Random Wasteland Encounters + Generator (DND 5e)

D4 Random Wasteland Encounters

1. The party sees a fog bank a few miles from them. They get attacked by 2d20 zombies and ghouls. The party can run away if they want to and people are out there who are actively looking for undead. The party can try to fight the zombies and ghouls. If they kill the zombies and ghouls, they can get one of the following. A bag of gold coins. A ring of protection +1. A sword +2. A bag of jewels. A lute for a bard which can be used as a magic instrument by anyone trained in the skill.
   
   
2. Beneath a mysteriously fluctuating aurora, players discover a stone circle surrounded by elemental guardians representing each phase of the moon. Successfully defeating these guardians and decoding lunar runes can bestow a lycanthropic blessing or curse that grants abilities tied to the moon phases.
   
   
3. The party finds a seemingly abandoned town, but upon exploring further, they discover that it is actually inhabited by a group of shapeshifting creatures. They must use their wits to figure out who is a friend and who is a foe.
   
   
4. A strange old woman wearing tattered clothes and a pointed hat is sitting on the side of the road. She offers to sell the party a potion that can grant them the ability to speak with animals for a limited time.