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Dungeon Master’s Guide
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
Jester, the card reappears in the deck, making it possible to draw the same card twice. (Once the Fool or Jester has left the deck, reroll on the table if that card comes up again.)
Deck of Many Things
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
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Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spells and other magical effects.
Soul Thirst. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points, the shadar-kai can gain temporary hit points equal to half the creature’s hit point maximum. While the
", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and suffers 1 level of exhaustion. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and doesn’t gain a level of exhaustion.Wracked with despair over the
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
swarm can move through any opening large enough to accommodate an individual campestri. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.Head Butts. Melee Weapon Attack: +0
grows out of the base of its stem and supports it. The mushroom creatures eat salty soil, filter out the salt, and excrete a slippery paste of purified soil (stripped of things nourishing to fungi
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
perform the ritual, Ironfang can’t be used to perform the ritual again until the next dawn.
Flaw. Ironfang heightens its wielder’s destructive nature. While attuned to the weapon, you gain the following flaw: “I like to break things and cause ruin.”
seems almost weightless. This weapon is immune to any form of rust, acid, or corrosion — nothing seems to mark it. Ironfang contains a spark of Ogrémoch, the Prince of Evil Earth.
You gain a +2
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to the charmed and frightened conditions. He otherwise uses the target’s game statistics, but Gremorly doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge
, Prestidigitation
2/day each: Bestow Curse, Dispel Magic
1/day: SlowYears ago, a wizard named Gremorly drew the Throne card from a Deck of Many Things, gaining ownership of a small castle called Sovereign
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
life.
Berbalangs prefer to speak only to dead things, and specifically only to the spirits they call forth in the hope of learning secrets. They record their stories on the bones that once belonged
to these creatures, thus preserving the information they gain.
Pursuit of knowledge drives everything berbalangs do. Although they mostly learn their secrets from the dead, they aren’t above
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strength as their servants — the fiends known as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And
as they grow stronger, they gain more influence.
Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
his beauty, from the cruel cast of his features to the six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.
Graz’zt surrounds himself with the finest of things and the most attractive of servants
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Cultists of Graz’zt
Graz’zt grants his cultists special abilities. His cultists can gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
them into flind;flinds. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesn’t parlay; to meet him is to do battle with
most devoted followers gain the Gnashing Jaws action and the Rampage bonus action, while cult leaders gain the Aura of Bloodthirst trait.
Gnashing Jaws. Melee Weapon Attack: bonus to hit equal to
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.
The possession lasts until the body drops to 0 hit points
humanity. As a result, they have developed numerous ways to control humanoids through pleasure — even as they have developed a taste for such things themselves.
The Learned of Dal Quor. Hashalaq quori
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Created in the image of the Deck of Many Things, this deck of ivory or vellum cards bestows an assortment of minor benefits and penalties on those who draw from it. Most (75 percent) of these decks
.
Champion. You gain a +1 bonus to weapon attack and damage rolls. This bonus lasts for 8 hours.
Chancellor. Within 8 hours of drawing this card, you can cast Augury once as an action, requiring no
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
can see through the eagle’s eyes and hear what it hears until the start of your next turn, and you gain the benefit of its keen sight. During this time, you are deaf and blind with regard to your
duration of 3 hours. In this form, it will serve you as a bodyguard, lift and carry things for you, act as a test subject for your experiments, or aid you in any other way that its capabilities allow
Berbalang
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
. Berbalangs prefer to speak only to dead things, and specifically only to the spirits they call forth in the hope of learning secrets. They record their stories on the bones that once belonged to
these creatures, thus preserving the information they gain.
Spectral Spy. The pursuit of knowledge drives everything berbalangs do. Although they mostly learn their secrets from the dead, they aren&rsquo
feats
You didn’t mean for things to turn out this way. You were curious and perhaps ignored a few signs, but it’s hard to take ancient curses seriously. Musty old books say a lot of things, and
and send it back.
You gain the following benefits.
Delver into Forgotten Lore. You learn three languages of your choice.
Foul Arcana. You can tap into a brief glimpse of the mythos to empower a
Feats
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You have a knack for learning new things. You gain the following benefits:
You gain one skill proficiency of your choice, one tool proficiency of your choice, and fluency in one language of your
choice.
Choose one skill in which you have proficiency. You gain expertise with that skill, which means your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make with it. The skill you choose
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
":"damage","rollAction":"Entropic Touch","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion.
Summon Slaadi
entropy, delighting and furthering the destruction it brings.
Cycles of Chaos. As a personification of entropy, Ygorl is cursed to see things as they will become—broken and consumed by the march
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
protect the innocent.
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You apply dream logic to mundane situations.
5
You discuss things out loud with your quori spirit.
6
You suppress your emotions and rely on logic.
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You
orphans might use their abilities for personal gain or otherwise act against the virtuous instincts of their quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings.
Kalashtar Names
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Wand of Orcus
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The ghastly Wand of Orcus rarely leaves Orcus’s side. The device, as evil as its creator, shares the demon lord’s aims to snuff out the lives of all living things and bind the Material
while the wand is attuned to Orcus himself.
Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand.
Spells. The wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
wandering children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy
believe that this feeling of fear comes from being possessed by Skiggaret, and they don’t relish experiencing it. After the madness has passed, bugbears don’t dwell on things that were done
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
containing 18 gp
Feature: Fortune’s Favor
Your unexpected good fortune is reflected by a minor boon. You gain the Lucky, Magic Initiate, or Skilled feat (your choice). Your choice of feat
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The Book of Many Things
, and career. Maybe a rampaging dragon or another monster wiped out everything you had in a single calamitous afternoon. Or you might have sought out a Deck of Many Things, hoping to make your
containing 13 gp
Feature: Still Standing
You have weathered ruinous misfortune, and you possess hidden reserves others don’t expect. You gain the Alert, Skilled, or Tough feat (your choice). Your
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
. They love the beauty and artistry of precious metals and fine jewelry, and in some dwarves this love festers into avarice. Whatever wealth they can’t find in their mountains, they gain through
frivolous. Two things to be said for them, though: They don’t have many smiths, but the ones they have do very fine work. And when orcs or goblins come streaming down out of the mountains, an elf
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
horses for temporary use. You can also usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized.
Suggested Characteristics
The horrors of war
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
usually gain access to friendly military encampments and fortresses where your rank is recognized.
BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: CITY GUARD
You may choose to currently serve in either the Flaming
Fist or the Watch. If you do, you have responsibilities related to your post. For as long as you perform these responsibilities, you gain benefits. If you stop performing your responsibilities, though
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current
those who can’t appreciate fine art.
3
I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
4
I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion
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Danger Sense At 2nd level, you gain an uncanny sense of when things nearby aren’t as they should be, giving you an edge when you dodge away from danger. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws
against effects that you can see, such as traps and spells. To gain this benefit, you can’t be blinded, deafened, or incapacitated.
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Danger Sense At 2nd level, you gain an uncanny sense of when things nearby aren’t as they should be, giving you an edge when you dodge away from danger. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws
against effects that you can see, such as traps and spells. To gain this benefit, you can’t be blinded , deafened , or incapacitated.
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Prodigy Prerequisite: Half-elf, half-orc, or human You have a knack for learning new things. You gain the following benefits: You gain one skill proficiency of your choice, one tool proficiency of
your choice, and fluency in one language of your choice. Choose one skill in which you have proficiency. You gain expertise with that skill, which means your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability
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Legendary Creatures A legendary creature can do things that ordinary creatures can't. It can take special actions outside its turn, and it might exert magical influence for miles around. If a
creature assumes the form of a legendary creature, such as through a spell, it doesn't gain that form's legendary actions, lair actions, or regional effects.
Compendium
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Legendary Creatures A legendary creature can do things that ordinary creatures can’t. Legendary creatures can take special actions outside their turns, and a few can exert power over their
environment, causing extraordinary magical effects to occur in their vicinity. If a creature assumes the form of a legendary creature, such as through a spell, it doesn’t gain that form’s legendary actions, lair actions, or regional effects.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, enduring long hours and dismissive, sour-tempered treatment in order to gain the fine skills you possess today.
You are most likely a dwarf, but not necessarily—particularly in the North, the
can’t appreciate fine art.
3
I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick.
4
I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion.
5
I
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ye cannot goad one of the serpent folk into hatred or fear, or evoke in it love or friendship. They may feign such things to cozen ye, but within they are always coldly, calmly calculating.
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human society, so they gain influence by controlling enemy rulers — and those close to them — through blackmail, drugs, magic, and the subterfuge of disguised purebloods.
From Calimshan and
Compendium
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, warlocks, wizards, and other characters who wield arcane magic. It includes the new Cartomancer feat, new spells, and the Deck of Many More Things: the cards added to the Deck of Many Things over the
centuries by mortal spellcasters. Chapter 8: Fates. New backgrounds in this chapter describe characters whose lives have been transformed by the Deck of Many Things or a similar effect. This chapter
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Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90 feet. Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game
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