16: The Tower

A tall square Tower topped with a
crown is being struck by lightning, which
topples the crown but leaves the tower
standing. Hurtling (from its windows; it
has no doors) earthward are 2 persons
(presumably a man and a woman) in rich
garments, along with showers of sparks
and debris; they are stunned to see their
Tower of isolation and pride broken open
by a stroke of fire from the heavens.

Upright, it signifies the overthrow of
existing notions, the fall of pride; sudden
and unlooked-for CHANGE; a perceived
catastrophe which may bring enlightenment
in its wake; the destruction of false
concepts and ideas.

Drawer loses 1 level (from the most
advanced if a multi-classed character of
uneven levels, choose randomly if equal;
first- level drawer has experience points
reduced to zero), all magick items, and all
wealth, but drawer gains +1 to saving
throws in a column of player?s choice.

Reversed, it signifies the same to a
lesser degree; but also oppression, false
imprisonment or accusations; living in a
rut, inability to effect worthwhile CHANGE,
being stuck in an unhappy situation.

Reversed: Drawer loses 1 level (as
above); also, for a year and a day he will
NOT be able to gain a new level, regardless
of XP accumulated.