Stragglers is a wilderness encounter map built around travel through uneven natural terrain rather than a fixed structure. Paths and open patches thread between vegetation and rough ground, giving a small group enough room to maneuver while still preventing perfect visibility across the whole area. The result suits an encounter discovered on the road, where neither side begins behind fortress walls and the environment decides who can close distance safely.

Within Strength of Thousands: Hurricane's Howl, the map supports characters dealing with those left behind or separated during a larger journey. For a GM, it remains deliberately flexible: a scattered patrol, exhausted travelers, predators following a group or enemies trying to catch up can all use the same terrain. Natural cover lets the scene begin as observation or negotiation before turning into combat, while the open route keeps retreat and pursuit as meaningful options.