It has been some time since I added to this series. A slow-rolling series of how the Deck of Many Things works in my homebrew world of Ironguard. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).
"If it weren't for bad luck, you'd no type of luck at all," - Pirates of the Caribbean.
Both of these cards fall under the 'unwanted draws' in the DoMT, but neither is nearly as bad as some other options. Still, I'd much rather draw a good card, or better yet, draw none at all.
Euryale: -1 penalty on all saving throws henceforth.
Euryale is named for one the three Greek Gorgons, of which Medusa is one (although how she spawned an entire race of fellow snake-headed stone-turning women is beyond this post). At least this card doesn't petrify its drawer.
This card exists because of an unhappy tryst between Loki and a deity of luck, fate, and serpents. Be thankful it didn't result in Loki having yet another monstrous child.
Idiot: Lose Intelligence (permanent). You may draw again.
Because taking the chance on the DoMT is NOT an intelligent choice. Ever. As such, the face on the card looks like its drawer before disappearing.
This card comes directly from Loki's sense of humor and delight in hoisting people upon their own petards. Directly powered by Loki himself/herself/itself, the Idiot card is Loki passing judgement on those that draw from the Deck.
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