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Deck of Illusions

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This box contains a set of cards. A full deck has 34 cards: 32 depicting specific creatures and two with a mirrored surface. A deck found as treasure is usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The

magic of the deck functions only if its cards are drawn at random. You can take a Magic action to draw a card at random from the deck and throw it to the ground at a point within 30 feet of yourself. An

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have thirteen cards, but some have twenty-two. Use the appropriate

column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly. Any

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have only thirteen cards, but the rest have twenty-two. Before you

draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). Any cards drawn in excess of this number

Deck of Illusions Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

This box contains a set of parchment cards. A full deck has 34 cards. A deck found as treasure is usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The magic of the deck functions only if cards are drawn at

random (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). You can use an action to draw a card at random from the deck and throw it to the ground at a point within 30 feet of you. An

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

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

nefarious forces. Untold times the deck’s creator, Mother Luba, narrowly escaped doom, spared only by her keen insights. But even for her, not all wickedness could be escaped. In the most dire

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Stored in a leather pouch, this unique deck contains twenty-two colored cards made of some strong but unknown metal, each of which features a design printed as a mosaic of raised dots. Before you

draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). Any cards drawn in excess of this number

The Grand Dame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

go with food and other supplies throughout the day, watched closely by crew on deck. Map 11.1: The Grand Dame View Player Version The ship’s crew consists of a captain named Nelvin Storn (LE male

service, with payment made the next morning. Once the workers are aboard, rowers are expected to report to the lower deck (area 4), servers and chefs to the kitchen (area 8), card dealers and escorts to

Feasting Orchard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

feasting tables are lined with merrymakers, and dances spring up at the drop of a hat. Faerie Cake Eating Contest This contest runs repeatedly throughout the evening and costs 1 ticket punch to enter. The

contest table is piled high with small, glazed cupcakes, each filled with a dollop of berry custard. The goal is simple: eat as many cupcakes as you can within 60 seconds. A contestant can swallow a

Deck of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Deck of Illusions Wondrous Item, Uncommon This box contains a set of cards. A full deck has 34 cards: 32 depicting specific creatures and two with a mirrored surface. A deck found as treasure is

usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The magic of the deck functions only if its cards are drawn at random. You can take a Magic action to draw a card at random from the deck and throw it to the ground at a

Icingdeath Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Icingdeath Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Icingdeath. I1. Icingdeath Main Deck A rowboat on this deck of the ship covers a hatch used for loading and unloading large cargo

into the main hold (area I7). A 3-foot-high capstan near the middle of the deck is locked in place. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds that one of the

Deck of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Deck of Illusions Wondrous Item, Uncommon This box contains a set of cards. A full deck has 34 cards: 32 depicting specific creatures and two with a mirrored surface. A deck found as treasure is

usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The magic of the deck functions only if its cards are drawn at random. You can take a Magic action to draw a card at random from the deck and throw it to the ground at a

Deck of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Deck of Illusions Wondrous item, uncommon This box contains a set of parchment cards. A full deck has 34 cards. A deck found as treasure is usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The magic of the deck

functions only if cards are drawn at random (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). You can use an action to draw a card at random from the deck and throw it to the ground at a

Deck of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Deck of Illusions Wondrous item, uncommon This box contains a set of parchment cards. A full deck has 34 cards. A deck found as treasure is usually missing 1d20 - 1 cards. The magic of the deck

functions only if cards are drawn at random (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). You can use an action to draw a card at random from the deck and throw it to the ground at a

Adventure Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

many vendors is a nilbog fortune teller who will read a character’s future using his Deck of Many Things or let the character draw from it—for a price. Chapter 15: Throne. When a character draws the

aren’t entirely abandoned. At the summit lairs Mekkalath the dragon, and a Deck of Many Things waits in his hoard. Chapter 17: Donjon. Victims of the Donjon card are imprisoned in an extradimensional

Twinkle Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Twinkle Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Twinkle. T1. Twinkle Main Deck A rowboat on this deck of the ship covers a hatch used for loading and unloading large cargo into the

main hold (area T6). T2. Twinkle Forecastle. This deck contains a ballista and ten bolts for the siege weapon, secured with rope. T3. Twinkle Aftercastle This deck holds the ship’s wheel, which is

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Adventure Hooks The Solar Bastion offers many opportunities for driving adventures in your campaign, whether or not a Deck of Many Things appears. Use these ideas to inspire adventures that feature

, a knight of the Solar Bastion, who has been trying to break the curse upon the place. Theira asks the adventurers for help, as a Deck of Many Things has been spotted at a traveling market many days

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

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

10. Where's Halaster?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

the older paintings show the students as skeletons — signifying which graduating students have died. Careful examination reveals that Halaster appears in every class picture except the center portrait

in the middle row. Removing that painting from the wall triggers an elder rune hidden behind it (see “Elder Runes”). Determine the rune with a random draw from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B).

Upper Deck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

who makes a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check thereafter reveals that the stains are about three days old. Through the grate set into the deck can be

Upper Deck The main deck of Emperor of the Waves is likely the first part of the ship the characters explore — and will be the last stage of their desperate escape. 1. Main Deck The Emperor’s upper

Deck of Many Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Deck of Many Things Wondrous Item, Legendary Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have thirteen cards, but

some have twenty-two. Use the appropriate column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend

Deck of Several Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Deck of Several Things Wondrous item, legendary Stored in a leather pouch, this unique deck contains twenty-two colored cards made of some strong but unknown metal, each of which features a design

printed as a mosaic of raised dots. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the

Ship Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Punketah, the deck wizard. On a peg behind the door hangs a maroon robe, of no particular value. Examining the boots in combination with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals a small

pack of well-used, greasy playing cards (examination reveals the deck has two aces of spades) Two sets of dice, one of them loaded A book titled Grog Hovels, which describes taverns and inns along the

Deck of Many Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Deck of Many Things Wondrous Item, Legendary Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have thirteen cards, but

some have twenty-two. Use the appropriate column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend

13. The Scavenger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

rams are two circular windows of transparent crystal resembling eyes, and an upper deck (area 13a) equipped with four ballistae manned by gray slaadi. An open hatch on the upper deck provides access to

the lower deck (areas 13b through 13h). The ceilings on the lower deck are 10 feet high. The ship sits in a 5-foot-deep pool of ooze in an immense cavern, the ceiling of which varies from 30 to 50 feet

Deck of Many Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Deck of Many Things Wondrous item, legendary Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have only thirteen cards

, but the rest have twenty-two. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck

Deck of Many Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Deck of Many Things Wondrous item, legendary Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have only thirteen cards

, but the rest have twenty-two. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck

Tepui Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

submerging any sort of organic material, recognizes the water’s magical corruption. The detect magic spell reveals that the water has an aura of necromantic magic. A2: Ancient Statue A small stone

reach the deck of the shattered vessel. Vines cover the ship’s shattered hull. Little more than a moldy deck and toppled masts remains. Bits of frayed rope and broad scraps of patchwork fabric litter

Need a Lift?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

character who suspects that “Vilroy” is hiding something can make a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the changeling’s Charisma (Deception) check. A character who wins the contest detects slight

in chapter 3 to determine what happens to characters who fall. The party has three rounds to catch Jas before the changeling adopts a new guise. If the characters capture Jas, the changeling reveals

Meeting the Ship Captains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

ballistae. For more information, see “Siege Equipment” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Ceilings. The ceilings in the lower deck, holds, and cabins of the ships are 8 feet high with 6-foot-high

thieves’ tools, or the door can be forced open with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. Figureheads. A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of illusion magic around either

Possible Endings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

reaching skyward. As the Moondancer clears the harbor, Captain Sartell stamps her boot hard on the deck. “Flapjack!” she yells. “Take us up!” Suddenly, the galleon lists and creaks as it rises out of

don’t make it to the docks, Captain Sartell reveals her identity to Traevus and negotiates a deal with him whereby she takes command of the Moondancer in exchange for delivering Traevus, his gang, and

A: Wrecker's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

has nothing of value on its deck or in the communal bunks below deck. However, two air elementals on the deck defend the vessel against intruders. They attack any non-elf that sets foot upon the ship

. If the characters haven’t met Dalamar yet (see the following section), he’s nearby when they board the ship, and an alarm spell cast on the deck alerts him to their intrusion. He might approach them

Gargenhale's Fleet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

battle clamber onto the deck and ask to speak to the captain. They say they’re looking for a new commission and are eager to serve. Krux won’t have them under his command, however, and orders that

After the Second Wind passes through or circles around the wrecked ships, an invisible, chaotic neutral will-o’-wisp slips aboard the Second Wind and reveals its presence: A tiny ball of light appears

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Heroes of Destiny The Fated Destinies table provides narrative ideas inspired by the Deck of Many Things that you can use as prompts while developing your character. The entries are geared toward

to you or randomly pull cards from The Deck of Many Things card set. The prompts can be personality traits, relationships, or events. Most are described as part of your character’s past, but they

Qitru's Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

be right there!” and heads to the Hollow Deck. Tarto is armed with a musket (+7 to hit) that deals 1d12 + 3 piercing damage on a hit. Capturing Qitru If Qitru is captured, the characters can

interrogate her. Under interrogation, she reveals the following information: Qitru and her crew work for a mercane named Vocath. Vocath has several vessels looking for the tyrant ship. The damselfly ship

Aftermath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

surface 2 barrels of water 5 flasks of cooking oil 2 chests containing fresh foodstuffs 1/2 cord of precut firewood Sifting through the Ashes Any character who searches the Cargo Deck for clues can make

know the mercane’s name, Miken reveals that he was promised enough money to set him and his equally young fiancé up for life. Miken surrenders to the characters at this point, throwing himself on their mercy.

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