Table of Roll Tables

Roll Table Category	Purpose/Description
World Creation	For generating key elements of the world before Epoch 1 begins.
Geography Creation	To randomly generate landforms, regions, and special geographical features.
Civilization Origins	Details the characteristics, values, and origins of the first major society.
Cultural Customs	Generate cultural norms, celebrations, or taboos of societies.
Conflict Generation	Create core conflicts that shape the world (internal/external).
Epoch Events	Random events that occur each epoch to shake things up (natural, societal, or cosmic).
Discovery Events	Prompts for the discovery of new technologies, magic, or lands during the epochs.
Diplomacy Events	Factional relations, peace treaties, or wars that develop between nations or regions.
Environmental Disasters	Cataclysmic events like plagues, volcanic eruptions, or drastic climate changes.
Power Shift Events	For when there are political or military power shifts, including coups or rebellions.
Divine/Mystical Events	Involve the intervention of gods, spirits, or magical forces in the world.
Cultural Movements	Prompts for new philosophical or religious movements and how they spread.
Epoch Transitions	Random table for determining the major theme of the next epoch.
Hero/Villain Creation	To generate figures that rise in times of strife or peace and leave a lasting impact.
Relic/Magic Item Discovery	Generate ancient items with special powers or historical significance.
Technological Advancements	Determine the nature and impact of newly developed technology.
Decline/Collapse Events	For when civilizations face collapse (economic, military, or internal instability).
Random Wildcard Events	Completely random events that have no precedent but dramatically affect the world.
End of Epoch Summary	Roll to summarize the key takeaways and major shifts of an epoch.
New Faction/Civilization Creation	For introducing new players on the world stage during any epoch.

Detailed Breakdown of Roll Tables

World Creation Roll Table
- What natural feature defines your world? (Ocean, desert, jungle, mountain range, etc.)
- What type of climate does your world have? (Temperate, arid, tropical, etc.)
- What is the primary source of conflict in the world? (Resource scarcity, religious conflict, political power, etc.)
Geography Creation Roll Table
- Terrain Types (Grasslands, tundra, forest, volcanic island, etc.)
- Natural Resources (Precious metals, water sources, unique fauna, etc.)
- Special Geographical Feature (Floating islands, hidden caverns, natural portals, etc.)
Civilization Origins Roll Table
- Government Type (Monarchy, republic, tribal council, theocracy, etc.)
- Core Values (Honor, freedom, knowledge, faith, etc.)
- What historical event defines the civilization's beginning? (The founding of a city, escape from slavery, etc.)
Cultural Customs Roll Table
- What is the civilization’s most important celebration? (Festival of the Sun, Harvest Feast, Ancestor Day, etc.)
- What is a taboo in this society? (Certain foods, magic practices, speaking certain names, etc.)
- What is the most revered occupation in society? (Priest, soldier, scholar, artisan, etc.)
Conflict Generation Roll Table
- What is the source of internal conflict? (Succession crisis, class struggle, religious schism, etc.)
- What is the external threat? (Neighboring empire, natural disaster, rogue magic, etc.)
- What unresolved historical conflict still looms over society? (Ancient war, curse, broken treaty, etc.)
Epoch Events Roll Table
- What major event defines this epoch? (Technological revolution, war, divine intervention, natural disaster, etc.)
- How does the power structure shift during this epoch? (Rise of a new kingdom, fall of a tyrant, etc.)
- What unexpected event disrupts the flow of history? (Meteor impact, rebellion, magical corruption, etc.)
Discovery Events Roll Table
- What new land or region is discovered? (A lost continent, hidden valley, floating city, etc.)
- What new resource or material is discovered? (Magical crystal, new metal, medicinal herb, etc.)
- What ancient civilization is uncovered? (Precursor race, ancient enemy, technologically advanced society, etc.)
Diplomacy Events Roll Table
- Who attempts to form an alliance? (Neighboring kingdom, mercantile republic, wandering tribe, etc.)
- What causes a diplomatic breakdown? (Assassination, territorial dispute, betrayal, etc.)
- What is the result of the peace negotiations? (Unstable peace, annexation, trade deal, etc.)
Environmental Disasters Roll Table
- What natural disaster occurs? (Earthquake, flood, plague, drought, volcanic eruption, etc.)
- How do people react? (Mass migration, technological advancement to prevent future disaster, etc.)
- How does it reshape the geography? (Land swallowed by the sea, new fertile lands, desertification, etc.)
Power Shift Events Roll Table
- What causes the power shift? (Invasion, rebellion, technological discovery, diplomatic marriage, etc.)
- Who comes to power? (Military leader, religious figure, merchant oligarch, etc.)
- What is the aftermath? (Consolidation of power, political chaos, economic depression, etc.)
Divine/Mystical Events Roll Table
- Which divine or mystical entity intervenes? (God of the sun, spirit of nature, ancient dragon, etc.)
- What do they seek? (Worship, tribute, vengeance, balance, chaos, etc.)
- What effect do they have on the world? (Blessing a kingdom, cursing a region, starting a prophecy, etc.)
Cultural Movements Roll Table
- What new movement arises? (Philosophy of peace, religious reform, technological utopianism, etc.)
- What does it challenge? (Political power, religious authority, social structure, etc.)
- How widespread does the movement become? (Local, regional, global, etc.)
Epoch Transitions Roll Table
- What is the key theme of the next epoch? (Exploration, enlightenment, war, expansion, collapse, etc.)
- What causes the transition? (Victory in war, plague recovery, discovery of new magic, etc.)
- What cultural shift occurs during the transition? (New religion, philosophy, or technological revolution.)
Hero/Villain Creation Roll Table
- Who is the hero/villain? (General, sorcerer, political leader, inventor, etc.)
- What motivates them? (Vengeance, greed, peace, conquest, curiosity, etc.)
- What event defines their rise to power? (Battle victory, magical discovery, coup, assassination, etc.)
Relic/Magic Item Discovery Roll Table
- What type of relic is it? (Sword, staff, artifact, amulet, book, etc.)
- What power does it hold? (Elemental control, mind reading, resurrection, time travel, etc.)
- How was it created? (Forged by gods, found in an ancient ruin, crafted by long-lost wizards, etc.)
Technological Advancements Roll Table
- What technology is developed? (Steam power, clockwork, alchemy, magical runes, etc.)
- Who controls it? (Kingdom, guild, religious sect, inventor, etc.)
- What is its impact on society? (Industrial revolution, destruction of old ways, empowerment of certain classes, etc.)
Decline/Collapse Events Roll Table
- What leads to the decline? (Famine, war, internal corruption, economic collapse, magical catastrophe, etc.)
- Who resists the collapse? (Survivor faction, religious order, underground movement, etc.)
- What marks the end of the era? (Abandonment of cities, final war, disbandment of ruling class, etc.)
Random Wildcard Events Roll Table
- What completely unexpected event occurs? (Alien invasion, time travel, world-wide teleportation, etc.)
- How do societies react? (Panic, exploitation, awe, rebellion, etc.)
- What new opportunities or dangers arise? (New alliances, mass exodus, discovery of alien technology, etc.)
End of Epoch Summary Roll Table
- What was the most significant change this epoch? (Rise of a new power, cultural shift, environmental disaster, etc.)
- Who gained power, and who lost it? (Nations, factions, individuals, etc.)
- How did this epoch set the stage for the next? (Technological progress, unrest, stability, etc.)
New Faction/Civilization Creation Roll Table
- Where did this new faction come from? (Ancient underground kingdom, newly discovered island, etc.)
- What makes them unique? (Cultural practices, technology, religion, political structure, etc.)
- What do they seek? (Conquest, peace, trade, isolation, etc.)