Five of Swords
Victory purchased at the cost of relationship is not triumph but theft. The Five of Swords depicts the hollow satisfaction of winning when the cost includes trust, respect, or integrity. The figure collects swords that were not surrendered freely; the defeated party walks away, suggesting that relationships have been damaged beyond immediate repair. You may have proven your point, but at what price? Some battles cost more than they're worth.
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