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She moves her hand to the second card, this one at the top of the cross. As she closes her eyes and listens once more, the candlelight flares, its color bursting into a fierce, cheery yellow.
"This card tells of a powerful force for good and protection, a holy symbol of great hope."
She flips the card.
This time, the light reveals a new illustration: an enchantress casting a spell.
"The 3 of Stars - the Enchanter," se says. Her eyes stare deep into the shadows that lurk in the corners of the tent. <span class="mu-s">"I see a kneeling woman - a rose of great beauty plucked too soon. The master of the marsh knows of whom I speak."</span>
A rose of great beauty... she called Ireena "the flower of the curse" earlier, did she not? At the very least, she seems to be fond of floral metaphors, that's for certain.
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