Random Wasteland Encounters + Generator (DND 5e)

D4 Random Wasteland Encounters

1. The party encounters an eerie, quiet village, shrouded by shadows and plagued by phantasms. The only living inhabitant, a wise old woman named Gerta, explains that the once-thriving village was cursed by a vengeful witch. The villagers now roam as tormented spirits, replaying their last sorrowful moments. Gerta tasks the players with retrieving a phoenix’s feather to kindle an eternal flame atop the old bell tower, to purify and free the spirits. Succeeding in their quest, the fire engulfs the village in a warm glow, cleansing the spirits and granting Gerta the peace she long awaited. In return, she bestows upon them enchanted lanterns that repel undead.
   
   
2. A small group of 2d6+3 dwarves are in a wagon on the road. The wagon is full of weapons and they are hunting for food.
   
   
3. While traveling through a canyon, the party hears the distant sound of drums and chanting. As they get closer, they realize it is a group of goblins performing a ritual to summon an ancient earth elemental. The party must choose whether to stop the ritual and save the canyon, or let the elementals wreak havoc and take their chances on finding loot among the goblin tribe.
   
   
4. A group of dwarves approaches the players, asking for their help in retrieving an ancient artifact that was stolen from their kingdom. The artifact is located in a dragon's lair, but the dwarves have a secret map that shows a hidden entrance to the lair. The players must use their stealth and intelligence to sneak into the lair and retrieve the artifact without alerting the dragon.