DUNGEON DRESSING: STRANGE 3.

From far away comes the faint sound of water tumbling

into a pool.
THINGS II
4. A multitude of birdsong comprising chirps, tweets and
whistles comes from all around.
Strange things abound in dungeons. 5. Far into the distance, the low rumble of booming
thunder echoes through the dungeon.
6. From somewhere close, a sad and mournful wailing,
STRANGE SMELLS seemingly without end, lls the air.
7. From somewhere nearby comes the sound of old rusty
hinges squeaking horribly as a door opens or closes.
1. The thick, heady scent of sandalwood infuses the air.
The distinct grinding sound of stone moving slowly on
2. The wafting air carries the faint smell of lamp oil.
stone follows it.
3. The area smells strongly of peat bog and damp soil.
8. Not too far away comes the chewing, gnashing and
4. The pleasant scent of lavender, oating lightly through
smacking sound of something large eating.
the air, lls the area.
9. The rumbling sound of a person snoring heavily comes
5. The air contains a powerful aroma of freshly crushed
from somewhere close by.
mint leaves.
10. From somewhere nearby, a person whistles a cheerful
6. Speci c places within the area have the faint stink of sour
but tuneless melody over and over.
milk about them.
11. The snapping, cracking and hissing sounds of a roaring
7. The delightful scent of cherry blossoms in full bloom
re come from some distance away.
drifts through the air.
12. The distinct crackling and buzzing sound of electricity
8. The distinct aroma of pipe tobacco being smoked hangs
comes from somewhere very close.
lazily in the air.
13. The sound of bubbling liquids and other strange
9. The area has a strange alchemical smell of formaldehyde
alchemical reactions lls the air.
and other bizarre preserving ingredients and reagents.
14. Although their source is impossible to determine, the
10. Occasionally, the terrible, sickening stench of vomit
sound of quickly moving footsteps lls the air.
overwhelms the area. The smell fades away just as
15. From all around comes the loud sound of a great many
quickly as it arrives.
rodents chittering, scratching and scrambling.
11. The disgusting smell of rotten seaweed and sh
16. In the distance, the violent and angry sounds of a person
permeates the area.
yelling and ranting in incomprehensible rage can be
12. The beautiful scent of jasmine is noticeable only when a
heard.
slight breeze disturbs the air.
17. From somewhere nearby comes the quiet but disturbing
13. The potent and unique smell of molten metal hangs
sound of bones crunching. A strange, constant yet
heavily in the air.
gentle tapping sound comes from behind a nearby wall.
14. A faint, but overly sweet, fragrance of mature lilac
18. The faint sound of chains being rattled and dragged
bushes lls the area.
across the oor comes from some distant point.
15. The air is heavily spiced with a very strong mixture of
19. The sharp, loud sound of shattering glass from
frankincense and myrrh.
somewhere very close by lls the air.
16. The odour of freshly chopped, raw onions strong
20. The sound of someone's laboured breathing, though
enough to sting the eyes lls the air.
slow and quiet, comes from just around the corner.
17. The area has a strange alchemical smell of formaldehyde
and other bizarre preserving ingredients and reagents.
18. The distinct odour of sulphur and charcoal hangs in the
air. CREDIT
19. The smell of burning charcoal lingers in a few distinct
spots within the area. This is a short system-neutral extract from GM's Miscellany:
20. Numerous scents, including old leather bindings, pulp Dungeon Dressing. The book is available in 5e, System
and paper and glue combine to form an aroma Neutral and Path nder 1 editions. The OSR edition will be
reminiscent of old books and ancient tomes. available in early 2023.

M I N O R F E AT U R E S & D R E S S I N G

1. The quiet sound of someone whimpering pitifully comes

from an undetermined direction.
2. The sound of rapidly rushing water, such as from a river,
comes from an unseen source.

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