Category: Cards of Chance

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Calm Before the Fall         Effect: Your composed demeanor leads you to underestimate the gravity of the situation. You lose your next action as your calmness turns into inaction at a crucial moment. Additionally, one enemy of the Game Master’s choice within range gains a +2 bonus to…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Lulled by Success         Effect: Your recent victories have made you complacent, causing you to underestimate your current challenge. You suffer a -2 penalty to all attack rolls for the next two turns as your overconfidence dulls your edge. Additionally, one enemy of the Game Master’s choice within…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Competitive Jealousy         Effect: The desire to outshine your allies overtakes you, causing you to lose focus on the greater goal. For the next two turns, you suffer a -2 penalty to all attack rolls as your attention is diverted by petty rivalries. Additionally, one ally within 20…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Irresistible Temptation         Effect: A compelling force draws you toward an ill-advised action, causing you to act against your better judgment. You are compelled to make a reckless move, suffering a -2 penalty to your next saving throw as your focus wavers. Additionally, one ally within 15 feet…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Misplaced Compassion         Effect: Your compassion causes hesitation at a crucial moment. As you second-guess your actions, an enemy seizes the opportunity. You automatically miss your next attack, and one enemy of the Game Master’s choice gains advantage on their next attack against you or an ally as…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Blinded by Commitment         Effect: Your unwavering commitment to a course of action causes you to overlook crucial details. For the next turn, you suffer disadvantage on all perception and insight checks, and an enemy of the Game Master’s choice gains advantage on their next attack against you…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Overcommitted         Effect: In your zeal to prove your commitment, you overextend yourself, leaving no room for adaptability. You must follow through with your next action, even if it becomes disadvantageous. For the next two turns, you have disadvantage on all attack rolls as your rigid commitment causes…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Lulled by Comfort         Effect: A sudden wave of warmth and relaxation washes over you, lulling you into a false sense of security. You become drowsy and inattentive, causing your next action to be delayed. On your next turn, you can only take a single action or move,…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Chill of Despair         Effect: An icy cold seeps into your bones, sapping your strength and will. For the next three turns, you suffer a -2 penalty to all attack rolls and saving throws as the numbing cold weakens your resolve. Additionally, the cold radiates to one nearby…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Twisting Words         Effect: Your voice falters, and what you intended as a command comes out distorted and insidious. One ally within 30 feet is coerced into taking an action against their will, either attacking a friendly target or moving into a dangerous position. The ally must succeed…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Suffocating Proximity         Effect: The space around you feels unbearably tight, as if the walls are closing in. For the next two turns, you and one ally within 10 feet experience a -2 penalty to all attack rolls and saving throws. The overwhelming sense of closeness disrupts your…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Iron Grip         Effect: Your muscles tense uncontrollably, causing your hands to clench tightly around your weapon. For the next two turns, you are unable to switch weapons or use any item that requires your hands. Additionally, you suffer a -2 penalty to all attack rolls as your…

Red Deck (Failure Cards)     Card Name: Suffocating Shadows         Effect: The shadows around you seem to come alive, creeping up and constricting your movements. For the next two turns, you are unable to take any actions that require movement, including attacking. Additionally, your fear spreads to a nearby ally, who becomes Claustrophobic for the…

Red Deck – Clammy-Related Failure Cards:     Sweat-Slipped Grip         Description: A sudden, clammy sweat coats the character’s palms, making it hard to hold onto weapons or tools.         Effect: The character’s next attack or skill-based action involving hand-held objects faces a significant disadvantage due to the slippery grip. An ally nearby, noticing the mishap,…

Red Deck – Cheerfulness-Related Failure Cards:     Overzealous Optimism         Description: In a burst of cheerfulness, the character underestimates the situation, leading to potential pitfalls.         Effect: On their subsequent turn, the character’s actions, driven by unfounded confidence, face a minor disadvantage. This contagious optimism might affect an ally in proximity, making them slightly more…

Red Deck – Cheerful-Related Failure Cards:     Exuberant Error         Description: The character, carried away by their cheerful disposition, misjudges a situation, leading to unintended consequences.         Effect: On their next turn, the character’s actions have a minor disadvantage as their joviality blinds them to subtleties. Allies watching this merry mishap are momentarily sidetracked, causing…

Red Deck – Cheered-Up-Related Failure Cards:     Gleeful Gaffe         Description: The character, in an attempt to uplift the mood, missteps in their cheerful approach, causing a momentary hiccup in their strategy.         Effect: The character’s next action, whether it be an attack or a spell, has a minor disadvantage due to the overzealous nature…

Red Deck – Cheeky-Related Failure Cards:     Mischievous Mirage         Description: The character believes they’ve spotted a valuable item or an open opportunity, but it’s merely an illusion, a trick of the light.         Effect: On their next turn, the character is compelled to move towards the mirage, taking them potentially out of position or…

Red Deck – Charming-Related Failure Cards:     Enchanting Misdirection         Description: The world around blurs momentarily, and when clarity returns, the character finds their charming efforts directed at the wrong target.         Effect: The character’s next charming attempt, whether it be a spell or a roleplay action, mistakenly targets a random ally instead of the…

Red Deck – Charmed-Related Failure Cards:     Siren’s Deceit         Description: An illusory charm masks an enemy, making them appear more amiable than they truly are.         Effect: One enemy takes on a beguiling facade for the next 3 turns, causing all physical and magical attacks against them to have a disadvantage. Allies within a…

Red Deck – Charm-Related Failure Cards:     Whispers of Doubt         Description: A shadow of insecurity envelops the character, making their words falter and gestures less convincing.         Effect: For the next 3 turns, any attempts at persuasion, seduction, or intimidation by the character will be at a disadvantage. Allies within a 10-foot radius also…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Charity”     Card: Altruistic Backfire         Effect: For your next turn, any damage you deal is halved and the portion of the damage that was halved is instead given as health to the nearest enemy.         Roleplay Element: As your attack fails, a twist in the magical energies…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Centered”     Card: Focused Malaise         Effect: A field of concentrated energy centers around you. Any ally within 5 feet of you suffers disadvantage on their next attack roll.         Roleplay Element: A wave of unbalanced energy emanates from the point of your failed attack. The energy coalesces…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Censorship”     Card: Silence Enforced         Effect: Your failed attack inadvertently casts a silence aura in a 10-foot radius around you, lasting until your next turn. No verbal spells can be cast within this radius.         Roleplay Element: As your attack fails, an unintended surge of magic radiates…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Caring”     Card: Overzealous Care         Effect: In your attempt to protect an ally, you place yourself in harm’s way. Suffer disadvantage on your next defense roll.         Roleplay Element: Your concern for your ally’s wellbeing causes you to step out of position, making you vulnerable to upcoming…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Careless”     Card: Thoughtless Exposure         Effect: In a moment of carelessness, you expose a weak point in your defense. Enemies have advantage on attacks against you until your next turn.         Roleplay Element: Your reckless swing leaves you wide open. Enemies note the flaw in your defense…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Carefree”     Card: Reckless Whiff         Effect: Your carefree swing misses its mark entirely. You become momentarily unguarded, allowing enemies to have advantage on the next attack against you.         Roleplay Element: In a cavalier manner, you let your weapon fly, not really concerned about the outcome. Your…

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…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Capable”     Card: Squandered Proficiency         Effect: Your failed attack results in a momentary lapse in skill for an ally. One randomly selected ally loses the benefit of any proficiency bonuses to their next attack roll.         Roleplay Element: The sound of your misplaced attack resonates across the…

Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Calmness”     Card: Serene Delusion         Effect: Your failed attack creates a false sense of security, lowering the guard of one randomly selected ally. They receive a -2 penalty to their Armor Class until the start of their next turn.         Roleplay Element: The miss of your attack…