D&D Random Encounters for 5E

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.

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3 Shadows

At a beautiful waterfall in front of a cave-mouth (the area is desecrated ground)
They are hiding from a nearby threat
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

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6 Stirges

At a few carved trees and a decorated statue (close to a ford over a turbulent river)
They are injured in some way (not at full health)
In a fight they run away as fast as they can if things go badly
Possibly... they have 12 x Ammunition +1
Difficulty... 300 Hard

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1 Priest

At a hedge of razorvine surrounded by flowers (close by is a fish-filled pool)
They are hiding from something
In a fight they focus on the largest foe
Possibly... they have a Lantern of Revealing
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Griffon

At a patch of spiky bracken and a covered trench (heavy rain is falling)
They are telepathic
In a fight they attack whoever looks most dangerous
Possibly... during the fight someone sees an omen or portent
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Swarm of Wasps (Monster Manual p.338)

At a small beast pen (there is a strong breeze from the east)
They are searching the area for a companion
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... during the fight a beast comes to investigate
Difficulty... 100 Easy