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Player’s Handbook
Kit, Bedroll, Book (philosophy), Lamp, Oil (3 flasks), Traveler's Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You spent your early years secluded in a hut or monastery located well beyond the outskirts of the
nearest settlement. In those days, your only companions were the creatures of the forest and those who would occasionally visit to bring news of the outside world and supplies. The solitude allowed you to spend many hours pondering the mysteries of creation.
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
This wooden box contains a set of thirty-two parchment cards.
Deck of Miscellany
Card
Item
3 ♦️
Wooden abacus
4 ♦️
Four Perfume (vial);vials of perfume
5
9 ♥️
Leather pouch containing 18 gp
10 ♥️
10 crossbow bolts
3 ♣️
Three book;books, written in Common, about random historical events
4 ♣️
Canvas Tent
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one world, one for each card in a Deck of Many Things. As a group, hierophants are sometimes called Sages, but each hierophant is also identified with a particular card. When a hierophant dies, the
, which hierophants understand to be the formless nothingness that preceded the creation of the cosmos and will endure past its destruction.
The leaders of the Heralds of the Comet, hierophants are
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
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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
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Skill Proficiencies: History, Perception
Tool Proficiencies: Carpenter’s tools, vehicles (water)
Equipment: A set of well-loved carpenter’s tools, a blank book, 1 ounce of
.
D6
IDEAL
1
Crew. If everyone on deck pitches in, we’ll never sink. (Good)
2
Careful Lines. A ship must be balanced according to the laws of the universe
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
commoner’s clothes, a book of research notes, an ink pen, a bottle of squid ink, a flask of oil (made from blubber), a vial of acid (derived from digestive juices), a vial of fish scales, a vial
ability, enlarge/reduce
3rd
gaseous form, water breathing, wind wall
4th
freedom of movement, polymorph
5th
creation
When your magic causes physical
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’s mood.
Embodiment of Decay
While generally not malicious, topaz dragons embody decay. They view destruction as a natural means of clearing the way for new creation and growth, much as a forest
creation, whether abstract or dedicated to practical applications. They are fascinated by magic that creates objects from nothing, animates Undead, destroys matter, or manipulates negative energy. And they
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Decay
While generally not malicious, topaz dragons embody decay. They view destruction as a natural means of clearing the way for new creation and growth, much as a forest fire clears dead wood
demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or
Compendium
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hands. This book will show you how to tailor the deck for your game. This chapter presents a history of the deck throughout each edition of Dungeons & Dragons, then outlines the other chapters of this
book, which are grouped by theme: DM options, character creation options, astrology-themed options, adventure locations, and finally adversaries and rivals.
Orc
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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness
additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Darklord and domain creation process in this chapter, with each new decision draw from the deck to help inspire your choices. Take note of the drawn card’s name, physical orientation, and suit. A card drawn upside down represent the opposite of its original meaning.
inspiration, consider how the Darklord is a reflection of the players’ characters. You might also look ahead to the “Genres of Horror” section to see if any of these types of horror seem right for your
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All-Consuming Star. The hierophants of the Heralds of the Comet intend to use the deck to foment the unraveling of creation.
basic tenets are shared with anyone who expresses an interest in learning about the group’s beliefs. Such folk, known as aspirants, are taught the following: Flawed Creation. Suffering isn’t an
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Character Creation Options Next are four chapters of character-focused content: Chapter 6: Rogue. This chapter provides advice and new magic items suited to bards, rangers, rogues, and other
characters who prioritize their skills. The “Rogues’ Gallery” section presents treacherous adversaries for when a player draws the Rogue card from the deck. Chapter 7: Sage. This chapter focuses on sorcerers
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deck was no longer an artifact and no longer sentient. This was the latest version of the deck in D&D—until now. The Book of Many Things explores and expands the deck. It isn’t intelligent, but the
so it does exactly what you want and need it to. That’s what D&D has always done. Changes to the Deck
Two of the cards in the traditional Deck of Many Things have been renamed for this book. This
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Adversaries and Rivals The final four chapters present new monsters and the two people responsible for the deck’s creation: Chapter 19: Skull. Drawing the Skull card summons an avatar of death, and
those it slays are cursed with undeath for as long as the deck exists. Over centuries, those undead have banded together to find and destroy all Decks of Many Things. Chapter 20: Flames. This chapter
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Introducing the Deck This book provides several ways to introduce the Deck of Many Things to your campaign, depending on the interests of your players and the kind of story you want to tell. The
, Asteria or Euryale, detailed in chapter 22, might give a deck to characters desperate to change their destiny. Hello there! I’ve snuck some notes throughout this book—it felt appropriate, given my experience with this wondrous deck. May my words provide you with insight and inspiration!
−Asteria
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numbers of options. What Do the Cards Mean?
The “Card Sparks” and “Journey Spread” sections ask you to interpret cards based on their assigned meaning. The reference book that accompanies The Deck of
wandering monsters to inspiring whole adventures. But The Deck of Many Things card set and other card decks provide an alternative way to get random results. How is drawing from a deck of cards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Orc Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his
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perish. While some groups embrace such surprising twists, others prefer to avoid major campaign upsets. This book provides tools to help you use the deck on your own terms. The following sections
Preparing to Use the Deck The power and unpredictability of a Deck of Many Things gives it the potential to wildly alter the course of campaigns. In an instant, characters could inherit a keep
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in this book include advice to help you work the effects of their cards into your campaign story. Using the deck’s effects as events in your campaign poses an interesting question: is the deck
the demons have attacked them anyway? The Book of Many Things doesn’t answer this question; the answer is up to you and your players. When you take a narrative approach to the Deck of Many Things
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Where to Go Next Each card in the Deck of Many Things has inspired one chapter of this book. The chapters, in turn, cover five broad themes.
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the identity of their patron, the location of each card, and the scene of the adventure’s denouement. To facilitate this, the adventure included another re-creation of the deck, with art by William
Fourth Edition Two versions of the deck were presented for the fourth edition of D&D. The first appeared in Dungeon 177 and was an artifact intended for heroes of levels 11–20; the second appeared a
Compendium
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Magic Items in This Book The Magic Item by Name table presents all magic items in this book. Magic Items by Name Magic Item Rarity Chapter Antimagic Armor 3- Very rare 9 Armor of Fungal Spores 1
3- Very rare 9 Boomerang Shield 1- Uncommon 9 Bow of Conflagration 2- Rare 9 Bow of Melodies 3- Very rare 9 Breastplate of Balance 2- Rare 5 Card Sharp’s Deck 1- Uncommon 6 Clockwork Armor 3- Very
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gaming set, vehicles (land)
Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common
feeling about who might fulfill their duties strictly by the book.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Euryale One card in the Deck of Many Things (see chapter 7) bears a person’s proper name, and the card’s namesake, Euryale (YUR-ee-ale or yur-EYE-a-lee), is the subject of much speculation. Often
assumed to be a fearsome demigod (perhaps the first medusa) or the wielder of a destructive curse, Euryale is actually a key part of the story of the magical deck’s creation. After befriending a princess
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the dragon’s mood.
Embodiment of Decay
While generally not malicious, topaz dragons embody decay. They view destruction as a natural means of clearing the way for new creation and growth
destruction and creation, whether abstract or dedicated to practical applications. They are fascinated by magic that creates objects from nothing, animates Undead, destroys matter, or manipulates negative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain Secrets Appendix C of this book contains the Secrets Deck — paper cards for you to photocopy and hand out to the players when their characters learn reliable information about Halaster
succeeds, the character learns a secret about Undermountain, and the player can draw a card from the Secrets Deck. Players can hold onto these cards for later reference. When the characters meet an NPC in
Compendium
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deck might have a different story. Perhaps the Deck of Many Things already existed when Istus used it to read Asteria’s future, and it has another origin entirely. Perhaps it was the creation of a
Chapter 2: Key Deck of Many Things is a complex magic item, and introducing one to your game can be challenging. This chapter addresses numerous topics especially important to the Dungeon Master
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about, feared, and admired. Written for players and Dungeon Masters alike, this book offers options to enhance characters and campaigns in any D&D world, whether you’re adventuring in Greyhawk, another official D&D setting, or a world of your own creation.
Using This Book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything offers a host of new options for Dungeons & Dragons, and our journey through those options is accompanied by the notes of the wizard Tasha. Creator of
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Chapter 12: Comet The end is near!
This chapter details the Heralds of the Comet, an apocalyptic sect that plans to use the original Deck of Many Things to bring about the end of all things. It
or relatives of members.
Heralds of the Comet The Heralds of the Comet is a secret organization with a sinister agenda. Believing the multiverse is a flawed creation, members of this cult look
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creation and growth, much as a forest fire clears dead wood, replenishes the soil, and allows the forest to regrow even healthier than before. To this end, topaz dragons use their power to reduce
information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or dedicated to practical applications. They are fascinated by magic that creates objects from nothing, animates Undead, destroys matter, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
A or B: (A) Quarterstaff, Herbalism Kit, Bedroll, Book (philosophy), Lamp, Oil (3 flasks), Traveler’s Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You spent your early years secluded in a hut or monastery located
well beyond the outskirts of the nearest settlement. In those days, your only companions were the creatures of the forest and those who would occasionally visit to bring news of the outside world and supplies. The solitude allowed you to spend many hours pondering the mysteries of creation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Appendix: Class Options in Other Worlds The class options in this book are designed for the Forgotten Realms, but they can be easily transported to other official D&D worlds or to a world of your own
creation. This appendix offers suggestions for modifying names and other elements of the character options in chapter 4. None of the statements here should be treated as canonical for the D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Introduction: Into the Feywild This Dungeons & Dragons adventure begins in a world of your choosing—perhaps a world of your own creation—then ventures into the Feywild. Also known as the Plane of
information about this dusky, fantastic plane of existence. The information in this book is intended for the DM’s eyes only. If you’re planning to play through the adventure with someone else as your DM, stop reading now!
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Void. To Basil, it was a revelatory experience. He wasn’t merely in the Void; he learned the truth of the Void’s relationship to the fabric of creation. To this day, he remains obsessed with the Deck
the new creation—creates a worldview where all that matters is the Heralds of the Comet. Recruitment The Heralds of the Comet seeks recruits to swell the group’s ranks. Initiates believe they have a