Cairn uses Forests as its “wild locations”, including rules for randomly creating and procedures for wandering around in.
Sometimes you just need some extra description…
| Roll | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sun-dappled clearing filled with wildflowers |
| 2 | A slow-moving, mossy stream |
| 3 | A dense thicket of thorny brambles |
| 4 | The base of an ancient, colossal oak tree |
| 5 | A patch of ground covered entirely in glowing, blue mushrooms |
| 6 | A hidden cave entrance obscured by vines |
| 7 | A small, bubbling hot spring |
| 8 | An area of charred, burnt-out trees |
| 9 | A cluster of towering, thin birch trees |
| 10 | A rocky overhang with a small waterfall |
| 11 | A badger sett with numerous entrance holes |
| 12 | A patch of soft, deep peat moss |
| 13 | A large, circular fairy ring of mushrooms |
| 14 | A disused, overgrown logging road |
| 15 | A quiet pond covered in lily pads |
| 16 | The remnants of an old stone wall or ruin |
| 17 | A small hunting blind built into the trees |
| 18 | A grove of weeping willow trees |
| 19 | A massive, fallen tree trunk creating a natural bridge |
| 20 | An area with a strong, unusual smell (e.g., sulfur or sweet perfume) |
| 21 | A field of waist-high ferns |
| 22 | A small, dilapidated wooden shack |
| 23 | A narrow canyon or gorge |
| 24 | A large boulder with strange carvings |
| 25 | A spot where the canopy is extremely dense and dark |
| 26 | A squirrel’s midden (large pile of discarded nuts/cones) |
| 27 | A patch of rare, vibrant red soil |
| 28 | A swift-flowing, shallow brook |
| 29 | A tangle of exposed tree roots forming a natural barrier |
| 30 | A bird’s nesting ground, filled with calls |
| 31 | A sudden, steep embankment |
| 32 | A small shrine or altar dedicated to an unknown deity |
| 33 | An area where the sound of the wind is particularly loud |
| 34 | A small, dusty animal trail |
| 35 | A place where the trees grow in a strange, twisted pattern |
| 36 | An old campfire site with some scattered belongings |
| 37 | A quiet pool known to be a watering hole for deer |
| 38 | A large formation of natural rock stairs |
| 39 | A grove of tall, slender pine trees |
| 40 | A patch of carnivorous plants |
| 41 | A misty hollow that never seems to clear |
| 42 | A deep sinkhole covered by loose leaves |
| 43 | A large tree with a beehive hanging from a branch |
| 44 | A secluded area with a remarkably soft, mossy floor |
| 45 | The remains of a poacher’s snare or trap |
| 46 | A natural amphitheater in the landscape |
| 47 | An area where the ground feels hollow underfoot |
| 48 | A tree marked with old, faded trail markers or symbols |
| 49 | A small patch of wild berries or fruit |
| 50 | A quiet, shallow ford across a river |
| 51 | A large raven’s nest at the top of a dead tree |
| 52 | An area with a surprisingly strong echo |
| 53 | A natural bridge formed by two intertwined trees |
| 54 | A small hill with an opening to a large ant colony |
| 55 | A pile of discarded, rusted machinery or metal |
| 56 | A hidden spring that provides clean, cold water |
| 57 | An ancient, overgrown cemetery |
| 58 | A patch of ground where the air is noticeably cooler |
| 59 | A large hollow log, big enough to hide inside |
| 60 | A quiet place where many animal bones are scattered |
| 61 | A muddy bank with fresh animal tracks |
| 62 | A cluster of oddly shaped, pale white fungi |
| 63 | A small, eerie stand of bald cypress trees |
| 64 | A secluded clearing where light never seems to reach the ground |
| 65 | An abandoned well with a broken cover |
| 66 | A rock face perfect for climbing |
| 67 | A spot where only dead, silvery trees remain standing |
| 68 | A small, circular indent in the ground (maybe an old fire pit or impact site) |
| 69 | A place where several different animal paths converge |
| 70 | A stream where small, colourful fish can be seen |
| 71 | A high point offering a view over the lower canopy |
| 72 | A patch of extremely tall, impenetrable bamboo |
| 73 | A large tree that has been struck by lightning multiple times |
| 74 | A natural maze formed by dense, low-hanging branches |
| 75 | An area filled with the sound of buzzing insects |
| 76 | A large, flat rock ideal for resting or a picnic |
| 77 | A small, artificial bridge, possibly very old |
| 78 | A section of the forest floor covered in bluebells or other seasonal flowers |
| 79 | An ancient stone circle, half-hidden by growth |
| 80 | A quiet pool reflecting the sky like a mirror |
| 81 | A large, thorny rose bush growing wild |
| 82 | An area where a specific type of bird is very common (lots of jackdaws?) |
| 83 | A deep ravine, difficult to cross (perhaps a pushed over tree) |
| 84 | A natural rock slide |
| 85 | A place where many spider webs are visible between the trees |
| 86 | A large, old treehouse, still in good condition |
| 87 | A very quiet spot, almost devoid of animal sounds |
| 88 | A small hillock covered in wild mint |
| 89 | A cluster of red cedar trees with their distinct smell |
| 90 | A muddy wallow, clearly used by boar or large animals |
| 91 | A patch of unusual, purple-coloured grass |
| 92 | A rocky area with small caves and crevices |
| 93 | A very old, barely visible human trail |
| 94 | An area full of vibrant green moss and liverwort |
| 95 | A small, overgrown orchard with wild fruit trees |
| 96 | A circular opening in the canopy, like a skylight |
| 97 | A small island in the middle of a wider stream |
| 98 | A place with a natural echo chamber |
| 99 | A patch of giant dandelions or other large wildflowers |
| 100 | The exact centre of the forest (arbitrarily defined) |
Enjoy!