D&D Random Encounters - Mountain

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.
Mountains encounters bring visions of snow-topped crags, mighty waterfalls, verdant valleys and cloud castles. They are the home of proud highland tribes, avian predators and mighty giants.

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combatwarrior

A group of warriors

5 Guards
1 Scout

At a large clear pool fed by a spring. There is a deep fish-filled pond with a shallow pool with several copper coins (nearby is fresh spring)
They are predicting the weather
In a fight they work together to focus on foes with expensive looking gear
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

At a crossing of slippery stepping stones over a swift river (the area is touched by frost magic)
They are being noisy
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have the deeds to a silver mine that is overrun by duergar
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

At a drop down to jagged rocks (there are a few stone cairns)
They are being noisy
In a fight they surrender if things go badly
Possibly... they have a griffon pelt cloak (50 gp)
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

combat

A group of kobolds

7 Kobolds led by one named Boe the Silent
2 Giant Centipedes

At a narrow valley (which is associated with nature magic)
They are tending livestock
In a fight they surrender if things go badly
Possibly... during the fight someone has an unexpected burst of courage
Difficulty... 687.5 Deadly

At a cabin surrounded by moss (there is a sled)
They are resting
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... they have a Sentinel Shield
Difficulty... 300 Hard