Most characters in Dragon Age: Inquisition has at least one tarot card to symbolize themselves. The deck was sold with the collector's edition, but the game itself kept the designs for character selection and codices. Tarot cards are full of symbolism and meaning, both when read right-side up and in reverse.
Cole has three different tarot cards in Dragon Age: Inquisition. There is his default card, his more human card, and more spirit card. His default starts with the Moon arcana, the human card is the Page of Swords, and the spirit card is the Page of Wands. These cards relate to his state of being, emotions, and connection with the physical world.
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Cole's default card is the Moon, which is a card of illusion. It can mean fear, difficulty, and hidden things. The Moon is symbolic of the dream world and of feminine energy. The card is quite suited for Cole, as he is originally a spirit of the Fade. He comes from a world of illusion, deception, and dreams. The moon can also symbolize his difficulties, as Cole walks an unknown path. There are no others like him in the Inquisition, which can be difficult for all involved. He can also be a deceiver, making others forget they ever saw him.
The element associated with the Moon arcana is water. This can mean Cole is overflowing with emotion, and it does seem like he gets overwhelmed at times by his ability to sense the thoughts and hearts of others. Water can also allude to ripples, which can mean Cole has the power to influence the world around him in small ways that can turn big later on.
Cole's human card is a face of the minor arcana, the Page of Swords. The swords suit relates to inner thoughts, ideas, and the
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