5e D&D Combat Encounters - Jungle

Combat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid
The jungle is a place of bright colours, hanging vines and thick canopy that often blocks the sun. Encounters might occur in a ruined temple or overgrown cliff and it is home to yuan-ti, tribal warriors and all kinds of reptiles.

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1 Awakened Tree

At a vine-covered lodge near a few enchanted trees (there is a large mass of flies in the area)
They are stalking something
In a fight they focus all their attention on the foe that stands out most
Possibly... they have
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

2 Axe Beaks

At a grove of dying trees. There is a patch of damaged ferns with a pile of stones (a mists is forming)
They are resting
In a fight they attack anyone who looks like a source of food
Possibly... during the fight opportunist(s) tries to steal mounts/backpacks or other loose equipment
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy

A group of bullywugs

3 Bullywugs (Monster Manual p.35) led by one named Dara
1 Giant Toad

At a clearing of fungi (the area is blessed by a power of wisdom)
They are a shapechanger
In a fight they single out foes with expensive looking gear
Possibly... during the fight the weather changes for the worst
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

1 Priest named Wenner Tosscobble (male halfling)

At a small clearing (it is wet)
They are talking with someone - Grim the roofer
In a fight they focus on the most dangerous warrior
Possibly... during the fight something isn't where it is supposed to be
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

1 Giant Vulture

At a whitewashed stone path leading up a steep slope. There is a cairn with a patch of lavender flowers (rain is falling)
They are are looking for a mate
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Possibly... they have a Ring of Jumping
Difficulty... 200 Medium

A group of blights

2 Needle Blights (Monster Manual p.32)
1 Vine Blight (Monster Manual p.32)
1 Twig Blight (Monster Manual p.32)

At a patch of dense ferns and a collapsed sinkhole (close by is a mound of vines)
They are being stalked by something
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

4 Pteranodons

At a large clearing of bracken. There is an icy pool with a few pretty trees (there are lizard tracks that look recent)
They are infected with a disease
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... during the fight someone spots a dangerous flying creature. It will circle once then fly on
Difficulty... 400 Deadly

1 Brown Bear

At a camouflaged simple pit trap near a tunnel entrance (the birds and animals have gone quiet)
They are studying something in the trees
In a fight they attack anyone who looks like a source of food
Possibly... they have a Potion of Poison
Difficulty... 200 Medium

2 Panthers

At an area of large-leafed plants. There is a deep sinkhole with a patch of foliage (there are several bright feathers)
They are studying something in the trees
In a fight they attempt to use the terrain to attack with stealth
Possibly... during the fight a shapeshifter is attracted to the fight and looks for opportunities
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy

A cauldron (group) of bats

2 Giant Bats
1 Bat
1 Swarm of Bats

At a meeting of two rivers (rain is falling)
They are infected with a disease
In a fight they fight to the bitter end
Possibly... during the fight there is a foul smell in the area
Difficulty... 320 Hard