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Deck of Many Quests, Version 1

A document describes several short stories involving creatures and magical items. The stories include a king's apothecary needing an ingredient, a chef needing liver for soup, a militia charging for protection, and a merchant guarding abandoned goods. Other stories involve lost items, ghosts, lonely creatures, newcomers, curses, gladiator pits, birthdays, and more.

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Deck of Many Quests, Version 1

A document describes several short stories involving creatures and magical items. The stories include a king's apothecary needing an ingredient, a chef needing liver for soup, a militia charging for protection, and a merchant guarding abandoned goods. Other stories involve lost items, ghosts, lonely creatures, newcomers, curses, gladiator pits, birthdays, and more.

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A Rare Ingredient Bon Appetite For Your Protection Just Out of Reach

The king’s apothecary is in need A chef needs the liver of [Creature] The local militia has gotten A merchant had to abandon his
of a special ingredient. The heart to finish his new soup. greedy, and is charging businesses wares on the road. He is eager to
of a [Creature], gathered on a for “protection” against [Creature]. sell [Item] to the local townsfolk,
moonlit night. Those who don’t pay are roughed but [Creature] is guarding the
up by the militia themselves. abandoned wagon.

Now Where Did I Put On the Shores of


The Lonliest Number The Newcomers
That? Fate
A researcher has lost their [Item] A ghostly woman is seen walking A [Creature] is lonely and wants The Van Zolts are a new noble
while out studying the local along the shore at night, as if [Item] to help cheer them up. family within the city, and do not
[Creature] population, and wants looking for something. She is tied conform to the norms of high
it back. to the material plane by the loss society. Their pet [Creature] has
of her [Item]. been causing quite the ruckus,
and other noble families want
it “dealt with”. They are offering
gold, jewels, and [Item] for the
task.

The Show Must Go


Are You My Mommy? Bitter Rivalry Captains of Industry
On
A magical carnival has come to An egg hatches in front of you. The corrupt mayor of an industrial A conclave of [Creature] has
town, but require [Item] before Out comes [Creature]. As soon as town, a [Creature], has been using sent you to find [Item] to serve
their next show. it sees you, you hear the words [Item] to rig every election. Their as a power source for their
“mama” escape from its mouth rival, a [Creature], will owe a debt new factory. They plan to mass
(or whatever it uses to speak). to anyone who can steal it. produce battle-ready clockwork
golems.

Family Ties Fight for Glory Find the One I Lava For Fame and Glory
An alderman hires the party to A gladiator pit has recently A nearby volcano is about to A [Creature] wanders the land,
kill a [Creature] that has plagued opened up in a nearby city, and erupt. A woman refuses to leave seeking to perform a knightly
the village. Unbeknownst to him, advertises wealth and fame to unless she can find her lost duty. Will your party help them
the creature is his daughter, who those who compete. Rumor has it [Creature]. find glory, or thwart their plans?
is under the effects of a curse. that [Creature] is featured in the
pits.

Happy Birthday I Did What?! Indecent Proposal Lost Youth


A group of [Creature] has hired The party finds a “Wanted” A brothel has opened up in town. Each week, a child has gone
your services to acquire [Item] for poster with one of their members Rumor has it the workers are all missing from a local village.
their leaders’ birthday. on it. [Creature] is going around [Creature], and charge in [Item]. Rumors and legends point to
committing crimes in their [Creature].
likeness for an unknown reason.
Needful Things No Good Deed Rich Blood Squash the Squash
A travelling merchant is selling Street urchins are luring good A group of [Creature] is looking for A traveling wizard has caused the
cursed items. Objects of the samaritans into an old tunnel a lost [Item]. They’ve kidnapped pumpkins at a local farm have
purchaser’s dreams, the items system and giving them to a noble’s daughter and want to become sentient and carnivorous.
corrupt the new owners and steal [Creature]. Among the creature’s ransom her for information. The locals want their squash
their souls. Your party has been horde is [Item]. problem squashed and offer
offered [Item]. [Item] as a reward.

That’s My Bridge! Woopsy Daisy! Ethereal Heist Forty-Two


[Creature] have run a troll off An apprentice wizard has A gang of thieves has gained the A [Creature] has sent you to
from the bridge he maintains. angered [Creature] by accidentally ability to cross into the ethereal retrieve [Item], which they say
The troll seeks your party’s help in transforming them into a sentient plane. They are now pulling off contains the meaning of life. It is
reclaiming his bridge. [Item]. more and more daring heists and fiercely guarded by [Creature].
plan to steal [Item], [Item], and
[Item] from a local noble family.

Good Old Fashioned


Improper Disposal No Egress Royal Rendezvous
Feud
A group of [Creature] has long The apothecary has been [Creature] kills anyone who tries A royal messenger has summoned
feuded with a group of [Creature], dumping rejected potions into to leave the village. Residents are you to court. The king has been
both of whom have been trying to the sewers. Mutated [Creature] on the brink of starvation, but not visited nightly by [Creature],
gain possession of [Item]. You’ve now threaten to overrun the city’s all is as it seems. and the queen wants to put a
been hired by one group to gain plumbing. stop to her husband’s nighttime
them the upper hand. activities.

Sapphires and School of Hard To House and


Trade Tyrant
Servitude Knocks Protect
Shipments from a local mine A school of magic has kept [Item] Expansion of a nearby city has A fearsome [Creature] been
have stopped. [Creature], which safe and hidden for generations, driven wildlife species out of their terrorizing local trade routes.
the miners uncovered, has turned but rumors of its location have habitat. A conclave of druids Authorities have had no luck in
them all into slaves. gotten out. Now, [Creature] is wants help negotiating a “wildlife tracking them down, and have
determined to steal it with the reserve” to protect the local hired you to find them and kill
help of [Creature]. [Creature] population. them.

A Dish Best Served


Where’s the Water? Who’s Who? Coastal Caravan
Cold
[Creature] has diverted a river After a drunken night at the local An ancient civilization of The citizens of towns and hamlets
away from a burgeoning city in tavern, each member of the party [Creature] that was locked away have all started to go missing.
order to protect a shrine to their wakes up in the body of another by [Creature] has escaped, and Rumors of them traveling to the
god. Without the river, the city party member with no memory wants revenge. The conflict coast or walking mindlessly in
will fail. The local ruler has hired of what happened. The only clue threatens the livelihoods of all to ocean are starting to spread.
you to sort out the issue. is [Item]. those in the realm. A [Creature] knows something
about what is really going on.
Proof of Ownership,
Devilish Dishes Mind Blowing Magic The Last Unicorn
Please
Chef Meusard is known A maniacle wizard is conducting A prized [Item] has been stolen A unicorn has had its horn stolen
throughout the region for his experiments to grant telekinetic from you, but you’ve tracked it by a [Creature]. If its horn is not
delectable cuisine. He sold his powers to a large group of down to a highly secure bank. The reattached, the forest in which it
soul to a devil in exchange for [Creature]. The wizard then plans bank will not give the item back. lives will wither and die.
success, and his contract is due. to use them as a personal army to Do you give up, or plan a heist?
The devil will only take [Item] in subjugate the realm.
exchange for Meusard’s soul.

Countdown to
The Tooth Fairy Unlimited Power A Kindly Old Soul
Destruction
At night, a [Creature] is ripping An evil archmage has discovered You are gifted with [Item] by a A local astronomer says that a
teeth out of people’s mouths. the secret to godhood. Can you kindly old man. The old man is massive meteor will collide with
They serve a group of demons stop him and his pet [Creature] a lich in disguise, and the item the world in one week’s time,
who are working to summon a before he ascends and subjugates is enchanted to siphon the soul and wants your party to save the
greater evil: ‘The Tooth Fairy’. the realm? of any creature you kill. The lich world. Only the fabled [Item] can
plans to collect the item from you help you.
later.

For the Good of All The Final Name Bag of Beans Blood of Another
A powerful warlord is sweeping One by one, the stars begin to Are these magic beans? We don’t A vial of red liquid hanging from a
across the land and killing or go out. No one knows the cause, know. At the very least, you won’t necklace. Who did it come from?
enslaving those in his path. but it is only a matter of time go hungry for a while. What is it for?
Little does anyone know, he is before your own sun winks out
bolstering his forces to fight an of existence. The only one who
invasion of [Creature]. seems to know what’s going on is
a sentient [Item].

Cloak of Full
Cherished Dolly Cloak of Billowing Cloak of Defiance
Opacity
This well-worn doll provides This cloak billows dramatically The stubborn sister to the Cloak It’s just a normal cloak, but it’s
comfort to its owner in the form behind you, even in the stillest of of Billowing, this cloak will got a fancy name to wow the
of cherished childhood memories. environments. Dramatic, no? never move even under the most peasants.
tumultuous of conditions.

Jester’s Hat Kaboom Sword Liar Lyre Lucky Coin


It looks funny, but that’s the This enchanted weapon releases This lyre plays extremely As you hold this shiny golden
point. Anyone wearing this hat a loud but otherwise harmless beautiful music without much coin, you feel like today’s going to
has a better chance of giving an “kaboom” noise on a critical hit. help, but whenever its owner tells be a good day.
entertaining performance. a lie, their pants catch on fire.
Necklace of
Map of the Wayward Pet Hamster Sack of Flour
Snowballs
A magical map that reflects your A chilly piece of jewelry. Five You have a sneaking suspicion You’d be amazed at how useful a
current overland surroundings snowballs are strung on a silver that this hamster isn’t from simple sack of flour can be.
and bearing. Anyone possessing chain, ready for your next around here. Keep it away from
this item can never be lost while snowball fight. Any missing your eyes.
above ground. snowballs reform at dawn.

Amulet of Boots of Silent


Animated Head Belt of the Grappler
Thunderous Voice Walking
The wearer of this amulet may This detached head retains some This thick leather belt sports a Every step you take, every move
amplify their voice many times semblance of life. It can see, think, curiously large golden buckle. you make... No one will hear you.
over, so that it can be heard and hear just fine, but getting Anyone wearing this belt becomes
for miles away. Creatures and around is something of a chore. better at unarmed combat and
structures in the near vicinity may grappling scenarios.
not enjoy this effect very much.

Boots of Speed Circlet of Recall Fiendish Fruitcake Glasses of Hindsight


Banned in sporting events the This circlet, when worn around This devilish dessert looks like a Akin to the fabled “Glasses of
world over, these boots will the head, can record events as normal fruitcake, but is actually Foresight”, these spectacles allow
get you where you need to go. they happen. Once per day, the a gelatinous cube immobilized by their wearer to view the past with
Quickly. wearer can rewatch recorded the sheer amount of fruit that’s perfect hindsight.
events in a trance-like state. been shoved into it.

Jar of Endless
Gloves of the Spider Haunted Doll Jar of Preservation
Scones
Wearers of these gloves gain A cute porcelain doll with silky Whenever you open this jar, there Coveted by jam makers
the ability to climb on nearly golden hair and a frilly dress. is one scone in it. Sure it’s a bit everywhere, this small glass jar
any surface, regardless of its Known to move on its own when stale, but it’s still a scone! perfectly preserves any item
orientation. no one is looking, and often found that’s put into it for as long as the
near the knife drawer. jar remains intact, and the item
remains inside the jar.

Mounted Singing Rose-Colored


Jewel of Light Philter
Fish Goggles
This precious gem puts out the A novelty item that once hung on This “love potion” is one of the These red-lensed goggles allow
same light as a single candle, the wall of a tavern, it turns out most nefarious concoctions ever one to see hidden doors and traps
constantly. the fish is actually possessed by devised. Anyone who drinks it better, at the effect of making
the spirit of a cursed bard. becomes highly predisposed them overly optimistic about
toward whoever dosed them for a almost everything.
period of one day.
Sticky-Fingered
Shrieking Pipes Soldier’s Charm Teacup of Warming
Gloves
When played, this set of bagpipes This small hand-carved charm Despite their name, these This dainty little cup will keep its
emits a terrible noise that can was lost by a soldier in battle. gloves have no fingers. By some liquid contents warm indefinitely.
frighten creatures in the nearby Once per day, whoever possesses unknown enchantment, they
area. the charm can cast a spell to grant their wearer a bonus on
protect themselves. attempts to steal and pickpocket.

Thread of the
Thinking Cap Tin Foil Hat Totem of the Gods
Planes
This large and ugly hat is sure to This wonderous thread will This shiny metallic hat provides This little figuring gives its owner
attract attention and odd looks. hold together any materials it protection against psychic a direct line to a god, but only
But you can take comfort in the penetrates. Once the thread assault, but is said to increase once. Which god is up to you.
increased intelligence that it is fastened, the two materials paranoia in its wearer.
grants its wearer. become fused and the thread
disappears.

Amulet of Giant’s Amulet of


Village in a Bottle Whooping Broom
Strength Protection
Once cursed by a powerful The famous weapon of Maude You can’t quite move mountains, A relic of powerful magic long
sorcerer, this village was shrunk “Mad Mama” Beuclaire, this but this thing sure makes moving gone, this amulet grants extra
down from its original size to be broom acts as an improvised furniture a lot easier. defense to those who wear it.
able to fit into a glass bottle. If weapon and deals extra damage
you look closely enough, you can to small creatures.
see tiny people going about their
days inside of their glass prison.

Dagger of Goblin’s Feather of Light


Crystal Ball Deed of Property
Bane Falling
Filled with swirling clouds, it’s This magical dagger was crafted This notarized document grants The bearer of this feather will
possible that you might see some and enchanted by someone who its bearer the ownership of always land gently on the ground,
sort of vision in this thing. had a real problem with goblins. property. What property and no matter the height from which
Attacks against goblins deal extra where is it? That’s entirely up to they fell.
damage. you.

Flying Broom Flying Hammock Horn of Warndor Infernal Contract


Witch not included. Like a flying carpet, but way more A blast on this horn creates an Somehow, this contract was
relaxed. Drink with mini umbrella alarm within the minds of up to misplaced by one devil or another.
not included. five allied creatures, no matter It contains the particulars of a
where they are. fiendish agreement that the devil
made for a very notable person’s
soul. Both the devil and the signer
will be extremely interested in
getting this back.
Mechanical Mysterious Giant Ring of Gender
Ring of the Beast
Crossbow Egg Reversal
Designed by dwarven engineers It’s big, smooth, and heavy. What See the world from the other side This ring allows its wearer to
and craftsman, this crossbow is do you think is inside? for a little while. transform into a beast once
capable of firing six bolts before per day. Which specific beast is
needing to be reloaded. entirely up to you.

Salve of Healing Shield of Mirrors Snake Charmer Stolen Phylactery


A rare salve made from the rarest Once per day, on command, this This ebony staff is topped by the This gorgeous golden egg,
of ingredients, it is said that this shield creates a harmless mirror carved head of a snake. Its ruby encrusted with diamonds and
can bring one back from the image of the one who wields it so eyes pulse in a hypnotic rhythm, other precious gems, is not just
threshold of death’s door. as to confuse enemies. charming those who make the some priceless treasure. It’s the
mistake of looking into them for phylactery of a lich, which was
too long. stolen by another adventuring
party. Best to sleep with one eye
open while in possession of this
precious item.

Wessel’s Warbow Amulet of Souls Arcane Spellbook Bag of Consumption


This bow was made for Wessel, a This onyx amulet captures the Elegantly bound, this book Whatever goes in never comes
giant of a man. Seven feet long, souls of those killed by its wearer. contains a dizzying array of spells. out and the bag gets bigger for
most need to shoot it at an angle. To what end, no one is sure. Adjust the included spells to suit every item put into it.
It grants increased range and your needs.
damaged, but sacrifices accuracy
for all but the largest of archers.

Lantern of True Ring of Mind


Cloak of Invisibility Pack of the Pegasi
Sight Scraping
Hide from your enemies. Hide The light of this lantern reveals This innocuous-looking backpack Once per day, the wearer of this
from your friends! No lightning any creature or item in its radius, contains a set of pegasus wings ring can dig through the mind of
bolt-shaped scar required. even if that item or creature is that unfurl on command. Don’t another and learn their secrets.
invisible otherwise. let any living pegasi see you with This causes tremendous pain
this on. for those whose minds are being
scraped.

Taknard of Infinite Wand of Eldritch Ewer of Infinite


Axe of Hromund
Ale Power Water
The ale is warm and a bit skunky. You feel this wand crackle with Hromund, the legendary Whatever you do, don’t leave
Drink enough of it, however, and energy. What power does it hold? barbarian, dropped this axe on this tipped over. Last time that
you won’t care anymore. What spells can it unleash? the day of his death. Wield it now, happened, some guy had to build
and deal extra damage to your an ark.
foes.
Robe of the
Immovable Rod Pendant of Health Pendant of Poxes
Tesseract
A three foot long wooden rod Whomever wears this pendant Whoever wears this pendant is Forged from the fabric of the
that holds its position whenever is immune to all disease and plagued by disease and sickness, universe itself by an unnamed
its owner says the magic word. sickness. and spreads it to those nearby. god, these robes allow one to
This baby ain’t going anywhere. move through space and time.
Once per day, the wearer may
teleport to any previously visited
destination that they remember.

Sword of Shinmar Beast Beast Beast


Shinmar was once a blacksmith Awakened hound with a magical Bloodthirsty billygoats, Gruff, A pack of stray cats who shun
famed for the quality of her work. collar who refuses to return to its Duff, and Huff. indoor living and the concept of a
The edge of this curved blade former master. “master”.
is said to be able to cut through
nearly anything.

Beast Construct Dragon Fey


A pack of starving stray dogs in Animated severed hands that do A dragon with the size and A peaceful trio of fairies that will
search of a meal. their best to restrain anyone their aloofness of a cat. do their best to grant a single
master sees as a threat. innocuous wish to those who
help them.

Humanoid Humanoid Monster Undead


Rough-and-tumble bandits with Family of peaceful gnomes that Baby mimics in the shape of Forlorn ghost of a murdered
no regard for the law. welcome nearly anyone into their coins. bride.
home.

Undead Undead Beast Beast


Pesky poltergeist with a penchant Animated skeletons under the Tribe of awakened woodland Crabs the size of horses, created
for pranks. command of a necromancer. animals that are determined to by a failed magical experiment.
rely on themselves, no matter
what.
Beast Beast Beast Beast
Sewer rats that reproduce at an Rodents of unusual size; may or Group of turtles who practice A cat the size of a dragon with a
alarming rate. may not have come from a fire martial arts very slowly, and have fondness for large balls of rope.
swamp. a penchant for pasta. Known to devour entire crops of
catnip.

Construct Elemental Elemental Elemental


An animated suit of armor, Fire elementals with matching Water elementals that wish to Earth elementals on the run from
instructed to guard something tempers and a penchant for dam up a local river. something.
important. pyrotechnics.

Fey Humanoid Humanoid Humanoid


Dryads whose grove has been Hooded acolytes that want to Stealthy assassins out on a high- Bare-chested berserkers in tiny
infected by a malevolent force. convert others to their religion. risk contract. loincloths.

Humanoid Humanoid Humanoid Humanoid


Masked devil-worshiping cultists Dark elf assassin with a trouble Nomadic elves who were driven Clan of curiously clean kobolds.
who will stop at nothing to hide past and a heart of gold. from their homeland by invaders.
their true identities.

Humanoid Humanoid Monster Monster


Necromancer that only animates Peaceful tribe of orc pacifists who Animated gargoyle statue who Sentient gelatinous cubes that
those who sell their bodies to him. laid down their arms long ago. shirked the command of its have formed their own society.
former master.
Monster Undead Celestial Construct
A slimy, slithering mass of eyeballs Screaming wraiths who want Bloodthirsty unicorn, corrupted Evil clone of a good wizard.
and mouths full of sharp teeth. nothing more than to spread pain by demonic influence.
and suffering.

Construct Construct Fey Fiend


Good clone of an evil wizard. Clockwork golem whose master Small fairies made entirely out of Sultry succubus with a thing for
died of old age years ago, and children’s teeth. bald guys.
whose last command was
“protect”.

Giant Giant Humanoid Humanoid


Onion-scented ogre from the A giant whose beanstalk was cut Clan of evil dwarves with a deadly Warmongering goblin
local swamp and his donkey down by a thieving little boy. grudge against “tall folk”. skirmishers under the command
companion. of a mysterious leader.

Humanoid Humanoid Humanoid Humanoid


Black knight of unknown Cabal of dark mages seeking Collective of light mages who Shadowy group of conspiring
allegiance. unlimited power, no matter the want the best for everyone, no nobles.
cost. matter the cost.

Humanoid Humanoid Monster Monster


Band of scurvy-ridden pirates Hungry, slavering werewolves Steely-eyed basilisk that lurks in Sneaky doppelgangers trying to
on the prowl for treasure and who are attempting to grow their the shadows. manipulate high society.
vitamin-C. clan.
Monster Monster Monster Undead
Three-legged griffon with a Foul-tempered manticores with A giant three-headed dog with Banshee with a sore throat.
massive distrust of adventurers. empty bellies. a cute nickname and a taste for
flesh.

Undead Celestial Celestial Elemental


Thirsty vampire spawn out on the Angel in hiding amongst humans, A noble unicorn full of goodness Sarcastic genie with a secret
hunt. cast out from its heavenly and hope, ready to help anyone grudge; warps wishes in the most
domain. who crosses their path. fashion it finds most funny.

Fey Fiend Fiend Fiend


Cackling hags who steal toenails Fiendish devils on the prowl for Ice devils that just want to be A demon who entertains itself
for their rituals. souls. They’re always willing to warm, but will settle for everyone by possessing the bodies of
make a deal. else being cold. unsuspecting innocents.

Humanoid Monster Monster Undead


Band of angry orcs seeking Pair of cunning cockatrices who House-sized mimic with a temper Despotic vampire lord with a
retribution. work together to take down their to match. penchant for adventurers’ blood.
prey.

Dragon Dragon Dragon Undead


Dragon who is angry that their Dragon with a dead rider on its A lordly ancient dragon that rules Lich of incredible power seeking
horde has been plundered by back, but who thinks the rider is its realm from the behind the to become a demilich.
adventurers. still alive and just very quiet. scenes, and wants the best for its
people.

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