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Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? Generator · 16 tables
Cult Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? Generator · 9 tables
Object of Reverence Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A dragon.
  2. A demon lord.
  3. An archdevil.
  4. A long-dead ancient hero See supplementary table: Ancient Hero Type
  5. A long-dead ancient villain See supplementary table: Ancient Villain Type
  6. A dead god or undead being.
  7. An aberrant creature See supplementary table: Aberrant Creature Type
  8. An elemental creature.
  9. A primordial or titan.
  10. Primal spirits or an archfey.
  11. An exarch of a god.
  12. The cult’s own mortal leader.
Cult Shrine Location Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d10 table · 10 entries
  1. A secret chamber in a well-known temple.
  2. The cellar of a popular tavern.
  3. A secret chamber in a large guildhall.
  4. The cellar of a wealthy merchant's house.
  5. The city sewers.
  6. Ancient catacombs beneath the city.
  7. A cabin in the countryside.
  8. A creepy, dark cave.
  9. A heavily guarded chamber within a castle.
  10. The stacks of a well-stocked library.
Cult Leader Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d20 table · 20 entries
  1. A devoted acolyte.
  2. A dogmatic teacher.
  3. An adept healer.
  4. A charismatic preacher.
  5. An eccentric scholar.
  6. An outspoken zealot.
  7. A dangerous megalomaniac.
  8. A charismatic demagogue.
  9. A mysterious foreigner.
  10. A well-known public figure.
  11. A ruthless killer.
  12. A femme fatale.
  13. A charming rogue.
  14. A powerful noble.
  15. A talented artist.
  16. A religious fanatic.
  17. A veteran soldier.
  18. A humble artisan.
  19. An ancient hero reborn.
  20. The second coming of a god.
Cult Membership Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The poor and downtrodden See supplementary table: Poor Member Type
  2. The wealthy elite See supplementary table: Wealthy Member Type
  3. A segment of another religion's flock See supplementary table: Religious Background
  4. Members of a particular trade See supplementary table: Trade Membership
  5. Members of a particular race See supplementary table: Racial Membership
  6. Members of all social strata.
Cult Rituals Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d8 table · 8 entries
  1. Animal sacrifice See supplementary table: Animal Sacrifice
  2. Human sacrifice See supplementary table: Human Sacrifice
  3. Self-mutilation See supplementary table: Mutilation Target
  4. Burnt offerings See supplementary table: Burnt Offering Type
  5. Offerings of gold, gems, and valuables.
  6. Strange incantations.
  7. Public acts of violence See supplementary table: Acts of Violence
  8. Ritualistic sexual acts See supplementary table: Sexual Rituals
Cult Goals Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d8 table · 8 entries
  1. Domination of the city.
  2. Destruction of the city.
  3. Reincarnation of a long-dead entity.
  4. Declaration of war against a rival city.
  5. Rebellion against the city's elite.
  6. Death to non-believers.
  7. Opening a portal to another plane.
  8. Release of a powerful captive entity.
Cult Rules Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Wearing a flower in the hair or on the lapel See supplementary table: Flower Type
  2. Fashion trends.
  3. Maintaining their personal weapon See supplementary table: Weapon Type
  4. Treatment of pets.
  5. Mounting a horse.
  6. Dressing one’s self for worship.
  7. Dressing one’s self for day-to-day activities.
  8. Diet.
  9. Exercise routines.
  10. Bathing.
  11. Styling one’s hair.
  12. Brushing one’s teeth.
Cult Taboos Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Hallowed places.
  2. Moonlight.
  3. Sunlight.
  4. Crossing running water.
  5. Sharp wooden objects.
  6. Garlic, onions, or other specific herbs.
  7. Silver objects.
  8. Relics of the gods.
  9. Sleeping outdoors.
  10. Milk and cheese.
  11. Eating meat.
  12. Sobriety.
Cult Morale Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Cult d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Loyal and proud.
  2. Devoted and fawning.
  3. Loyal and defensive.
  4. Jealous.
  5. Mutinous.
  6. Fearful.
Individual Cultists Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? Generator · 7 tables
Cultist Zealotry Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Is an outspoken true believer.
  2. Is a raving lunatic.
  3. Is a quiet, fervent believer.
  4. Has doubts, but is devoted to the cult's leader or causes.
  5. Has doubts, but is too afraid to voice them.
  6. Doesn't care about the religious stuff; the cult meets other needs.
Cultist Physical Trait Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A bandage on the thumb.
  2. A face tattoo of a holy symbol.
  3. A tattoo depicting an evil icon.
  4. A large scar on the throat.
  5. Scraggly matted hair.
  6. A shaved head.
  7. Scars on the wrists.
  8. A protruding chin.
  9. A maniacal grin.
  10. A surly curl of the lip.
  11. A gap between the front teeth.
  12. A lush, full beard.
Cultist Apparel Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A string of garlic around the neck.
  2. A robe with a tear at the knee.
  3. A fine silk robe and a lot of perfume.
  4. A large gold ring on one hand.
  5. A hooded robe and a mask.
  6. A robe emblazoned with a holy symbol.
Cultist Mannerism Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Humming an eerie incantation.
  2. Sweating profusely.
  3. Breathing heavily.
  4. Twitching nervously.
  5. Laughing hysterically.
  6. Muttering under his/her breath.
  7. Coughing up a lung.
  8. Whispering a prayer.
  9. Moving with a limp.
  10. Stinking of wine.
Cultist Possession Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A ceremonial dagger.
  2. A book protruding from his or her pocket.
  3. A string of unusual prayer beads.
  4. A club or mace with symbols carved in it.
  5. A tiny scroll of secret prayers.
  6. A large purse.
Cultist Goal Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Ways to impress the cult’s leader.
  2. Tips for seducing the cult’s leader.
  3. Methods to assassinate the cult’s leader.
  4. Something that will impress his/her god.
  5. Something to eat.
  6. Something to kill.
  7. Ways to advance the cult’s goals.
  8. New recruits.
  9. Religious scholars to debate.
  10. A bottle of wine.
Cultist Connections Inside Cults: Bow Down to the Lord of What? / Individual Cultists d6 table · 6 entries
  1. All about the cult; they are also members..
  2. Several dark secrets about the cult.
  3. Enough to know that the cult is dangerous.
  4. Very little about the cult, but they dislike what they do know.
  5. Very little about the cult, but they don’t think it sounds too bad.
  6. Absolutely nothing about the cult.
Supplementary Tables · 16 tables
Aberrant Creature Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Brain eater
  2. Cosmic horror
  3. Eye beast
  4. Eyeless fish thing
  5. Gibbering maw
  6. Star spawn
Acts of Violence d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Arson
  2. Beatings
  3. Looting
  4. Murders
  5. Riots
  6. Vandalism
Ancient Hero Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bard
  2. Beastmaster
  3. Elf-maid or prince
  4. Knight or crusader
  5. Hunter
  6. Prophet
Ancient Villain Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Giant
  2. Necromancer
  3. Vampire or lich
  4. Warlord
  5. Werewolf or wererat
  6. Witch
Animal Sacrifice d10 supplementary table · 10 entries
  1. Bulls
  2. Calves
  3. Cats
  4. Chickens
  5. Dogs
  6. Goats
  7. Pigeons
  8. Rabbits or rats
  9. Sheep
  10. Songbirds or waterfowl
Burnt Offering Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Corpses
  2. Rare herbs
  3. Sacred incense
  4. High-quality meat
  5. Nonbelievers
  6. Prisoners
Flower Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Lily
  2. Orchid
  3. Rose
  4. Petunia
  5. Poppy
  6. Tulip
Human Sacrifice d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Children
  2. The elderly
  3. Harlots
  4. Priests and priestesses
  5. Virgins
  6. Volunteers
Mutilation Target d10 supplementary table · 10 entries
  1. Arm
  2. Back
  3. Cheek
  4. Chest
  5. Ear
  6. Eye
  7. Feet
  8. Finger
  9. Genitalia
  10. Nose
Poor Member Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Slaves
  2. Beggars
  3. Laborers
  4. Laborers
  5. Servants
  6. Servants
Racial Membership d8 supplementary table · 8 entries
  1. Dwarves
  2. Elves
  3. Gnomes
  4. Goblins
  5. Halflings
  6. Humans
  7. Orcs
  8. Lizardfolk or kobolds
Religious Background d8 supplementary table · 8 entries
  1. Sun god
  2. Earth mother
  3. Death god
  4. Moon goddess
  5. Goddess of love
  6. Storm god
  7. Trickster god
  8. War god
Sexual Rituals d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bestiality
  2. Breedings
  3. Deflowerings
  4. Weddings with beddings
  5. Orgies
  6. Orgies
Trade Membership d8 supplementary table · 8 entries
  1. Blacksmiths
  2. Carpenters
  3. Farmers
  4. Fishermen
  5. Miners
  6. Soldiers
  7. Stonemasons
  8. Weavers
Wealthy Member Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Guildmasters
  2. Merchants
  3. Merchants
  4. Nobles
  5. Nobles
  6. Royalty
Weapon Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Club
  2. Club
  3. Dagger
  4. Dagger
  5. Handaxe
  6. Staff