What does the Golden Compass do in Slay the Spire 2?

The Golden Compass is one of Slay the Spire 2's more unusual floor starting bonuses, a little similar to Vakuu's Whispering Earring that lets the demon play your first hand for you—if only in terms of its weirdness. This is one of the bonuses you can claim for Tezcatara, the candle-loving floor guardian who frequently appears at the start of Act 2.

While the relic's description pretty much says what it does, it's understandable you'd have more questions, so here's exactly what the Golden Compass does in Slay the Spire 2.