What Is The Deck of Many Things Set? Cards of Chaos to Expand Your Campaign

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Pick a card, any card! The Deck of Many Things is a legendary magic item that has been introducing chaos into Dungeons & Dragons games for decades. Now, with The Deck of Many Things set, you can harness the unpredictability of this infamous magic item and use it to craft exciting new adventures!

The Deck of Many Things set includes physical cards to expand your Deck of Many Things, as well as a guidebook that showcases each of the cards. It also includes The Book of Many Things, a sourcebook.

Let’s dive into what this set has in store for those who dare open it.

 

Physical Product: The Deck of Many Things Set

A product spread of the guidebook, new cards, carrying case, and sourcebook included in the Deck of Many Things physical set.

The physical version of this product contains The Book of Many Things, an expanded 66-card Deck of Many Things, an 80-page guidebook for using the cards, and a decorated case to keep everything organized.

The Book of Many Things

The Book of Many Things is a 192-page sourcebook that includes tools, adventure locations, and new monsters for Dungeon Masters. This unique book digs into the history of the legendary item and provides new ways to use it in your campaign. With guidance from The Book of Many Things, DMs can use the Deck of Many Things to craft random encounters, introduce alternative game mechanics, and create startling twists for their players!

For players, the book contains a wealth of options that can tie your character to the fate-manipulating Deck of Many Things. Has the Deck granted you a gift in the past? Maybe its destructive capabilities had catastrophic consequences when you or someone you knew drew a card? Whatever effect the Deck has had, the two new player backgrounds will allow you to encapsulate it in your character background.

You can also weave the Deck’s fateful powers into your character with one new feat, three new spells, and over 50 new magic items.

Expanded Deck of Many Things

The physical set includes 44 new cards to add to your Deck of Many Things, as well as the original 22 cards! These lavishly decorated cards triple the size of the original Deck and allow you to mix and match cards to tailor the Deck to your campaign.

The Deck of Many Things Guidebook

The cards are accompanied by an 80-page guidebook that showcases each of the cards in the expanded Deck.

Custom Box

These physical treasures come in a sturdy custom box, so you can display the set on your shelf and easily transport it to your games.

Digital Product: The Book of Many Things

The Book of Many Things is available in the D&D Beyond marketplace. The 192-page book as described above integrates with D&D Beyond's digital toolset.

The physical + digital bundle offers a digital version of The Book of Many Things, as well as a physical version of The Deck of Many Things set, but does not include a digital version of the cards or guidebook.

The Mysterious Deck of Many Things

Artist: JULIE DILLONAsteria holds the gem card while looking upon hidden treasures

Since the earliest days of Dungeons & Dragons, the Deck of Many Things has been derailing campaigns across the D&D multiverse. The Deck, which first appeared in D&D’s 1975 Greyhawk expansion, contains various cards that can take on a number of appearances. They may appear as a regular deck of cards, thin pieces of ivory delicately carved with intricate illustrations, or even a 22-sided die.

How many cards from the Deck of Many Things you encounter can vary. Most decks have 13 cards. Some have 22 cards. Others may have more or less. Before drawing from the deck, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw. Once you declare your intent, you must keep drawing for better or worse.

The effects of a typical Deck range from good effects, like increasing your character’s level, to horrible effects, like summoning an avatar of death who is hell-bent on killing you. But, there are many Decks circling the multiverse, which may contain their own unique temptations and tricks.

With The Deck of Many Things set, you’ll find new cards to expand your Deck of Many Things, as well as new ways to use the Deck. With triple the cards at your disposal, you’ll be able to craft a Deck of Many Things for any scenario!

How Many Cards Will You Draw?

If one thing’s for sure, the allure of the infamous Deck of Many Things is too tempting for most adventurers to resist. With The Deck of Many Things set, you can introduce opportunities for players to change their fate while still maintaining control over your campaign.

Even if your players resist the temptation of riches, kingdoms, and additional experience, the book contains a vast amount of content to add to your games! From adventures to organizations, character options to magic items, every flip of the page will reveal a new treasure… or a grim fate.

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Mike Bernier (@arcane_eye) is the founder of Arcane Eye, a site focused on providing useful tips and tricks to all those involved in the world of D&D. Outside of writing for Arcane Eye, Mike spends most of his time playing games, hiking with his girlfriend, and tending the veritable jungle of houseplants that have invaded his house.

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