a party of five 2nd level and one 4th level characters, in a swamp, hard difficulty, combat and non-combat mixed.
Generated Result
Encounter Details:
Party Composition: 5 characters at level 2 and 1 character at level 4
Environment: Swamp
Difficulty Level: Hard
Encounter Type: Mixed (combat and non-combat)
Encounter Components:
Combat Encounter:
Monsters:
2x Giant Frogs (CR 1/4 each)
1x Will-o'-Wisp (CR 2)
Tactics: The Giant Frogs ambush the party from the water, using their camouflage to surprise them. The Will-o'-Wisp lurks nearby, using its invisibility to manipulate the environment and create distractions.
Non-Combat Encounter:
Scenario: The party encounters a group of frightened villagers trapped in the swamp due to a recent monster attack. The villagers are seeking help to retrieve a stolen artifact from a nearby ruined shrine, which is guarded by aggressive swamp creatures.
Skill Challenges:
Persuasion or Insight checks to gain the villagers' trust.
Survival checks to navigate the treacherous terrain and avoid hazards.
Treasure/Reward:
Upon successfully assisting the villagers, the party receives a magical item (e.g., a Potion of Water Breathing) and information about a hidden treasure in the swamp.
Total Encounter XP:
Combat: 400 XP (Giant Frogs) + 450 XP (Will-o'-Wisp) = 850 XP
Non-Combat: 300 XP for successfully aiding the villagers.
Total XP for Encounter: 1150 XP, suitable for a hard encounter for the party.