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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At a pretty island (it is in an area affected by a mirage arcana)
They are waiting for someone
In a fight they attempt to use the terrain to attack with stealth
Possibly... during the fight scavengers are attracted by the fighting
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

At a cairn surrounded by debris (there is a wrecked wagon)
They are making music
In a fight they combine ranged attacks at foes with ranged weapons
Possibly... during the fight a greater power sends aid to a faithful servant
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

At a painted shrine to a forgotten power surrounded by dirt (there is the strong scent of animals covering the area)
They are stalking something
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... they have a Trident of Fish Command
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

At a reed-filled pool (currently there is thunder and lightning)
They are hiding from a nearby threat
In a fight they attack anyone who looks like a source of food
Possibly... they have an intricate set of dragonchess with ivory pieces using creatures of the sea
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

At a snow-capped cliff (there is a flag on a pole)
They are carrying a body
In a fight they attack whoever looks most dangerous
Possibly... they have Bracers of Defense
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly