Random Mountain Encounters Generator (DND 5e)

D1 Random Mountain Encounters

1. A group of dwarves are digging a tunnel through the mountain, but they have encountered a magical barrier that is blocking their path. They may ask the players for help in breaking through the barrier.
   
   
2. The party comes across a group of orcs who have been sent by a nearby kingdom to scout out the mountains and find out what kind of defenses the mountains have against an army that is expected to march through there in a few weeks time.
   
   
3. You see a lone figure standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out over the vast expanse of mountains. As you approach, they turn to reveal themselves as a giant eagle, with bright golden eyes. The eagle speaks to the party, offering to take them on a journey through the mountains on its back. Will they accept the offer or fear the unknown powers of the eagle?
   
   
4. Winding through an ice cave, the party discovers an underground hot spring inhabited by a thermal dragon. The dragon offers to trade rare aquatic treasures in exchange for protection from hunters invading its domain.
   
   
5. You see two gnomes fighting each other over a shiny rock. As the players approach, the gnomes stop and glare at them. They offer to give the shiny rock to the player who can defeat the other in a thumb war.
   
   
6. A man in black robes is walking down the road near the players' location. He has a large pack on his back and is walking in the opposite direction that the players are traveling in. His name is Trelonar and he is a member of the Black Hand guild. He is on his way to an area where he was told that members of his guild had been sighted in the area. He has been told that 4 high-level members of his guild have been sighted in this area and he is on his way to find them.
   
   
7. A group of adventurers are travelling through the mountains and they come across a large cave that has been blocked by a rockslide. They will ask the players to help them clear away the rocks so they can enter the cave and continue their journey through the mountains.
   
   
8. A group of 6 merchants are traveling to a nearby city to sell their goods. They will offer to sell the players items at a good price if they can get to the city safely.
   
   
9. A hungry dragon approaches the players, demanding that they hand over all their gold and magic items. However, the dragon has a soft spot for riddles and will let the players go if they can answer three of its riddles correctly.
   
   
10. The ground trembles as a group of 1d8 earth elementals march across your path. They protect an ancient relic being transported to a forgotten temple. They are not hostile but will defend their charge if they perceive a threat.