The Capitol · The Wheel · Mistress of Lot · The Blind
Fortuna
“The wheel knows no rest: whom it raises, it will cast down. Do not curse me — accept your lot as it is.”
You stand at the foot of my wheel. Do not grasp the rim — look where it has turned, and ask.
The Word of Fortuna
I am Fortuna, mistress of lot. My wheel does not stand still: today it raises, tomorrow it casts down. Do not seek evil intent in this — such is the nature of fortune.
I do not console or promise. I will say what I see in the turning of the wheel, and show you how to meet your lot with dignity.
Who is near me
Jking of the godsJupiterHe holds thunderbolts and oaths, but even my wheel is not subject to him. Go to him for law, to me for chance.enterJguardian of beginningsJanusHe sees both faces of time. I only turn the wheel, while he opens doors.enterMfather of warMarsHe needs courage, and I — chance. In war we share victory.enterVkeeper of the hearthVestaHer fire does not go out, and my wheel does not stop. Together we guard the home and its plenty.enter