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The Book of Many Things
projection is a translucent copy of you that has immunity to all damage and conditions, and you can make attacks and cast spells with a range other than self as if standing in the projectionâs space
trapped in an object on a different plane of existence. The object and location of this object are chosen by the DM (but might be the House of Cards; see chapter 18). While your soul is trapped in this
Backgrounds
The Book of Many Things
, you could do so again.
Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Survival
Languages: One of your choice
Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set of your choice (such as playing cards or three-dragon ante cards
containing 13 gp
Feature: Still Standing
You have weathered ruinous misfortune, and you possess hidden reserves others donât expect. You gain the Alert, Skilled, or Tough feat (your choice). Your
Soldier
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background
standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a nobleâs or merchantâs private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
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Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which
military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Doors and Key Cards Doors in the Donjon Sphere are made of the same space metals as the outer surface. A magical sensor above each doorway detects movement within 10 feet, which causes the door to
open until no more movement is detected. Some doors are color coded and require a key card to open. A creature carrying the appropriate key card can open a locked door by standing within 10 feet of the
Orc
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Species
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 oneâs cards right, they can be controlled through that fear and made to
Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
into the lower decks. Another entrance might be concealed within one of the immured onesâ cells at area M6. Opening the cell could reveal the entrance standing open, with the prisoner gone and
residing somewhere below. Any such entrance might need to be accessed with one of the deck of several thingsâ clockwork control cards (see âMary Greymalkin,â above). But however they are reached, these lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a distant tower. Standing in her stirrups and raising her sword, she turns her mount toward the dragon, ready to battle once again for the sake of Ravnica. Ravnica is a whole new world for your
offers new race and class options, reflecting the unique character of Ravnica as a Magic setting, and the creatures and characters seen on Magic cards. You can also use this material in any other D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
choice (such as playing cards or three-dragon ante cards) Equipment: A cracked hourglass, a set of rusty manacles, a half-empty bottle, a hunting trap, a gaming set (matching your chosen proficiency
), a set of travelerâs clothes, and a pouch containing 13 gp Feature: Still Standing You have weathered ruinous misfortune, and you possess hidden reserves others donât expect. You gain the Alert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
House of Cards Locations The following locations are keyed to map 18.1. Mike Schley Map 18.1: The House of CardsView Player Version 1: Entrance Every surface of this irregularly shaped room is made
from cards of various sizes from the Deck of Many Things. Some show their intricately patterned backs, while others show their faces. Four large cards that serve as doors lead from the chamber: Rogue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this
it a standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a nobleâs or merchantâs private army, or a mercenary company. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation Tool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
this camp by the Vistani, their escorts remain at the camp and donât accompany the adventuring party any farther. Twelve Vistani (male and female human bandits) are standing and sitting around the
: A mighty wizard came to this land over a year ago. I remember him like it was yesterday. He stood exactly where youâre standing. A very charismatic man, he was. He thought he could rally the people of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to area 24.)
Braziers. The chamber is dimly lit by four 6-foot-tall, 6-foot-wide stone braziers filled with burning coals that produce smoke and embers.
Standing Gate. To the north stands a pair
in the crystal menhirs (see âStanding Gate to Level 19â below). Nycaloth. Raxxus serves as the planetarâs executioner, ready to step forward and slay whatever Fazrian commands it to kill. Raxxus can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
adventurers to arrive so they can extort money from them. 6a. Hall of Three Lords Statues. Standing atop stone plinths in the middle of the room, facing east, are three 6-foot-tall statues depicting male
a decrepit wooden table near the door: Uktarl Krannoc (NE human bandit captain with Performance +4), two human bandits, and a doppelganger, all disguised as vampires. They play cards using a marked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, and helmets, all with icicles hanging from them. The room also contains a padlocked wooden chest in one corner and an enormous, wheel-shaped whetstone in another corner, frozen in position. Standing
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Standing next to the display case is a tiefling security guard.
The five tables closest to the entrance are high-stakes tables (50 gp buy-in) open to anyone, while the easternmost two tables are reserved
Moore (neutral good human) has childlike enthusiasm and displays guileless naiveté.
Karn Ironpebble (lawful neutral dwarf) grumbles to himself, counts cards, and is deliberately slow at playing his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
an obsidian heart with glittering veins of silver and gold.
Scaffolding around the statue provides easy access to the mezzanine. Standing on and around the scaffolding are several workers. Some are
ruffians in leather armor play cards at one table, while two town guards eat at the bar and chat with the dwarf bartender. All eyes turn to you as the door opens.
This area is used as a mess hall for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
, 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
to the characters and the nearby audience. On the table is a deck of indestructible iron playing cards and several hundred similarly indestructible iron tokens. In the skies above are thousands of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
any ship upon which he stands to heave to one side or the other. All other creatures standing on the ship must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone. Development Upon waking
deck of marked playing cards (worth 15 gp) in a wooden case, a spyglass (worth 1,000 gp), a quill, a jar of dragon blood (which Rool uses for ink), and a diary with a black leather cover. In his diary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
a crew member (bandit). 2. Forecastle A massive shape in the center of the deck area must be the shipâs capstan. From it, the anchor chain runs down the chain vent to port of the prow.
Standing near
disarm it, triggers the trap. When triggered, the trap fires a small poisoned dart from the lock. Any creature standing in front of the lock is automatically struck by the needle, taking 1 piercing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
game of cards.
Zuzanna Wuzyk Daveras
The elf is Daveras, a neutral druid. Daveras joined the camp after his lifeboat crashed into Havock. The remains of his lifeboat rest on the starboard
segment.
If the characters havenât met Ilren already, Ilren is here playing cards with Daveras.
Talking with Daveras. Though gruff, Daveras is friendly. He shares the following information:
Missing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ledge built into the southeast wall has a life-size statue of a bearded human wizard standing atop it. The wizard looks angry and is leveling a stone wand at the door to area K9. Statue. The statue
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 donât recognize as one of their own. A successful DC 17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
The robots meet any unauthorized attempt to take the grenades with hostility. If the party is in good standing with Aphelion, the supercomputer allows each character to take one grenade of their
top of the machine. Gambling Devices. These advanced gambling machines simulate hundreds of games of chance and skill by replicating cards, dice, slots, tokens, roulette wheels, and other popular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
unparalleled wonders such as a steam-operated mechanical orchestra, a steam âdragonâ powering a heavy engine for moving immense weights, and elaborate orreries and nautical tools. Small cards posted
otherwise, clergy moved by a tale of exceptional injustice might be swayed to petition the church elders to intercede. Such happens rarely, the church being unwilling to jeopardize its standing by pitting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
unparalleled wonders such as a steam-operated mechanical orchestra, a steam âdragonâ powering a heavy engine for moving immense weights, and elaborate orreries and nautical tools. Small cards posted
jeopardize its standing by pitting itself against every specific injustice laid at its doorstep. Yet, members of the clergy often anonymously reach out to the adventurers that congregate near their temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
fate and the creator of the first Deck of Many Things, stands in the center of the courtyard. Sheâs depicted as a solemn-faced woman holding a spread of cards. The statue is a stone golem intended to
mostly kept to the observatory before he was eaten by the behir, and thatâs where his ghost can probably be found. 15: Observatory This room has a domed glass ceiling and contains three large standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
luxurious carpeted casino hall, which thrums with a chorus of shuffling cards, rattling dice, and whirring clockwork slot machines. These games take razorleaf gambling chips, golden tokens that bear a
stylized razorvine emblem. Every evening, performances grace an ornate, curtained stage, but the real star of the casino is its namesake: the fortuneâs wheel, a three-tiered, standing roulette wheel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
present. Unless they have reason not to be, four hobgoblins are sleeping, while the other two are sitting at the fire with their captain. Sleeping hobgoblins wake and spend their first turn standing
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 isnât wearing cult apparel and suspiciously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
smell of pipe smoke greets visitors to this raucous hall. Four gnomes sit here laughing, eating, and playing cards.
Three members of the Griswill Garrison (lawful neutral, gnome guards) sit here
oak dominates the room.
Next to the table stands a short human mage with a goatee and gray robes. His arms are covered with intricate gray tattoos, and a small raven perches on his shoulder. Standing