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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
Backgrounds
The Book of Many Things
stumbled across a Deck of Many Things and drawn a card with a potent, positive effect. Or maybe you inherited a modest fortune from a distant relative you didn’t know you had.
Regardless, you
possess rare and unusual skills unknown to ordinary folk.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
Languages: One of your choice
Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set of your choice (such as playing
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
, and characters need keen ears and sharp insight to determine which stories have weight. Have each character make a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check or Wisdom (Insight) check. If the check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Handling the Cards The Deck of Many Things has the power to transform anyone who draws from it, but to trigger its effects, the individual handling the cards must state their desire to draw from it
, as well as the number of cards they intend to draw. Otherwise, the deck’s magical powers lie dormant. Anyone who identifies a deck learns this about the deck in the process, per the rules for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, 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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
visited. He also might have an uncommon magic card deck for sale, such as a Card Sharp’s Deck (see chapter 6), a Deck of Wonder (see chapter 7), or a House of Cards (see chapter 8). Price Hugo gives a deck
character can attempt this check once. If the characters want to purchase a magic card deck, Hugo requires one of them to beat him in a card game; the party gets only one try. To play against Hugo, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Divinatory readings using cards modeled after the original Deck of Many Things are an important way to gain insight into the future and the fate that awaits the world. Arcana Those who undergo a rite of
signal the beginning of the end. Other signs also appear among the stars, the clouds, the seas, and world events, revealing the future to those who know how to interpret them. Divinatory Deck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
More Monastery The original Expedition to the Barrier Peaks mapped out six levels of the adventure’s crashed ship: “a large exploration-colonization expedition of human origin.” This adventure
residing somewhere below. Any such entrance might need to be accessed with one of the deck of several things’ clockwork control cards (see “Mary Greymalkin,” above). But however they are reached, these lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Insight +7, Investigation +11, Medicine +10, Nature +11, Religion +11
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Reactions
Shield (1st-Level Spell; 3/Day). When the sage is hit by an attack or targeted by a magic missile spell, it calls forth an invisible barrier of magical force that protects it. Until the start of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
party interacts with a Deck of Many Things. Consider linking the character to one of the factions below to connect them to the party’s adventures: Established Ally or Organization. The temporary
adventurers in their hour of need. Herald of the Comet. The temporary character is an agent of the Heralds of the Comet (see chapter 12), a group that seeks the original Deck of Many Things for its own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
distant and muted, as if their thoughts and feelings were trapped behind glass. Soon, the seriousness of the problem becomes clear. Soul Loss The soulless character has disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight
character feels a pull toward what they’ve lost. If you’re using the House of Cards, the character senses that a Deck of Many Things can bring them where they need to be.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
when the Deck of Many Things was shuffled for the first time. The rifflers were so enraptured with the soft sound made by the whispering cards that they made physical bodies for themselves in order to
them across worlds, all in service of an incomprehensible agenda to manipulate the fate of the multiverse. Rifflers are as likely to give a deck to adventurers in dire need as they are to wrest cards
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Old Flame After the incident with Big Momma, it dawns on Topolah that she might know someone willing to help the characters further. She casts fly on herself and lands on the deck of the Second Wind
vampirate. Topolah fears that the crew of the Second Wind might be discouraged by learning this fact before they meet Gargenhale in person. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the cloakers’ Charisma (Deception) check recognizes that the “spirit” is a little too eager with its request. Additionally, a character who succeeds on a DC 18
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Lambent Zenith Locations The areas of the wreck are keyed to map 3.1. Francesca Baerald Map 3.1: Lambent Zenith View Player Version Z1a–Z1b: Sterncastle Deck and Below Scraps of golden sails dangle
from the sterncastle’s ruined mast. Two armored githyanki patrol the deck and below, silver swords at their hips.
Two lawful neutral githyanki knights named Lysan and Zastra, who served as bosuns on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
19 (+4)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +7
Skills Insight +12, Perception +8, Religion +7
Damage Immunities fire
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1/day each: blade barrier, dispel magic, flame strike, lesser restoration, revivify
Bonus Actions
Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Tavern Locations The following area descriptions are keyed to map 1.4. L1. Main Deck Describe this area to the players as follows: The main deck of the old ship features wooden steps that climb to
the forecastle and aftcastle, and another set of stairs descending into the ship. A padlocked wooden hatch fitted with windows acts as a skylight for the deck below — the tavern proper, visible through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
can earn his release from the coffin along the way — by any means possible. Value to the Party. Originally native to an area near the Barrier Peaks, Ctenmiir has much experience with the initial route
. See appendix C for Garret’s stat block. Value to the Party. Garret can draw the maps requested by the Cartophile. He also knows several rumors (both true and false) regarding the Barrier Peaks, and
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Grim Champion of Desolation Jyn Corvis, a former adventurer, might have been the first person to draw the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things and be slain by the avatar of death. Even Jyn doesn’t
drives her. More than any other member of the Grim Harrow, Jyn is desperate to destroy the deck and end her painful existence. If she could, she’d take the entire multiverse with her. The Grim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Journey Spread Example Here is an example of how you might interpret cards from The Deck of Many Things card set in a journey spread, with interpretations informed by the card descriptions in the
reference book: Day 1 Challenge: Sage (Upright). The Sage card suggests an opportunity to gain insight or advice. Perhaps the characters come to a promontory that allows them to see the surrounding
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
might have stumbled across a Deck of Many Things and drawn a card with a potent, positive effect. Or maybe you inherited a modest fortune from a distant relative you didn’t know you had. Regardless, you
possess rare and unusual skills unknown to ordinary folk. Brian Valeza A character with the rewarded
background gets surprising good news Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion Languages: One of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +3, Int +4
Skills History +6, Insight +3, Investigation +6
Senses passive Perception 11
+7, Insight +3, Investigation +7
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus any two languages
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The pledgemage makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
nautiloid was home to a bunch of psurlons. Exploring the Lucent Edict Use the nautiloid deck plans in chapter 2 of the Astral Adventurer’s Guide to represent the Lucent Edict. The ship shows signs of
battle damage and has 220 hit points remaining. The nautiloid is also missing its spelljamming helm and its ballistae, and its mangonel is broken. Nautiloid Deck PlansView Unlabeled Version The Lucent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
knowledge and connections across the multiverse. Legends state that her garden in Cair Ophidian contains magical plants that can undo potent curses, including those inflicted by a Deck of Many Things. The
need powerful magic dispelled, such as the effects of the more ruinous cards from a Deck of Many Things. Zoology and Herbology. As an archdruid, Euryale knows much regarding primal magic, nature gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
from the aft deck.
“The Second Wind,” Krux declares pridefully. “Isn’t she something?”
The Second Wind is a living ship equipped with two jolly boats called Little Boom and Big Bluster (see the
“Jolly Boats” sidebar). See chapter 2 of the Astral Adventurer’s Guide for the living ship’s deck plans and weaponry. Living Ship Deck PlansView Unlabeled Version The living ship’s spelljamming helm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
version of the Rogue card from a Deck of Many Things. The four other cards mentioned in the statue’s message—Sage, Jester, Knight, and Fates—are each located in a different area nearby. Grooves in the
. For the cards to face the directions indicated in the statue’s instructions, some must be placed in the statue’s hands upside down. Wisdom (Insight) DC 10. The statue’s message explains the proper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
alchemist’s supplies grants additional insight into any chemicals or other substances that might have been used in the area. Alchemical Crafting. You can use this tool proficiency to create alchemical
. Components. Brewer’s supplies include a large glass jug, a quantity of hops, a siphon, and several feet of tubing. History. Proficiency with brewer’s supplies gives you additional insight on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. When the first character enters the room, Muiral becomes visible as he casts a wall of force spell, using the barrier to cut off that character from the rest of the party. He then engages the
speak with dead on a corpse and asks what it knows about Undermountain, the corpse shares a secret determined by drawing a card from the Secrets Deck (see appendix C).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
)
INT
17(+3)
WIS
21(+5)
CHA
22(+6)
Saving Throws Con +9, Wis +11, Cha +12
Skills Insight +11, Perception +11, Religion +9, Stealth +10
Condition Immunities charmed
barrier, harm
7th level (2 slots): divine word, plane shift
8th level (1 slot): holy aura
9th level (1 slot): gate
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
(+2)
WIS
23 (+6)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Con +10, Wis +12
Skills Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +12, Religion +8, Stealth +11
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities
, Thaumaturgy
2/day: Mass Cure Wounds (cast at 8th level)
1/day each: Blade Barrier, Divination, Greater Restoration
Bonus Actions
Petrifying Gaze (Recharge 4–6). The medusa unleashes petrifying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
been poring over van Richten’s research and learning about Strahd and Castle Ravenloft, with every intention of dispatching the vampire herself. Tarokka Deck. Ezmerelda keeps a deck of tarokka cards in
(+2)
DEX
19(+4)
CON
16(+3)
INT
16(+3)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
17(+3)
Saving Throws Wis +3
Skills Acrobatics +7, Arcana +6, Deception +9, Insight +3, Medicine +3