Emperor



The Emperor Arcana represents control, strength, assertiveness, and protection. This is often given to father figures and/or male authorities, but also to people who have a role in leadership. Personas of this Arcana excel in Lightning spells and Physical Attacks. This is also one of the two arcanas that heavily favor a specific gender (male).

Tarot Card Analysis
While the Empress represents the body, the Emperor represents the mind. The tarot card shows a king sitting atop a throne, wielding a rod. This shows he is the ruler of his realm, and enact rules upon his people and demands that they follow them. He is the archetypical father, much like how the Empress is the archetypical mother.

Unlike the Empress however, the Emperor does not wield his authority with emotion. Instead, he casts away his emotions in favor to make logical decisions and punish effectively against anyone who breaks his laws. His world may even be cold and ugly, and undesirable to live in.

However, do not be fooled, as the Emperor is the most loving person of all, even more protective than the Empress. He serves as the one who balances the Empress' comfort and beauty, as too much comfort means lack of motivation to progress forward. The Emperor's laws are placed to be a simulation of reality, though unlike the world, he cannot control it.

He can however, control the people that are close to him, and with that control, he can shield them from harm. The Emperor cannot be corrupted by others, and especially cannot be corrupted by himself. His rule is just, and he is not afraid to use violence when his people are in danger. His knowledge of the world is far and vast, and he passes that knowledge down to others, so when they become Emperor, they too can protect their people.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the meaning is the exact opposite. Instead of laws and protection, there is only chaos and destruction. In the card, it shows the Emperor sitting on a throne, when reversed, he falls out of it. The Emperor has lost his power, and can no longer protect his kingdom.

Arcana Advantages

 * Innate Ability: Minor Lightning Boost
 * Stat Boosts: +1 MAG, +2 STR
 * Skill Boosts: +5 to Morale-based skills