Collecting tarot cards is an important part of the gas lamp fantasy RPG Sovereign Syndicate. Read on to find out how you can unlock each of these Major Arcana cards, which come to us directly courtesy of developer Crimson Herring Studios.
How to unlock all Major Arcana cards in Sovereign Syndicate
Each Major Arcana card in Sovereign Syndicate you unlock will open up new dialogue options in a variety of situations throughout the game. These can lead to anything from stat increases and items up to completely new side quests, so the more you can unlock the better. Be warned this information contains spoilers.
All Tarot cards and where to find them - Sovereign Syndicate
Each Major Arcana Tarot card in Sovereign Syndicate is available several times throughout the game on each of our playthroughs. Find all the incidents for each card below. Every card except the Magician (which you get automatically in Chapter 4) has at least three ways to discover it.
If a Chapter section below says a name rather than a number, it means the chapter you complete it on is not important, as long as it is with that character.
Remember to save the game before trying to get a particular card, as you may need to pass a skill check to gain the card. Also, note that each card is associated with just one character but will be available during multiple chapters in which they’re featured.
The Chariot
This character has gained the trait Intimidating and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Atticus | The Costermonger (Gulliver), Sorris Square | When you first speak to him, choose the Animal Instinct option (A small man with a mean temper). |
| 1 | Warehouse | Examining the Sleeping Thug (I’ve done enough damage here. Time to soldier on). |
| 1 | Warehouse | Talking to the Bilgeman (I swiftly draw the cane-sword). |
| 1 | Sewers | Talking to the Control room Engineer (Listen up, shovel lugger, I’ve got a few questions). |
| 4 | Orphanage, Cable Street | Talking to Officer Kipling (I’ll do no such thing!). |
Death
This character has gained the trait Creative and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Teddy | The Butcher (Gavin), Sorris Square | Talking to Gavin (Oh it'll be fine. It's good to get creative with my recipes now and again). |
| Teddy | Molly’s Mech Dockhound, various locations | Talking to Mech (Izzat so? Then I'd best let you do your job then. And good luck). |
| Teddy | The Laundry, Red Lantern Lane | Talking to Delores (I'm doing you a favor by taking it off your hands). |
| 10 | Beggar’s Lane | Talking to Policeman (You lot are on the prowl for the Courtesan Killer, yeah?). |
The Devil
This character has gained the trait Brutal and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Teddy | The Workshop, Red Lantern Lane | When completing the quest Fine Steak Dinner. Note: You will only get The Devil if you already have The Hanged Man. |
| 3 | The Sewers, Beggars Lane | In the Pumphouse, examining Sucker Jones (Shame to see what used to be a decent man so overcome). |
| 10 | Containment Zone, Beggars Lane | Talking to Sykes (Knocked him out cold, but it's nothing a werewolf can't sleep off). |
| 10 | Beggar’s Lane | Talking to Policeman (You lot are on the prowl for the Courtesan Killer, yeah?). |
The Emperor
This character has gained the trait Stubborn and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 2 | Wharf, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Greenstreet (You’ll be a man with a hole in his chest…). |
| 7 | The Alley, Beggar’s Lane | During the mugging (You don’t say). |
| 9 | The Tavern, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Molly (Admonish her). |
The Empress
This character has gained the trait Protective and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 2 | Velvet Rose, Beggar’s Lane | Talking to Madam Zora (I'll get the medicine. We dollies need to stick together). |
| 5 | Meeting Arianna | Talking to Kipling (It is hardly in good grace to accuse an upstanding woman of such things). |
| 7 | Palladium, Pre-show | Talking to Arianna (You could leave). |
The Hanged Man
This character has gained the trait Iconoclast and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Teddy | The Workshop, Red Lantern Lane | When completing the quest Fine Steak Dinner. Note: If you already have The Hanged Man, you will instead get The Devil. |
| 10 | The Tavern, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Molly (Up against the coppers ay? Then I say bring it on). |
| 10 | Containment Zone, Beggars Lane | Talking to Sykes (All right; if I'm ever to look at myself in a mirror again…). |
The Hermit
This character has gained the trait Self Reliant and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Atticus | The Palladium, Beggars Lane | Talking to Lefty (Tis a smart jimmy who kens when tae step away). |
| 8 | The Palladium, Beggars Lane | Talking to Clementine (Assure her you can handle it). |
| 13 | The Tavern, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Cutpurse and Ratcatcher (I see). |
The Hierophant
This character has gained the trait Meticulous and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Teddy | Sorris Square | Talking to Preacher Eli McBride (Indeed. I set my watch and warrant by it). |
| Teddy | Laundry, Red Lantern Lane | Talking to Delores (That I do). |
| 3 | The Sewers, Beggars Lane | In the Pumphouse, examining Sucker Jones (Pity it had to end this way). |
| 6 | The Airship | Talking to Silas (I, uh, Hmm. You are a deep one, Mr Redgrave). |
The High Priestess
This character has gained the trait Illusionist and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 1 | Orphanage Dream | Talking to Sister Heloise (I held my hands over the Tarot cards). Note: You will only get The High Priestess if you already have Wheel of Fortune. |
| 4 | Atticus’ Garret, Tenter Street | Examining the wardrobe (Curious, I feel like I remember something I forgot long ago). |
| 4 or 13 | Curiosity Shoppe, Tenter Street | Talking to Anselina (It transpires that I have your outstanding rental payment right here). |
Judgment
This character has gained the trait Polymath and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 2 | The Alley, Beggars Lane | Talking to the Troubled Woman Journalist (But if I was a member of the medicine monopoly…). |
| 5 | Meeting Arianna | Talking to Kipling (Is there any basis to this accusation?). |
| 9 | Velvet Rose, Beggars Lane | Examining the body (The multitude of puncture wounds…). |
Justice
This character has gained the trait Vengeful and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Clara | Tenter Street | Talking to Anselina (Well?) |
| 2 | Wharf, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Greenstreet, Intuition test (Greenstreet removes his pipe and leans back the barest amount.). |
| 9 | Velvet Rose, Beggars Lane | Examining the body (Beatrix (or Aria) was a friend. I won't let this stand.). |
The Lovers
This character has gained the trait Balanced and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Teddy | Sorris Square | Talking to Preacher Eli McBride (Science is merely a set of tools). |
| Teddy | Sorris Square | Talking to Rathbone, after completing the 2s version of the Fine Steak Dinner quest (I did all I could to dampen the blow). |
| Teddy | Orphanage, Cable Street | Talking to Virgil (Thank you, mister). |
The Magician
This character has gained the trait Humility and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 4 | Atticus’ Garret, Tenter Street | You’ll get this card at the beginning of the chapter, no matter which dialogue choices you choose. |
The Moon
This character has gained the trait Chameleon and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 2 | Wharf, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Greenstreet (either answer that begins, His toothy grin drops…). |
| 5 | Alley, Beggars Lane | Talking to Yves (I suppose I could spare a second for a dashing stranger). |
| 2 or 7 | The Airship | Talking to Silas (Mhm, indeed. Sooner rather than later I think). |
Strength
This character has gained the trait Determined and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 2 | Wharf, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Greenstreet (He puts on a strong face but I'm quite sure he wavered…). |
| 7 | The Alley, Beggar’s Lane | During the mugging (All right). |
| 11 | Outside Zora’s Flat | Examining the window (A simple thing, really. A run at the wall…). |
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The Star
This character has gained the trait Charlatan and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 1 | Sewers | Talking to the Pumphouse Captain (Sure… it’s Arthur Dale. C.N. 678751). |
| 4 | Orphanage, Cable Street | Talking to Sister Susanna (My good woman, I am a gumshoe of no small renown). |
| 4 or 13 | Curiosity Shoppe, Tenter Street | Talking to Anselina, if you have some Cogs (Perhaps you'll take these gleaming gears in exchange for this month's rent?). |
The Sun
This character has gained the trait Confident and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Atticus | The Palladium, Beggars Lane | Examining the fireplace (Bah! What use is it to wallow in self-pity?). |
| 1 | The Sewers | Talking to the Control Room Engineer (The name’s enough. I’ll get the rest from him). |
| 4 | Orphanage, Cable Street | Pass a Self Discipline test while examining the fancy cabinet (Let's not get overwhelmed by the number of files here). |
| 8 | The Palladium, Beggars Lane | Talking to Jemmy (automatic if you don’t already have it). |
Temperance
This character has gained the trait Secretive and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 2 | Velvet Rose, Beggars Lane | Talking to Madam Zore (Of course; Madam Zora). |
| 2 | Velvet Rose, Beggars Lane | Requires quest The Journalist’s Scoop, which you get outside from the Troubled Woman. In the bedroom (Mark the window and leave it open). |
| 5 | Alley, Beggars Lane | Talking to Yves (I'm afraid I've witnessed only the usual gamblers and ginsoaks). |
The Tower
This character has gained the trait Insightful and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| Teddy | The Workshop, Red Lantern Lane | Examining the bookshelf. Choose Analysis and pass the test (All these books sure are precious; true) |
| 6 | The Airship | Talking to Silas and Dante (Not that it's my bailiwick, but such an approach sounds costly). |
| 10 | The Tavern, St Katherine Dock | Talking to Molly (The bluebanders won't be any trouble for me). |
Wheel of Fortune
This character has gained the trait Retrospective and will now be able to select dialogue options that require this trait.
| Chapter/Character | Location | Incident (dialogue choice) |
| 1 | Sewers | During the argument (He’s that bloody crook wot used to give out tips on the pit fights). |
| 1 | Opium Den | Talking to Booth Stranger (All I really have are guesses). |
| 1 | Orphanage Dream | Talking to Sister Heloise (I held my hands over the Tarot cards). Note: If you already have Wheel of Fortune, you will instead get The High Priestess. |
| 4 | Orphanage, Cable Street | Talking to Sister Susanna (Apologize for the money you stole). |
| 4 | Orphanage, Cable Street | Examining Leo’s Memorial (Regardless, it was a conversation I needed to have). |
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Published: Jan 15, 2024 07:32 am