Random Forest Encounters

D1 Random Forest Encounters

1. A group of elves are hunting in the forest. If they are surprised, they will run away. They will offer to join the party if they are not slaughtered first.
   
   
2. A goose in a tiny wizard hat is trying to cast spells. The results are chaotic but entertaining. He offers to teach the adventurers one of his “spells,” which is laughably ineffective but could potentially distract enemies.
   
   
3. are attacking a group of elves. The elves are carrying their injured to their camp. The elves are level 1 and the lava lizards are level 4. If the players help, the elves will give the players a potion, an enchanted item, and some gold.
   
   
4. A band of spectral warriors testing the players’ honor. Meeting their standards rewards ethereal armor increasing agility.
   
   
5. A group of wizards are studying the constellations and discussing their theories about the coming year.
   
   
6. A man is asking for donations to help rebuild the local church. He needs money to repair the roof, replace stained glass windows, replace destroyed pews, fix the bell tower and so on. He's been traveling from town to town for two months now. He's looking for work and a place to stay for the night.
   
   
7. The party sees a man rolling around on the ground, holding his leg. He has been bitten by a snake. He is deathly afraid of snakes and will not accept help from anyone who has been touched by a snake. If players try to help him, he will yell at them and tell them to leave him alone!
   
   
8. The wind forms coherent sentences as it blows through the trees, sharing forbidden knowledge that can aid the party or drive them mad.
   
   
9. A group of 2d6 bandits are setting up camp for the night. They are setting up a fire, sharpening their weapons, and getting ready to eat some food before they go to sleep for the night.
   
   
10. A group of 1d4 hunters are hunting a large animal. If the players help them, they will give them 1d6+2 arrows made from the animal they are hunting. The arrows are magical and will allow players to shoot at range without penalty for 1d4 days after being fired once. The hunters are actually werewolves in disguise.