In the distance [Character] saw a large flock of birds, wheeling and circling. Like to carrion crows over a battlefield they were, save that there were not just crows but many other birds besides, from sparrows to hawks, thrushes to pigeons, jackdaws to woodpeckers. Curious, he slowly approached, half-expecting them to take flight at his presence. But apparently heedless of him they were, so that finally he walked beneath them to emerge into a small clearing. Sitting upon the trunk of a fallen tree was a man, ragged of beard and dressed in brown robes. And it seemed that it was he who was the centre of the birds’ attention, for they spiraled about him, dropping down to land a moment upon his shoulder or outstretched hand before taking flight once more. Seeing [Character], the man nodded welcome. “Greetings, stranger. I am Radagast, the Brown, as some call me. What is it that you want?”
NPC Encounter
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| Options | Loyalists | Neutral | Usurpers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say (one word) | ? | ? | ? |
| ATTACK Radagast | ? | ? | ? |
| REQUEST information about the forest and nearby mountains | ? | ? | ? |
| FLEE | ? | ? | ? |
| ASK Radagast for news of any comings and goings in the area | ? | ? | ? |
| Ask if Radagast might TEACH him | ? | ? | ? |
| Ask Radagast for AID in the war | ? | ? | ? |
| Seek to RECRUIT Radagast to his cause | Recruited* | ? | ? |
*Recruiting an NPC is not guaranteed — success depends on the recruiting character's emissary rank, the number of NPCs you already hold, the game turn (easier earlier), and your allies' relations toward your nation.
Istari — Challenge 103 — Champion: Yes
Command: 20, Agent: 30, Emissary: 20, Mage: 60, Stealth: 20
Combat +1000
Mage +10
Stealth +15
None recorded
Hex 2415
Player-reported data mined from the MEPBM Discord #encounters channel (2020–2026). Confidence: 🟢 confirmed · 🟡 probable · 🔵 open.