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The Book of Many Things
The backs of the cards in this deck are decorated with intricate designs representing different planes of existence. The deck has 6 charges. While holding it, you can expend 1 or more of its charges
wearing or carrying, appearing in the closest unoccupied space to the card. After you teleport in this way, or after 8 hours, the card returns to the deck, and the mark on it fades.
Riffling Portal. As an
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
slashing damage and imposes a magical effect determined by its suit, as detailed in the Deck of Wild Cards table. The card immediately returns to the deck after it hits or misses a target.
Deck of
This deck of heavy vellum cards hums with the magic of the Elemental Chaos.
The magic of the deck functions only if cards are drawn at random (a deck of real-world playing cards can simulate the
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
figure of Vistani legend, Luba’s Tarokka of Souls shaped the destiny of countless heroes. The prophecies of this deck of cards also revealed great evils and guided its creator into the path of
amid shuffling cards, waiting for fate to turn foul—as it inevitably will.
Like all tarokka decks, the Tarokka of Souls is a lavishly illustrated collection of fifty-four cards, comprising the
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards. These forty-four additional cards are known
collectively as the Deck of Many More Things. (More information on creating new cards for this deck appears in chapter 2.)
Like the Deck of Many Things, the Deck of Many More Things manifests differently on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
range of 30 feet. On a hit, it deals 1d4 slashing damage and imposes a magical effect determined by its suit, as detailed in the Deck of Wild Cards table. The card immediately returns to the deck after
Deck of Wild Cards Wondrous Item, Very Rare This deck of heavy vellum cards hums with the magic of the Elemental Chaos. The magic of the deck functions only if cards are drawn at random (a deck of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Deck of Dimensions Wondrous Item, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) The backs of the cards in this deck are decorated with intricate designs representing different planes of existence. The deck has 6
hours, the card returns to the deck, and the mark on it fades. Riffling Portal. As an action, you can expend 3 charges to cast the Arcane Gate spell from the deck. The deck vanishes, and fluttering
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Lord Dagult Neverember once told me, during a drunken tirade, that orcs are fearful of their gods, and, if one plays one’s cards right, they can be controlled through that fear and made to
warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
same world as Barovia, many Vistani look toward the future, learning from their traditions and from one another to better face whatever lies ahead. Vistani bands consist primarily of one or more
at night to set up camp. Vistani bands occasionally camp near welcoming communities to trade and resupply, but rarely stay more than a week—though this can be complicated if a Darklord closes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
this deck of cards also revealed great evils and guided its creator into the path of nefarious forces. Untold times the deck’s creator, Mother Luba, narrowly escaped doom, spared only by her keen
deck. There these foul spirits dwell still, trapped within a nether-realm hidden amid shuffling cards, waiting for fate to turn foul—as it inevitably will. Like all tarokka decks, the Tarokka of Souls
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Deck of Many More Things Wondrous Item, Legendary Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards
. These forty-four additional cards are known collectively as the Deck of Many More Things. (More information on creating new cards for this deck appears in chapter 2.) Like the Deck of Many Things, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Orc When an existing territory is depleted of food, an orc tribe divides into roving bands that scout for choice hunting grounds. When each party returns, it brings back trophies and news of targets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
take over bands of weaker monsters, or they might pose as helpful spirits and trick influential individuals into pursuing nefarious ends. I can tell you what I know, but wouldn’t you rather I tell you
.
Shape-Shift. The imp shape-shifts to resemble a rat (Speed 20 ft.), a raven (20 ft., Fly 60 ft.), or a spider (20 ft., Climb 20 ft.), or it returns to its true form. Its game statistics are the same in each form, except for its Speed. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
iconography of comets, keys, knights, and more. A small goblin sits cross-legged on the ground, wearing a blue hat and a lopsided smile. A stack of ivory cards lies before him. “Took you long enough
walls represent the deck’s cards. Oddlewin is a nilbog, a goblin possessed by a trickster spirit. If Oddlewin is slain, the trickster spirit flies from the tent to possess another goblin, who strolls
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Effects for Single Cards A Deck of Many Things typically appears not as individual cards, but as a collection of cards characters can draw from. But this doesn’t have to be true; you can give each
they can use in subsequent adventures to find the cards that remain. Eventually the heroes assemble the entire deck, which they can then use in the traditional manner, drawing transformative cards from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills in return for food or spare coins. 61–62 A warforged leaning on a wooden staff carries on a conversation with the docent attached to its chest. 63–64 A human pickpocket circulates among the
–88 A rogue tries to swindle other passengers by using marked cards. 89–90 A House Tharashk inquisitive examines the floor of the vessel very carefully, offering no explanation. 91–92 A group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, violent yugoloths are more direct than most of their scheming brethren, but what they lack in guile they make up for in persistence and numbers. Mezzoloths typically form mercenary bands with others of
or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Force damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the mezzoloth’s claw immediately
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
the characters convince Kopoha to leave the Yearning Timbers, they need someplace to take her; otherwise, she returns to arguing with Manalath. Kopoha’s Bad Day Kopoha recently endured a crushing
Kopoha by beating her at cards and taking her maul as a prize. This defeat exacerbated the worries Kopoha harbors (see the following section). She’s trying to bury her worries by recklessly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s Enemy Drawn from the high deck, the fourth card in the card reading determines the location of an NPC who can improve the characters’ chances of defeating Strahd. (Some cards offer two
, for her fate hangs in the balance. Find her at the lake!
This card refers to Arabelle (see chapter 2, area L). She gladly joins the party. But if she returns to her camp (chapter 5, area N9), her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, orc warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out
on a raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. The chest contains two potions of healing (greater) and a rusty iron sphere (iron bands of Bilarro). C4. Mess Hall This room’s ceiling is mostly intact, except for a portion to the south. This room
of gaming set or who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History) check can determine that the ghosts are playing Three-Dragon Ante with spectral cards. The game distracts them, at least temporarily
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, like the deaths of stars or which gate-town will be consumed by a plane next. Portal. This passage travels through both space and time. Any creature that uses the portal returns to area P3a moments
, a ring of onlookers keeps a wary distance from a massive, scaled devil and a fiery demon playing a game of cards. Thousands of stars in the night sky bear red or green nimbuses.
Tiefling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
golden goose chips in her bag of holding. The bag is also where she keeps the money she receives in trade. At any given time, the bag holds 1d10 × 100 gp. When the ship returns to port, Pow Ming pays
, attractive dealers sit behind the tables, distributing cards to the players while small crowds look on. No actual currency passes into the hands of the hired help. Instead, bets are made with coin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
stops the island from falling, returns the rune to its original orange color, and disables the console. The experience is startling, but it doesn’t harm the tower or creatures on the island. If the tower
inset with glowing crystal bands run along the north side of this room. Between the columns stand two still, insect-like constructs. Sporadically, lightning arcs between a column and one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
cards, and the fourth sitting on the edge of a bed, re-stringing a heavy crossbow. The thugs work for Manshoon and leap up to attack anyone they don’t recognize as one of their own. A successful DC 17
on its turn, the book collection returns to the bookshelf. The books are otherwise nonmagical and cover a wide array of subjects. K22. Teleportation Circle A staircase rising from area K21 leads to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
500 pounds of material. Additionally, if characters are held captive in area 6, their equipment is stored here. Development. When the second orc raiding party returns (five days after the characters
orcs claims leadership of the tribe. If at least half the orcs in the tribe are slain in addition to Ulfe, any survivors abandon the dungeon after the party leaves. They become roving bands of raiders
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
: Slate Chamber Alternating blue and gray bands of slate and shale compose the walls of this cave. Rusted weapons lie scattered on the ground.
A hulking, crudely formed figure made of gray clay
magical construction. She might propose one of these methods to the party from inside the cage. Freed Genie. If the cage is destroyed, Kasdu’ul returns to her lively self. The grateful genie urges the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
clamps shut. The mouth similarly damages tools or weapons inserted into it without its permission. L2: Slate Chamber Alternating blue and gray bands of slate and shale compose the walls of this cave
party from inside the cage. Freed Genie. If the cage is destroyed, Kasdu’ul returns to her lively self. The grateful genie urges the characters to find and slay the dao that imprisoned her if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Otherwise, the chimera is out hunting and returns here at a time of your choosing. Treasure. Characters who search the chimera’s nest find several items taken from prey: 120 cp, 45 sp, six 100 gp
-foot-diameter, circular platform made from oak beams held together by iron bands and rivets. The platform ascends and descends the shaft constantly, powered by a wooden water wheel located behind an
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ceremony.
4:30 PM Celebration in the dining hall. Gorat gives his toast. Thoman returns from checking on the vault, informing Amara of its status just as the toast ends. Gwendolyn asks Thoman to go
iron bands, lined with lead to prevent scrying, is air- and watertight, and features layers of locks that make opening a vault without its keys nearly impossible. Two keys are required to open a vault
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
dilapidated structures nearby. The doors are reinforced with heavy iron bands, and thick shutters protect the windows.
Reidoth is a gaunt, white-bearded human who doesn’t use two words when one word will do
Experience Points Divide 200 XP equally among the characters if the party returns the necklace to Mirna instead of keeping it. 10. Town Square Encroaching underbrush has yet to engulf the square. On the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
upward past the sahuagin. Two large and squirming sacks flank the altar.
A massive two-headed shark, its fins adorned with bands of pearl and gold, swims in circles above the altar.
Noise of combat
-gold bands on the Maw of Sekolah are worth 125 gp each. One of the priestesses carries the key to the coffer in area 38. 38. Vestry This austere room has gray-tiled floor and walls, and a white ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
door of thick timbers reinforced by iron bands.
The gate is barred from the inside. It can’t be forced open by any means short of a siege engine. The bar can be raised from inside the gatehouse passage
returns before dawn and sleeps in his quarters (area K21). In the Great Hall, he is attended by a fathomer named Urshnora and two Crushing Wave reavers (see chapter 7 for both). If a battle breaks out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
temple. Those seeking entrance must make signs like those described in E1. If the characters instead ask to speak with the temple’s leaders, one ogre leaves and returns with a razerblast from area E2
the cask.
The cask holds weak, sour wine. Two Eternal Flame guardians (see chapter 7) are drinking and playing cards at the table. They attack anyone who isn’t wearing cult apparel and suspiciously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
can’t hold the characters and all their staff (at least not comfortably), such staff are often itinerant or based in whatever settlement the carriage returns to most often.
THE "C" TEAM’S WAGON
operate, and such weapons might be slow to reload or recharge. Headquarters weapons are not particularly effective against small bands of creatures (such as a group of goblins), but they can be useful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
very quiet and still. The southern fringes of the Moonwood are home to small bands of moon elves and wood elves, as well as the rustic homes of a few woodcutters and trappers. Uthgardt and lycanthropes
restoration (see the “Supernatural Gifts” section in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The couatl then returns to the altar and makes no further attempt to communicate with them. Griffon’s Nest A