Life in a city of some size is never dull. The poor huddle for warmth behind the churches and mansions of the upper crust, thieves and smugglers dodge the king’s guards, merchants hunt for the perfect bargain, and most people simply try to survive.
This table is designed for a European inspired fantasy set in a technological and cultural age equivalent to the Middle Ages up to the Early Modern Period (ca. 1100-1750 AD.).
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A local brute has a bad day and something to prove, and looks to take it out on the biggest guy nearby. A fight is likely to ensue.
An old sea dog or merchant captain has a riveting story to tell. May set the characters off treasure hunting, may just waste an hour of their time.
A shifty looking merchant peddles goods that turn out to have been stolen.
A local cult or sect celebrates a religious holiday. While this may be an occasion for merriment it also means blocked streets, drunken revellers, bizarre displays of religious fervour, and potential conflict with opposing religious groups in the city.
A body turns up, appearing to have died from natural causes or an accident that could not have been foreseen and averted. On closer inspection, however, the heroes suspect that the victim was murdered—but why, and by whom?To generate more suggestions, simply refresh the page.