the Nine Lives Deck is the name used in the chronicle for the leather-wrapped cards Nadia recovered from the burned cat at the Treetop Toll Outpost. Nadia revealed the deck to Shallie and the Company after their short rest.
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | Leather-wrapped deck of cards |
| Holder | Nadia |
| Status | Carried by the Company |
Description
words are traced inside the leather wrapping. Shallie’s Detect Magic found faint Illusion magic around the cards. The aura grew stronger near the Enchanted Brazier and weakened with distance.
Known History
- Nadia found the wrapped deck held by the paw of a burned-black cat inside an unlit brazier.
- Speaking the final word inside the wrapping ignited the brazier at the outpost.
- Burning the Queen of Hearts produced one feline specter.
- Burning both jokers produced two more feline specters.
- Away from the outpost, a card burned in an ordinary fire without producing any magical effect.
Connections
Unanswered Questions
- What do the words inside the wrapping mean?
- What is the intended use of the deck?
- How many cards remain significant?
- Why did its effects fail away from the outpost?
Session Appearances
- The Toll in the Mist (found privately)
- The Forest’s Judgment