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Curse of Strahd...tarokka deck necessary?
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<blockquote data-quote="toucanbuzz" data-source="post: 8064231" data-attributes="member: 19270"><p>I wanted more use out of the Tarokka deck (we used a real tarot deck and converted), so I adapted a DMGuild project in which the cards could be kept for powers. My players could draw 1 card and keep it, or ditch it. Once used or ditched, cards were lost forever. Anything from the High Deck couldn't be ditched and carried a curse that once overcome, turned into a boon.</p><p></p><p><strong>EDIT: </strong> Link to <a href="https://www.dmsguild.com/product/183530/Tarokka-Deck-Unleashed" target="_blank">DMGuild Tarokka Deck Unleashed</a> (now $1). This got me started though I cannot find my alterations (likely buried in old binders). They were few (some adjustments to mechanics, customization to my game). Attaching my Tarot deck conversion.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, for OP, this is a way to make the Deck useful past the reading itself.</p><p></p><p>As to my reading, added a 6th card to the reading. Why? Simply to expand the places to explore. I broke the sword into a hilt and blade (I replaced the "light saber" with a crystal blade like the original weapon had, stats with the spoiler). [spoiler]</p><p><strong>Sunsword: </strong>[<em>because we saw a sunblade in a prior campaign and because it seems cheap to have a unique item be…non-unique</em>], modify telling (p11) to a weapon with the vengeance of the sun. <em>The apprentice Calebria escaped with both blade and hilt after they were separated, dispersing them before her death in the wilds.</em> This requires a 6th card, that which must be healed, as per the Tser Pool reading, below.</p><p></p><p>Replacement: a hilt and guard forged of platinum. The separate blade is crystalline steel. Once within sensory range, the hilt reveals that to bond the two, the user must complete the Bonding ritual and imbues knowledge of how.</p><p></p><p><strong>Bonding: </strong>beseech the Morninglord for 8 hours with the blade and hilt held in place. At the end of the Bonding, it will seal together perfectly, and the blade will illuminate with a dim blue light (that can never be turned off). The weapon is sized as a longsword but amazingly light (can be wielded as a finesse weapon as if proficient with short sword). The blade always glows with a dim blue light. If it knows it is within sensory range of a vampire, the light changes to a brilliant sapphire, as if enraged. Becomes a +1 weapon. Weapon reveals next two rituals.</p><p></p><p><strong>Mental Fortitude:</strong> defeat an evil by wit, stratagem, or other non-combat stratagem. Once done and another Bonding completed, unlocks Fires of Day. 1/long rest, can raise blade above head as action and say phrase “Lumina zilei!” Creates a 10’ radius globe of daylight centered on you. Any good character can expand the globe by 10’ each round as a bonus action, max 60’. If a round passes where the globe is not expanded, it persists in that size for one minute then vanishes.</p><p></p><p><strong>Defeat Darkness:</strong> damage a vampire or other suitable creature of the night (DM discretion) with the blade. Once done and another Bonding completed, unlocks Vampire Bane (+1d6 radiant damage to vampires, add +1d6 if used by a good character), and the Fires of Day can be recharged after a short or long rest.[/spoiler]</p><p></p><p><strong>Madame Eva reading: [spoiler][/spoiler]</strong>[spoiler]<em>Within, all is dimly illuminated in pools of red light. A small, low table stands across from the doorway, covered in a black velvet cloth. Glints of light seem to flash from a crystal ball on the table as a hunched figure peers into its depths. She speaks. Her voice crackles like dry weeds. Her tone soars and falls like the wind outside. "At last you have arrived!" Her sudden cackling laughter bursts like mad lightning from her withered lips.</em></p><p></p><p>“I already know why you are here. First, payment. You will know what to give.” She gestures to a time-pitted copper bowl. (any donation, or if nothing – “Indeed, knowledge of the future can be a curse instead of a blessing and,” she cackles, “worth nothing.”) </p><p></p><p><em>Her age-worn voice intones: The stars say six is the number of this day. One for the past, one for hope, one for power, one for that which must be healed, one for the future, and one always for the son of darkness. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Shuffle the cards until you feel right. Then draw (each player should draw and place one as they feel is right, for their destinies are intertwined).</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>First, the past..</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Second, hope so we may escape the follies of our past…</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Third, power</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Fourth, for on the number six power is crossed on the East, the sign of renewal. This means something will be born, or must be healed. (use this card to make the shape of a cross atop card #3)</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Fifth (card placement 4), the future</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Sixth, the son of darkness…</em></p><p></p><p>She nods at the placement of the cards. A vistani girl enters the wagon with a steaming cup of tea, handing it to Madame Eva. She closes her eyes, takes a sip, nods and sighs. She reaches for the First.[/spoiler]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toucanbuzz, post: 8064231, member: 19270"] I wanted more use out of the Tarokka deck (we used a real tarot deck and converted), so I adapted a DMGuild project in which the cards could be kept for powers. My players could draw 1 card and keep it, or ditch it. Once used or ditched, cards were lost forever. Anything from the High Deck couldn't be ditched and carried a curse that once overcome, turned into a boon. [B]EDIT: [/B] Link to [URL='https://www.dmsguild.com/product/183530/Tarokka-Deck-Unleashed']DMGuild Tarokka Deck Unleashed[/URL] (now $1). This got me started though I cannot find my alterations (likely buried in old binders). They were few (some adjustments to mechanics, customization to my game). Attaching my Tarot deck conversion. Anyway, for OP, this is a way to make the Deck useful past the reading itself. As to my reading, added a 6th card to the reading. Why? Simply to expand the places to explore. I broke the sword into a hilt and blade (I replaced the "light saber" with a crystal blade like the original weapon had, stats with the spoiler). [spoiler] [B]Sunsword: [/B][[I]because we saw a sunblade in a prior campaign and because it seems cheap to have a unique item be…non-unique[/I]], modify telling (p11) to a weapon with the vengeance of the sun. [I]The apprentice Calebria escaped with both blade and hilt after they were separated, dispersing them before her death in the wilds.[/I] This requires a 6th card, that which must be healed, as per the Tser Pool reading, below. Replacement: a hilt and guard forged of platinum. The separate blade is crystalline steel. Once within sensory range, the hilt reveals that to bond the two, the user must complete the Bonding ritual and imbues knowledge of how. [B]Bonding: [/B]beseech the Morninglord for 8 hours with the blade and hilt held in place. At the end of the Bonding, it will seal together perfectly, and the blade will illuminate with a dim blue light (that can never be turned off). The weapon is sized as a longsword but amazingly light (can be wielded as a finesse weapon as if proficient with short sword). The blade always glows with a dim blue light. If it knows it is within sensory range of a vampire, the light changes to a brilliant sapphire, as if enraged. Becomes a +1 weapon. Weapon reveals next two rituals. [B]Mental Fortitude:[/B] defeat an evil by wit, stratagem, or other non-combat stratagem. Once done and another Bonding completed, unlocks Fires of Day. 1/long rest, can raise blade above head as action and say phrase “Lumina zilei!” Creates a 10’ radius globe of daylight centered on you. Any good character can expand the globe by 10’ each round as a bonus action, max 60’. If a round passes where the globe is not expanded, it persists in that size for one minute then vanishes. [B]Defeat Darkness:[/B] damage a vampire or other suitable creature of the night (DM discretion) with the blade. Once done and another Bonding completed, unlocks Vampire Bane (+1d6 radiant damage to vampires, add +1d6 if used by a good character), and the Fires of Day can be recharged after a short or long rest.[/spoiler] [B]Madame Eva reading: [spoiler][/spoiler][/B][spoiler][I]Within, all is dimly illuminated in pools of red light. A small, low table stands across from the doorway, covered in a black velvet cloth. Glints of light seem to flash from a crystal ball on the table as a hunched figure peers into its depths. She speaks. Her voice crackles like dry weeds. Her tone soars and falls like the wind outside. "At last you have arrived!" Her sudden cackling laughter bursts like mad lightning from her withered lips.[/I] “I already know why you are here. First, payment. You will know what to give.” She gestures to a time-pitted copper bowl. (any donation, or if nothing – “Indeed, knowledge of the future can be a curse instead of a blessing and,” she cackles, “worth nothing.”) [I]Her age-worn voice intones: The stars say six is the number of this day. One for the past, one for hope, one for power, one for that which must be healed, one for the future, and one always for the son of darkness. Shuffle the cards until you feel right. Then draw (each player should draw and place one as they feel is right, for their destinies are intertwined). First, the past.. Second, hope so we may escape the follies of our past… Third, power Fourth, for on the number six power is crossed on the East, the sign of renewal. This means something will be born, or must be healed. (use this card to make the shape of a cross atop card #3) Fifth (card placement 4), the future Sixth, the son of darkness…[/I] She nods at the placement of the cards. A vistani girl enters the wagon with a steaming cup of tea, handing it to Madame Eva. She closes her eyes, takes a sip, nods and sighs. She reaches for the First.[/spoiler] [/QUOTE]
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