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 troupe of thespians and their colourful van may share the characters' campsite for the evening. Friendly folks, but oh so eccentric, and prone to bursting into dramatic soliloquies at the drop of a hat.Heavy rains have washed out a part of the road, making it frustratingly muddy and difficult to traverse. Expect a queue of carts and tired oxen.
An enterprising noble or bandit leader has posted guards at a bridge, demanding a toll from everyone who tries to pass.
A travelling band of an uncommon race or minority approaches the heroes, asking for help. They have been robbed at sword point, whether by soldiers or brigands, and don’t dare hope for much help from the authorities in recovering their goods.
The ruins of an old farmstead or house lie abandoned by the side of the road, the remaining walls offering at least some protection from wind and weather. It is unclear why the building was abandoned; might be too far from town, might be for more sinister reasons.
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