of my other six or seven decks with me. *counts on her fingers*

Dragon Tarot
Russian St. Petersburg Tarot
Chinese Tarot
Samurai Tarot
Feng Shui Tarot
the new deck I just got that I can't remember the name of, damn it

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

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As for whether these are just ornamental or not... well, take it for what it's worth, but I have been known to frighten people when I do readings. Doesn't always happen, but John can attest to me scaring people into leaving parties when someone goes, "Oh that's just BS" and I then do readings for that person.

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For your consideration (some strong language)

There's another clip I wanted to share of a Tarot card reader that discovered it was fake, but I can't find it.

I'd REALLY rather this not turn into a "it's BS or not" debate. Them's that accept it/use it/believe it, fine. Them's that don't, that's fine too. Leave it at that. Please.

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

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Them's that accept it/use it/believe it, fine. Them's that don't, that's fine too. Leave it at that. Please

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I don't agree and won't do that, but I also won't hound the issue any further.

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Them's that accept it/use it/believe it, fine. Them's that don't, that's fine too. Leave it at that. Please

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I don't agree and won't do that, but I also won't hound the issue any further.

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You don't agree that people should be able to believe what they want???

ok, whatever...

It is possible to appreciate the artistry and symbolism of Tarot decks even if you don't believe. Belief is irrelevant to the purpose of the thread, which is to consider the casting of Tarot symbolism in the icons of the Cities.

Back to the Major Arcana, I had another thought on the Chariot: Hero 1. Specifically, Hero 1 and the Honoree, facing one another, framed by a portal.

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It is possible to appreciate the artistry and symbolism of Tarot decks even if you don't believe. Belief is irrelevant to the purpose of the thread, which is to consider the casting of Tarot symbolism in the icons of the Cities.

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This.

I think this is an awesom idea!! If it gets published, I may just buy a deck.

I don't consider myself religious, but I am superstitious.

Failing this, I'll have to get either the Pokemon tarot deck (it's out there) or Clow cards.

Not a prob, and we will move on from here.

Depending on how slow things get this week at work, I'll see about getting the Minor Arcana posted. Of course, if David actually does end up doing the art for this, he gets a tray of brownies with his choice of alcohol ALL HIS OWN at HeroCon. And a hug.

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

Hmmm...

As a contrasting perspective on this - I'd leave the Major Arcana alone and put the Heroes and Villains into the Minor Arcana. The most I would do is dress them up in "Paragon Clothes", so to speak. The symbolism inherent in the Major Arcana gets completely lost if you simply replace all of the pictures with CoH characters.

The Freedom Phalanx and associates as rods (representing law), Recluse and henchmen as swords (representing chaos), Civilian Contacts and miscellaneous heroes as cups and miscellaneous villains (Vahzilok, Vanessa, Countess Crey, Frostfire, etc...) as coins.

I kicked myself pretty hard for not seeing the symbolism in the comic that LadySadako pointed out.