This "stupidly-quick city-building" generator is sourced from OrkishBlade's reddit post.
The original source has been adapted to work as a single-click generator, so for the original source material and the original author's own hat-tips to helpers and inspirations, please follow the citation link.
The city grew up around Roll on "Geography", and is near a region ideal for mining/growing/grazing Roll on "Resources".
The city is known for its Roll on "Culture", and is ruled by Roll on "Government".
The city experienced Roll on "Historical Event" and the people are currently fearful of Roll on "Threats", but the city is defended by Roll on "Defences", and the laws are Roll on "Law Enforcement".
Despite this, within or outside the government, power is held by Roll on "Power Players".
The predominant landmark to be seen from this part of the city, is the/a/an Roll on "Landmark", which is in the Roll on "Districts". The locals call this street Roll on "Street Names".
d10 | Result |
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1 |
a coastal harbor |
2 |
a calm, coastal bay |
3 |
a large freshwater lake |
4 |
a wide, navigable river |
5 |
a river navigable by small craft |
6 |
the mouth of a river or a river delta |
7 |
the confluence of two rivers |
8 |
a series of natural springs |
9 |
a well-traveled crossroads |
10 |
a water source and a well-traveled road |
d20 | Result |
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1 |
iron ore |
2 |
copper ore |
3 |
gold or silver deposits |
4 |
clay or granite deposits |
5 |
quartz or salt deposits |
6 |
peat or coal deposits |
7 |
hardwood lumber |
8 |
barley and oats |
9 |
beans and corn |
10 |
nuts and olives |
11 |
rice or wheat |
12 |
potatoes and leeks |
13 |
sugar cane |
14 |
tobacco |
15 |
cotton |
16 |
fruit trees |
17 |
cabbages and beets |
18 |
cattle |
19 |
dairy cows |
20 |
sheep |
d20 | Result |
---|---|
1 |
architectural style |
2 |
architectural feats |
3 |
artists and poets |
4 |
inventive cuisine |
5 |
traditional cuisine |
6 |
suggestive dancing |
7 |
gladiatorial games |
8 |
horse races |
9 |
scholars and sages |
10 |
music and/or dance |
11 |
romance |
12 |
jousting games |
13 |
superior soldiers |
14 |
street festivals |
15 |
religious feast |
16 |
religious fervor |
17 |
traditional dress |
18 |
unusual dress |
19 |
theater scene |
20 |
Wine and/or ale |
d10 | Result |
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1 |
the head of a noble family |
2 |
a council of distinguished nobles |
3 |
a council of wealthy merchants |
4 |
a council of elected officials |
5 |
an elected mayor |
6 |
a benevolent sovereign |
7 |
a wicked tyrant |
8 |
a brutal warlord |
9 |
a cabal of witches and wizards |
10 |
the leaders of a religious order |
d20 | Result |
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1 |
mass conversions |
2 |
an earthquake |
3 |
an age of exploration |
4 |
a terrible famine |
5 |
a disastrous flood |
6 |
a legendary storm |
7 |
an assassination |
8 |
a series of riots |
9 |
a great discovery |
10 |
a vermin infestation |
11 |
a destructive fire |
12 |
a deadly plague |
13 |
a bloody rebellion |
14 |
a lengthy siege |
15 |
religious wars |
16 |
territorial wars |
17 |
a foreign occupation |
18 |
an economic boom |
19 |
a great depression |
20 |
a dragon attack |
d12 | Result |
---|---|
1 |
bandits and outlaws |
2 |
barbarian invasions |
3 |
disease outbreaks |
4 |
a dragon or legendary beast |
5 |
destructive flooding |
6 |
food shortages |
7 |
occupation by a foreign empire |
8 |
the wrath of a vengeful god |
9 |
magic and new inventions |
10 |
pirates, smugglers, and bands of thieves |
11 |
a recently established religion |
12 |
a rival city |
d10 | Result |
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1 |
a disciplined military guard |
2 |
a standing army of devoted soldiers |
3 |
a company of sellswords and knaves |
4 |
an order of holy knights |
5 |
little; the city’s been sacked many times |
6 |
a huge, fortress or citadel within the city |
7 |
a series of watchtowers and forts spread throughout the region |
8 |
thick stone walls and impenetrable gates |
9 |
high stone walls, catapults, and scorpions |
10 |
a powerful magical ward or gigantic golem |
d12 | Result |
---|---|
1 |
enforced by a strict, orderly city watch |
2 |
enforced by a corrupt, roguish city watch |
3 |
not enforced among the wealthy elite |
4 |
enforced in a haphazard fashion, incomprehensible to visitors |
5 |
not enforced for those who pay bribes |
6 |
more like guidelines |
7 |
enforced by a secret society of assassins, mages, or priests |
8 |
enforced by a company of mercenaries |
9 |
simple, easy to learn and to follow |
10 |
extensive and complicated, nonsensical |
11 |
enforced by a cheerful drunken sheriff |
12 |
enforced by a rigid soldier-turned-sheriff |
d20 | Result |
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1 |
a ruthless assassins’ guild |
2 |
a populist demagogue |
3 |
the captain of a mercenary company |
4 |
a champion knight or arena fighter |
5 |
one or more crafting guilds |
6 |
a dangerous crime boss |
7 |
one or more criminal gangs |
8 |
a charismatic cult leader |
9 |
one or more merchant guilds |
10 |
a scheming noble lord or lady |
11 |
an outspoken philosopher or scholar |
12 |
a celebrated poet and playwright |
13 |
a popular priest or priestess |
14 |
a secret society of lorekeepers |
15 |
smugglers and black market dealers |
16 |
the son or daughter of a deposed ruler |
17 |
a wealthy trader of exotic goods |
18 |
a conniving vampire or fiend |
19 |
a bold war hero |
20 |
a clever witch or wizard |
d20 | Result |
---|---|
1 |
academy or university |
2 |
ancient ruin |
3 |
arena |
4 |
cemetery |
5 |
civic hall, council hall, or guild hall |
6 |
common or greenway |
7 |
fortress |
8 |
gateway or arch |
9 |
library |
10 |
lighthouse or watchtower |
11 |
marketplace |
12 |
memorial: Roll d4 on [mausoleum; reflecting pool; large statue; botanical garden] |
13 |
monument: Roll d6 on [colossus; column; obelisk; plaque; statue garden; wall] |
14 |
palace |
15 |
parade grounds or drilling yard |
16 |
pier, marina, or traveler's bazaar |
17 |
plaza or public square |
18 |
temple |
19 |
theater |
20 |
stockyards |
d20 | Result |
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1 |
slums |
2 |
Residential district, poor |
3 |
Residential district, middle class |
4 |
Residential district, upper class |
5 |
Palace district |
6 |
Temple district |
7 |
Crafting district |
8 |
Docks district |
9 |
Riverfront district |
10 |
Harbor district |
11 |
University district |
12 |
Military district |
13 |
Market district |
14 |
Garden district |
15 |
Monument district |
16 |
Necropolis |
17 |
Theater district |
18 |
Civic center |
19 |
Ethnic enclave |
20 |
Foreign enclave |
d20 | Result |
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1 |
Roll d8 on [Armory Street; Barricade Street; Knight Street; Moat Street; Pike Street; Rampart Street; Shield Street; Spear Street] |
2 |
Roll d8 on [Arch Street; Bridge Street; Canal Street; Cross Street; Falls Road; Ferryman Street; Pole Street; River Street] |
3 |
Roll d8 on [Castle Street; House Street;Hovel Street; Inn Street; Keep Street; Manor Street; Rock Way; Tower Street] |
4 |
Roll d8 on [Cattle Road; Common Street; Green Street; Greenway Street; Meadow Lane; Orchard Street; Pasture Road; Wildflower Lane] |
5 |
Roll d19 on [Anvil Street; Barrel Street; Carpenter Street; Chandler Street; Cooper Street; Dyer Street; Forge Street; Glass Street; Hammer Street; Horseshoe Street; Iron Street; Mason Street; Smith Street; Steel Street. Tailor Street; Stone Street; Timber Street; Wood Street; Wright Street; Weaver Street] |
6 |
Roll d10 on [Bluff Street; Cliff Street; Crestline Way; High Street; Highland Way; Hill Street; Hilltop Lane; Ridge Street; Ridgeline Way; Summit Street] |
7 |
Roll d10 on [Crooks' Alley; 2 Devil's Alley; Devil's Lane; Low Street; Magpie Lane; Paupers Street; Penny Lane; Rat's Alley; Serpent's Alley; Shady Lane] |
8 |
Market Street |
9 |
Roll d8 on [Baker Street; Hook Street; Farm Road; Feather Street; Mill Street; Pork Road; Ranchers Road; Stockyard Street] |
10 |
Roll d8 on [Banner Road; Captains Street; Drum Street; March Street; Parade Street; Triumphant Way; Trumpet Street; Victory Lane] |
11 |
Roll d8 on [Crown Street; King Street; Lords Lane; Monarch Street; Palace Way; Queens Street; Royal Street; State Street] |
12 |
Roll d8 on [Circle Street; Borderline Road; Brick Road; Curtain Street; Perimeter Street; Townline Road; Watch Street; Wall Street] |
13 |
Roll d8 on [Bay Street; Commerce Street; Dockside Way; Harbor Street; Lake Street; Pier Street; Portside Way; Water Street] |
14 |
Roll d8 on [Bayview Street; Castleview Street; Gardenview Street; Greenview Street; Harborview Street; Marketview Street; Riverview Street; Waterview Street] |
15 |
Roll d8 on [North Road; North Street; South Road; South Street; East Road; East Street; West Road; West Street] |
16 |
Roll d12 on [Beech Street; Cedar Street; Cherry Street; Cypress Street; Fir Street; Maple Street; Oak Street; Palm Street; Pine Street; Spruce Street; Walnut Street; Willow Street] |
17 |
Roll d8 on [Northgate Street; Southgate Street; Eastgate Street; Westgate Street; Old Gate Road; Rivergate Street; Watchtower Street; Watergate Street] |
18 |
Roll d12 on [Briar Street; Bush Street; Gardenia Lane; Garden Street; Lilac Street; Lily Way; Petal Street; Poppy Street; Rose Street; Sunflower Lane; Thorny Lane; Violet Street] |
19 |
Roll d8 on [Copper Street; Crystal Road; Emerald Way; Jewelers Lane; Golden Lane; Rich Way; Ruby Road; Silver Lane] |
20 |
Roll d8 on [Ancient Way; Bath Street; Fountain Street; Old Brick Road; Old Stone Road; Stone Ruin Road; Tumblestone Way; Well Street] |