5e D&D Combat Encounters - Arctic

Combat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid
Encounters in arctic terrain occur in icy tundra, tall glaciers and snowy peaks. They might occur outside an igloo, on an iced over lake or in a winter blizzard

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1 Druid

At a tower (the area is associated with a power of battle)
They are skiing
In a fight they focus on the most dangerous warrior
Possibly... they have an illustrated book depicting arctic creatures, describing edible parts and related cooking recipes
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Griffon

At a glacial valley (it has a programmed illusion)
They are attempting to catch fish
In a fight they attack anyone who looks like a source of food
Possibly... during the fight someone has a vision of the future
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatwinter

3 Ice Mephits

At a mound ofold furs surrounded by permafrost (the area is covered with crisp snow)
They are stalking something
In a fight they run away if things start going badly
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

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1 Scout

At an enchanted patch of purple flowers by a quiet ice sculpture (there is a pile of bones)
They are investigating a dead body
In a fight they single out the most heavily armored foes
Difficulty... 100 Easy

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1 Yeti

At a stream flowing into a tainted river (by a dried up waterfall)
They are making ice sculptures
In a fight they prefer to capture their foes
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

combatogre

1 Half-Ogre (Monster Manual p.238) named Nosha

At a rope ladder leading up an ice cliff (which is touched by beast magic)
They are getting ready for hibernation
In a fight they focus on the most heavily armored foes
Possibly... they have furs and pelts of arctic beasts (100 gp)
Difficulty... 200 Medium

combatgnoll

A group of gnolls

3 Gnolls led by one named Pada
5 Hyenas

At a cairn with lichen by a few willow saplingpretty trees (there is a pile of coal)
They are on a sled
In a fight they retreat when half their number have fallen
Possibly... they have Pearl of Power
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

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1 Druid named Inabys "Minx" Luckfinder (gnome)

At a misty shack surrounded by permafrost (there is writing here in Draconic)
They are sheltering from bad weather
In a fight they use ranged attacks and try to keep in cover
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatgnoll

A group of gnolls

1 Gnoll
1 Hyena

At a field of crisp snow (which is associated with fiendish magic)
They are holding a funeral
In a fight they all attack the same foe
Possibly... during the fight a wall, tree or building starts to collapse or fall
Difficulty... 110 Easy

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4 Blood Hawks

At a frozen stream fed by a spring (a blanket of sludgy snow covers the area)
They are being noisy
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Difficulty... 200 Medium