D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Forest

Encounters might be a meeting with a patrol of guards at an old shrine or a familiar looking for aid. It might be an ambush in the wilderness, a stand-off in the city or a monster in the Underdark.
The woodlands are full of life, with greenery and beasts at every step. It is home to feral druids, cavorting fey, beast hunters and primordial creatures best left alone.

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combatbandit

4 Bandits

At an overgrown wizard's tower. There is a lodge with a pool (nearby is a reed-filled stream)
They are attacking an unusual tree
In a fight they focus all their attention on foes with ranged weapons
Possibly... during the fight friendly reinforcements arrive
Difficulty... 200 Medium

combatseelie

A group of fey

2 Pixies (Monster Manual p.253)
2 Sprites
1 Satyr with Panpipes (Monster Manual p.267)
1 Giant Owl

At a creek feeding into a river (there is a poster advertising a treetop tavern)
They are haunted by a fey
In a fight they keep away from the most dangerous warrior
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

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1 Giant Hyena

At a guardian statue of a beetle (close by is a covered cave entrance)
They are attacking an unusual tree
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Possibly... they have 1d4 Potions of Healing
Difficulty... 200 Medium

combat

1 Tiger

At a vine-covered cave entrance (nearby is a reed-filled pond)
They are watching a threat
In a fight they attempt to attack from hiding
Difficulty... 200 Medium

combatplant

1 Awakened Tree

At an area of enchanted saplings (the area is associated with a magical plant elemental)
They are adapted to the trees (climb speed equal to land speed)
In a fight they focus on the foes with least armor
Difficulty... 450 Deadly