D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Shadowfell

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.
The Shadowfell is a pale reflection of the world, a place of shifting shadows, twisted crystal trees, crumbling ruins and foul rivers. Meet cursed spirits, doomed cultists, hordes of undead and servants of the Raven Queen.

tools for - dnd5e encounters shadowfell

level: party size: terrain: sources: type:

combat

1 Nothic

At a bronze circle of statues. There is an abandoned shrine to a power of murder with a pile of rubble (there are a few iron spikes)
They are being noisy
In a fight they used ranged attacks on smaller foes
Possibly... during the fight the weather changes for the worst
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combat

3 Darkmantles

At a slow brook surrounded by glass (there are obvious tracks of more creatures nearby)
They are marked by a death deity
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... they have 1d3 vials of burnt other fumes
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

combatdevil

1 Spined Devil (Monster Manual p.78)

At a set of stone steps down into a hole. There is a patch of spiky black plants with an insect-covered tree (there is writing here in Draconic)
They are following a guide
In a fight they used ranged attacks and maintain their distance if possible
Possibly... they have
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatfungi

4 Violet Fungi
1 Myconid Adult (Monster Manual p.232)

At a hidden group of statues (the area is associated with ancient magic)
They are suffering great despair
In a fight they focus all their attention on foes attempting to hide
Possibly... during the fight a cloud of dust or fog forms
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

combatshadow

1 Will-o'-wisp named Greenfist

At a river of toxic slime (close to a slope of crystal)
They are are patrolling the area
In a fight they act as if something else is guiding them - they run away if things start going badly
Possibly... they have a Weapon of Warning - shortbow
Difficulty... 450 Deadly