From inside a tent bedecked with stars, a Pearlcatcher beckons, her pearl set on the table, mists swirling inside. Through the mists, dragons fly, storms roil, empires rise and fall.
"Care for me to tell your fortune?" she asks. "I could cast bones, or read the visions in my pearl, or... no, you don't want that. You want me to read the cards. Come in."
She starts shuffling her deck, cards slipping between nimble claws.
"What will the cards reveal to you? True love, fortune, or calamity? I'll tell you... for a price."
"It's a nominal price, really... just some of the local currency. Ten Charged Sprockets is more than a fair price for a glimpse into the future, is it not?"
"Just send the payment to my lovely assistant @jaxstronomy through the Crossroads. Once they've told me you've paid, I, the most gifted diviner in all of the Shifting Emporium, will personally gaze into your future and answer one simple question..."
She gazes into her crystal ball for a long moment, then reaches under her table and sets a "the diviner is OUT" sign on top of it.
"Or, in the event that it's time for a coffee break - er, I mean, the spirits beyond beckon me away - one of my lovely assistants will tell your fortune for you."
Readings will be provided by @jaxstronomy, @Melvistle, and @fugo. The beautiful Sorineth divination cards were made by @chocoapple, and the deck concept was put together by @jaxstronomy and @akitcougar.
To request a reading, send 10 Charged Sprockets to @jaxstronomy, fill out the form below, and post your question in the thread. We'll write you a small reading for use as a lore snippet!
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[b]Dragon requesting the reading:[/b]
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All readings come with the source code so you can use your cards and reading wherever you'd like!
"Ah, a question from beyond... let me see..."
"Where should I go for lunch?"
"Great tragedy has befallen your previous lunch plans. Perhaps you burnt your grilled cheese sandwich, or your roommate took the last of the bread. This presents a great opportunity - there are so many places you could go for lunch, so many different restaurants you haven’t tried. If you go somewhere new for lunch, your tragedy will end in triumph, and a truly delicious meal!"