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. They appear as if ready to perform their act! 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 Card | Illusion |
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Ace of hearts | Brown Bear balancing on a ball |
King of hearts | Lion and Tamer |
Queen of hearts | Balet Dancer |
Jack of hearts | Elephant with a small hat |
Ten of hearts | 2 Horses with 3 Acrobats balanced in a pyramid on their backs |
Nine of hearts | 3 Clowns |
Eight of hearts | Contortionist |
Two of hearts | 3 Fire Eaters |
Ace of diamonds | Strongman Act |
King of diamonds | 2 Tigers |
Queen of diamonds | Bearded Lady |
Jack of diamonds | 2 Stilt Walkers |
Ten of diamonds | Tightrope Walker |
Nine of diamonds | Juggling Act |
Eight of diamonds | An Escapologist in a barrel of water |
Two of diamonds | Diablo Act |
Ace of spades | Bad Illusionist Act |
King of spades | 2 Donkeys and a Trainer |
Queen of spades | Bow and Arrow Contortionist |
Jack of spades | Axe Throwing Act |
Ten of spades | Hand Balancer |
Nine of spades | Up Close Magician Act |
Eight of spades | Male and Female Trapeze Act |
Two of spades | 2 Gymnasts |
Ace of clubs | 24 Person Dance Troupe |
King of clubs | Teeth of Steel Act, with horse and lifting frame |
Queen of clubs | Bareback Horse riding Act |
Jack of clubs | Hippo |
Ten of clubs | Quick Change Act |
Nine of clubs | Whip Act |
Eight of clubs | Crocodile |
Two of clubs | Ventriloquist |
Jokers (2) | Jisch Lalbuph |