What happens while the characters are plodding along the king’s roads connecting towns and cities in fairly populated lands? These encounters are intended for roads where the heroes are more likely to meet other travellers than wildlife or monsters.
This table is designed for a European inspired fantasy set in a technological and cultural age equivalent to the Middle Ages up to the Early Modern Period (ca. 1100-1750 AD.).
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A fallen tree blocks the road; in front of it stands one man pretending that his horse is lame. Meanwhile, a small number of fellow highwaymen are hidden in the bushes, waiting to ambush the characters from behind while their guard is down.A bridal carriage drives past, with footmen, revellers and men-at-arms in tow. The wedding party may block the road for a while.
A patrol of soldiers or guards lead by a somewhat overzealous young sheriff, bailiff or officer, looking to prove himself to his superiors. Expect every satchel to be turned inside out in the search for contraband or incriminating evidence.
Distant lights off the road may be a party of lost travellers; or perhaps ghost lights or will-o-the-wisps trying to lure innocent travellers off the path in the dark.
A merchant with a broken cartwheel begs the characters’ aid to get him and his wares safely to the next town.
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