BehindTheTables: Stupidly-Quick CITY-BUILDING by Orkish Blade (orkish.blade@gmail.

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STUPIDLY-QUICK CITY-BUILDING: MINIMAL URBAN PLANNING

d10 Geography: The city grew up around... d10 Defenses: The city is defended by... d20 District: This part of the city is the..
1. A coastal harbor. 1. A disciplined military guard. 1. Slums. 11. University district.
2. A calm, coastal bay. 2. A standing army of devoted soldiers. 2. Residential, poor. 12. Military district.
3. A large freshwater lake. 3. A company of sellswords and knaves. 3. Res., middle class. 13. Market district.
4. A wide, navigable river. 4. An order of holy knights. 4. Res., upper class. 14. Garden district.
5. A river navigable by small craft. 5. Little; the city’s been sacked many times. 5. Palace district. 15. Monument district.
6. The mouth of a river or a river delta. 6. A huge, fortress or citadel within the city. 6. Temple district. 16. Necropolis.
7. The confluence of two rivers. 7. A series of watchtowers and forts spread 7. Crafting district. 17. Theater district.
8. A series of natural springs. throughout the region. 8. Docks district. 18. Civic center.
9. A well-traveled crossroads. 8. Thick stone walls and impenetrable gates. 9. Riverfront district. 19. Ethnic enclave.
10. A water source and a well-traveled road. 9. High stone walls, catapults, and scorpions. 10. Harbor district. 20. Foreign enclave.
10. A powerful magical ward or gigantic golem.
d20 Resources: The city is near a region d20 Streets: The locals call this street...
ideal for mining, growing, or grazing... d12 Law Enforcement: The laws are... 1. (d6): 1. Armory Street; 2. Barricade Street;
1. Iron ore. 11. Rice or wheat. 1. Enforced by a strict, orderly city watch. 3. Knight Street; 4. Pike Street; 5. Shield
2. Copper ore. 12. Potatoes. 2. Enforced by a corrupt, roguish city watch. Street; 6. Spear Street.
3. Gold or silver deposits. 13. Sugar cane. 3. Not enforced among the wealthy elite. 2. (d6): 1. Arch Street; 2. Bridge Street; 3.
4. Clay or granite deposits. 14. Tobacco. 6. Enforced in a haphazard fashion, Canal Street; 4. Cross Street; 5. Falls
5. Quartz or salt deposits. 15. Cotton. incomprehensible to visitors. Road; 6. River Street.
6. Peat or coal deposits. 16. Fruit trees. 4. Not enforced for those who pay bribes. 3. (d6): 1. Castle Street; 2. House Street;3.
7 Hardwood lumber. 17. Cabbages. 5. More like guidelines. Hovel Street; 4. Inn Street; 5. Keep Street;
8. Barley and oats. 18. Cattle. 7. Enforced by a secret society of assassins, 6. Manor Street; 7. Rock Way; 8. Tower
9. Beans and corn. 19. Dairy cows. mages, or priests. Street.
10. Nuts and olives. 20. Sheep. 8. Enforced by a company of mercenaries. 4. (d6): 1. Cattle Road; 2. Common Street; 3.
9. Simple, easy to learn and to follow. Green Street; 4. Greenway Street; 5.
d20 Culture: The city is known for its...
10. Extensive and complicated, nonsensical. Meadow Lane; 6. Orchard Street.
1. Architectural style. 11. Romance.
11. Enforced by a cheerful drunken sheriff. 5. (d6): 1. Cooper Street; 2. Mason Street; 3.
2. Architectural feats. 12. Jousting games.
12. Enforced by a rigid soldier-turned-sheriff. Smith Street; 4. Tailor Street; 5. Stone
3. Artists and poets. 13. Superior soldiers.
Street; 6. Weaver Street.
4. Inventive cuisine. 14. Street festivals. d20 Power Players: Within or outside the
6. (d6): 1. Bluff Street; 2. Crestline Way; 3.
5. Traditional cuisine. 15. Religious fervor. government, power is held by...
High Street; 4. Highland Way; 5. Hilltop
6. Suggestive dancing. 16. Religious feasts. 1. A ruthless assassins’ guild.
Lane; 6. Ridge Street.
7. Gladiatorial games. 17. Traditional dress. 2. A populist demagogue.
7. (d6): 1. Devil's Alley; 2. Magpie Lane; 3.
8. Horse races. 18. Unusual dress. 3. The captain of a mercenary company.
Paupers Street; 4. Penny Lane; 5. Rat's
9. Scholars and sages. 19. Theater scene. 4. A champion knight or arena fighter.
Alley; 6. Serpent's Alley.
10. Music and/or dance. 20. Wine and/or ale. 5. One or more crafting guilds.
8. Market Street.
6. A dangerous crime boss.
d10 Government: The city is ruled by... 9. (d6): 1. Baker Street; 2. Hook Street; 3.
7. One or more criminal gangs.
1. The head of a noble family. Farm Road; 4. Feather Street; 5. Mill
8. A charismatic cult leader.
2. A council of distinguished nobles. Street; 6. Ranchers Road.
9. One or more merchant guilds.
3. A council of wealthy merchants. 10. (d6): 1. Banner Road; 2. Drum Street; 3.
10. A scheming noble lord or lady.
4. A council of elected officials. March Street; 4. Parade Street; 5. Trumpet
11. An outspoken philosopher or scholar.
5. An elected mayor. Street; 6. Victory Lane.
12. A celebrated poet and playwright.
6. A benevolent sovereign. 11. (d6): 1. Crown Street; 2. King Street; 3.
13. A popular priest or priestess.
7. A wicked tyrant. Lords Lane; 4. Palace Way; 5. Queens
14. A secret society of lorekeepers.
8. A brutal warlord. Street; 6. Royal Street.
15. Smugglers and black market dealers.
9. A cabal of witches and wizards. 12. (d6): 1. Circle Street; 2. Brick Road; 3.
16. The son or daughter of a deposed ruler.
10. The leaders of a religious order. Perimeter Street; 4. Townline Road; 5.
17. A wealthy trader of exotic goods.
Watch Street; 6. Wall Street.
d20 Historical Event: The city experienced... 18. A conniving vampire or fiend.
13. (d6): 1. Bay Street; 2. Commerce Street; 3.
1. Mass conversions. 11. A destructive fire. 19. A bold war hero.
Harbor Street; 4. Lake Street; 5. Pier
2. An earthquake. 12. A deadly plague. 20. A clever witch or wizard.
Street; 6. Water Street.
3. Age of exploration. 13. A bloody rebellion.
d20 Landmark: You see a/an.. 14. (d6): 1. Bayview Street; 2. Castleview
4. A terrible famine. 14. A lengthy siege.
1. Academy or university. Street; 3. Gardenview Street; 4. Greenview
5. A disastrous flood. 15. Religious wars.
2. Ancient ruin. Street; 5. Harborview Street; 6. Riverview
6. A legendary storm. 16. Territorial wars.
3. Arena. Street.
7. An assassination. 17. Foreign occupation.
4. Cemetery. 15. (d6): 1. North Road; 2. North Street; 3.
8. A series of riots. 18. An economic boom.
5. Civic hall, council hall, or guild hall. South Road; 4. South Street; 5. East Road;
9. A great discovery. 19. A great depression.
6. Common or greenway. 6. West Road.
10. Vermin infestation. 20. A dragon attack.
7. Fortress. 16. (d6): 1. Cedar Street; 2. Cherry Street; 3.
d12 Threats: The people of the city are 8. Gateway or arch. Maple Street; 4. Oak Street; 5. Pine Street;
fearful of (leaders and commonfolk may 9. Library. 6. Willow Street.
fear different things)... 10. Lighthouse or watchtower. 17. (d6): 1. Northgate Street; 2. Southgate
1. Bandits and outlaws. 11. Marketplace. Street; 3. Eastgate Street; 4. Westgate
2. Barbarian invasions. 12. Memorial (d4): 1. mausoleum; 2. reflecting Street; 5. Old Gate Road; 6. Watchtower
3. Disease outbreaks. pool; 3. large statue; 4. botanical garden. Street.
4. A dragon or legendary beast. 13. Monument (d4): 1. colossus; 2. column; 3. 18. (d6): 1. Briar Street; 2. Garden Street; 3.
5. Destructive flooding. obelisk; 4. plaque; 5. rotunda; 6. wall. Lilac Street; 4. Lily Way; 5. Rose Street; 6.
6. Food shortages. 14. Palace. Violet Street.
7. Occupation by a foreign empire. 15. Parade grounds or drilling yard 19. (d6): 1. Emerald Way; 2. Jewelers Lane; 3.
8. The wrath of a vengeful god. 16. Pier, marina, or traveler's bazaar. Golden Lane; 4. Rich Way; 5. Ruby Road;
9. Magic and new inventions. 17. Plaza or public square. 6. Silver Lane.
10. Pirates, smugglers, and bands of thieves. 18. Temple. 20. (d6): 1. Ancient Way; 2. Bath Street; 3.
11. A recently established religion. 19. Theater. Fountain Street; 4. Old Brick Road; 5.
12. A rival city. 20. Stockyards. Stone Ruin Road; 6. Tumblestone Way.