d100 = 1
A lone fisherman sits on the beach next to his boat, which is filled with fish. He is chanting in an unknown language and reading a book with a strange symbol on it. Players come upon him, he tells them to go away, that they are disturbing his research, but they keep coming closer. Suddenly he snaps at them and waves his hand. All their gear goes flying across the beach away from them until they are left standing naked as the day they were born. Just as suddenly as they were stripped, their things reappear on them. The fisherman apologizes and says he doesn't know what came over him. They are free to go and he will not interfere with them any longer. As soon as they turn their backs, he continues with what he was doing before they interrupted him.
d100 = 2
A shore littered with blackened stones and detritus leads to a cursed sunken cemetery where adventurers who drowned at sea are laid to rest. The restless spirits entreat the party to return their stolen relics to their rightful resting places to earn their peace.
d100 = 3
A cluster of seaweed glistens in the sun, attracting small shore birds.
d100 = 4
At "Mist’s End," a revenant named Vesper guards the drowned remains of his village, now submerged. He pleads for the players to lift the curse that binds him by retrieving a sacred artifact from shark-infested waters. Vesper’s unearthly cries of sorrow haunt every step.
d100 = 5
A group of men are talking and laughing. They sound drunk. They will ask the players to join them. They will offer them beer and food. The men will ignore any conversations about the Black Tower or cultists. They are looking for work or a place to stay for a few days.
d100 = 6
A colorful kite dances in the breeze, its string trailing off into the dunes.
d100 = 7
A group of women are looking for seashells on the beach. They will ask the players if they have any to spare.
d100 = 8
A sudden storm conjures a water elemental that attacks both the players and any nearby sailors. As the storm clears, they find a mysterious trident embedded in the sand where the elemental was defeated.
d100 = 9
A group of fishermen find a treasure chest on the beach. They decide to open it. It contains a baby killer whale that attacks them!
d100 = 10
A group of sailors are arguing over who gets to be captain. They are kind of drunk.
d100 = 11
You spot a mermaid's purse washed up on the shore.
d100 = 12
A group of 7d4 men are shoveling sand into barrels that are being pulled by oxen. They are sending the sand to another town.
d100 = 13
A giant sea serpent is slithering in the depths of the ocean. It is necessary to defeat it before it can unleash its wrath on the party.
d100 = 14
The players find an area of quicksand leading into a hidden underground cavern. The cavern holds ancient relics but is guarded by sand golems and various traps.
d100 = 15
A group of pirates are seen fighting on the beach. They are looking for a treasure map and will attack anyone who gets in their way.
d100 = 16
Two men are digging a hole in the beach. If asked what they are doing, they will say they are trying to dig to the center of the world.
d100 = 17
A sea cucumber inches its way along the sand in a tide pool, leaving a trail.
d100 = 18
You stumble upon intricate rock formations etched by years of wave action.
d100 = 19
A pair of seabirds nest on the beach, one dutifully guarding their eggs.
d100 = 20
A group of 3d4+3 orcs are attacking a nobleman's carriage. The nobleman and his servants are hiding under the carriage and screaming for help. If the orcs are not defeated quickly, they will break into the carriage and murder the nobleman and his servants.
d100 = 21
A group of 3d4+3 orcs are attacking a nobleman's carriage. The nobleman and his servants are hiding under the carriage and screaming for help. If the orcs are not defeated quickly, they will break into the carriage and murder the nobleman and his servants.
d100 = 22
A group of men fishing off the beach have pulled a large pile of fish out of the water. Walking towards the shore, they are suddenly engulfed by a wave. When the wave subsides, the fishermen appear to be dead. A short time later, they rise and begin walking towards you.
d100 = 23
A random encounter table is set up on the beach. There are ten items on it and players can choose one to take.
d100 = 24
A lifeguard announces over a megaphone that the tide is rising.
d100 = 25
Seeking a stolen artifact, mage Melora Stormwalker cries over a weathered tome. She believes it was taken by mischievous water sprites. If the players retrieve it, she rewards them with weather-altering spells and, perhaps, reveals the book’s hidden secrets.
d100 = 26
A man is sitting on a beach chair facing the sea with several large baskets at his feet and he is knitting. There are no other people around. As you approach, he looks up at you and waves enthusiastically, smiles and says hello. The knitting needles are huge and the yarn is thick and black. He gestures that he would love to have some company to talk while he knits and he will offer money if you talk to him.
d100 = 27
Bioluminescent algae create a glowing spectacle as the waves break.
d100 = 28
A man has lost his dog. He's offering a reward for its return.
d100 = 29
A pair of flip-flops is left abandoned near the water's edge.
d100 = 30
Exploring the deeper sands upon a tropical island, the party disrupts a lair of 2d6 giant fire crabs that have been dormant for centuries, igniting the shore defensively.
d100 = 31
A pair of seahorses plays among the shallow reefs.
d100 = 32
A rowboat is tied up along a small, makeshift dock, bobbing gently with the waves.
d100 = 33
You come across a group of sea elves who are singing and dancing around a bonfire. If the party interacts with them, they will offer to teach the party a magical dance.
d100 = 34
A death demon is asleep on the beach with its wings folded behind its back. The death demon has an inverted pentagram on his chest. If the party tries to wake up or disturb the death demon, it wakes up and attacks the party. The death demon must be defeated so that the Golden Coin can be retrieved from the dead child's eye.
d100 = 35
The tide goes unusually far out, revealing hidden ruins and an assortment of aquatic monsters scavenging the area for food.
d100 = 36
During a shimmering sunset, the group encounters a procession of ghostly sailors re-enacting their betrayal and murder. Assisting the souls’ quest for vengeance risks invoking the anger of a greater spectral captain aiming to prolong everyone’s suffering.
d100 = 37
Two men with strange tattoos on their arms are arguing. They are arguing about how to get to a temple on the other side of the island.
d100 = 38
A man meticulously stacks stones into a delicate tower.
d100 = 39
A small glass crypt has washed up on shore. If players open it, they will find it is full of water and contains a dead fish.
d100 = 40
- NPC: Crystal, a siren who has lost her voice
Crystal sings songs that guide ships safely through the waters. However, she has lost her voice due to a cursed pearl necklace. She asks the players to help retrieve it from a challenging sea maze. As a reward, she offers protective charms against sea-related dangers.
d100 = 41
- NPC: Breezy, an air genasi with a surfboard
Breezy loves to surf, using an enchanted surfboard that cuts through the waves with ease. She offers the players a ride on her board if they can beat her in a surfing contest. Winning earns them a powerful gust amulet, but Breezy plays all kinds of tricks to stay ahead.
d100 = 42
The sun sets, painting the sky with brilliant hues of orange and pink.
d100 = 43
A group of gnolls is running down the beach towards the sea, they seem to be fleeing from someone... or something.
d100 = 44
Players find a group of three men, who are walking on the beach. They are wearing tattered clothing, and they are looking for food and water. They are former pirates, who have been stranded on the beach for four months. They will beg for food and water, and they will offer to lead the players to their treasure if they help them.
d100 = 45
A group of 2d10+2 men are gathering firewood. They will not bother the party unless provoked.
d100 = 46
A seashell necklace has been abandoned near a rock formation.
d100 = 47
A fisherman is fishing along the coast, hoping to catch something to eat. An old man standing nearby looks hungry and asks if he can have something to eat. The fisherman tells him that they're not giving anything away for free, but they will give him some fish if he gives them something in return.
d100 = 48
The sounds of hammering can be heard nearby. The sound is coming from a nearby cave where a group of dwarves are building a new set of stairs near the beach. If the players approach, they will ask them if they want to help build the stairs. The dwarves will pay the players a copper coin for every stone they carry to the top of the stairs.
d100 = 49
A group of humans are playing a game of 'who can throw the farthest' just outside of the city limits. A wager is riding on the game. The players can join in and bet on it, or they can simply watch and hope that no one gets hurt.
d100 = 50
There is a group of women from a nearby village sitting on the beach, sewing a wedding dress for their friend. The wedding is on the first day of spring and she's getting married to the sea god. They are trying to decide whether or not to put a seam down the center of the dress to make it fit better, but they are very worried that the sea god will be upset if they do.
d100 = 51
An old rowboat lies overturned, serving now as a shelter or seat for beach-goers.
d100 = 52
You see three large dunes with intricate designs and patterns cut into them. If you approach the dunes carefully, you can see that these are not natural designs. They are perfectly symmetrical and perfectly aligned. There is a single hole in each design in the middle of each dune that is perfectly round and just big enough for a child to crawl through. The designs appear to be magic, as there is a faint aura of magic around them, even though they look like they have been cut into the dunes by hand.
d100 = 53
Three local elven wizards are arguing over the best way to protect the town. One is a fire wizard, one is a lightning wizard, and one is a ice wizard. They will challenge the players to a wizard's duel. If they win, the players will be forced to do what they say. If players defeat the three wizards, the wizards will curse the players and flee.
d100 = 54
Mourners are holding a funeral for a sea captain. They are sobbing.
d100 = 55
A small bird bathes and frolics in the shallow surf near the players.
d100 = 56
A group of men and women are gathering driftwood on the beach. They are headed to a nearby village, where they will sell the wood to a merchant who will use it to make furniture. The men and women are tired, thirsty and hungry, and they look like they could use some help with their work.
d100 = 57
A group of halflings are cooking on a fire. They are eating some kind of fish they caught. They are very friendly and will talk to the party. They will have a fight with a group of wolf-like monsters over their fish.
d100 = 58
A lifeguard whistles, calling attention to rough surf and warning swimmers.
d100 = 59
The party comes across a group of beachcombers who reveal a mystical pearl of great size, believed to be the tear of an ancient sea goddess. Legends say that the pearl can purify a cursed land, but retrieving it might summon the wrath of its divine creator.
d100 = 60
A group of dwarves is digging for gold in the sand. They are working together to dig up some gold nuggets that have been lost in the sand. The dwarves are working together because there are lots of scorpions in the area and they need to work together to keep the scorpions away from them.
d100 = 61
Someone has created a detailed map of the beach as art, complete with legends.
d100 = 62
Locals are gathering driftwood and kindling for an evening bonfire.
d100 = 63
A mermaid is seen floating in the waters near the beach. She will grant access to a magical artifact if the players can answer her riddle.
d100 = 64
A small sailboat is seen on the horizon, cutting through the waves.
d100 = 65
The salty tang of the ocean permeates everything as the sun sets dramatically.
d100 = 66
The adventurers encounter a band of stranded sailors who claim they were attacked by sahuagin raiders led by a self-proclaimed Sea King. With their ships destroyed, the sailors need help reclaiming a legendary vessel that lies in a nearby ship graveyard.
d100 = 67
A sandcastle, intricately detailed, stands proudly against the tide.
d100 = 68
A sudden tremor shakes the beach as a massive shell reveals its true nature: a slumbering giant hermit crab. Awakened by the party's presence, the creature could either become an ally or a fearsome opponent.
d100 = 69
While walking on the beach, the players are approached by a panicked merchant who claims to have lost a magical crate containing rare and endangered sea creatures. However, a local marine biologist warns that releasing the creatures here could upset the local ecosystem. The players must decide between aiding the merchant in his reckless quest or helping to maintain the natural harmony.
d100 = 70
The scent of a nearby beach café wafts through the air, mingling with the saltiness.
d100 = 71
A sea turtle emerges from the water, making its slow trek across the sand.
d100 = 72
A gang of pirates is drinking and playing cards on a nearby beach. They will challenge the players to a game of cards and if they win, they will offer them a reward.
d100 = 73
You meet a beautiful woman who looks almost too good to be true. Or maybe she does. She is an illusionist who has cast an illusion on herself to make herself look more beautiful because she wants to seduce a group of players (who are at least level 10) into fighting a dragon with her.
d100 = 74
An old pirate ship is seen off the coast. It is filled with treasure and monsters, and must be explored if the party wishes to find a powerful magical item.
d100 = 75
A group of elderly men and women are walking along the beach. They are cheerfully talking about their youth and the beach. One of the men can still hear the roar of the ocean. All the men and women are blind, and they are led by a man who is blindfolded and is carrying a walking stick. If the players talk to the older men and women, they will learn that they are on a pilgrimage to the beach. They are on their way to the nearby temple of Bahamut, in hopes that the dragon will heal their eyesight.
d100 = 76
An abandoned sand sculpture of a mermaid lies slowly crumbling back into the beach.
d100 = 77
Discovering fossils embedded in rocks.
d100 = 78
The players encounter a beach carnival thrown by a jovial marid who loves collecting rare items and stories. The marid offers them a challenge: brave the surf to retrieve one of his rarest trophies guarded by an array of aquatic traps and guardians.
d100 = 79
A small group of 1d4 aquatic zombies shamble out of the water, seaweed dangling from their decomposing forms. They bear the unmistakable marks of ancient curses.
d100 = 80
A message in a bottle drifts ashore, revealing the tragic tale of a prince kidnapped by sea hags and held in an underwater cave. The players need help from a suspicious storm giant to navigate the dangerous underwater maze. Their arrival complicates discussions involving the everlasting treaty submerged between existing tension and the moral decision of aid initiatives.
d100 = 81
A message in the sand reads "Will you marry me?" but no one is around.
d100 = 82
The wet sand ripples under your feet, cool and smooth to the touch.
d100 = 83
A group of 8 men with sticks and stones are beating up a man. The man seems to be unable to fight back. The players can stop the attackers, or they can leave knowing the victim will get a beating, but nothing worse than that.
d100 = 84
An alluring vendor offers magic beach wares for safe passage across the sea. The wares mask potent spells driving ships toward deadly reefs, benefiting rival pirate factions she swore loyalty to in secret.
d100 = 85
A pod of 1d6 seals can be seen lounging on a distant rock, basking in the sun.
d100 = 86
You see a small sailing ship with a single sail. It looks like it is from a faraway land, but it is too far out to sea for you to be certain.
d100 = 87
A kite flies high in the sky, its tail fluttering in the breeze.
d100 = 88
The beach is suddenly shadowed by an enormous floating bubble. Inside, a bored wizard named Belthazar lounges and reads a book titled "How to Conquer Boredom." He needs ideas for his next epic adventure, and players who suggest something creative receive a random magical trinket as a reward.
d100 = 89
A group of ravenous gulls compete for scraps at an abandoned picnic spot.
d100 = 90
A mermaid is seen floating in the waters near the beach. She will grant access to a magical artifact if the players can answer her riddle.
d100 = 91
A sand sculptor impressively chisels away at a giant mermaid statue and invites the party to admire his work. However, when they touch the statue, it comes alive and attacks them—part of an ancient curse the artist aims to pass on.
d100 = 92
A group of crabs race to see who can burrow into the sand the fastest.
d100 = 93
The players come across a solitary, elderly sailor spinning tales of the sea for anyone willing to listen.
d100 = 94
A group of locals host a small bonfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories, inviting the players to join.
d100 = 95
A local bard performing sea shanties.
d100 = 96
On a dark and stormy night, a lighthouse far out at sea appears to be actively signaling with eerie, pulsating lights. The pulses turn out to be distress calls from a pocket dimension where sailors languish for eternity, awaiting rescue.
d100 = 97
The wind guides plaintive cries for help to the players’ ears. Following it leads to a labyrinthine network of caves with an imprisoned, ancient oracle.
d100 = 98
A lone fisherman sits on the beach next to his boat, which is filled with fish. He is chanting in an unknown language and reading a book with a strange symbol on it. Players come upon him, he tells them to go away, that they are disturbing his research, but they keep coming closer. Suddenly he snaps at them and waves his hand. All their gear goes flying across the beach away from them until they are left standing naked as the day they were born. Just as suddenly as they were stripped, their things reappear on them. The fisherman apologizes and says he doesn't know what came over him. They are free to go and he will not interfere with them any longer. As soon as they turn their backs, he continues with what he was doing before they interrupted him.
d100 = 99
The players find an abandoned picnic basket filled with delicious, albeit sand-covered, snacks.
