Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Care”
Card: Misguided Caution
Effect: Your overly careful attack misses, causing you to lose footing and become vulnerable. The next attack against you has advantage.
Roleplay Element: Your intent to strike with utmost care backfires, making you overly cautious. This hesitation disrupts your stance, leaving you in a vulnerable position that the enemy notices and exploits.
Card: Altruistic Woes
Effect: Your failure to hit impacts an ally who was relying on your success. One ally of your choosing receives a -2 penalty to their next damage roll.
Roleplay Element: Your missed strike causes concern among your allies, particularly one who was counting on your action to create an opening. This care for your performance hampers their focus, resulting in a less effective next attack.
Card: Unintended Consequence
Effect: Your failed attempt inadvertently strengthens an enemy’s resolve. One enemy of your choice gains a temporary +2 bonus to their Armor Class until the end of their next turn.
Roleplay Element: Your blunder causes you to hit an object near the enemy, accidentally shielding them. They notice and use it to their advantage, becoming more cautious and defensively effective for a brief time.
Green Deck: Crit Cards with Emphasis on “Care”
Card: Compassionate Strike
Effect: Your successful attack heals an ally slightly. One ally within 30 feet gains hit points equal to half your level (minimum of 1).
Roleplay Element: Your critical hit comes from a place of care for your allies. This loving intent seems to radiate outwards, slightly mending the wounds of a nearby friend.
Card: Considerate Mastery
Effect: Your mindful attack allows you to pinpoint a flaw in the enemy’s stance. The targeted enemy receives a -2 penalty to their next attack roll.
Roleplay Element: Your careful observation during the attack reveals a momentary weak point in the enemy’s form. Your keen eye ensures that they will have a harder time landing their next attack effectively.
Card: Protective Vigor
Effect: Your critical hit inspires an ally to be more careful. One ally of your choice gains a +2 bonus to their Armor Class until the end of your next turn.
Roleplay Element: The success of your attack uplifts your allies’ spirits, particularly motivating one to take greater care in their own defense. Their heightened attention makes them more difficult to hit for a short time.
Each card is designed with the theme of “care,” either showing how too much caution can lead to unintended consequences or how thoughtful action can produce benefits. The emphasis on care brings a layer of emotional and psychological dynamics into the battlefield, affecting strategy and outcomes in various ways.