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 "markdown": "<title level=\"1\" right=\"Rules\">[Random Encounters](/Rules.aspx?ID=1276)</title>\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"tiny\">**Source** [Gamemastery Guide](/Sources.aspx?ID=22) pg. 173</row>\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n<column gap=\"medium\" flex=\"1 1 400px\">\r\nWhen exploring, there is always a chance the PC will stumble upon random encounters, depending on the terrain. At the start of each day of hexploration, roll a flat check and consult the appropriate terrain type on Table 3–7: Random Encounter Chance. If the flat check is a success, the PCs have a random encounter, and on a critical success, they have two random encounters. Roll on Table 3–8: Random Encounter Type to determine the type of encounter. Once you know the type of the encounter, either choose from the list you made for that region or choose your own. \n\n## Table 3–7: Random Encounter Chance\n<row gap=\"tiny\">\n<table> <tr><td>**Terrain Type**</td><td>**Flat Check DC***</td></tr> <tr><td>Aquatic</td><td>17</td></tr> <tr><td>Arctic</td><td>17</td></tr> <tr><td>Desert</td><td>17</td></tr> <tr><td>Forest</td><td>14</td></tr> <tr><td>Mountain</td><td>16</td></tr> <tr><td>Plains</td><td>12</td></tr> <tr><td>Swamp</td><td>14</td></tr> </table> * On a road or river, decrease the DC by 2. If PCs are flying, increase the DC by 3, but choose a hazard or monster that is relevant to flying PCs.</row> \n\n## Table 3–8: Random Encounter Type\n<row gap=\"tiny\">\n<table> <tr><td>**1d10**</td><td>**Encounter**</td></tr> <tr><td>1–5</td><td>Harmless</td></tr> <tr><td>6–7</td><td>Hazard</td></tr> <tr><td>8–10</td><td>Creature</td></tr> </table></row>\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"medium\">\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n</row>",
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 "text": " Random Encounters Source Gamemastery Guide pg. 173 When exploring, there is always a chance the PC will stumble upon random encounters, depending on the terrain. At the start of each day of hexploration, roll a flat check and consult the appropriate terrain type on Table 3–7: Random Encounter Chance. If the flat check is a success, the PCs have a random encounter, and on a critical success, they have two random encounters. Roll on Table 3–8: Random Encounter Type to determine the type of encounter. Once you know the type of the encounter, either choose from the list you made for that region or choose your own. ## Table 3–7: Random Encounter Chance Terrain Type Flat Check DC Aquatic 17 Arctic 17 Desert 17 Forest 14 Mountain 16 Plains 12 Swamp 14 On a road or river, decrease the DC by 2. If PCs are flying, increase the DC by 3, but choose a hazard or monster that is relevant to flying PCs. ## Table 3–8: Random Encounter Type 1d10 Encounter 1–5 Harmless 6–7 Hazard 8–10 Creature ",
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