Magic Events - Side Tables

Roll 1d100 on the main table to generate a magic event for your fantasy roleplaying campaign.
For random Casters, Opponents, Curses, Occasions, Locations or Sacrifices, roll 1d20 on the corresponding tables below.
Re-roll unwanted results.

Casters Opponents Curses

1. Alchemist / Herbalist 1. Church Prosecutor 1. Addiction
2. Arcanist 2. Confessor Priest 2. Blindness
3. Astrologist 3. Demon Hunter 3. Clumsiness
4. Conjurer 4. Exorcist 4. Depression / Apathy
5. Cultist 5. High Priest / Bishop 5. Disease
6. Demonologist 6. Investigator 6. Hair Loss / Teeth Loss
7. Diviner 7. Inquisitor 7. Hearing Loss
8. Enchanter 8. Justiciar 8. Forgetfulness
9. Heretic 9. Knight / Paladin 9. Glossolalia (Speaking in Tongues)
10. Hierophant 10. Mage Slayer 10. Joylessness / Sadness
11. Illusionist 11. Manor Lord 11. Madness
12. Magician 12. Primitive Barbarian 12. Memory Loss
13. Necromancer 13. Puritanical Monk 13. Nightmares
14. Prophet / Seer 14. Righteous Preacher 14. Paranoia
15. Psychic 15. Royalist Noble 15. Possession (Demonic / Ghostly)
16. Shaman 16. Specialist Assassin / Spy 16. Rapid Aging
17. Sorcerer 17. Suspicious Politician 17. Sterility
18. Summoner 18. Traditionalist Noble 18. Unlucky
19. Warlock / Witch 19. Witch Hunter 19. Vulnerability
20. Wizard 20. Zealot Priest 20. Weakness (Physical / Psychological)

Occasions Locations Sacrifices

1. Anniversary Event 1. Battlefield / Location of Mass Death 1. All Possessions
2. Astronomical Alignment (Planet / 2. Birthplace (God / Saint / Hero / Ancestor) 2. Blood (Human / Animal)
Star / Sun / Moon) 3. City of Legend 3. Body Part (Finger / Eye / Toe / Ear)
3. Autumnal Equinox
4. Dark Fortress 4. Human Life (Female / Male / Any)
4. Birthday (God / Saint / Hero / Caster)
5. Gravesite (God / Saint / Hero / Ancestor) 5. Human Life (Virgin / Pure / Young)
5. Beginning of Winter / First Snow
6. Forest Lake / River / Pond 6. First-Born Child
6. Beginning of Summer
7. Ley-Line Crossing 7. Food / Drink
7. Full Moon 8. Gem (Amethyst / Sapphire / Ruby /
8. Memorial Fountain
8. Harvest Time Diamond)
9. Life Event (Birth / Coming of Age / 9. Moon Gate / Fairy Ring
9. Harvest (Fruits / Seeds / Vegetables)
Marriage / Death) 10. Mysterious Cave
10. Health
10. New Moon 11. Mythical Island
11. Beauty
11. New Year's Eve 12. Old Cemetery / Ritual Site / Temple
13. Other Dimension (Abyss / Underworld 12. Large Animal
12. Resurrection (God / Saint / Hero)
/ Shadow World / Dream World / etc) 13. Life's Work
13. Solar Eclipse
14. Prehistoric Altar / Ritual Site 14. Magical Item / Trinket
14. Spring Flowers Blossom
15. Ruined Temple / Castle 15. Money / Valuables / Wealth
15. Star Fall / Solar Flares
16. Stone Circle / Stone Pillars 16. Most Valued Possession
16. Summer's End 17. Sacred Blood (Angel / Saint / Hero /
17. Underground Shrine / Temple
17. Summer Solstice / Midsummer 18. Undisturbed Wilderness (Forest / Royalty)
18. Sunset / Sunrise Jungle / Tundra) 18. Small Animal
19. Vernal Equinox 19. Volcano / Mountain 19. Spirit / Soul
20. Winter Solstice / Midwinter 20. Water Source (Well / Spring) 20. Talent / Knowledge / Skill / Memory
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1. A [Caster] must travel to a [Location] to make a
[Sacrifice] during a special [Occasion] to appease the
demonic overlords
2. A vengeful [Caster] threatens to summon a terrible
thunderstorm that will strike at his/her opponents and
cause destructive flash floods
3. A [Caster] must master the ability to control the
elements to counter the evils of another [Caster]
4. A noble dying from a disease pleads for a magic ritual
that would save his/her life – they are ready to make a
[Sacrifice] for it
5. A [Caster] is hired by a noble house to create an
ever-lasting love spell for the purpose of saving the
reputation and status of the family
6. A [Location] rumored to hold powerful dormant magic
is about to be destroyed by an order of knights
7. A person is waking up after a 5 year long sleep spell – will he/
she be able to tell who put the curse on them? And why?
8. During a traditional holy ceremony [Occasion] a group of
[Casters] converge to conduct a ritual that has been 100
years in the making – great change is about to take place
9. The mysterious death of a monarch reveals a web of lies,
manipulation and superstition. A renowned / notorious
[Caster] is summoned to the court to reveal the true
cause of death
10. The king / queen has a secret [Caster] helper, allowing
them to do fantastic deeds (Tournaments / Competitions
/ Quests / Slay Beasts). Will their secret be found?
11. An influential [Caster] claims to have the power to fulfill
people's wishes. He/she uses forbidden magic to gain
favor, fame and good will
12. A celebrated [Occasion] is coming up which some
learned sages claim will open up seven portals to the
underworld, bringing about doom and destruction
13. An [Opponent] has predicted that a cataclysmic event is
about to happen – a large scale hunt is arranged to stop
the [Caster] said to be responsible
14. A malicious [Caster] is manipulating the royal court to
his/her own agenda. Will someone be able to stop this
deep rooted corruption before it is too late?
15. An elder [Caster] has managed to translate an ancient
poem that reveals the location of a mythic lost city of
gold. A royal expedition is arranged to find the truth
behind the myth and its alleged treasures
16. A long-running ritual is being held in a city/castle
unbeknownst to the officials. The magic has the
potential to influence the people / politics in the region
17. Sailors from distant lands bring exotic treasure to town for
sale – among the goods is a powerful magic artifact that
may cause great calamity if used by the wrong [Caster]
18. Prehistoric writings are unearthed which describe magic
that can cure a highly lethal disease. An influential
[Opponent] deems the practice forbidden
19. The state religion church proclaims a crusade against
all practitioners of magic and specifically [Casters]. The
church leaders themselves secretly enjoy the benefits of
such forbidden magic / esoteric lore
20. The local druid clans are harboring a fair number of
[Casters] who have been banned from civilization. They
have incredible powers and may one day enact revenge
on those who have wronged them
21. An unexplainable [Curse] afflicts an entire city /
region and threatens to displace / destroy the entire
population in the area
22. A traveling merchant sells rare fruits said to hold
magical properties (Long Life / Energy / Power / Youth)
23. A magic gem – a prison for an ancient demon – has
been unearthed at a [Location]. Someone must find a
way to banish the evil before it is released or escapes
24. Recently a large secretive gathering of [Casters] has been
worrying the authorities. Is there a sinister ritual going on
or something worse? Supersitions reach new level
25. A mysterious tarot reader attracts a crowd of hysterical
onlookers – his/her cards appear to be able to predict
the future of individuals
26. A celebration of an [Occasion] is about to be held at
a [Location] – a malicious ritual is planned behind the
scenes, hidden in plain sight
27. A wily noble lord / lady tries to seduce / recruit a well
known [Caster] in order to learn the secrets of magic
and use these powers to their own benefit
28. Rumors are spreading about sightings of a spirit animal
– it is said that a hunter able to catch the animal will
learn the secrets of eternal life
29. The spirit of a noble is in peril after having communed
with a demon – will it cause madness, sadism,
depression, corruption, possession or suicide?
30. An ancient evil sorcerer, long since dead, has learned to
manifest in people's dreams and thus can exist and cast
its corrupting magic once again
31. A nationwide magical curse causes all crops to fail. Only
an experienced [Caster] could reverse the curse
32. The predicted reincarnation of a great [Caster] is about
to take place – evil forces will try to steal the child away
33. A desperate [Caster] needs to make 100 [Sacrifices] to a
demon to save his/her life
34. A mysterious disturbance in nature nullifies all magic
until the next [Occasion], permanently destroying
magical artifacts and killing people who relied on magic
to sustain themselves
35. A local [Caster] wrongfully gets blamed for everything
that goes wrong – he/she is forced to defend
themselves from attack and prosectuion
36. A large bounty / reward is announced for capturing an
allegedly dangerous [Caster] dead or alive
37. A powerful and feared [Caster] attracts a crowd of
disciples and followers – a new secret cult is formed
38. Strange rune stones are being found hidden all over the
town – who put them there and do they hold any magic?
39. The elder [Caster] of a cult allows inexperienced
followers to copy and study spells from his/her writings,
resulting in catastrophic miscasts and accidents
40. To test the worthiness and skill of an initiate to a sect of
[Casters], the novice is sent on a task likely to get him/her killed
41. A king/queen is forced to make a [Sacrifice] for a ritual
to protect the realm from an onslaught of winged
demonic chaos warriors
42. A mysterious and manipulative [Caster] brings gifts to
his/her lord as a way to pay tribute. One of these gifts
contain a [Curse] of life long suffering
43. The king/queen returns from death to rule the realm
again – however, their life is now in the hands of a
powerful [Caster] / Demon / Vampire / Lich
44. The evil star appears on the night sky – a bad omen for
the common man; a source for incredible power for all
sorcerers – demonic magic is empowered
45. A powerful love ritual accidentally targets the wrong person
which causes confusion, upheaval and political scandal
46. A critical healing ritual commissioned by the royalty
requires a [Sacrifice] which causes controversy, political
division and rebellion
47. The blasphemous relics from a 400 year old temple have
been unearthed, attracting the attention of collectors
and greedy [Casters] alike
48. A power hungry knight crusader turns to occultism
for more power and influence, becoming a feared
champion for a temple of [Casters]
49. A child is born during a dark ritual – it is believed that it
will bring about great change / doom and despair
50. A royal bloodline has long been possessed by a demonic
entity, creating a reign of cruelty, tyranny and evil – forever
changing the culture, politics and history of the region
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51. A castle is built using numerous ancient tomb stones,
making it a haunted location, a source for dark magic
and necromancy
52. The ruins of a fortress from a previous battle is rumored
to be occupied by a cult of necromancers – they allegedly
have access to mass graves and relics from the war
53. The statue of a saint / champion is rumored to come
alive and offer advice to those in dire need
54. State officials are tasked with controlling and limiting
magic, leading to draconian laws and unfair prosecution
55. A powerful grimoire has vanished from the castle
archive – it is feared that someone will be using its
forbidden magic during the next [Occasion]
56. A witch coven is regularly conducting nightly rituals –
they are making [Sacrifices] to appease a pagan god
57. An alleged magic portal, sealed generations ago has
drawn the attention of a curious [Caster] – what might
happen if the gate is opened once again?
58. The quest for seven enchanted silver keys attracts
adventurers from all around the realm – among them
an evil [Caster] who knows the true meaning of the keys
59. The lost chronicle of a renowned philosopher has been
found. It features clues to the whereabouts of a mythic
magic [Location] said to hold fantastic power
60. A price / princess desperately wants to visit a lost
mythic [Location] as a part of a personal pilgrimage –
they hire adventurers to take them there even though
[Opponents] strictly forbid it
61. A [Caster] becomes known for his/her strange diet
which is optimized for allowing energy to flow through
the body – [Opponents] may want to forbid such diets
62. An ancient forest spirit dies, causing an upheaval in the
balance of the fauna. A year later, the spirit reincarnates
and new life returns to the forest
63. A sect of pagan [Casters] have claimed a traditional
[Location] as their sacred ground – a long conflict with
the local authorities ensues
64. An enchanted weapon (Sword / Dagger / Bow / Staff)
is said to be hidden in a magic [Location], but only a
destined warrior may wield it
65. A magically significant [Occasion] marks the release of
cosmic energies in the realm – dark magic is on the rise
66. An imbalance in the prime elements of magic causes
the climate to rapidly change in unexpected ways (Ice
Age / Heat Wave / Flooding / Volcanoes)
67. Shamanic nature worshipers conduct a ritual with
human sacrifice. A violent volcanic eruption is induced,
forever changing the landscape
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68. The king/queen orders a search for the best [Caster] in
the realm for the purpose of lifting a terrible [Curse],
which is kept a state secret. Will the caster be allowed
to live with the secret?
69. A noble and a [Caster] conducts a seance to commune
with ancestral spirits. Instead they are attacked by a
malicious hauntings / demonic entities
70. During a royal expedition, a mysterious and powerful
artifact was found. A [Caster] is commissioned to identify
the item, sending them on a long and dangerous quest
71. A mysterious glyph carving has been found in
[Location], provoking an [Opponent] to launch a large
scale investigation
72. A band of [Casters] fleeing prosecution seeks shelter
and offers to conduct their services as payment
73. An eccentric [Opponent] is accused of witchcraft,
causing a terrible controversy and political instability
74. A plague spreads through the land and a [Caster] is the
only one who knows how to stop it
75. An allegedly magical crystal becomes the envy among
greedy nobles, escalating into infighting and violence. A
[Caster] covets the crystal for him/herself
76. A mysterious path has revealed itself in a nearby forest
area. It is believed to lead to a magical [Location] only
mentioned in myths and legends
77. An old fountain is said to have the enchantment of
eternal youth. An [Opponent] desperately wants it for
him/herself (or to destroy it)
78. An imprisoned [Caster] uses his/her magic to escape, and
becomes wanted by authorities – instead of fleeing they
swear to destroy those responsible for the imprisonment
79. A public ritual held during an [Occasion] draws a large
crowd, converting many commoners to occult doctrine
80. The death of an important person has been predicted
by a [Caster] – will the person heed the dire warnings or
ignore them?
81. A cursed skull is found in the castle/town – no one
knows where it comes from or who put it there. The
skull causes endless pain and suffering, but may also
hold incredible power for the right person
82. The realm suffers an unusually long and cold winter – it
is said that only those who have made a pact with the
evil one can tolerate the cold
83. A powerful [Caster] passes away and leaves behind
numerous artifacts, trinkets, notes, glyphs and
diagrams. Are they cryptic clues to something bigger?
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84. A prominent noble starts acting strange – is it an occult
attack or simply the misuse of drugs / hallucinogenics?
85. An eccentric [Caster] with the ability to hypnotize
and plant false memories uses his/her powers to
manipulate people in power
86. A sadistic count / countess engages in diabolical rituals
and vampirism – young men and women go missing in
the castle area at night, rumors are spreading like wildfire
87. A mentally ill doomsday prophet gains recognition
and a devout following when his/her dire predictions
appear to come true – a doomsday cult is in the making
88. A benevolent [Caster] is in dire need of rare herbs /
flowers growing at a remote [Location]. The reagents
are needed before the next [Occasion]
89. A village / town experiences a mass hallucination about
a horrific event – it turns out to be a premonition of
events to come
90. An mysterious ghost ship is spotted off of the coast – its
cargo full of treasure, but guarded by malicious phantoms
91. An experienced [Caster] with the ability to read
memories from personal belongings, is about to reveal
a scandalous secret about the regent's family
92. A thief has stolen a powerful artifact and is now
desperately wanted by a [Caster] / [Opponent]
93. A sea has been cursed so that it can no longer carry
ships, causing the loss of numerous merchant ships
94. The mythic twilight fortress appears during a rare
astrological event, allowing visitors to experience its
many mysteries and wonders
95. The four arch mages known as The Dragon Lords engage
in battle for supremacy and control of the elements
96. The birth of a sorcerer child has caught the attention of an
[Opponent] – the child is hidden away and prosecution of
its guardians becomes a long running conflict
97. A chosen newborn of a royal bloodline is stolen away
by a sect of [Casters], to raise the child as their future
champion and heir to the throne
98. A rebellious prince / princess becomes involved with a
sect of power hungry [Casters] who plot to overthrow
the monarchy – to build an utopia for themselves
99. A thief has made a [Sacrifice] for the ability to
shapeshift into an animal, allowing him/her to make
otherwise impossible crimes and avoid detection
100. A desperate king / queen turns to forbidden magic for
an heir to the throne – a demonic pact will ensure the
continuity of the royal bloodline
 Magic Events - Extr a Tables
Roll 1d20 on these optional tables for specific details or inspiration.

Pr actitioners Organizations Rituals

1. Adept 1. Arcane Society 1. Astral Projection / Dreaming
2. Charlatan 2. Academic Scholars 2. Automatic Writing
3. Clan Member 3. Alchemist Guild 3. Bloodletting
4. Clairvoyant 4. Brotherhood / Sisterhood 4. Burning / Destruction
5. Devotee 5. Church of Devil Worshipers 5. Ceremony / Celebration
6. Disciple of Chaos 6. Circle of Magicians 6. Celibacy / Fertility / Sex
7. Elder / Ancestor 7. Cult of Demon Worshipers 7. Channeling / Scrying
8. Hag / Vampire 8. Druid Circle 8. Chanting / Incantation
9. Folk Healer (Medicine Man / Woman) 9. Esoteric Order of Aristocrats 9. Communing (Spirits / Demons)
10. Gifted Man / Woman 10. Fraternity of Secret Teachings 10. Consuming / Drinking / Cannibalism
11. Lackey / Underling 11. House of a Banned Religion / 11. Creation / Crafting
12. Nature Priest / Priestess Doctrine 12. Dancing / Singing / Music
12. Order of Sages 13. Drawing / Painting (Sigil /
13. Naturalist
13. Pagan Nature Worshipers Pentagram / Glyph)
14. Occultist / Mystic
14. Sect of Sorcerers 14. Hallucination / Hypnotism
15. Outsider / Outcast
15. Secret Temple 15. Fasting
16. Pagan / Heathen / Unbeliever
16. Shadow Ministry 16. Isolation / Silence
17. Soothsayer
17. Shamanic Tribe 17. Learning / Reading / Knowledge
18. Student of the Occult
18. Knights Templar Order 18. Sacrifice (Human / Animal / Gifts / Food)
19. Spiritualist
19. Temple of Cultists 19. Tattooing
20. Youth (Ostracized / Banished)
20. Witch Coven 20. Worship / Prayer

Sources of Magic Magic Tools Magic Reagents

1. Ancient Scripture 1. Amulet / Charm / Pendant 1. Amber
2. Ancestral Spirit 2. Bell 2. Ashes / Smoke / Sulfur
3. Chaos / Disorder 3. Bottle 3. Blood / Bile
4. Change / Growth / Transition / 4. Bowl / Cauldron / Chalice 4. Bone / Teeth
Transformation 5. Cane / Rod / Wand 5. Copper / Brass
5. Corpse (God / Saint / Hero)
6. Candle 6. Garlic
6. Darkness / Light
7. Cards / Bones / Dice / Stones / Sticks 7. Gems / Stones
7. Death / Destruction
8. Coin 8. Gold / Silver
8. Fear / Dread / Terror
9. Crystal / Crystal Ball 9. Graveyard Dust
9. Moonlight
10. Horseshoe 10. Flowers / Seeds
10. Pain / Suffering
11. Purity (Cleanliness / Fasting / Celibacy 11. Idol 11. Hair / Feathers
/ Isolation / Silence) 12. Mirror 12. Herbs / Spices
12. Rain / Hail / Rainbow 13. Pendulum 13. Honey / Oil
13. Reincarnation / Resurrection 14. Ring 14. Horn / Powdered Horn
14. Power / Influence / Leadership 15. Ritual Dagger 15. Iron / Lead / Tin
15. Runes / Hieroglyphs 16. Skull 16. Mushrooms
16. Sacred Bloodline (Angel / Saint / Hero 17. Spellbook / Book of Shadows 17. Poison
/ Royalty)
17. Spirit of the Dead 18. Staff 18. Salt / Pepper
18. Strong Emotions (Love / Hate) 19. Sword 19. Sweat / Tears
19. The Elements (Air / Earth / Fire / 20. Symbol / Sigil 20. Wine
Metal / Water / Wood)
20. Thunder / Lightning