Before you scream "No! That one's difficult and I don't want more stress like that!", hear me out. I don't necessarily mean events that are as dangerous as the Hunted one. It's simply the only(?) example of an event happening while exploring. I would like some similar events that can occur while exploring.
Some examples off the top of my head:
- The Ground Is Alive: Roots – the ones that the Elder summons – start spawning around the player when in Black Forest.
- They Have A Cave Troll: A group of miscellaneous greydwarfs attack you, accompanied by one troll (small chance for one or two star troll). Could trigger in Meadows or Forest (but not before Elder has been killed).
- Call Of The Grave: Half a dozen Wraiths attack you. Could happen in Swamp or at night time in Meadows (but not before Elder has been killed).
- You Have Been Marked: A group of Cultists attack you at night in Forest, Mountain or Plains (but not before Moder has been killed).
Just something to spice up exploration a bit.