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1001 Droaam Encounters (Combat and Noncombat)

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#1
sus323
May 04, 2011 13:19:52
I find the 1001 threads pretty helpful in getting a cache of encounters to use on the spur of the moment. So I thought we could tackle Droaam.

Let's try to throw in an equal amount of noncomabt encounters since any PCs traveling through Droaam will no doubt meet their fair share of strange beings.
#2
sus323
May 04, 2011 13:22:14
#1 Goblin Caravan - traveling only at night, this small caravan of goblin merchants can be a resource for rumors, local conditions, and even aid.

#2 Drunk Ogres - Oops, the ogres have gotten into the mulchmead sinister and are challenging everyone they meet to "contests of strength".
#3
dsivis
May 07, 2011 10:08:43 #3: Dancing Gnolls - a pack has completed a hunt and are "blowing off steam" by dancing around a campfire, yipping at each other and engaging in dominance displays. But what are they cooking? Wild boar or "long pork" (aka human)?
#4
sus323
May 10, 2011 13:03:31
#3: Dancing Gnolls - a pack has completed a hunt and are "blowing off steam" by dancing around a campfire, yipping at each other and engaging in dominance displays. But what are they cooking? Wild boar or "long pork" (aka human)?

Nice one dsivis! Long pork...the "oh gods! Please don't eat me" white meat.
#5
sus323
May 17, 2011 16:10:59 Here are 20 Droaam urban encounters from the old Eberron Mark of Heroes adventures. Hopefully this is okay to post.

#4: A gaggle of kobolds flee from an angry displacer beast. The lead kobold cackles with glee, pleased with the treasure in his hand – a fancy spiked collar.

#5: A group of ogres play some sort of game with a ball that looks like it was made with the corpse of a gauth.

#6: A pair of skullcrusher ogres use a live goblin as an unfortunate wishbone in some form of sad back-alley divination.

#7: A goblin dressed as King Boranel plays jester to a group of gnolls, ogres, and minotaurs. He is actually very funny, though crass and bawdy.

#8: A group of gnolls drags a gagged, but angry, destrachan up the street. The throng of other Droaam citizens makes a path for the dangerous procession.

#9: A mongrelfolk rides atop a saddled otyugh. The pair serves as trash collectors, as the otyugh eats the foul filth and dung dumped on the streets by city inhabitants.

#10: Ogre servants carry a platform holding aloft a fire giant of some importance.

#11: A loud commotion issues forth from a structure. Moments later, a scared ogre mage stumbles out, and looking back toward the door is turned to stone. Seconds later, a trio of medusas exits the building to inspect their handiwork. The medusas wear the insignia of the Queen of Stone.

#12: What appears to be a pile of trash starts to move down the street.

#13: A medusa shops at a slave pit for just the right kobold, goblin or gnome to petrify and then display in her front yard.

#14: A group of changelings perform a savage “morality” play involving the folly of Brelish soldiers who think they can outfight and outthink Droaam gnolls

#15: A bestial voice recites mystic syllables from a courtyard barely visible from the street. A gnoll spellcaster is animating dead in an old graveyard.

#16: A group of gnolls watches a pair of hyena fight, different groups wager on the combat’s outcome

#17: On a stage a group of clerics of the Fury anoint a war troll with blood-soaked large whip-like brushes. A banner over the ceremony declares “Korg-Ort the blessed ravager of Znir, and blessed of Fury”. A throng of creatures surround the macabre ceremony hoping to be splashed with the anointing fluid.

#18: A figure mounted atop a wyvern circles overhead

#19: In an open-air market, a fight breaks out between gnoll toughs and a band of hobgoblin mercenaries. It ends as quickly as it began when a trio of harpies land in the market.

#20: A carriage passes on the street. Six skeletal horses pull it, but has no driver. A strange, eerie moaning can be heard coming from within.

#21: A parade of gladiators marches past on their way to the blood sport. The parade attracts the attention of nearby citizens who call out to favorite fighters and throw scraps of raw meat to them, which if caught, are quickly gobbled up – no matter the gladiators race.

#22: A small band of nervous looking orcs, wearing the traditional garb of the Shadow Marches, wander up the street, obviously amazed and alarmed about what they see.

#23: A large elephant creature barrels up the street, forcefully pushing through the savage throngs. The creature is a Thaskor (miniature handbook, p.70)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 sus323 May 04, 2011 13:19:52	I find the 1001 threads pretty helpful in getting a cache of encounters to use on the spur of the moment. So I thought we could tackle Droaam. Let's try to throw in an equal amount of noncomabt encounters since any PCs traveling through Droaam will no doubt meet their fair share of strange beings.
#2 sus323 May 04, 2011 13:22:14	#1 Goblin Caravan - traveling only at night, this small caravan of goblin merchants can be a resource for rumors, local conditions, and even aid. #2 Drunk Ogres - Oops, the ogres have gotten into the mulchmead sinister and are challenging everyone they meet to "contests of strength".
#3 dsivis May 07, 2011 10:08:43	#3: Dancing Gnolls - a pack has completed a hunt and are "blowing off steam" by dancing around a campfire, yipping at each other and engaging in dominance displays. But what are they cooking? Wild boar or "long pork" (aka human)?
#4 sus323 May 10, 2011 13:03:31	#3: Dancing Gnolls - a pack has completed a hunt and are "blowing off steam" by dancing around a campfire, yipping at each other and engaging in dominance displays. But what are they cooking? Wild boar or "long pork" (aka human)? Nice one dsivis! Long pork...the "oh gods! Please don't eat me" white meat.
#5 sus323 May 17, 2011 16:10:59	Here are 20 Droaam urban encounters from the old Eberron Mark of Heroes adventures. Hopefully this is okay to post. #4: A gaggle of kobolds flee from an angry displacer beast. The lead kobold cackles with glee, pleased with the treasure in his hand – a fancy spiked collar. #5: A group of ogres play some sort of game with a ball that looks like it was made with the corpse of a gauth. #6: A pair of skullcrusher ogres use a live goblin as an unfortunate wishbone in some form of sad back-alley divination. #7: A goblin dressed as King Boranel plays jester to a group of gnolls, ogres, and minotaurs. He is actually very funny, though crass and bawdy. #8: A group of gnolls drags a gagged, but angry, destrachan up the street. The throng of other Droaam citizens makes a path for the dangerous procession. #9: A mongrelfolk rides atop a saddled otyugh. The pair serves as trash collectors, as the otyugh eats the foul filth and dung dumped on the streets by city inhabitants. #10: Ogre servants carry a platform holding aloft a fire giant of some importance. #11: A loud commotion issues forth from a structure. Moments later, a scared ogre mage stumbles out, and looking back toward the door is turned to stone. Seconds later, a trio of medusas exits the building to inspect their handiwork. The medusas wear the insignia of the Queen of Stone. #12: What appears to be a pile of trash starts to move down the street. #13: A medusa shops at a slave pit for just the right kobold, goblin or gnome to petrify and then display in her front yard. #14: A group of changelings perform a savage “morality” play involving the folly of Brelish soldiers who think they can outfight and outthink Droaam gnolls #15: A bestial voice recites mystic syllables from a courtyard barely visible from the street. A gnoll spellcaster is animating dead in an old graveyard. #16: A group of gnolls watches a pair of hyena fight, different groups wager on the combat’s outcome #17: On a stage a group of clerics of the Fury anoint a war troll with blood-soaked large whip-like brushes. A banner over the ceremony declares “Korg-Ort the blessed ravager of Znir, and blessed of Fury”. A throng of creatures surround the macabre ceremony hoping to be splashed with the anointing fluid. #18: A figure mounted atop a wyvern circles overhead #19: In an open-air market, a fight breaks out between gnoll toughs and a band of hobgoblin mercenaries. It ends as quickly as it began when a trio of harpies land in the market. #20: A carriage passes on the street. Six skeletal horses pull it, but has no driver. A strange, eerie moaning can be heard coming from within. #21: A parade of gladiators marches past on their way to the blood sport. The parade attracts the attention of nearby citizens who call out to favorite fighters and throw scraps of raw meat to them, which if caught, are quickly gobbled up – no matter the gladiators race. #22: A small band of nervous looking orcs, wearing the traditional garb of the Shadow Marches, wander up the street, obviously amazed and alarmed about what they see. #23: A large elephant creature barrels up the street, forcefully pushing through the savage throngs. The creature is a Thaskor (miniature handbook, p.70)