Non-Combat Encounters for High Level D&D 5e
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Non-Combat Encounters for High Level D&D 5e

Duncan Thomson
1 death knight who is performing 10 good deeds seeking redemption. They are at task number nine and seek aid to complete it.

Non-Combat Encounters using creatures from the D&D Monster Manual. For High-Level Encounters

Level 11+ Non-Combat Encounters

Non-Combat Encounters for higher level parties using monsters with a challenge rating appropriate to levels 11+. Giants, dragons, demons, angels and undead.

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Non-Combat Encounter Tables - wilds & ruins | underground | travelers | city & village  | level 1-10  | level 11+  | orcs

Non-Combat Encounters for High Level (11+)

1d20Non-Combat Encounters for High Level
1 1 erinyes lost a bet and has to get a soul without violence. Flees combat
2 1 efreet is looking to settle as a smith somewhere with a peaceful life.
3 1 adult brass dragon is having a decade alone away from others. Currently it is enjoying a swim.
4 2d4+2 stone giants are split into two teams playing some kind of game with a glowing rock. Ask the party to judge who wins
5 1 iron golem with a large spade. Last order given was to dig trenches
6 2 death slaada are looking for more players in a weird game of chance
7 1 planetar pledged to guard a shrine until relieved. It's been 200+ years.
8 1 archmage performing an experiment. Needs somewhere to rest.
9 1 death knight who is performing 10 good deeds seeking redemption. They are at task number nine and seek aid to complete it.
10 The Brass Circle are adventurers about to retire and build the legendary tavern they've planned for years. 1 gladiator, 1 assassin and 1d2 mages
11 1d2 storm giants like to greet and make welcome local travelers
12 A coven of hags are giving visions of likely futures to notable creatures
13 1 adult blue dragon is following a geas to be kind and help others
14 1 despairing behir is hiding in a cave and needs help. A dragon stole its lair and something it swallowed means it can't breathe lightning.
15 2d4+2 ghosts of ancient soldiers patrol a daily path, joking in Elven or Dwarven. They can provide aid or protection or guide to nearby ruins .
16 1 arcanaloth is trading information about local area for mercenary work.
17 1 vampire is cursed to count coins. Struggling with pile of copper ones.
18 1d3+1 cloud giants want to ask character's advice on hiring adventurers
19 1 death tyrant believes the characters are part of a dream. Ignores attacks and gives cryptic prophecies and sayings in Undercoommon
20 1d3+1 feuding treants trade lengthy insults from the side of a grove.

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