When a player does something cool, or commendable, they may draw a card from the inspiration deck. Perhaps they role-played something extra well, or they brought snacks for everyone. They keep this card until they want to spend it, at which point it is shuffled back into the deck.

The cards can be spent at any time, including on the turns of other creatures and players, if the effect is applicable.

The cards are split into four general categories. Spades grant negative effects to enemies, hearts are positive effects for personal use, diamonds are skill-related boosts, and clubs are wildcards with various effects. The non-face cards are smaller effects, and aces are very powerful effects.

Optional - Jokers

A joker card can be redeemed for a truthful hint from the DM regarding a problem the players are having.

Spades

Card	Effect
A	That creature is Stunned for 1 round.
K	That creature is Surprised.
Q	That creature is affected by Slow for 1 minute.
J	That creature's concentration is broken.
10	That spell is Counterspelled.
9	That saving throw fails.
8	That saving throw fails.
7	That saving throw fails.
6	That saving throw fails.
6	That attack misses (crits becomes hits).
4	That attack misses (crits becomes hits).
3	That attack misses (crits becomes hits).
2	That attack misses (crits becomes hits).

Diamonds

Card	Effect
A	My ability check succeeds.
K	My ability check succeeds.
Q	My ability check succeeds.
J	My ability check succeeds.
10	My ability check gains a +10 bonus.
9	My ability check gains a +9 bonus.
8	My ability check gains a +8 bonus.
7	My ability check gains a +7 bonus.
6	My ability check gains a +6 bonus.
5	My ability check gains a +5 bonus.
4	My ability check gains a +4 bonus.
3	My ability check gains a +3 bonus.
2	My ability check gains a +2 bonus.

Hearts

Card	Effect
A	My attack is a critical hit.
K	I perform an extra action.
Q	I gain the Haste spell for 1 minute.
J	I gain the effect of Greater Restoration.
10	I gain the Bless spell for 1 minute.
9	My saving throw succeeds.
8	My saving throw succeeds.
7	My saving throw succeeds.
6	My saving throw succeeds.
5	My attack hits.
4	My attack hits.
3	My attack hits.
2	My attack hits.

Clubs

Card	Effect
A	Draw a card from the Deck of Many Things.
K	I choose the result for my Initiative roll.
Q	I have a spell scroll. (up to 5th level)
J	I have a mundane item. (up to 500gp)
10	Draw a card from the Deck of Illusions.
9	Roll on the Wild Magic surge table.
8	Roll on the Wild Magic surge table.
7	Roll on the Wild Magic surge table.
6	Roll on the Wild Magic surge table.
5	I am not surprised.
4	I am not surprised.
3	I am not surprised.
2	I am not surprised.