D&D Random Grassland Encounters

D1 Random Grassland Encounters

1. The party finds a patch of land where flowers are growing out of control. The flowers here are bright yellow and emit a bright yellow smoke when they bloom. The flowers will only bloom for a few hours and then wilt away. If a character picks one of these flowers then they will find that the petals are made of gold.
   
   
2. An old wizard is on the road ahead, walking slowly, with a staff in his hand. He is dressed in rags and a long, gray beard. If the players approach him, he tells them that he is on his way to a nearby town to seek out work as a wizard. His name is Simon.
   
   
3. Overhead, birds of prey circle in the sky above the party. If players investigate, they'll find no animals to hunt for miles around.
   
   
4. Band of Brigands: A band of brigands has been seen in the area. The bandits are led by a bugbear with a patch over one eye and a large scar on his face. The band of brigands intends to raid the next caravan that passes through the region.
   
   
5. A group of 2d6 men and women in bright red cloaks and bright red hats ride by on horseback, singing loudly and celebrating. They will not stop to talk.
   
   
6. A group of men with axes are running away from a group of horse-riding humans with lances. The horse-riders chase down the men and kill them.
   
   
7. A group of men is walking up the road, talking about their plans to sell their goods in a nearby village.
   
   
8. A group of 2d6+2 old women are traveling through the grasslands in search of a better place to live. They are lost and need help getting back to their home city.
   
   
9. A large bird lands on the road ahead. It is a griffin, who is looking for a group of adventurers to help its master with his mission. It is actually working for an evil wizard.
   
   
10. A group of soldiers is walking along the road. They are carrying swords, shields, and crossbows. They are looking for work. They will offer to protect a town or village from a nearby threat for a fee.