Random Wasteland Encounters + Generator (DND 5e)

D4 Random Wasteland Encounters

1. A group of 1d8+1 angry half-orc guards are standing outside of a metal cage. The cage is full of 2d6+3 slaves that are chained together. The cage is a cage that was used to hold monsters and slaves. The guards are guarding the cage because the slaves have been rioting. They have been fighting between each other. Some of the slaves are wearing red collars. The red collars are slaves that are willing to fight the other slaves. Some of the slaves have blue collars. The blue collars are slaves that aren't willing to fight the other slaves. The half-orcs will attack the party if they approach them. The half-orcs will attack the party if they kill a slave that is wearing a red collar or if they kill a slave that is wearing a blue collar.
   
   
2. A group of 1d4+4 bugbears are riding overland in carts and carriages. They are heading toward a non-desert region to the south. They will not attack unless attacked.
   
   
3. An ancient clockwork dragon lies half-buried beneath shifting sands, its eyes flickering back to life upon the players’ approach. Rusted gears awaken, unleashing a bound army of clockwork minions. Bizarrely whimsical messages and hints are hidden within the dragon's mechanisms, leading to an ancient workshop where the blueprint of a legendary magical airship awaits those who can unlock its intricate puzzles.
   
   
4. As they journey through a cursed forest, the players come across an enchanted pool that is guarded by a group of 1d4+2 dryads. The dryads offer the players a chance to cleanse themselves of any curses or ailments in exchange for a small favor.