Random Forest Encounters

D1 Random Forest Encounters

1. The players come across a clearing in the forest with a small pond in it. On one side of the clearing there is a log cabin made from logs from the forest, its walls and roof covered in moss and vines, its windows boarded up with old barn wood, its front door made from an old wine barrel from an abandoned winery nearby, its path leading to the door lined with flowers, bushes and trees, their branches covered in ripe red berries, their leaves turning brown as winter approaches. On the other side of the clearing there is an old stone shrine covered in vines and moss, its roof made from a thatched roof made from grass and twigs gathered nearby, its walls made from stone slabs found nearby, its doors made from old barn wood, its windows boarded up with old barn wood and covered in moss and vines. Inside of the shrine there is an old statue of an old goddess in her prime, her robes covering her body, her arms covering her exposed breasts, her face hidden beneath her veil, her hands covering her exposed genitals. Before the statue there is an offering of an old
   
   
2. A man is walking down the path. He has a dagger in his hand. He looks scared. He has been robbed.
   
   
3. As night falls, stars descend from the sky, transforming into spirit animals. They interact with the party, bestowing wisdom or challenges to test their hearts and minds.
   
   
4. A group of two gnomes and a halfling are riding horses along the road. They are on their way to a wedding.
   
   
5. While wandering through the forest, players come across a magical grove where all the trees and plants are glowing in various colors. However, the grove is being corrupted by a dark force that is turning the colors into shades of grey. Players must find the source of the corruption and stop it before the entire grove is lost.
   
   
6. A group of 2d4 elves are on the lookout for nearby orcs, ensuring the safety of the nearby village. If players get too close, they will attack them.
   
   
7. A group of young men are wandering through the forest -- they appear lost -- if approached, one of them will ask for help finding his way home -- if players guide them back to their home village or anywhere else, they will attempt to seduce one of the party members (Perception Check DC 20 revealed that they are incubi and this was only a ruse to get players alone somewhere with them so they could feed)
   
   
8. A group of men are gathering firewood in the forest. They are wearing leather armor and carrying axes and shields and dogs (2d8 dogs).
   
   
9. The adventurers find a small grove where a deer and a fox are playing a game of tag. The deer speaks and invites them to join the game. The winner receives an enchanted leaf that provides +1 to stealth for a day.
   
   
10. Eerie howls echo through the forest. A pack of 2d6 wolves attacks. They are hungry and will attack the party’s horses if they have any.