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King of Wands

King Wands

Upright

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  • visionary leadership
  • bold strategy
  • charisma
  • drive

The salamander at his collar and empire in his eyes. The King of Wands is the visionary leader: bold, decisive, galvanising others toward a future he can already see.

Reversed

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│      KING · WANDS      │
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│           │o o│        │
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  • domineering
  • reckless risk
  • ego bulldozer

Vision become veto. Domineering, risk taken on everyone else's behalf, or ego steamrolling dissent. Lead the charge without charging over the people carrying it.