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 Carrion Crawler (Monster Manual p.37)

At a sacred temple to a power of fire (the area is sacred to a power of trickery)
They are searching the area for a companion
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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3 Violet Fungi
1 Gas Spore (Monster Manual p.138)
1 Swarm of Centipedes (Monster Manual p.338)

At a deep pool surrounded by bare rock (nearby is an area of gum trees)
They are wallowing in mud
In a fight they attack whoever looks most dangerous
Possibly... during the fight friendly reinforcements arrive
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

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1 Merrow

At a loud waterfall in front of a cave-mouth (the area is touched by elemental magic)
They are following a light
In a fight they focus on larger foes
Possibly... during the fight someone has a vision of the future
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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3 Crocodiles

At an ancient shack near a bubbling pool (it is misty)
They are wallowing in mud
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

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2 Crocodiles

At a sunken tomb surrounded by mud (heavy rain is falling)
They are covered in leeches
In a fight they fight to the bitter end
Possibly... during the fight friendly reinforcements arrive
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard