Random Mountain Encounters Generator (DND 5e)

D1 Random Mountain Encounters

1. The players see a strange figure sitting on the edge of a cliff, looking out at the vast expanse of the mountains. As they approach, the figure reveals itself to be a hermit with wild hair and a long beard. He tells the players he has been living in the mountains for many years and has seen many wondrous things. He offers to trade some of his knowledge for food, water, or a good story.
   
   
2. A group of half-elven hunters are on their way to sell their furs and meat to an nearby village. The hunters are willing to trade with the players but will only trade with them if they have furs and meat to trade with them in return.
   
   
3. The trail descends into a wide valley. A group of 1d4+3 orcs are standing on the trail. They are watching the trail for any players who might pass by.
   
   
4. An elderly couple asks for help finding their lost sheep dog. The dog is actually a manticore in disguise.
   
   
5. In the distance, the players see a group of dwarves mining for precious gems and minerals. The dwarves have been ambushed by a group of goblins and ask the players for help to defeat them. In return, they offer the players a share of their findings.
   
   
6. A group of rock gnomes is struggling to tame a pack of wild boars to use for transportation. They ask the party for help and will reward them with some powerful magical gear if they succeed.
   
   
7. A ledge leads to a cave. Inside, a goblin cult is sacrificing a human. They are interrupted.
   
   
8. As the party traverses a narrow mountain pass, they come across a herd of wild mountain goats scaling impossibly steep cliffs with ease. Among them is a goat with a golden bell around its neck that seems to emit a soothing hum. The bell is magical and can calm nearby creatures if successfully retrieved.
   
   
9. A group of people are traveling across the mountains. They are headed towards the tower of Zan. They are bringing their sick family members to the monks in the tower so that they can be healed.
   
   
10. The party comes across a group of soldiers from a local kingdom. They are headed towards the tower of Zan. They want to destroy the tower and everything in it, including the monks.