D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Swamp

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 mists of the swamp hide many things, from the ruins of civilisations to shifting currents. Frogs and reptiles of all kind are found here, living alongside lizardfolk and snake-like abominations.

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combatundead

A group of undead

2 Skeletons
1 Warhorse Skeleton
2 Crawling Claws (Monster Manual p.44)

At a muddy jetty (nearby is a field of short grass)
They are swimming in the water
In a fight they used ranged attacks and maintain their distance if possible
Possibly... they have Dust of Dryness
Difficulty... 440 Deadly

combatdruid

1 Druid

At a newly-buit grave by a deep pool (there are many large dead toads)
They are making a canoe
In a fight they quickly retreat and try attacking again from range
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatplant

1 Awakened Tree

At a lush garden surrounded by old roots (there is a boat)
They are investigating a wreck
In a fight they try to capture foes with expensive looking gear
Possibly... they have
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatrat

A pack of rats

3 Giant Rats
4 Rats

At a hamlet raised up from the ground. There is a cairn with a patch of yellow flowers (there is a rainbow)
They are adapted to walk on water
In a fight they retreat when half their number have fallen
Difficulty... 230 Medium

combatraven

2 Swarms of Ravens

At a vent of flammable marsh gas and a bubbling pool with frequent mud geysers (near an abandoned bridge over a stream)
They are harassed by insects
In a fight they act as if something else is guiding them - they focus all their attention on the most dangerous warrior
Possibly... they have alchemist's supplies
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy