How to Build a Fantasy City from Scratch

27/10/2025 23 min Episodio 139
How to Build a Fantasy City from Scratch

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Episode Synopsis

From layout and history to factions and festivals—this episode breaks down how to build a fantasy city that your players will actually want to explore.
In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian walks you through a step-by-step framework to design immersive cities that aren’t just maps—they’re living story hubs. Whether you're designing your campaign's capital or a weird little port town full of smugglers, this guide will help you get there.
🎲 What You’ll Learn:


How to define your city’s core purpose


Ways to use geography and real-world city models


How to build meaningful factions, landmarks, and culture


Bonus roll table to spark instant city drama


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