Talk:Tarot Cards

Someone with better editing experience could add this to the main article. I've gone through and deciphered the story implications of where most of the tarot cards are located. Almost all of them tie to a major mission in the storyline or an important character in some way.

The Fool - Represents V and is located near his apartment as both a literal fool for taking a job against Arasoka and as the protagonist of the Fool's Journey

The Magician - Represents Evelyn Parker and is located where she and V first meet. An intelligent schemer who sets the Fool (i.e. V) on their journey by sponsoring the mission that sets V on his doomed path. It could also represent Judy Alvarez but but Evelyn fits the traditional role of Magician as the catalyst for the Fool's journey better.

The High Priestess - Represents Hanako Arasoka as a mysterious figure who could potentially be a great ally or deceptive enemy. Located where she and V first truly meet.

The Empress - Represents Rogue as the ruler of the fixers of the city. Located near Afterlife where she is first introduced.

The Emperor - Represents Yorinobu Arasoka and is located near Konpeki Plaza where he ascends to the throne of "Emperor" of Arasoka.

The Hierophant - Represents Goro Takemura trusting in his connections to Aroska and loyalty to the corop. Located near where V and Takemura wait to meet with Oda by the river.

The Lovers - Located at a Drive-In Movie Theater where Johnny (through V) can express his love for Rogue.

The Chariot - Located near the diner where V and Takemura sit down and kick off the plot.

Strength - Located near the San Amaro docks. I don't know what this is referencing.

The Hermit - While this could represent the Voodoo Boys, it is likely more a reference to Alt Cunningham and her isolation past the Wall.

Wheel of Fortune - Represents Panam Palmer as both a literal wheelwoman as well as her being a catalyst of good fortune for V in capturing Anders Hellman and being a potential ally for the final chapter of the game. Located near the motel where Panam and V spend the night and interrogate Hellman.

Justice - Located near several cybernetics manufacturing facilities. I don't know what this is referencing.

The Hanged Man - Represents Johnny Silverhand. Located in the oilfields where he and V have a critical conversation that can set the course of the final chapter of the game.

Death - Located near Embers which triggers the "end game". It represents both V's impending death as well as the "death" of the story.

Temperance - Located near the Columbarium where it represents V's struggle to come to terms with his doomed fate.

The Devil - To see this tarot card V has to make a figurative deall with the devil by turning himself over to Arasoka and becoming their prisoner/lab-rat in the hope they can save his life.

The Tower - Located near Arasoka Tower. Both a literal tower but also the Tower represents chaos and cataclysm and the nuking of Arasoka Tower is a major milestone for the Cyberpunk setting.

The Star - Located near the solar power plant that is integral to solving the otherwise impossible task of getting to Anders Hellman. As a more literal interpretation the solar power plant draws energy from a star and when it is triggered it emits a brilliant light.

The Moon - Located near Arasoka Mansion where Yorinobu is imprisoning his sister under the excuse of keeping her safe but in reality to limit her abillity to oppose his influence.

The Sun - I don't know what this is specifically referencing. It is on the way between V's apartment and Lizzy's bar. It could be where DeShawn picks up V in his limo to give him the job. Or maybe something to do with Jackie Welles.

Judgement - Like a reference to Adam Smasher as it is here where Johnny gets his revenge. It could also represent the potential resurrection of Johnny Silverhand.

The World: Located at the end of the Fool's Journey, this rooftop is where V makes the final decision for his fate.