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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combatorc

1 Orc named Skullcrusher

At a fenced burial ground (the area is associated with herons)
They are warding off spirits
In a fight they start by targeting any obvious spellcaster
Possibly... they have a Driftglobe
Difficulty... 100 Easy

combatdruid

1 Druid named Huang Mei (female human)

At an asylum and a pool covered with lily pads (close by is a sparkling pool )
They are stuck in mud
In a fight they avoid the foes with least armor
Possibly... they have a Periapt of Health
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatsnake

1 Swarm of Poisonous Snakes

At a field of shallow water (there is a muddy trench)
They are hiding from a threat
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have a Trident of Fish Command
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatbullywug

A group of bullywugs

2 Bullywugs (Monster Manual p.35) led by one named Werok the Fair
1 Giant Frog

At an ivy-covered wooden walkway (which is touched by life magic)
They are creating some kind of art
In a fight they focus on the largest foe
Possibly... they have a pair of Boots of Springing and Striding
Difficulty... 300 Hard

combatraven

2 Swarms of Ravens

At a dyke (nearby is a beautiful waterfall)
They are investigating a wreck
In a fight they act as if something else is guiding them - they focus on foes with expensive looking gear
Possibly... they have a Driftglobe
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy