Coasts are the regions of the world where land meets the sea: where the primordial forces of earth and water clash together in an epic battle along treacherous cliff sides, or coexist peacefully along scenic beaches and peaceful lagoons. Waves crash, tides push and pull, and currents drag and drop in these areas, creating an ever changing landscape along beaches, lagoons, cliffsides, islands, and caves. People hug the coastlines for their livelihood, adventure, protection, and seclusion. Ships set sail, fisherfolk haul in their catches, pirates hide their treasures in coves, and sightseers watch the ebb and flow of the world before them. # Weather | 1d10 | Result | | ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1 | Gusting winds blowing in from the sea | | 2 | Stormy weather moving in from the coast, birthing crashing waves | | 3 | Gentle sea breeze, carrying the scent of salt | | 4 | Thick fog covering the coastlands, dangerously obscuring vision | | 5 | Grey clouds and light drizzle, with the salty sea breeze creating a chilling effect | | 6 | A heavy downpour and churning seas | | 7 | Storm clouds loom ominously over the horizon, while the weather remains still on the coast | | 8 | Clear skies and the wind at your back | | 9 | Strong sunshine reflecting harshly off the waves | | 10 | Cold winds cutting across the coasts, sending mesmerizing ripples along the sea | ## Flora and Fauna | 1d10 | Flora and Fauna | | ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | A flock of seabirds scooping up fish from the sea, creating a cacophony of squawks | | 2 | Sand dunes held together by wispy marram grass, hosting burrowing rodents, lizards, and snakes | | 3 | Rock pools nurture life, from small fish and slimy anemone, to Giant Crabs and Frogs | | 4 | Jellyfish washed up on shore after a storm, lining the beach with their bodies, still stinging after death | | 5 | Herds of seals or walruses lounging on the rocks, loudly shouting at one another as they splash in the ocean | | 6 | Pods of dolphins swim just offshore, leaping above the waves gracefully | | 7 | Mussels and barnacles clinging to rocks and cliffs, with seaweed swaying in the swell | | 8 | Nesting sea turtles coming ashore with vulnerable hatchlings working their way back to the sea | | 9 | Marine monsters such as Merfolk or Sea Hags, poking their heads above the water in tidal caves | | 10 | Coastal birds such as puffins with their multicoloured bills, and frigatebirds with their inflated red pouches | ## Local Inhabitants | 1d9 | Local Inhabitants | | --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | A large fishing boat landing onshore after months at sea | | 2 | A crew of sailors stopping off to resupply during their long voyage | | 3 | Local residents walking the cliffs and beaches for pleasure | | 4 | Lizardfolk hunting for fish in the water, part of a local tribe situated in the caves off the coast | | 5 | Farmers cultivating a bed of oysters in a brackish lagoon | | 6 | Craftspeople searching the beach for shells, rocks, and other interesting materials | | 7 | Birdwatchers studying the unique marine fowl that nest in the cliffs and swim in the ocean | | 8 | Land dwellers who speak to, trade with, or have fallen in love with Merfolk | | 9 | Pirates prowling the coastline, looking for easy targets on the way to their next mark | ## Points of Interest | 1d9 | Points of Interest | | --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1 | An old shipwreck, long since plundered, and slowly being reclaimed by nature | | 2 | An inland blowhole that erupts with jets of water at high tide | | 3 | An abandoned cabin situated precariously on a cliffside, the ground underneath it eroding away | | 4 | Mysterious sea caves, where treasure may be hidden, or where monsters create their lairs | | 5 | Shallow lagoons with crystal clear water, protected by sandbars or coral reefs | | 6 | Mangroves boasting complex roots both above and below the brackish water | | 7 | Narrow sand spits that can provide handy shortcuts, but are easily submerged by the rising tide | | 8 | Stretching estuaries where a river meets the ocean, creating shallow silt waterways and marshy islands | | 9 | Marshy deltas where plant life is abundant, and predators roam | ## Possible Journeys | | Possible Journeys | | --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | A wise hermit in a storm shrouded lighthouse has knowledge the party seek | | 2 | The party race against a group of pirates in search of fabled treasure map, hidden in a cave along the coastline | | 3 | The Sahuagin have been raiding a nearby Elven kingdom and must be confronted in their waterlogged temple | | 4 | A shipwrecked ally has been imprisoned by Harpies in an abandoned seaside fortress | | 5 | A notorious pirate lord must be captured and arrested in return for a sizeable reward from a local kingdom | | 6 | A rare magical seaweed is cultivated and guarded by a Lizardfolk tribe, but people will pay well for a sample | | 7 | A whirlpool made by Water Elementals has trapped a ship with critical provisions that must be rescued | | 8 | The fish population has dwindled and can only be restored by a nearby commune of surfing druids | | 9 | Brokering peace between Merfolk and a dwarven kingdom over the ownership of a beach | # A Chance Meeting Player Desc: [[A Chance Meeting]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#A Chance Meeting]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Result | | ---- | ------ | | | | # Hidden Reserves Player Desc: [[Hidden Reserves]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Hidden Reserves]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Result | | ---- | ------ | | | | # A Bump in the Road Player Desc: [[A Bump in the Road]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#A Bump in the Road]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Result | | ---- | ------ | | | | # Needing Assistance Player Desc: [[Needing Assistance]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Needing Assistance]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # Danger Afoot Player Desc: [[Danger Afoot]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Danger Afoot]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # Natural Wonders Player Desc: [[Natural Wonders]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Natural Wonders]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # Monster Hunt Player Desc: [[Monster Hunt]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Monster Hunt]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # A Place to Rest Player Desc: [[A Place to Rest]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#A Place to Rest]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # Old Memories Player Desc: [[Old Memories]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Old Memories]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # A Dark Place Player Desc: [[A Dark Place]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#A Dark Place]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # Deadly Fight Player Desc: [[Deadly Fight]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Deadly Fight]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | | # Fateful Encounters Player Desc: [[Fateful Encounter]] DM Details: [[Encounter Types#Fateful Encounter]] ***Remember to note [[Journey Rewards]] while this is fresh in your mind!*** | 1d10 | Event | | ---- | ----- | | | |