201 D&D Random Air Encounters

D1 Random Elemental Plane of Air Encounters

1. A group of bird-like creatures are seen playing a game of tag in the sky. They seem to be having a lot of fun and may invite the players to join in.
   
   
2. The players hear the sound of birds chirping and the sound of wings flapping. A flock of 20 birds is flying toward them. They will attempt to attack the players, who can fight back against them if they want, but doing so will attract the attention of a nearby dragon.
   
   
3. An enormous crow made of pure wind challenges the players in a game of aerial chess, using currents as pieces. Winning grants them safe passage and insight into a looming aerial calamity, but losing risks a monstrous transformation into windbound forms.
   
   
4. A caravan of 1d8 sky shepherds herding their flock of ethereal sheep.
   
   
5. Players find themselves walking on a cloud bridge that leads to a small island in the air. On the island is a giant tree with a temple on top of it.
   
   
6. The party discovers a large, ancient stone structure in the sky. At the top is a powerful air elemental, who will grant great rewards to those who can solve his puzzles.
   
   
7. Atop a floating isle resembling a fortress, they encounter Eldric, a scholar-warrior fending off guardian sphinxes corrupted by dark magic. Earning victory restores the island’s harmony. Eldric shares knowledge of ancient ruins scattered across the plane, harboring lost relics of power.
   
   
8. A colony of flying monkeys is passing through the area. If provoked, they will attack with loud and passionate shrieks.
   
   
9. A massive phalanx of a hundred invisible creatures are streaming through the sky, the sound of their wings a deafening roar.
   
   
10. A giant tornado is approaching. It is 1d6 miles away and it can be seen by players. If players attack it with spells or missiles, it will turn on them and attack them for 1d4 rounds before moving on.