The worldbuilder’s notebook

School Generator

Every magical school has a story.
Roll the dice and discover where yours begins.

8 tables20 entries eachOne extraordinary school

Each detail rolls 1d20. Keep your favorites, reroll the rest, or open a table to pick an entry.

All eight details are kept. Release one to generate again.

School location

Where does the journey begin?

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View School location table 1d20

Roll a d20 yourself or select an entry. Release a kept detail before changing it.

School location — d20 table
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Type of school

Who belongs here, and why?

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View Type of school table 1d20

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Type of school — d20 table
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Campus & architecture

What makes the halls unforgettable?

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View Campus & architecture table 1d20

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Campus & architecture — d20 table
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Magical specialty

What does this school teach best?

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View Magical specialty table 1d20

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Magical specialty — d20 table
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Headteacher

Who is supposedly in charge?

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View Headteacher table 1d20

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Headteacher — d20 table
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School rules & traditions

What will the new students learn the hard way?

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View School rules & traditions table 1d20

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School rules & traditions — d20 table
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School reputation

What does the outside world believe?

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View School reputation table 1d20

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School reputation — d20 table
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Hidden secret

What could turn a school year into an adventure?

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View Hidden secret table 1d20

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Hidden secret — d20 table
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