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

D1 Random Beach Encounters

1. Chef Crustacean, a sophisticated giant crab, runs a beachside eatery serving exquisite seafood dishes. Win his trivia contest about rare sea creatures, and you’ll be rewarded with a dish that grants temporary buffs. Lose the contest, and you’ll have to endure his relentless, pompous lectures on culinary arts.
   
   
2. The players notice strange patterns and symbols drawn in the sand, possibly left by a mystic.
   
   
3. A pod of merfolk can be seen playing in the waves. If the players can befriend them, they may be able to find a secret passage to the underwater city.
   
   
4. The remains of a sand sculpture, now mostly eroded, hint at a sea dragon or mighty kraken.
   
   
5. A group of 2d4 giant turtles are lying on the beach. They are sleeping in the sun.
   
   
6. A group of 2d4+4 goblins are walking on the beach, looking for food and water. They will attack the players if they try to leave.
   
   
7. At "Wavecrest Hill," an enchanted lighthouse guides spectral ships. Its keeper, a spirit named Joren, mourns his lost crew, praying to reunite their spirits. Players must venture into cursed fogs to gather fragments of their souls. Each step is clouded by Joren’s murmurs of regret.
   
   
8. A kindly older couple is walking their dog along the shore, and they stop to chat.
   
   
9. A lively drum circle can be heard further down the beach, their rhythmic beats punctuating the air.
   
   
10. Two pirates are haggling about a treasure map.