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Random Arena Event Generator · 17 tables
Arena Games Inside Random Arena Event Generator · 7 tables
Arena Structure Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d8 table · 8 entries
  1. An ancient stone structure used for centuries.
  2. An old stone structure used for generations.
  3. A wondrous construction with grand stands, trap doors, and elevators.
  4. A sturdy wooden structure, recently built.
  5. A crisp stone structure, recently built.
  6. A set of rickety wooden stands around a dirt ring.
  7. A circle of rope surrounded by spectators and a few cages.
  8. An underground pit with spectators leaning over a railing above.
Reason for the Games Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d8 table · 8 entries
  1. In honor of the sovereign’s birthday.
  2. In honor of a historical anniversary.
  3. In honor of a recent military victory.
  4. To turn a profit off admission sales.
  5. To turn a profit off a gambling book.
  6. To dispose of prisoners.
  7. Strictly to entertain the masses.
  8. To determine a champion for a dangerous quest or traditional ceremony.
Games Host Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A tyrannical sovereign.
  2. A benevolent sovereign.
  3. A close ally of the sovereign.
  4. A wealthy merchant or lord.
  5. A council of wealthy merchants.
  6. A mysterious high priest or mage.
Main Event Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d8 table · 8 entries
  1. A battle royale or grand melee.
  2. A reenactment of a historical battle.
  3. A duel between two arena champions.
  4. A duel between a champion and a severe underdog.
  5. Feeding prisoners to beasts.
  6. A battle of man versus beast See supplementary table: Beast Type
  7. A chariot race or foot race.
  8. Feats of strength.
Champion Reward Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A heavy purse of silver.
  2. A sizable purse of gold.
  3. An expensive and ornate weapon.
  4. An expensive and ornate suit of armor.
  5. A floral crown and a fine silver chain.
  6. A floral crown and bejeweled gold belt.
  7. A fine silk cloak and bejeweled silver chain.
  8. A petition of the sovereign.
  9. A position of honor in the army and a purse of silver.
  10. A position of honor in the sovereign’s guard.
  11. A week of pampering and pleasure and a purse of silver.
  12. A night with one of the nobles’ wives and a purse of gold.
Crowd Makeup Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d8 table · 8 entries
  1. Merchants, nobles, and the well-to-do.
  2. Soldiers and camp-followers.
  3. Local artisans and shopkeepers.
  4. Local peasants and unskilled workers.
  5. Foreigners and travelers.
  6. Slaves, servants, and laborers.
  7. Sailors, pirates, and knaves.
  8. People of all social strata.
Crowd Attitude Inside Random Arena Event / Arena Games d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Rowdy and festive.
  2. Eager and excited.
  3. Relaxed and easy-going.
  4. Hostile and tense.
  5. Disappointed and angry.
  6. Rowdy and rebellious.
Individual Gladiators Inside Random Arena Event Generator · 10 tables
Gladiator Background Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A well-trained slave.
  2. A poorly-trained slave.
  3. A seasoned veteran of the arena.
  4. A veteran of warfare.
  5. A prisoner of war.
  6. A political prisoner.
  7. The son of a poor man.
  8. A drunk.
  9. A captured criminal.
  10. A former pirate.
  11. A de-frocked priest.
  12. A favorite among the ladies.
Armor Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Nothing.
  2. Leather scraps or exotic beast hides.
  3. A leather baldric or jerkin.
  4. A bronze or iron helm (and no more).
  5. A breastplate and a helm.
  6. Chainmail.
Weapon Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Two shortswords.
  2. A shortsword and shield.
  3. A spear and shield.
  4. A net and trident or an exotic blade.
  5. A heavy flail or greataxe.
  6. A scimitar and whip.
Combat Tactics Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Hit-and-run tactics.
  2. Making a direct assault.
  3. Making a mad charge.
  4. Fancy footwork.
  5. Unpredictable lurches.
  6. Masterful combat maneuvers.
  7. Kicking and stomping.
  8. Lots of taunts and jeers.
  9. Lots of screaming and shouting.
  10. Lots of head-butting.
Arena Gimmick Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Dancing atop fallen foes.
  2. Making rude gestures.
  3. Insulting spectators.
  4. Gifting a lady spectator with a flower.
  5. Kneeling to pray after making a kill.
  6. Never speaking a word.
Greatest Champion Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A masterful swordsman, with a slow mind.
  2. A masterful swordsman, with a quick wit.
  3. A hulking brute, with a gentle soul.
  4. A hulking brute, with a nasty edge.
  5. The survivor of a terrible disaster.
  6. The survivor of a famous shipwreck.
  7. The survivor of a wartime massacre.
  8. The bastard son of a noble house.
  9. A conquered prince or lord who was too proud to bend the knee.
  10. Horribly disfigured and scarred.
  11. Half-giant, and completely insane.
  12. Half-fiend, and insanely cruel.
Motivation Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d12 table · 12 entries
  1. The love of the sport.
  2. The love of someone he cannot have.
  3. Pure bloodlust.
  4. A chance to deal out sadistic torment.
  5. A chance at freedom.
  6. A chance at vengeance.
  7. A chance to escape from life imprisonment.
  8. A chance to escape from execution.
  9. A chance at redemption.
  10. God and country.
  11. Fortune and glory.
  12. Strength and honor.
Personal Tragedy Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A doomed love affair.
  2. The death of a spouse.
  3. The death of a child.
  4. Being wrongfully accused of a crime.
  5. Surviving as a desperate criminal.
  6. Being taken as a prisoner of war.
Facial Feature Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A nose ring or garish earring.
  2. A missing eye or a grisly facial scar.
  3. A look of panic or sadness.
  4. A haughty or eager grin.
  5. Long, beautiful hair or an unruly beard.
  6. Wild sideburns or a long mustache.
Body Feature Inside Random Arena Event / Individual Gladiators d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A maritime tattoo See supplementary table: Maritime Tattoo
  2. A slave tattoo See supplementary table: Slave Tattoo
  3. A beast tattoo See supplementary table: Beast Tattoo
  4. A brand See supplementary table: Brand Type
  5. A festering wound or frightening scar.
  6. An obscene amount of oil or an intimidating amount of hair.
Supplementary Tables · 5 tables
Beast Tattoo d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bear
  2. Boar
  3. Dragon
  4. Eagle
  5. Lion
  6. Wolf
Beast Type d8 supplementary table · 8 entries
  1. Bears
  2. Chimeras
  3. Dragons
  4. Giant spiders
  5. Lions
  6. Owlbears
  7. Tigers
  8. Wolves
Brand Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Brand of a slave.
  2. Brand of a slave.
  3. Brand of a soldier.
  4. Brand of a soldier.
  5. Brand of a sailor.
  6. Brand of a sailor.
Maritime Tattoo d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Fish
  2. Ship
  3. Kraken
  4. Mermaid
  5. Octopus
  6. Skull
Slave Tattoo d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Date
  2. Place
  3. Slave name
  4. Master’s name
  5. Job
  6. Number