D&D Random Grassland Encounters

D1 Random Grassland Encounters

1. A group of 2d8 orcs are attempting to raid a nearby village. The orcs are attempting to steal horses from the village stables.
   
   
2. A single old man. He is a retired bard. He has no teeth and wears no shoes. He asks for food and money. He is a con artist. If players give him money, he will vanish. If players give him food, he will sing for them. He is not a good bard, but he is a good con artist.
   
   
3. A lone horseman can be seen riding across the plains. If the party approaches him, he will gallop away.
   
   
4. The players come across a abandoned castle in the middle of the grasslands. However, the castle is not as abandoned as it seems and is home to a powerful witch.
   
   
5. You see three women sitting by the side of the trail. They are selling food and water to travellers. They have enough food and water to sell to the players as well.
   
   
6. A group of 2d6 men riding horses gallop past the players at full speed. They are carrying a box that is tied up in a heavy sack cloth and they look like they are in a hurry to get somewhere.
   
   
7. A group of 2d6 priests from a nearby village are looking for a group of 2d6 barbarians that have been terrorizing the area.
   
   
8. A group of 3d4 humans approach. They are traveling merchants, looking for buyers for their fine goods and rare items. They have an assortment of uncommon goods and items worth up to 1,000 gp each.
   
   
9. The ground suddenly rumbles beneath the party's feet. A giant burrowing creature is heading straight towards them!
   
   
10. A pack of hungry dire wolves are stalking a herd of nervous deer. The players must choose to either fight off the wolves or help the deer escape.