The Olympus Tarot

  • XI Strength | The Absolute Wizard

    Cosmo had been a blacksmith his entire life. It never occurred to him to do anything else. His father was a blacksmith, as was his grandfather. That’s just what this family did, and what it would always do. That was Cosmo’s take, anyway. Imagine Cosmo’s surprise when his son, Trevor, announced at dinner that he

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  • 1 The Magician | Bernie, et al.

    Bernie was a troubled soul. He didn’t know who he was or who he wanted to be. Were he alive in the present day, Bernie would likely be diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder. But back in Ancient Greece, he was written off as trelós, or crazy. For instance, at one point in his life he

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  • Four of Wands | Levi’s Snake

    Levi was more freaked-out than he was hurt. Chimeras* were outfitted with thick, tough hides that were difficult to penetrate. Those four arrows probably felt like a scratch to him. Levi’s issue was an aversion to the sight of blood — especially his own. What happened was this: One of the kids on Mount Olympus,

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  • 7 of Pentacles | The Beauty of the Beast

    Greg was in love. Her name was Rhonda, and she was the most beautiful woman in the world to Greg. Not only was she the hottest of the hot, but Rhonda was also kind and caring; not to mention smart! And she could cook. What more could a man ask for‽ The only improvement Greg

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  • Three of Chalices | The Midwife

    Sybil descended from a long line of clairvoyants, a lineage of which she was quite proud. Both her mother and grandmother spent countless hours with Sybil, practicing with her, teaching her but she just didn’t get it. Sybil wasn’t interested in the casting of spells or seeing into the future. What she liked was the

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