"The cards have many symbols, and layers of symbols. Sometimes the imagery is fairly blatant, as seen here."

Jason traces a finger over the eight swords and the figure of the imprisoned woman.

"I will reveal the others first, before commenting. The cards are often linked; one cannot truly perceive the meaning of a sentence without all the words."

The next card was the two of cups, reversed, and the final card was the Queen of Wands, also reversed.

Jason grunted to himself. He propped his chin on his hands and regarded the trio, eyes darting from symbol to symbol as he considered the story they were telling.