D&D Random Grassland Encounters

D1 Random Grassland Encounters

1. A distant figure stands motionless, likely a scarecrow.
   
   
2. A group of children are dancing around in a field with swords made of sticks, playing at being soldiers and orcs and goblins fighting each other. They will approach the players and ask them to join in their game.
   
   
3. The earthy scent of fresh rain lingers in the air.
   
   
4. A group of 2d8 orcs are attempting to raid a nearby village. The orcs are attempting to steal food and supplies from the village.
   
   
5. Hordes of giant grasshoppers attack. They will ambush the players from behind and surround them. Players will need to fight through hoards of giant grasshoppers to continue on. This encounter can be used as a way to introduce the players to the horrors of the grasslands.
   
   
6. Wild garlic grows in abundance, filling the air with its pungent scent.
   
   
7. A rusted plow lies abandoned, half-buried in the earth.
   
   
8. An artificer named Zane is testing a new flying contraption and needs brave souls to come along. The experiment, however, comes with the risk of attracting aerial predators.
   
   
9. The sweet scent of blooming clover fills the air.
   
   
10. A group of men are sitting around a campfire having a picnic. They're all dressed in green and gold and they're having roast chicken and wine. The players can approach them and join them for a picnic too! The men are bards looking for work. If players ask, they can tell the players about two nobles who are holding a tournament nearby to try to find a new champion for their kingdom.