5e DnD Coastal Encounter

Coastal encounters bring visions of sandy dunes, steep cliffs, pebble beaches and tidal caves. Maybe encounters take place in a ruined lighthouse, haunted shipwreck or abandoned nest.

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3 Merfolk

At a sunken hut. there is a briny smell
They are making a lot of noise or on patrol
In a fight they focus all their attention on a particular race
Difficulty... 150 Easy

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2 Harpies

At a mass of stinking, rotting seaweed and a part-buried wooden shack. there is bright sunshine
They are ending a journey or migration
In a fight they run away as fast as they can if things go badly
Possibly... during the fight friendly reinforcements arrive
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

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1 Giant Eagle

At an unusual tomb surrounded by pebbles. there is a salty smell
They are near their home
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Difficulty... 200 Medium

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7 Cultists

At a pile of large rocks. It has a splendid view
They are stalking or being stalked by something
In a fight they focus on the most heavily armored foes
Difficulty... 437.5 Deadly

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1 Giant Toad

At a three overgrown saplings and a sea stack. there is a rainbow
They are waiting for something or someone
In a fight they attack anyone who looks like a source of food
Difficulty... 200 Medium