Random Beach & Coastal Encounters + Generator (DND 5e)

D1 Random Beach Encounters

1. The rhythmic crashing of waves creates a soothing, hypnotic effect.
   
   
2. A series of ancient, glowing runes appear on the beach at low tide. These runes form a map leading to a legendary undersea vault filled with lost relics of an old deity. However, the vault is jealously protected by a kraken, and only the brave dare to decipher the runes.
   
   
3. A surfer catches an impressive wave, much to the cheers of onlooking beachgoers.
   
   
4. A playful pod of dolphins seems unusually interested in the players, leading them to an underwater cave filled with bioluminescent plants and rare treasures.
   
   
5. A young man sits on the beach staring out at the water. He looks as if throwing a pebble into the ocean can’t possibly be any way to get it to get from one place to another. He doesn’t address players and will not answer questions. He seems to be in another world as he stares at the water.
   
   
6. A local herbalist gathers seaweed for their potions.
   
   
7. The players come across a band of pirates burying their loot in the sand. The pirates might be hostile, willing to negotiate, or could even offer a share for assistance against an impending Naval patrol.
   
   
8. A deep gnome named Scaley, specializing in pearl diving, is willing to trade his fine collection of pearls for unique trinkets or potions. Successfully bargaining with him might net you a rare black pearl with mysterious enchantments. Trying to swindle him, however, will result in being chased off by his burly, crab-legged bodyguard.
   
   
9. A ship smacks into the rocks. As a ship sinks, a sea dragon attacks everyone at sea.
   
   
10. A group of men are talking about a treasure that was washed up on the beach. They are looking for it.