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d20 Encounters at Sea d20 table · 20 entries
  1. A drifting ship with torn sails and no crew, but meals still warm in the galley.
  2. A massive sea serpent circling the ship, curious rather than hostile—so far.
  3. A dense fog rolls in, revealing glowing ghost ships sailing silently beside you.
  4. A crew of sirens disguised as shipwrecked survivors waving for help.
  5. An island that wasn’t on any chart suddenly appears off the bow.
  6. A floating crate filled with rare spices and a sealed letter addressed to a long-dead king.
  7. A whirlpool that sings in an ancient language—those who listen too long dive in.
  8. A rival ship offers peaceful trade, but their hold contains something alive... and dangerous.
  9. A sea god’s emissary arrives in a glowing bubble, demanding tribute for safe passage.
  10. A storm that moves with unnatural speed and targets only your vessel.
  11. Flying fish leap aboard, then explode into illusions revealing cryptic visions.
  12. A sailor falls overboard—only to return an hour later, claiming to have seen the future.
  13. A lighthouse appears in the middle of open water, lit and manned.
  14. A pod of whales surfaces, each with harpoons in their backs and runes carved into their hides.
  15. A message in a bottle with co-ordinates to a treasure… or a trap.
  16. A mutiny stoked by whispers that seem to come from the sea itself.
  17. An iceberg that bleeds red when struck.
  18. A school of jellyfish glowing with arcane energy—passing through them charges magic items.
  19. A flying ship passes overhead, pursued by storm clouds and lightning.
  20. The sea itself parts briefly, revealing a sunken city—and something stirring within.