D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Mountain

Encounters might be a meeting with a patrol of guards at an old shrine or a familiar looking for aid. It might be an ambush in the wilderness, a stand-off in the city or a monster in the Underdark.
Mountains encounters bring visions of snow-topped crags, mighty waterfalls, verdant valleys and cloud castles. They are the home of proud highland tribes, avian predators and mighty giants.

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1 Giant Eagle

At a muddy pool surrounded by bare rock (heavy rain is falling)
They are bearing symbols of a deity of endurance
In a fight they single out a particular race
Possibly... they have a finely made set of bagpipes inlaid with silver (150 gp)
Difficulty... 200 Medium

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1 Harpy

At a bleak cairn by a clear spring (there is a collapsed tent)
They are resting
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Possibly... they have a Potion of Flying
Difficulty... 200 Medium

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A group of kobolds

6 Kobolds
4 Vultures
1 Giant Bat
1 Swarm of Bats

At an area of loose rocks, snow and ice, that could trigger an avalanche if disturbed; (which is associated with a dangerous fire giant)
They are building a shelter
In a fight they use ranged attacks on the nearest foe
Difficulty... 725.0 Deadly

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A group of the same faith

1 Priest
1 Acolyte

At an overgrown tunnel entrance (there is an unlit beacon)
They are skiing
In a fight they start by targeting foes with ranged weapons
Possibly... during the fight someone finds the whole thing hilarious
Difficulty... 750.0 Deadly

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2 Swarms of Ravens

At a river and a few tall saplings (nearby is a statue)
They are are looking for more of their kind
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... during the fight liquid spills to make an area slippery
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy