The Deck of Fates
On Quisicosas since 18 April 2026
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18 April 2026 (on Substack)
What it is about
Draw a card. Something happens. 52 story sparks mapped to a standard playing card deck. Spades bring conflict. Hearts bring bonds. Diamonds bring fortune (or its absence). Clubs bring mystery. Jokers bring chaos. Draw one when the table goes quiet. Draw three for a session outline. Deal one to each player and build a one-shot from what lands. System-agnostic. Setting-agnostic. No stats. Works with any deck of cards you already own. Who this is for: GMs who want a better answer than "you arrive at the tavern."
