Giant Adventure Generator
A small generator for giant themed adventures
These tables should serve judges who seek to create their own adventures, especially ones that might fit nicely into The Conquest of Chaos (← next 15 folks who use that link get the softcover for just 20 bucks).
To use this generator, roll 1d7 for each of the five tables and use the results as a springboard for creation. For mapping purposes, the judge may wish to repurpose maps from entirely different adventures or use any number of maps freely available online. The judge must also determine the number of giants and any additional monsters (or men) to be found within the adventure.
Objective/ Situation
Notable noble held hostage! Either for a foul ritual or as assurance that the noble's family will not act against them.
Giants discovered and raided a "dungeon" for rumored items within. The judge should take an adventure module they possess and customize it as though a group of giants ran through the adventure and still reside within.
Giants attack the tavern! The PCs find no respite on the road. A contingent of chaos giants raid the village to steal some object from the local shrine.
The forces of chaos marches through a portal that briefly opens at dawn. Journey through and do whatever it takes to stop this!
A seer has prophesied that a giant will slay a powerful merchant lord on his birthday. He wants the PCs to protect him during the party.
A giant siren travels the countryside, hypnotizing all who hear their song. The dazed victims follow the lilting lyrics.
An un-dead giant rises from its ancient grave. A sickening miasma follows it as the creature wanders the land.
Magical Item
Ring of Invoke Patron. Judge's discretion of patron. Roll 1d10+10 for spell checks. Ring disappears after two uses.
Albino monkey's paw. May make 1d3+1 wishes that result in "non-optimal" outcomes.
Man-Bat Cloak. Allows wearer to fly as a man-bat (DCC RPG, p. 421) if they have drunk blood within the past hour.
Circlet of Weather Control. Roll 1d20 + Per mod + Cleric level. Endure migraines while weather effects are active (-1d to action die rolls).
Gauntlets of Embiggening. Once per day, the wearer may cast enlarge on themself. Perform a spellcheck by rolling 4d6.
Alien Rifle. DC 15 Intelligence check to understand function. Deals 4d6 damage to any creature within 120'. 2d5 charges remain. Powered by greenstone shards.
Lich dust. When consumed, grants knowledge a random level 4 wizard spell.
Complication
The giants are worshipped by human cultists.
Demonic beasts serve as watchdogs.
They have a powerful wizard on their side.
A team of rival adventurers inadvertently alerts all the giants to intruders.
It's a trap! The "quest giver" or "missing child" is actually a young giant.
The giants are afflicted by lycanthropy.
They have bargained with a prince of Elfland for fey allies and weapons.
Location
Profaned monastery
Ransacked wizard tower
Noble's summer villa
Strange seaside village
Haunted Fortress
Mountain trade route
Unnatural cave system
Primary Giant Type
Hill
Fire
Frost
Stone
Cloud
Storm
Sea
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I love this generator!
Very cool! My mind is spinning on the possibilities of all of these entries :)
I like the generators that Worlds/Stars (and more) without Number Provide. They're comprehensive, though, not as gonzo as what you have provided. They're worth checking out, bonus, Kevin Crawford provides free versions on DTRPG.