Characters will often need to travel from one place to another, whether through the wilderness or along a more travelled road. These journeys can simply be glossed over, or random events can be added to make them more interesting.

This is a collection of 100 random encounters characters can have during their journey. Some of these are potentially beneficial, some are potentially harmful and some are simply puzzling.

To use the list, either roll d100 for a random result or select appropriate ones manually.

Here are some sample results:

21. The party hears someone singing a hymn. A (Standard +/-0%) Education Test reveals it’s a very old, nearly forgotten song to the goddess of streams and rivers. Those who make suitable skill checks manage to sneak up on a hot spring where a Woodland Nymph is washing her hair. If approached peacefully with a (Standard +/-0%) Bargain Test, she offers her aid to the party (including sharing knowledge with them). If approached aggressively or rudely, they will be told to leave. Those who do not will have to fight her, and if she escapes, she will return with other forest allies.

22. The party comes across a perfectly-fitted cairn. There is no sign of who built it, or what lies beneath, but a (Hard -20%) Education Test reveals this was the way great heroes were buried by ancient tribes. The size of the cairn reflected the respect of the hero, and the work others did to honor their memory.

23. When it comes time to find a campsite, the party comes across a woman in a clearing. She is walking on her hands across a flat rock, humming to herself. Juggler’s balls are stacked nearby, and there is a hammock hanging from a tree. Her name is Celia Danderwidth, tumbler, acrobat, and performer. She’s on her way to a nearby city for a festival, and will ask to travel with the party if they prove friendly.

Released: 27th March 2021 Pages: 11

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