The Bandits' Road Toll
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Toll RopeBroken WagonRoadside Ditch
Combat EncounterDND5E 2024Party L2 · 5 PCs
The Bandits' Road Toll
Read Aloud
A rope snaps tight across the road as six armed figures step from behind the wagon. Their broad-shouldered leader raises a crossbow and says, “Pay five silver each, or leave your packs and walk.” One bandit reaches for the nearest horse.
Forces
6xBanditSKIRMISHER
Scimitar · Light Crossbow · Parry
CR1/8
AC12
HP11
1xThugBRUISER
Multiattack · Mace · Heavy Crossbow · Pack Tactics
CR1/2
AC11
HP32
Battlefield Zones
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Toll Rope
The bandits stand behind a rope stretched across the muddy road.
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Broken Wagon
A farm wagon blocks one side of the road; crates provide half cover.
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Roadside Ditch
A shallow ditch runs beside the road, slick with rain and reeds.
Terrain Levers
- Cut the toll rope to block the road and split the bandits.
- Kick loose the stacked firewood to create difficult terrain.
- Topple the wagon for half cover.
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