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Deck of Illusions

DeckDMGp. 1612014SRD

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 illusion of one or more creatures forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. An illusory creature appears real, of the appropriate size, and behaves as if it were a real creature, except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can use an action to move it magically anywhere within 30 feet of its card. Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Someone who uses an action to visually inspect the creature identifies it as illusory with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The creature then appears translucent.

The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled. When the illusion ends, the image on its card disappears, and that card can't be used again.

Playing CardIllusion
1Red dragon
2Knight and four guards
3Succubus/Incubus
4Druid
5Cloud giant
6Ettin
7Bugbear
8Goblin
9Beholder
10Archmage and mage apprentice
11Night hag
12Assassin
13Fire giant
14Ogre mage
15Gnoll
16Kobold
17Lich
18Priest and two acolytes
19Medusa
20Veteran
21Frost giant
22Troll
23Hobgoblin
24Goblin
25Iron golem
26Bandit captain and three bandits
27Erinyes
28Berserker
29Hill giant
30Ogre
31Orc
32Kobold
33–34You (the deck's owner)
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      "name": "Erinyes",
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      "name": "Kobold",
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    "This box contains a set of parchment cards. A full deck has 34 cards. A deck found as treasure is usually missing {@dice 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 illusion of one or more creatures forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. An illusory creature appears real, of the appropriate size, and behaves as if it were a real creature, except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can use an action to move it magically anywhere within 30 feet of its card. Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Someone who uses an action to visually inspect the creature identifies it as illusory with a successful {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. The creature then appears translucent.",
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