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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gorgon Zee" data-source="post: 9456143" data-attributes="member: 75787">What sort of bad things can happen on a journey?During a journey in The One Ring, various negative events can occur that challenge the Player-heroes and add tension to the narrative. Here are some types of bad things that can happen, along with examples and their potential consequences:TYPES OF NEGATIVE EVENTS1. Terrible Misfortune:   - Description: Something goes so badly that a member of the Company risks serious harm.   - Example: The Hunters are injured when a prey proves to be too dangerous.   - Consequence: The target of the event may be Wounded, gaining Fatigue points [Core-114].2. Despair:   - Description: The Company experiences a terrible ordeal, often connected to the rising Shadow.   - Example: The Company stumbles into a blighted area or discovers the remains of travelers murdered by Orcs.   - Consequence: All members of the Company gain 1 Shadow point (Dread) [Core-114].3. Ill Choices:   - Description: A poor decision leads to grief or frustration for the target.   - Example: The Scout cannot decide on the right way and loses precious time finding a good path.   - Consequence: The target gains 1 Shadow point (Dread) and may suffer additional Fatigue [Core-114].4. Mishap:   - Description: An adversity causes the Company to slow down or stop altogether.   - Example: The Company runs out of provisions and must spend time hunting or fishing.   - Consequence: The target gains additional Fatigue, and the journey length increases by 1 day [Core-114].5. Chance Meeting:   - Description: The Player-heroes encounter someone who proves to be a threat or a nuisance.   - Example: They meet a group of brigands who attempt to ambush them.   - Consequence: The Company may have to fight or negotiate their way out of the situation [Core-114].6. Joyful Sight:   - Description: While not inherently negative, this event can lead to distractions that may cause problems.   - Example: The Company witnesses a beautiful sight, such as a company of Wandering Elves, which may lead them to lose focus on their journey.   - Consequence: They may miss important signs of danger or become delayed [Core-114].7. Environmental Hazards:   - Description: Natural obstacles can impede progress.   - Example: The Company encounters a sudden snowstorm or treacherous terrain, such as a marsh or steep hill.   - Consequence: All members may gain Fatigue, and the journey may take longer than expected [Core-110].8. Perilous Areas:   - Description: Certain locations are particularly dangerous, requiring the Company to face additional challenges.   - Example: Entering a dark forest or a cursed ruin where they must confront supernatural threats.   - Consequence: The Company must face a number of events equal to the area's Peril rating before they can leave [Core-110].9. Shadow Influence:   - Description: The presence of the Shadow can manifest in various ways, affecting the morale and decisions of the Company.   - Example: A Player-hero may experience nightmares or hallucinations that lead to poor decision-making.   - Consequence: The affected hero may gain Shadow points or suffer penalties on rolls [Core-139].NOTE: This list combines the journey event table (items 1-6 above) with some general info that is not really relevant (items 7-9). It also thinks Chance Meetings are mainly dangerous, when they are not.</blockquote>

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