Did past me actually say a random table a week? What a naive thing to say. Truth is, I haven’t run out of stupid ideas, but rather, real life came for me and my spare time. But I hope I am back, or at least sufficiently free to post regularly. Where were we? Right, birds.Continue reading “Birds and civilization”
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Tavern rogue NPC gallery
You need some shady characters in a tavern in a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Roll 1d12 per column to generate characters and backstory! Dice Character Looks Skill Last Job Bond/employer Keeps.. 1 Cornelia, a bounty hunter Wears foreign clothes, tries to avoid conversation Can open any common lock in seconds Escaped a prisonContinue reading “Tavern rogue NPC gallery”
Desert encounters
A random encounter table for desert hex, journey or adventure. The desert envisioned here is of the “saharan” variety, rather than something like the Arizona or central asian deserts. I am sure those types of environments also work – but a lot of stuff here kind of presupposes sand! Also, while making this table, IContinue reading “Desert encounters”
Dwarven clans and traditions
Dwarves are the best. They just are. This was also the realisation of a DM I know, who forced his entire party to be made of dwarves. He now has an awesome long-running campaign. Frankly, it should be the default choice. OK, maybe I am getting carried away… Anyways, this table helps generate the societalContinue reading “Dwarven clans and traditions”
Icons and relics
Every temple in an tabletop RPG needs a made-up relic in it! Especially when there is a tie-in to the history of the town or community the temple serves. Especially if it can serve as a jumping-off point for an adventure or investigation, right? Right? Anybody? Roll 1d10 and read across rows… Dice Description IfContinue reading “Icons and relics”
Portentous Portals
Most fantasy worlds include portals. Broadly speaking, they come in 3 varieties: portals to travel somewhere else in the world, two-way bridges to other dimensions or planes and one-way portals used to summon creatures, gods and monsters. One of the biggest issues with portals, in my opinion, is that they are usually same-y and neverContinue reading “Portentous Portals”
Swamp Encounters
Swamps. Still air, still water. Predators lurking beneath the surface. Poisonous molds and mushrooms populating the trunks of trees away from the sun. A perfect hiding spot for those who do not want to be found. Swamps are an underrated adventure setting, they are a perfect place for a journey into a dark mystery, orContinue reading “Swamp Encounters”
Sleazy politicians
Politicians. Can’t live with them, won’t get to the levers of power without them. Our adventures, be it in a fantasy, futuristic, or other settings, often encounter these figures. The heroes try to talk some sense into them while they ignore obvious threats to the community. Or perhaps they need to grease their hands soContinue reading “Sleazy politicians”
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