Encounters

Written by: Limithron, creator of Pirate Borg Pirate Borg is a rules-light, scurvy ridden TTPRG about being a flighty scoundrel, sailing ships, looking for jungle temples, fighting undead, drinking rum, dying a meaningless death, and then rolling up a new character and doing it all over again. Here are my top ten choices for Czepeku map variations you can use in your Dark Caribbean campaign. 10. Slum District: Clean Day A good chunk of any decent sea-faring campaign will take place in port,…

Written by: James S. A Kuo-Toa is an aquatic creature often encountered in fantasy tabletop role-playing games. Kuo-Toa are amphibious humanoid creatures resembling a strange blend of fish and humanoid features. They have webbed hands and feet, slimy, scaly skin, and bulbous eyes. These creatures are known for their bizarre religious practices, often worshipping strange and otherworldly deities. Use the eerie "Floating Village - Fish Market Night" Czepeku battlemap, to run a Kuo-Toa encounter. …

Written by: James S. A Hill Giant is a massive and brutish humanoid creature often encountered in fantasy tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Hill Giants are hulking creatures, standing around 10 to 12 feet tall. Hill Giants are known for their immense strength and voracious appetite. Use the snowy setting of the "Caravan Roadblock - Winter" Czepeku battlemap for the following encounter. Here are some elements to remember: * A Hill Giant comes to gorge on a …

Written by: James S. A Fire Elemental is a blazing entity of pure elemental fire, a formidable foe often encountered in Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and other fantasy tabletop role-playing games. When preparing for a thrilling encounter with this fiery adversary, set the stage using the "Impact Site - Blaze" Czepeku battlemap, and consider the following key elements: * Cultists summoned living fire; a star fallen from the sky. * It spews gouts of flame which settle upon the ground. * It …

Written by: James S. Cultists are typically individuals who have forsaken mainstream beliefs to follow a dark path. They often wear hooded robes, carry ritualistic tools, and bear symbols associated with their forbidden faith. Cultists are driven by fanatical devotion to their cause, often involving the pursuit of forbidden knowledge or the summoning of eldritch horrors. Consider using the unsettling "Eldritch Church" Czepeku battlemap for a cultist encounter. Consider these elements: * A rit…

Written by: James S. A Galeb Duhr is a creature composed entirely of stone and earth. It resembles a massive, roughly humanoid figure with rugged, rocky skin. They are reclusive and earthy creatures often encountered in fantasy tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. When encountering a Galeb Duhr on the "Mountaintop Altar - Day Sword" Czepeku battlemap, consider these elements of the encounter: * A Galeb Duhr guards a magical sword—the Mind Razor—with a simple rid…

Written by: James S. Villagers are the ordinary folk who inhabit the countryside and rural areas in many tabletop role-playing games. They wear plain, everyday attire, and their faces reflect the hardships and joys of rural life. They come from diverse backgrounds and may include farmers, blacksmiths, traders, and more. When encountering Villagers using the "Crossroads" Czepeku battlemap, consider these simple elements: * 1d10(+1) random encounters for the road in an idyllic, rural setting. …

Written by: James S. A Shadow is an incorporeal, shadowy wraith that appears as a silhouette, vaguely humanoid in shape, with hollow eyes and clawed hands. These undead entities are born from the lingering darkness of departed souls and are often found in places of deep despair or lingering malevolence. When encountering a Shadow in the eerie ambiance of the "Zen Garden - Original Night" Czepeku battlemap, here's what to keep in mind for an engaging encounter: * Shadows approach from across t…

Written by: James S. An Animated Armor is a construct brought to life by magic or other supernatural means, devoid of any living being inside. It is typically crafted from metal, with a cold and emotionless appearance. These constructs are animated by arcane or mystical energies, and their purpose can vary from guarding ancient tombs to serving as protectors of magical artifacts. When encountering an Animated Armor in the eerie setting of the "Chthonic Lighthouse - Blind Wyrm" Czepeku battlemap…

Written by: James S. A Vampire is an undead creature known for its insatiable thirst for blood and supernatural powers. However, their true nature is revealed by their pale skin, sharp fangs, and crimson, hypnotic eyes. In the tranquil setting of the "Peaceful Village Church - Original Sunset" Czepeku battlemap, here are elements to consider for the following encounter: * The Vampire sleeps, hidden, and the sun is rapidly setting. * Time is limited, and there are many places the Spawn could …

Written by: James S. A Harpy is a creature with the body of a woman and the wings and lower body of a bird, typically featuring large, powerful talons. They possess a haunting and seductive beauty that masks their predatory nature. Their hypnotic songs and dulcet voices can enchant and lure unsuspecting victims into their grasp. Prepare for an engaging and airborne encounter with these captivating creatures using the "Colossus - Construction Site Day" Czepeku battlemap, and consider the followi…

Written by: James S. An Aboleth is a mysterious and ancient aquatic aberration often encountered in fantasy tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Prepare for a chilling encounter with this enigmatic and otherworldly entity using the "Serene Lakeside" Czepeku battlemap, and consider the following description: * A peaceful fishing village with a mouldering secret: the Aboleth’s cult festers unseen. * The residents of the village live an idyllic life, but curiou…

Written by: James S. A Treant is a majestic and ancient creature deeply rooted in nature, often featured in fantasy tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Prepare for an enchanting encounter with these sentient treefolk using the "Dark Woods Edge" map, and envision the following description: * An ancient guardian of the forest commands the trees to move and vines to grow. * Trees all around the players burst into life, intent on engulfing them. * Difficult terra…

Written by: James S. A Goblin is a mischievous and often troublesome creature commonly found in fantasy tabletop role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Prepare for an entertaining encounter with these pint-sized adversaries using the "Great Library - Ground Floor" Czepeku battlemap, and consider the following key elements: * Goblins have taken up residence in the great library. * By a stroke of misfortune, they are multiplying beyond control. * They cause chaos, dest…

Written by: James S. A Rakshasa is a cunning and malevolent fiendish creature found in various tabletop role-playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Prepare for a thrilling encounter with this sinister adversary using the "Necropolis Entrance - Neon Deity" Czepeku battlemap, and consider the following key elements: * Once a century, a neon-lit gambling palace materialises in the desert. * A makeshift city of travellers and merchants springs to life around it. * The owner…

Written by: James S. A Shambling Mound is a formidable creature encountered in various tabletop role-playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. When preparing for an encounter with this monstrous plant-like entity, keep the following elements in mind while utilizing the "Depths of the Festerwood" Czepeku battlemap for an engaging experience: * A storm in the swamp. The humid air makes everything feel surreal. * Infected thralls act as eyes for the creature; they entice prey …

Written by: James S. A Yeti is a fearsome, snow-dwelling creature found in various tabletop role-playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Prepare for an exciting encounter with this wintry adversary using the "Cave Temple - Broken Statue" Czepeku battlemap, and consider the following key elements: * Sacrifice NPCs to ramp up the peril and put the players in a sticky situation. * The Yeti’s hunting strategy follows a distinct pattern, which it repeats again and again * Let…

Written by: James S. A Goblin is a mischievous and often troublesome creature commonly found in fantasy tabletop role-playing games. Often described as small, green-skinned humanoids, standing about 3 to 4 feet tall. They possess sharp, pointy ears, beady red or yellow eyes. When encountering Goblins in the gritty setting of the "Slum District" Czepeku battlemap, here's how to set the stage for an engaging encounter: * Goblins have ‘infiltrated’ a shop in the slums. * They have concealed the…