D1 Random Lake Encounters
- A massive flock of 3d8 corrupted cormorants darkens the sky, their toxic droppings poisoning the water and threatening all who depend on the lake’s vitality.
- Players notice that there is a large amount of birds circling above the lake. If players look closer, they will see that the birds are carrying something in their beaks. It looks like they are carrying bread crumbs. Players can follow the birds and discover a hidden cave where an old wizard is hiding from his evil brother, who has been trying to kill him for years. The old wizard is an expert at making bread and has been feeding the birds to keep them from attacking him. He will offer the party some bread and ask them to kill his brother for him.
- A group of werewolves has made the lake their territory. They are hunting for prey and may mistake the players for food if they are not careful.
- A mysterious fog covers the lake, making it almost impossible to see. In the distance, the faint sound of singing can be heard. If the players follow the singing, they will find a group of sirens trying to lure them into the water. They must resist the temptation or face the consequences.
- Someone has tied a rope swing over the water.
- Foul water rises and 2d4 fresh water sharks attack the party.
- Two men are fishing off a small raft in the middle of the lake. They are having a contest to see who can catch the most fish. If players join in, they will give each player one fish per round they fish with them. The two men are good friends and are always competing.
- A family of 1d8 lake trolls emerges from a hidden underwater cave, dragging nets filled with rare fish and aquatic plants. They see the party as intruders and potential food.
- A man dressed in black is sitting by himself, just watching what goes on around him with a certain grin on his face... He will not talk to anyone, but if you talk to him he'll say he's waiting for his friends to show up... (Hint: he's an assassin sent to kill players by someone in town who thinks they're too powerful for their own good)...
- A group of 1d4 half-giants are drinking beer near the shore of the lake. They are celebrating their latest hunt, and they have brought their prey to show the villagers.
Generated by GPT-3 and lightly edited by a human.
