D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Swamp

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 mists of the swamp hide many things, from the ruins of civilisations to shifting currents. Frogs and reptiles of all kind are found here, living alongside lizardfolk and snake-like abominations.

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1 Will-o'-wisp

At an old shrine to a forgotten power near a lush garden (close to a foul-smelling river with a rocky island)
They are injured in some way (reduced speed)
In a fight they attack at random
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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3 Swarms of Ravens

At a deep pond surrounded by flowers (close by is a temple of a power of death)
They are wallowing in mud
In a fight they act as if something else is guiding them - they run away if things start going badly
Possibly... they have a Trident of Fish Command
Difficulty... 300 Hard

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2 Crocodiles

At a ford through a deep river and a patch of dry white berries (there are several large orange mushrooms)
They are cursed
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Possibly... during the fight a messenger on a mount tries to around or through the combat
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard

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A group of kobolds

5 Kobolds led by one named Eknamion the Sure
5 Giant Fire Beetles

At a dyke (the area is touched by fiendish magic)
They are putting out a fire
In a fight they used ranged attacks on the foe that stands out most
Possibly... they have 1d4 Potions of Water Breathing
Difficulty... 350 Hard

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1 Awakened Tree

At a large overgrown pool fed by a spring (which is in an area affected by a mirage arcana)
They are infected with a disease
In a fight they prefer to capture their foes
Possibly... during the fight a trap is sprung
Difficulty... 450 Deadly