Deserts can be sources of mystery. They may be home to strange civilisations, perhaps long-lost or perhaps still around after millennia. They can also be places of danger.

This supplement has 100 different encounters for a fantasy desert, with much inspiration taken from portrayals of Egyptian and Arabic deserts. There are places, people, creatures and things to encounter. Some may be potentially dangerous and other potentially beneficial. They can be used as a source of background colour or potential adventure hooks.

The supplement also comes in a Pathfinder-compatible version. You do not need both versions.

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

Here are some sample results:

32. A quiet rustling sound can be heard. If the sound is traced back to its origin, grains of sand can be seen climbing up the surfaces of the dunes. All the sand appears to be moving in the same direction.

33. A rectangular stone obelisk with a pyramidal top leans at an angle out of the sand. The obelisk is 5’ square and around 30’ of it protrudes from the sand, with another 40’ hidden below the surface. The surface of the obelisk has been extensively carved in hieroglyphs. Fifty feet from the obelisk, the shattered stump of a similar obelisk sticks a few feet out of the sand.

34. A rocky outcropping provides some shade in the desert, and a sand viper is taking advantage of this. The snake is a nocturnal creature and is currently asleep. It is also venomous and will attack if surprised awake, perhaps by being trodden on.

Released: 13th July 2019 Pages: 12

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