Fortunes of Ravenloft

The Vistani have long been masters of fortune-telling. In the hands of a Vistani seer, a deck of tarokka cards can tell tales of the future and provide answers to many a dark and mysterious question.
Although the workmanship and artistic quality of the cards can vary from deck to deck, the ability of the cards to call forth information about the future is far more valuable than the monetary worth of a deck.
Anyone can craft a deck of tarokka cards, but only someone of Vistani blood can imbue the cards with the gift of prophecy. Once they are crafted and empow­ered, they must be stored in accordance with ancient tradition, or they lose their efficacy. When not in use, tarokka cards must be wrapped in silk and stored in a wooden box.

Summary

A deck of tarokka cards is separated into the crown and common decks, each is shuffled and drawn from randomly. Three cards are drawn from the common deck and two from the crown. The five cards are placed in a cross pointing North, South, East and West.

The Reading

The First Treasure

The westernmost card is revealed first

This card tells of history. Knowledge of the ancient will help you better understand your enemy.

2 OF GLYPHS - MISSIONARY

I see a garden dusted with snow, watched over by a scarecrow with a sackcloth grin. Look not to the garden but to the guardian.

The Second Treasure

The northernmost card is revealed second

This card tells of a powerful force for good and protection, a holy symbol of great hope.

5 OF GLYPHS - DRUID

An evil tree grows atop a hill of graves where the ancient dead sleep. The ravens can help you find it. Look for the treasure there.

The Third Treasure

The easternmost card is revealed third

This is a card of power and strength. It tells of a weapon of vengeance: a sword of sunlight.

Madam Eva looks over to Heiman and smiles wryly.

6 OF COINS - BEGGAR

A wounded elf has what you seek. He will part with the treasure to see his dark dreams fulfilled.

Strahd's Enemy

The southernmost card is revealed fourth

This card sheds light on one who will help you greatly in the battle against darkness.

The Executioner

Seek out the brother of the devil's bride. They call him "the lesser," but he has a powerful soul.

Strahd's Location

The centre card is revealed last

Your enemy is a creature of darkness, whose powers are I beyond mortality. This card will lead you to him!

ARTIFACT

He lurks in the darkness where the morning light once shone-a sacred place.