BRPG Encounter Table: Temple Preparations

Discover the BRPG Encounter Table designed to immerse players in the world of 1 Kings 5, focusing on temple preparations.

1 Kings 5 Encounter Table

This encounter table is designed to immerse players in the world of 1 Kings 5, focusing on the preparations for the construction of Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem. Encounters will reflect the political and cultural dynamics of the time, including interactions with neighboring nations, tradesmen, and the logistics surrounding the monumental task of building the temple.

Table

Extremely Hurtful Encounters (1-5)

While negotiating with a Phoenician merchant for cedar wood, you are betrayed by a local spy who accuses you of conspiracy. You suffer -2 to Charisma checks for your next three interactions.
A group of bandits, armed with clubs (Attack: +4, Health: 15, AC: 12), ambushes you in a narrow pass. You must fight them off, or lose half your provisions.
As you seek information from local craftsmen, a false prophet claims that Solomon will destroy your town’s temples. Your town’s morale decreases, imposing -1 on all local Charisma checks.
Upon finding an illegal stash of silver (worth 50 shekels), you are arrested by local authorities, suffering -1 to all rolls while imprisoned for a week.
You witness a heated debate about a tax raise proposed by King Hiram of Tyre. You get caught in the crossfire and suffer a possible -1 to all future trade negotiations.

Moderate Nuisances (6-10)

You encounter a scribe from Tyre who offers misleading advice about the best way to transport materials. Take a -1 to your next transportation-related roll.
A local child, obsessed with tales of Solomon’s wisdom, challenges your party to a riddle contest, wasting precious time. Roll a DC 12 Charisma check to gain local insights.
You find a broken tool in the rubble of an old quarry, which you can use to complete one construction task but get a -2 to any associated labor checks.
You overhear a merchant discussing the high price of labor. Gain a clue about potential workers but suffer from anxiety (-1 to Wisdom checks) until the next town.
A traveling musician plays an inspiring song that raises your spirits but also distracts you, causing you to miss a specific detail in the negotiations (-1 to your next roll).

Somewhat Helpful Encounters (11-15)

You gain a map from an elderly cartographer that outlines several nearby resources, granting +2 to resource gathering tasks.
You assist a local carpenter in fixing his tools. In gratitude, he offers you a sturdy wooden beam (+2 to structural integrity checks) for future negotiations.
A friendly merchant shares news of the Phoenician’s trade routes, providing +1 to any trading checks for the next two weeks.
You meet a woman who remembers Solomon’s promise to the people. She shares a hidden location with abundant clay, granting you a +1 to crafting checks.
While conversing with locals, you hear of an upcoming festival in Tyre, providing a social boon (+1 to Charisma checks during the event).

Very Helpful Encounters (16-20)

After helping a local elder carry goods, you are rewarded with a unique artifact that provides +2 to Wisdom checks when discussing religious matters.
You discover an abandoned quarry filled with quality stones. Gaining access to 100 shekels worth will greatly assist in future construction tasks.
A well-respected merchant offers you a favorable contract for transporting goods, granting you +2 to all trade-related rolls for the next month.
You receive a blessing from a priestess of Baal, granting you temporary +1 to all morale-related checks for one day.
A local architect shares blueprints from a previous temple. Gain a +3 to any construction-related tasks using these plans.

Extremely Helpful Encounters (21-25)

You meet a high-ranking official from Tyre who offers to help with the temple’s resources, giving you a +5 to all diplomatic checks with neighboring nations.
You find a hidden cache of construction tools that include a master-level trowel (grants +3 to building tasks) and an architect’s level measuring stick (advantage on measuring tasks).
An ancient seer gifts you an olive branch signifying peace, which can be used to negotiate peaceful terms, providing +5 to diplomacy rolls.
You earn the favor of a band of craftsmen skilled in stone work, granting you free access to their services for your construction efforts.
A mysterious traveler shares the secret of an ancient building technique, providing an additional +2 to any construction-related endeavors for the next three months.

Trivia Questions

What was the primary material that Solomon requested from King Hiram?
Which two nations were actively involved in the construction of the temple?
What was the total amount of cedar trees Solomon requested for the Temple?
From which city did the skilled workers originate to help build the Temple?
Who was the architect mentioned in connection with the plans for the Temple?

Roll 1d20. Add the number of correct answers. Final result = 1–25.

Correct Answers

Cedar wood (1 Kings 5:6)
Hiram of Tyre and Solomon (1 Kings 5:1)
10,000 (1 Kings 5:13)
Tyre (1 Kings 5:18)
No specific architect is named; references are made to skilled laborers (1 Kings 5:18).