Hermit



The Hermit represents reflection, solitude, and enlightenment. Unlike other arcanas, this doesn't have a specific target to a demographic, though it does seem to favor characters who are different from society. Personas of this arcana specialize in mental-based ailments.

Tarot Card Analysis
When answers cannot be found in the real world, one must look to the spiritual. The Hermit is such a case who secludes himself from the world in order to take a spiritual journey to learn about his inner self. Alone, only the light from his lamp and the voice within himself can guide him. Eventually, that lamp will also burn out, and he has to fully rely on the light within himself even more to guide him.

In order to find these answers, there can be no distractions and no conflict with the outer world. This is why the Hermit chooses to slip into the darkness and isolated in order to find true wisdom. Like the Fool, he is on a journey, but one without emotion and guidance from others.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, there is no light. Therefore, there is no path to follow. The Hermit is lost in the darkness and cannot move on to his journey. Worse yet, he cannot find his path back to society. He is now truly alone and isolated from everything.

Arcana Advantage

 * Innate Ability: Minor Ailment Boost
 * Stat Boosts: +1 MAG, +2 LUK
 * Skill Boosts: +5 to Learning-based skills.