The Book of Random Magical Effects is a fascinating compilation of unexpected and unpredictable spells that can occur when magic is cast. It contains an assortment of enchantments that defy logic and challenge the very fabric of reality. **The main idea** behind the Book of Random Magical Effects is to introduce an element of chaos and surprise into magical encounters. It allows spellcasters to unleash magic that is beyond their control, resulting in peculiar and often humorous outcomes. This book is a valuable resource for wizards, sorcerers, and any magic users seeking to add an element of unpredictability to their spells. It provides a comprehensive list of strange and unusual effects, each with their own unique twists and consequences.
2) For the next minute, all attacks against you have advantage but you have advantage on all attacks you make as well.
Obviously, there are quite a wealth of tables for books, so I tried to give something that players would want to interact with and can be rolled on on the spot in case the DM is in a bind. If you play Dungeon Dragons, Pathfinder, or other fantasy tabletop role-playing games, this RPG random tables book is full of encounters, NPCs, and more.
It provides a comprehensive list of strange and unusual effects, each with their own unique twists and consequences. **The book is divided into chapters based on the type of spellcasting** – such as elemental magic, enchantments, illusions, and so on, making it easy to navigate and find the desired random effect. Each chapter explores different magical phenomena, ensuring that spellcasters have a wide variety of options to choose from.
Books and scrolls
A short table with book descriptions, some details to interact with, and some magical effects to stuff your dungeon library or a wizard’s study.
Obviously, there are quite a wealth of tables for books, so I tried to give something that players would want to interact with and can be rolled on on the spot in case the DM is in a bind…
Roll 1d12 per column!
| Dice | Appearance | Effect | Additional detail |
| 1 | Thick volume recently bound in green leather | Reading the book will cool or heat whatever else the reader is holding. It can also freeze and shatter metal | The previous owner annotated the original text with writing made in blood |
| 2 | Badly burned stack of vellum papers kept together by strings | The text transports the reader to another place for 1d10 minutes | One of the pages has a pearl encased in it, fixed in place by magic. Removing it causes the paper to begin to decompose |
| 3 | Stack of clay tablets encased in a transparent crystal | Reading the book for an hour has relaxing effects akin to taking a long rest. Only the owner of the book may benefit. | The book contains a family tree of a famous archmage. Strangely, some people have been crossed out… |
| 4 | A volume of fine paper pressed together by two thick dark wooden blocks – an incubabulum | The book ends with dozens of signatures. Adding a name will add 1d8 hp to the maximum of the reader, and relete 1d8 pages from the book. | Several pages have illustrations of a great black cat. Hidden in the illustrations is a cypher for another book.. |
| 5 | Wrapping of a mummy unrolled and covered in symbolic writing | The book does not want to be read. It will emit very strong light and try to blind the reader. | Every odd page has been torn out, and what is left is barely decipherable. One can clearly tell it belonged to a religious order… |
| 6 | A long scroll written on the back of snakeskin rolled into a cylinder | The book is a parasite. Failing a wisdom check will compel the reader to spend time transcribing a copy of the book. | A hole from a weapon or magic blast pierces through the center of the pages. Somehow, a set of characters on the last page seems to have prevented it from going through completely |
| 7 | A ream of sheets of vellum packed in a resin that has to be magically dissolved | The book imparts knowledge of an obscure and useless academic field to the reader- for example, underwater balllistic trajectories | The book exists in 7 copies scattered throughout the world. The copies are aware of each other and communicate any change of ownership |
| 8 | A leather-bound volume of folio-sized sheets covered in ideograms | The book can magically hide a small object in a pocket dimension among its pages. Unless a password is used, it will not be found. | Several love letters are hidden between the pages of the book. They seem to be from many different authors and some are centuries old |
| 9 | A thin volume bound in black leather, covered in claw scratches | The book confirs the reader the ability to identify many beasts and monsters by the sound they make | The book appears to be empty, but is written in invisible ink |
| 10 | A wooden cylinder with a wax seal. It is filled with scrolls wrapped concentrically | contains a phrase book section for a foreign/magical language (e.g. sylvan), but many, many entries are just plain wrong | The book contains diagrams for flight machines. The machines move on the page |
| 11 | Thin tablets of fragrant sandalwood, carefully carved with inscriptions and illustrations | The reader can scour notes on the margins to learn a random low level spell | The book is stamped throughout with a sigil: “property of the library of ψḑ̸̹͓̬̯͂̋s̷͉̍͒̆͝f̵̮͉̗̾̍̀͂s̸̤̮̓́̒̓̇d̵̦̫̯͂̆̐͗f̶̩̹̈͋̅ ⛧” |
| 12 | Sets of dominoes with inscriptions and stones put in sequences on string bundles | For every day the book is not being read by the owner, the book will become 1lb heaver. At some point, the weight will force the book to be abandoned | The book chronicles multiple battles for the control of a magical sceptre. The last pages have been torn off.. |
53) A random creature within 20 feet of you is affected as if by a spell Charm Person.
The Book of Random Magical Effects is not for the faint-hearted. **It is a tome of experimentation and exploration** that requires careful handling and an open mind. Spellcasters must be prepared for the unexpected and embrace the chaos that comes with casting these unpredictable spells. The author of the book remains a mystery, adding to its allure and mystique. It is said to have been compiled over centuries by powerful wizards and sorcerers dedicated to the pursuit of magic's wild and random potential. Among its many effects are things like turning invisible but only when sneezing, causing chickens to lay apples instead of eggs, temporarily swapping bodies with the nearest person, and summoning a rainstorm of glitter. These effects span a wide range of possibilities, **ensuring that no two spells are ever the same**. However, it is important to approach the Book of Random Magical Effects with caution. While it can lead to hilarious outcomes, it can also have unintended and potentially dangerous consequences. The book is a reminder that magic is not always controllable and that **embracing the unknown can lead to both triumph and disaster**. In conclusion, the Book of Random Magical Effects is a treasure trove of unexpected enchantments and bizarre occurrences. It adds an element of surprise and unpredictability to spellcasting, allowing magic users to experience the true wonder and chaos of magic. Despite the potential risks, the book offers a unique opportunity for spellcasters to explore the boundaries of their craft and unlock the truly extraordinary..
Reviews for "A Guide to the Unpredictable: Navigating the Book of Random Magical Effects"
- John - 2 stars - This book was a complete disappointment. I was expecting a comprehensive guide to magical effects, but instead, I got a random mishmash of nonsensical ideas. The effects described in this book were hardly practical or useful in any way. I felt like the author just threw together a bunch of random ideas without any thought or cohesive structure. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a serious guide to magical effects.
- Sarah - 1 star - I was really excited to get my hands on this book, but it turned out to be a huge letdown. The so-called "random" magical effects were poorly thought out and lacked any originality. It felt like the author took cliched magical concepts and just slapped them together, without bringing anything new to the table. Additionally, the writing style was unengaging and lacked depth. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to anyone.
- Michael - 2 stars - As a long-time enthusiast of magic, I was eager to delve into this book. However, I found it to be a jumbled mess. The random magical effects lacked coherence and seemed to have no purpose. The lack of proper explanations and guidelines made it difficult to understand how to execute any of the effects effectively. Given the vast array of excellent books available on the topic, I would suggest readers look elsewhere for a more valuable and insightful resource on magical effects.