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# Location Themes

Themes help you envision atmosphere, features, and encounters within an unusual, aberrant, or important location.

Each theme on the following pages includes a set of oracles.

  * **Feature:** Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.
  * **Peril:** Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.
  * **Opportunity:** Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

You can answer questions about a place using only the tables provided for a theme, such as when delving into an **Infested** cave. Or pair a theme with other location oracles for more flavor and variety; for example, you might explore a **Haunted Grave World**, a **Ruined Derelict**, a **Sacred Precursor Vault**, or an **Inhabited Settlement**.

When mixing-and-matching a theme with another set of tables, use the techniques described for an **oracle array** (page 384) to determine which oracle you reference for that question or phase of your exploration.

## Theme Type

Choose a theme that supports what you know of that location’s nature. For a random theme, roll on the table above.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|-------------------------------------------------------------
1–15   | [⏵Chaotic](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Chaotic)
16–25  | [⏵Fortified](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Fortified)
26–35  | [⏵Haunted](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Haunted)
36–50  | [⏵Infested](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Infested)
51–60  | [⏵Inhabited](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Inhabited)
61–75  | [⏵Mechanical](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Mechanical)
76–90  | [⏵Ruined](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Ruined)
91–100 | [⏵Sacred](Starforged/Oracles/Location_Themes/Sacred)

## Chaotic

Reality is corrupted or warped in this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Alterations in the flow of time
9–16   | Chaotic portal, focus, or conduit
17–24  | Corrupted or warped architecture or terrain
25–32  | Corrupted or warped environment or ecosystem
33–40  | Corrupted or warped technology
41–48  | Cryptic device harnesses or powers chaos
49–56  | Distortions of gravity or other natural forces
57–64  | Energy field or barrier
65–72  | Glimpses of alternate realities
73–80  | Lifeforms mutated or altered by chaos
81–88  | Lifeforms spawned from chaos
89–96  | Visions of your past or future
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|--------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Chaos makes its mark upon you
10–18  | Chaos spreads or intensifies
19–27  | Chaos tempts or lures you
28–36  | Chaotic energies block the path or assail you
37–45  | Disorienting changes in time or location
46–54  | Dreadful scene of those who fell prey to chaos
55–63  | Equipment is made unstable or dangerous
64–72  | Foes harness or wield chaos
73–81  | Hazardous environmental changes
82–90  | Lifeforms made hostile by chaos
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|-----------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Chaos ebbs or withdraws for a time
21–40  | Chaos empowers you with strange but useful abilities
41–60  | Chaos manifests as comforting or inspiring visions
61–80  | Chaotic changes hamper your foes
81–100 | Insight into the source or nature of the chaos

## Fortified

Enemies defend this place against intruders.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Captives or prisoners
9–16   | Control area or terminal
17–24  | Empty or inactive area
25–32  | Enemy forces assembled for an event
33–40  | Enemy forces off-duty or at leisure
41–48  | Enemy forces on guard
49–56  | Enemy forces on patrol
57–64  | Enemy forces transporting supplies or equipment
65–72  | Enemy leader makes an inspection
73–80  | Prototype technology or equipment
81–88  | Robotic assistant or watchful AI
89–96  | Support personnel at work
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|-------------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Alarm is triggered
10–18  | Automated security or weapons target you
19–27  | Checkpoint or path with restricted access
28–36  | Enemies converge on this area
37–45  | Enemies reveal new capabilities or technology
46–54  | Enemies trick you or lure you into a trap
55–63  | Powerful enemy appears
64–72  | Problematic alliance or affiliation is revealed
73–81  | Revealed schemes of an enemy leader create new urgency
82–90  | Your plan is undone by an unexpected complication
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|-------------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Insight into the plans or methods of the enemy force
21–40  | Opening to get the drop on an enemy
41–60  | Opening to outmaneuver or escape enemies
61–80  | Potential collaborator or informant reveals themselves
81–100 | Access to useful equipment or weapons

## Haunted

Restless spirits are bound to this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Disembodied voices
9–16   | Eerie cold
17–24  | Foreboding omen or message
25–32  | Ghostly visions of this place in another time
33–40  | Glimpses of shadowy movement
41–48  | Objects move of their own accord
49–56  | Sensation of being watched
57–64  | Signs of death or violence
65–72  | Spectral sounds
73–80  | Twisted or altered architecture or terrain
81–88  | Unnatural blight, decay, or ruin
89–96  | Unnatural mists or darkness
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|------------------------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Assailed by an angry or vengeful being
10–18  | Beguiling illusions tempt you to linger or stay
19–27  | Besieged by frightening sensations
28–36  | Equipment is plagued by unexplainable malfunctions
37–45  | Plunged into disorienting darkness or illusionary surroundings
46–54  | Spectral manifestations of your fears
55–63  | Spirits or undead reveal surprising abilities or motivations
64–72  | Sudden, shocking reveal of a ghostly manifestation or undead form
73–81  | Trickery leads you into danger
82–90  | Visions reveal a horrifying aspect of this place
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Encounter with a benign spirit or being
21–40  | Helpful vision of past events
41–60  | Message or clue offers insight into the nature of this haunting
61–80  | Secret area or path is revealed
81–100 | Useful or interesting artifact or device

## Infested

Foul creatures have overrun this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Corpse of an unfortunate victim
9–16   | Eggs, cocoons, or nest
17–24  | Environment corrupted by the infestation
25–32  | Evidence of a lurking creature
33–40  | Evidence of an ill-fated victim
41–48  | Hoarded food
49–56  | Indistinct movement or sounds
57–64  | Lair of lesser creatures
65–72  | Ravaged supplies or equipment
73–80  | Remains of a creature or remnants of a previous form
81–88  | Territorial markings
89–96  | Trail or evidence of a creature's passage
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|---------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Creatures attack without warning
10–18  | Creatures guided or controlled by a greater threat
19–27  | Creatures reveal new aspects or abilities
28–36  | Creatures reveal surprising cleverness
37–45  | Creatures take or destroy something important
46–54  | Discovery of a live but threatened victim
55–63  | Hazardous architecture or terrain
64–72  | Lured or driven into a trap or dead-end
73–81  | Powerful or dominant creature reveals itself
82–90  | Toxic or sickening environment
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|---------------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Clue to the nature or vulnerabilities of these creatures
21–40  | Creatures turn on each other
41–60  | Early warning of an attack or ambush
61–80  | External event provides a helpful distraction
81–100 | Helpful resource or equipment

## Inhabited

People have built a community in this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Conspicuous patrols or surveillance
9–16   | Crews at work
17–24  | Display or monument honors a notable cultural event
25–32  | Emergency teams responding to an incident or crisis
33–40  | Families gathering or children playing
41–48  | Festival, celebration, or observance
49–56  | Fight breaks out
57–64  | Notable figure stands out from the crowd
65–72  | Protest or strike
73–80  | Unrepaired damage
81–88  | Unusually empty or quiet area
89–96  | Vendor or merchant hawking their wares
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Announcement or notification brings harrowing news
10–18  | Arrival of a foe or rival
19–27  | Blockade or security cordon cuts off needed access
28–36  | Caught in the crossfire of a dispute
37–45  | Disturbing evidence of exploitive conditions
46–54  | Lured into danger
55–63  | Signs of disease, infestation, or toxic environment
64–72  | Signs of unrest or rebellion
73–81  | Signs that you are being watched or followed
82–90  | Unwanted attention from authority or enemies
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|------------------------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Intriguing offer from an unexpected source
21–40  | Lively festival or gathering place provides a chance to socialize
41–60  | Local gossip proves interesting or helpful
61–80  | Needed item, resource, or buyer is available
81–100 | Old friend or connection resurfaces

## Mechanical

Machines and technology hold sway in this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Control station or terminal
9–16   | Device or technology with a mysterious function
17–24  | Disassembled machinery or parts
25–32  | Heavy machinery at work
33–40  | Machine fabrication or repair
41–48  | Machines emulating or fusing with biological life
49–56  | Machines in stasis or powered down
57–64  | Machines single-mindedly executing a function or program
65–72  | Major project under construction
73–80  | Mechanical environment in motion or transforming
81–88  | Mechanical wreckage or destruction
89–96  | Power source for the machines
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|-----------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Alarm or warning is triggered
10–18  | Automated weapon or trap is activated
19–27  | Environment made unsuitable for life
28–36  | Hostile machines on patrol
37–45  | Machines transform to reveal new capabilities
46–54  | Machines with corrupted or hacked programming
55–63  | Malfunctioning machines or technology
64–72  | Moving machinery creates a danger or obstacle
73–81  | Under surveillance by a central machine intelligence
82–90  | Volatile technology
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|-----------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Helpful device
21–40  | Insight into the workings or purpose of the machines
41–60  | Intelligent machine offers aid
61–80  | Salvageable resource
81–100 | Wondrous technology

## Ruined

Time, disaster, or war have ravaged this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Collapsed or broken structures or terrain
9–16   | Device or artifact with residual power or function
17–24  | Focal point or nexus of the destruction
25–32  | Graves or corpses
33–40  | Innermost or hidden spaces laid bare by the destruction
41–48  | Message or recording from before the fall
49–56  | Overgrown or entombed spaces
57–64  | Rubble-strewn paths
65–72  | Sad memento of a lost life
73–80  | Sights or sounds of structural instability
81–88  | Signs of looting or scavenging
89–96  | Survivors or guardians dwell among the ruins
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|------------------------------------------------------------
1–9    | Dreadful atmosphere of loss and destruction weighs upon you
10–18  | Evidence of a horrible fate for others who passed this way
19–27  | Hazardous atmosphere or environment
28–36  | Hostile creature has staked out their territory
37–45  | Imminent collapse or destruction
46–54  | Lured into a trap or targeted by automated defenses
55–63  | Source of the destruction persists or returns anew
64–72  | Unearthed secrets best left buried
73–81  | Unstable or broken path
82–90  | Volatile device or artifact
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|---------------------------------------------
1–20   | Access to an untouched or preserved area
21–40  | Insight into what brought this place to ruin
41–60  | Interesting or useful device or artifact
61–80  | Salvageable equipment or resources
81–100 | Shortcut or passage through the destruction

## Sacred

Worshipers glorify strange powers in this place.

### Feature

Use this table to reveal a new aspect of the location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------
1–8    | Adherents performing worship or enacting rituals
9–16   | Altar or temple
17–24  | Dwellings for the faithful
25–32  | Enigmatic symbols
33–40  | Graves or remains of glorified disciples
41–48  | Holy text or archives
49–56  | Offerings or atonements
57–64  | Pilgrims arriving to pay homage
65–72  | Protected reliquary of an artifact or token
73–80  | Religious art or idols
81–88  | Subtle manifestations of mystical power or visions
89–96  | Tokens or motifs representing the faith's domain
97–100 | [⏵Descriptor + Focus](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Descriptor)

### Peril

Use this table to help envision a complication or hazard.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|----------------------------------------------------------------
1–9    | An aspect of the faith beguiles you or lures you into danger
10–18  | Dreadful aspects or powers of the faith are revealed
19–27  | Embodiment of a god or power is given corrupted form or purpose
28–36  | Guardians seek martyrdom in defense of this place
37–45  | Leaders corrupt or exploit their followers to oppose you
46–54  | Prophecies portend a dire threat
55–63  | Protective ward or enigmatic puzzle blocks the way
64–72  | Religious artifact evokes unnerving power
73–81  | Unnatural corruption or decay fouls the environment
82–90  | Zealots enact a ceremony to unlock forbidden powers
91–98  | [⏵Action + Theme](Starforged/Oracles/Core/Action)
99–100 | Roll twice

### Opportunity

Use this table to help envision a beneficial encounter or event, such as when rolling a strong hit with a match in a location.

Roll   | Result
:-----:|---------------------------------------------------------
1–20   | Access to a hidden or sealed area
21–40  | Encounter with a helpful adherent or heretic
41–60  | Insight into the nature or history of the faith
61–80  | Insight into the schemes or methods of religious zealots
81–100 | Interesting or valuable artifact or device