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Hand's Gambit

A slim, enchanted tarot deck attuned to volatile combat magic that detonates when individual cards are thrown with intent. Each card arcs like a projectile before rupturing into a focused magical explosion, allowing the user to pepper space with precise, stylish bursts of destructive force. The Gambit trades raw power and range for portability and flair, giving lightly equipped operators a lightweight, concealable way to create reliable magical blasts without heavy hardware. A signature Philo’s Groove tool for fighters who value elegance, risk, and looking spectacular while making things go boom.


“Shuffle fate, cut the deck… and for you, my friend, I deal the Death card. Watch closely — elegance is just violence with good posture. Some people need cannons to make a point; I only need thirty g-units of paper and a flair for drama. Remember thy name when the smoke clears.”

Hand's Gambit
[Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a Louder Tomorrow.
Archetype [Weapon] Subtype [Exotic]
Skill [Magic] Mastery [Explosives]
Value 1,000c Upkeep -
Requirement Damage Range Ammo Hardpoints
Brawn: 2 2D4 + Wits 3 - 12 - 1
Traits
[Blast], [Fortuitous], [Light], [Loud] & [Magical].
Effects
Fortuitous:
When triggered, you may end the [Attack] immediately and instantly inflict an [Injury], as [Appropriate].

Hand's Gambit
[Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a Louder Tomorrow.
Archetype [Weapon] Subtype [Exotic]
Skill [Magic] Mastery [Explosives]
Value 8,000c Upkeep -
Requirement Damage Range Ammo Hardpoints
Brawn: 4 4D4 + Wits 6 - 24 - 1
Traits
[Blast], [Fortuitous], [Light], [Loud] & [Magical].
Effects
Fortuitous:
When triggered, you may end the [Attack] immediately and instantly inflict an [Injury], as [Appropriate].

Hand's Gambit
[Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a Louder Tomorrow.
Archetype [Weapon] Subtype [Exotic]
Skill [Magic] Mastery [Explosives]
Value 27,000c Upkeep -
Requirement Damage Range Ammo Hardpoints
Brawn: 6 6D4 + Wits 9 - 36 - 1
Traits
[Blast], [Fortuitous], [Light], [Loud] & [Magical].
Effects
Fortuitous:
When triggered, you may end the [Attack] immediately and instantly inflict an [Injury], as [Appropriate].

Hand's Gambit
[Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a Louder Tomorrow.
Archetype [Weapon] Subtype [Exotic]
Skill [Magic] Mastery [Explosives]
Value 64,000c Upkeep -
Requirement Damage Range Ammo Hardpoints
Brawn: 8 8D4 + Wits 12 - 48 - 1
Traits
[Blast], [Fortuitous], [Light], [Loud] & [Magical].
Effects
Fortuitous:
When triggered, you may end the [Attack] immediately and instantly inflict an [Injury], as [Appropriate].

Hand's Gambit
[Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a Louder Tomorrow.
Archetype [Weapon] Subtype [Exotic]
Skill [Magic] Mastery [Explosives]
Value 125,000c Upkeep -
Requirement Damage Range Ammo Hardpoints
Brawn: 10 10D4 + Wits 15 - 60 - 1
Traits
[Blast], [Fortuitous], [Light], [Loud] & [Magical].
Effects
Fortuitous:
When triggered, you may end the [Attack] immediately and instantly inflict an [Injury], as [Appropriate].

Changelog

Version 0.5b - Feb 2026

  • Lore added
  • Added Fortuitous - Injury
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