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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combatsnake

A nest (group) of snakes

3 Giant Poisonous Snakes
1 Constrictor Snake
1 Flying Snake

At an old pathway (which is protected by a nearby druid)
They are trapped by something
In a fight they keep away from the most dangerous warrior
Possibly... they have a Bowl of Commanding Water Elementals
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatbear

1 Brown Bear

At a large clearing of moss (there are two trees entwined together)
They are investigating a crossing to a another place
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Difficulty... 200 Medium

combatranger

2 Scouts

At a sparkling river with a small island (the area is protected by an awakened tree)
They are are exploring the area
In a fight they focus on foes attempting to hide
Possibly... they have a Staff of Healing
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard

combatvermin

1 Swarm of Insects

At a firebreak cleared of foliage surrounded by roots and leaves (nearby is a rapid brook fed by a spring)
They are hiding from a threat
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... they have a Spell Scroll of wall of thorns
Difficulty... 100 Easy

combatgnoll

A group of gnolls

2 Gnolls
2 Hyenas

At a narrow path and a circle of distorted rocks (there is a heavy cart with a brake)
They are adapted to the trees (climb speed equal to land speed)
In a fight they used ranged attacks and maintain their distance if possible
Difficulty... 330.0 Hard