Knight of Swords
Here we have one of the few cards that are depicting a force for good. It is also one of few cards that do not use the standard version of the suit symbol. His sword is much different than the rest of them in the deck. He seems to be standing on the parapet of a high mountain castle, or possible even a fortress floating in the clouds. He holds a lance with a standard floating in the breeze in his right hand, and the golden sword of Justice in the left. He wears a gilded breast plate, shoulder guards, and bracers. Upon the plate is a cross surrounded by fleur-de-lis designs. His robes and cloak are of a deep red, as well as the pennant he presents. One foot is upon the rampart and he is starting down intently at something below. His is presenting himself in defiant challenge and is prepared for what ever assault is headed his way. Again I see an aura around this being, which shows his unearthly strength and power. He is not of this earth.
I am not sure that he is looking at an assault that is headed towards his cloud castle. I suspect he is looking down upon the earth at a situation that may require his intervention. That is why he is prepared for battle. The battle standard he holds on to is not a part of the wall; it is a weapon he carries in battle. He is reluctant to get involved in earthly endeavors, and if he does go, it will be only for the greatest of reasons. The rules regarding direct involvement are strict and he must adhere to those rules. The rules of engagement however, are much less defined and as such he can pretty much determine the actions he takes on his own. Angels, like humans, have conscious choice and are just as responsible for their decisions as the rest of us are. They are just held to a higher standard. He does not seem happy to make this decision......