Tr aveling Events - Side Tables

Roll 1d100 on the main table to generate an event for your overland traveling fantasy roleplaying campaign.
For random Persons, Flora, Fauna, Vermin, Injuries and Conditions, roll 1d20 on the corresponding tables below.
Re-roll unwanted results.

Persons Flor a Fauna

1. Hunter / Fisher 1. Edible Herbs 1. Bat
2. Trapper / Poacher 2. Edible Plants 2. Beaver / Badger
3. Recluse / Hermit 3. Edible Berries / Nuts 3. Eagle / Hawk / Owl
4. Researcher / Geologist 4. Edible Fruits / Vegetables 4. Duck / Swan / Loon
5. Witch / Warlock 5. Edible Mushrooms 5. Goose / Heron / Pheasant
6. Peasant / Farmer 6. Edible Flowers 6. Bear
7. Berry Picker / Herb Collector 7. Non-Edible Herbs 7. Bison
8. Woodcutter 8. Non-Edible Plants 8. Cat / Lynx / Bobcat
9. Animal Trainer 9. Non-Edible Berries / Nuts 9. Deer / Reindeer
10. Druid / Shaman 10. Non-Edible Fruits / Vegetables 10. Fox
11. Traveler / Wanderer 11. Non-Edible Mushrooms 11. Frog / Toad
12. Traveling Merchant 12. Non-Edible Flowers 12. Hare / Rabbit
13. Adventurer / Explorer 13. Unknown Herbs 13. Horse
14. Barbarian / Nomad 14. Unknown Plants 14. Ibex
15. Bandit / Thief 15. Unknown Berries / Nuts 15. Jackal
16. Leper 16. Unknown Fruits / Vegetables 16. Mole
17. Camper / Hiker 17. Unknown Mushrooms 17. Moose
18. Criminal 18. Unknown Flowers 18. Wild Boar
19. Madman 19. Moss 19. Wolf
20. Pilgrim 20. Tree / Bush 20. Wolverine

Vermin Injuries Conditions

1. Ant 1. Severe Blisters 1. Fever
2. Centipede 2. Sunburn / Heat Stroke 2. Headache
3. Cockroach 3. Frostbite / Hypothermia 3. Infection
4. Earwig 4. Ankle / Leg Sprain 4. Allergy
5. Grasshopper 5. Muscle Strain 5. Nausea / Vomiting
6. Huntsman Spider 6. Muscle Cramp 6. Inflammation
7. Louse 7. Cut / Laceration 7. Weakness
8. Leech 8. Scrape / Scratch 8. Dizziness / Confusion
9. Parasite 9. Knee Injury / Sprain 9. Fainting
10. Fly 10. Muscle Swelling / Inflammation 10. Exhaustion / Fatigue
11. Mosquito 11. Blunt Force Trauma 11. Mental Exhaustion
12. Rat 12. Concussion 12. Shortness of Breath
13. Scorpion 13. Puncture / Stab Wound 13. Bellyache
14. Locust 14. Flayed Skin / Chafing 14. Food Poisoning
15. Web Weaver Spider 15. Burns 15. Insomnia
16. Snake 16. Dislocated Joint 16. Dehydration / Malnutrition
17. Termite 17. Bone Fracture 17. Rashes
18. Tick 18. Bleeding 18. Heartburn
19. Wasp 19. Dental Injury 19. Side Stitch
20. Hornet 20. Internal Bleeding 20. Pneumonia
 Tr aveling Events - Main Table
1. Become lost and spend 1d20 hours / days searching for
a suitable landmark to use as navigation reference
2. Accidentally took a detour / more dangerous path
3. Forced to backtrack or take higher risk due to difficult
/ impassable terrain (Quicksand / Overgrowth / Mire /
Rift / Cliff Wall)
4. Find a large quantity of exceptional [Flora]
5. Find common [Flora]
6. Find valuable [Flora] used in medicinal brew / salve
(Drugs / Nutrition / Healing / Pain Relief / Calming)
7. Find rare [Flora] in an inconvenient location that
requires climbing / swimming / jumping / monkey bar
climbing / crawling / diving
8. Spot wildlife / [Fauna] / monster
9. Find a quicker alternative route that requires climbing /
crawling / swimming / balancing / jumping
10. The route ahead requires climbing / crawling /
swimming / balancing / jumping
11. Discover recent / old tracks / droppings of wildlife /
[Fauna] / monster
12. Hear the call of rare wildlife / [Fauna] / monster
13. Cargo from the cart / backpack / saddle bag is lost
(Stolen / Fallen Off)
14. Witness a crime (Poaching / Woodcutting / Murder /
Assault / Thieving)
15. Find an old camping site left behind by a [Person]
16. Experience a natural phenomenon (Rainbow / Aurora /
Lightning / Hurricane) – is it a sign from above? Does it
imply some magical significance?
17. A remote sanctuary (Sect / Cult / Brotherhood /
Religion) offers refreshments and a place to rest
18. Get stung / bitten by a venomous insect / parasite /
snake / spider / scorpion
19. Discover a hermit's hut where he / she brews potions /
skins animals / communes with gods / meditates / lives
20. Someone in the group becomes ill and requires a
medicine man / healer / apothecary
21. Find a lost item (Weapon / Tool / Equipment / Saddle /
Wagon / Cart / Wheel / Flask / Jewelry)
22. Accidentally drop an item (Weapon / Equipment) down
a cliff / river / canyon / ravine / lava river
23. Encounter a [Person] who offers to act as guide for a fee
24. Discover the aftermath of a battle (Armor Scraps /
Broken Weapons / Broken Wagon / Bones)
25. Suffer material damage (Clothes / Equipment / Cart /
Wagon / Gear / Bags / Weapons / Armor / Accessory)
26. Suffer [Condition] that makes it impossible to continue
for the day / 1d20 hours
27. A slight [Condition] causes an accident which causes [Injury]
28. Encounter a [Person] who has [Condition] / [Injury] and
needs help – a potential friend / ally
29. The group is stalked by a hungry predator / monster
30. A neglected / previous wound gets infected
31. Discover a heavily wooded area that makes for a perfect
spot for an ambush or hiding place
32. Discover a good look-out spot which reveals [Flora] /
[Fauna] / landmark / view / enemy / monster / camp
33. Discover an awe inspiring view (Valley / Foothills /
Ravine / Waterfall / Forest / Mountain)
34. A river crossing requires locating a ford and overcoming
the strong current – weak characters or loose gear may
be swept away with the water
35. Encounter a [Person] (Friendly / Hostile / Deceiving)
36. Encounter a lonely / suicidal / depressed / lost [Person]
37. Find a hidden cave / burrow / lair / pit / tunnel –
entrance may require crawling / climbing / squeezing
38. An accident occurs where the mount / packing animal
requires animal handling, healing and care
39. An accident occures where the wagon / cart suffers
damage and requires repairs / new wheel(s)
40. The group suffers wavering morale (Low Inspiration /
Motivation / Doubt / Distrust / Exhaustion / Lack of Sleep)
41. Discover a lake with a secret (Treasure / Creature /
Monster / Entity / Legend / Myth / Magic)
42. A collapsed bridge / causeway requires wading /
swimming / balancing / jumping
43. Walk into a crude man-made trap (Pit / Spike / Net /
Trip Wire / Poison Needle)
44. A fresh water brook provides refreshment and a place
to rest – is it safe though?
45. Loud wildlife / birds make it impossible to sleep during
several nights in a row – lack of sleep causes exhaustion
46. The path requires crossing a river where unprotected
gear becomes submerged – potentially ruining scrolls,
maps, bread, etc
47. The path requires crossing a deep, muddy swamp area
with [Vermin], leeches and other pests
48. The path requires crossing a dangerous river (Rapids /
Quicksand / Lava / Tar / Toxic / Boiling Water)
49. The path requires crossing a perilous rope bridge / log /
plank / causeway
50. Discover a volcano / fissure (Active / Dormant) – the
volcanic ash / lava makes travel extremely dangerous,
hot and exhausting
51. Discover abnormally large nests for [Vermin]
52. A mistaken identity – the next guard post will believe
that someone in the group is a wanted criminal
53. Experience a natural disaster (Landslide / Avalanche
/ Flash Flood / Wildfire / Earthquake / Flooding /
Hurricane / Thunderstorm)
54. Discover a new species (Wildlife / Monster / Insect /
[Fauna] / [Vermin] / Bird)
55. Difficult terrain necessitates higher food / energy intake
– rations and provisions will deplete faster
56. Climate necessitates higher water consumption –
rations and provisions will deplete faster
57. Difficult terrain causes [Injury] (Sharp Rocks / Brambles
/ Thorns / Steep Angle / Loose Rocks)
58. Experience solar eclipse / lunar eclipse / star alignment
/ shooting stars / meteor fall
59. The local population shuns the group – they will not
offer hospitality to strangers
60. Discover a beautiful location that inspires song / poetry
/ writing / spiritual insight / peace of mind
61. Discover an abandoned building (Ruin / Fountain /
Shrine / Memorial Site / House / Hut / Tent)
62. Discover a grave site (Forgotten / Hidden / Cursed /
Primitive / Royal / Ancient)
63. Encounter a dangerous beast / monster feeding on prey
64. Encounter the king’s men looking for a [Person] – there
might be a reward for capturing the person
65. Spot a mysterious guiding light / will-o’-wisp – it leads
to a shortcut / deep swamp
66. Find a valuable item (Gem / Medallion / Necklace /
Earring / Gold) – the owner might want it back
67. Discover a hidden grove / waterfall / meadow / glade
68. Unprotected food supplies become spoiled by insects / [Vermin]
69. There is danger in the area (Falling Rocks / Falling
Boulders / Falling Ice / Falling Trees / Falling Branches)
70. Attacked by blood sucking leeches / ticks / mosquitoes / bats
71. Pollen fills the air (Poisonous / Hallucinogenic / Allergy
Inducing / Sleep Inducing)
72. Discover a large ancient stone labyrinth – what might be
found in the middle?
73. Encounter a [Person] left for dead (Explorer / Religious
Defector / Escaped Prisoner / Pilgrim / Criminal)
74. Encounter a dead [Person] / [Fauna] (Killed / Executed /
Sacrificed / Tortured / Maimed)
75. Discover a natural spring of healthy mineral water
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76. Discover an abandoned village / ghost town / fortress /
tower / palace / castle / mill / stables / shed
77. Encounter a tribe of uncivilized humans / cannibals /
nomads / druids / shamans / barbarians
78. Experience hallucinations / optical illusions / auditory illusions
79. Road signs are sabotaged / misleading leading the
group astray / in the wrong direction
80. Someone becomes separated from the traveling group
81. Suffer mental distress (Anxiety / Stress / Paranoia /
Panic Attack / Fear / Frustration / Depression)
82. Discover a site / landmark with historical / mythological
/ religious / cultural significance
83. An unlucky member of the group has forgotten to pack
sufficient resource (Food / Drink / Tool / Extra Clothing)
84. A strong gust of wind carries away tent / blanket / tarp
/ cloak / hat
85. Accidentally disturb an insect hive / animal nest /
[Vermin] nest / monster lair
86. Camping site attracts [Vermin] / [Fauna] / monsters /
enemies / humans
87. Suffer poisoning by accidentally touching plant / tree /
cactus / animal
88. An unattended camp fire / torch spreads fire to nearby
dry materials
89. Discover a hidden ancient stone portal engraved with
mystical runes (Teleportation / One-way Dimensional
Gate / Summoning Gate)
90. Slip / trip / fall in an inconvenient circumstance /
location suffering [Injury]
91. Discover a bottomless pit / abyss / rift / sinkhole / well
92. Become sickened from drinking unsafe water
93. Suffer altitude sickness (Headache / Vomiting /
Tiredness / Confusion / Trouble Sleeping / Dizziness)
94. Discover a lost backpack / bag / pouch / purse
95. Suffer vertigo on a sheer cliff side path (Fainting /
Vomiting / Sweating / Pulled to One Direction / Nausea)
96. Discover remnants from witchcraft / shaman /
necromancer / demonologist ritual with skeletal
remains / burnt candles / strange carvings
97. Discover remnants of forgotten civilization (Temple /
City / Shrine / Tomb / Altar) – is it haunted or inhabited
by someone / something? Does it have magic powers?
98. A [Person] drawn to the sight of the camp fire
approaches the camp at night
99. Find a [Person] that has been missing from the nearest
village (Dead / Alive)
100. Find a piece of lost clothing (Coat / Boots / Hat /
Breeches / Gloves / Scarf / Ribbon)
 Tr avel Events - Optional Tables
Roll 1d20 on these optional tables for specific details or inspiration.

Wilderness Features Location Names Road Names

1. Valley / Canyon 1. The Woods of Eternal Silence 1. The Arrow Pass
2. Gulch / Ravine 2. The Forbidden Forest 2. King's Pick
3. Mountain Ridge 3. Jackal's Rift 3. Miller's Path
4. River / Brook / Stream 4. Hermit's Rock 4. North Bird Trail
5. Grove / Field 5. Devil's Tongue 5. Lake Walk
6. Heathlands 6. Sanguine Abyss 6. Fox Track
7. Meadowlands 7. Snake-blood Mountain 7. The River Rock
8. Waterfall 8. The Devil's Bog 8. Lucky Path
9. Steep Slope 9. Moon-mist Basin 9. Ten Pinecones
10. Cliffside 10. The Titan's Summit 10. Hermit's Road
11. Hanging Rock 11. Black Rift 11. The Long One
12. Labyrinthine Rock Formations 12. The Marble Steppes 12. Moonlit Path
13. Lakeside 13. Troll's Castle 13. Whispering Way
14. Lava Flow 14. The Man-Tree 14. Goldfire Crossing
15. Volcanic Desert 15. Rivers of Crystals 15. Rider's Trail
16. Plateaus 16. The Dirty Stream 16. Bear's Back
17. Sand Dunes 17. Thinker's Throne 17. Mile's Mile
18. Wetlands 18. Meteor Rift 18. The Red Crest
19. Caves / Ice Caves 19. Angel's Breath 19. Weasel's Way
20. Craters 20. Guilt's Hill 20. Devil's Run

Village Names Weather Conditions Road Side Encounters

1. Fairfort 1. Rain 1. Farmer with Wagon
2. Millhem 2. Heavy Rainfall 2. Lovers
3. Roset 3. Snow 3. Apprentice
4. Bircher 4. Blizzard 4. Hunter / Forester with Packhorse
5. Bogslake 5. Hail 5. Children
6. Sandlake 6. Large Hail 6. Accoucheur / Accoucheus
7. Overburg 7. Sandstorm 7. Domesticated Animal
8. Bellham 8. Thick Mist 8. Dairymaid
9. Queenslet 9. Temperature Change (Cold / Hot) 9. Merchant with Trade Cargo
10. Mist Holme 10. Extreme Temperature (Cold / Hot) 10. Dung Carter
11. Hawk-Bee 11. Change in Humidity 11. Shepherd
12. Ormewich 12. Earthquake 12. Landlord
13. Piertin 13. Erupting Volcano 13. Beekeeper
14. Solhem 14. Erupting Geyser 14. Bandits
15. Thornbury 15. Dust Devils 15. Pilgrims
16. Warwich 16. Frost 16. Monks / Nuns
17. Greenwall 17. Thunderstorm 17. Herald
18. Last Thorp 18. Cold Wave 18. Prison Transport
19. Edsglade 19. Heat Wave 19. Military Unit
20. Wittsdale 20. Drought 20. Noble Carriage