D23: The Pool

Health issues meant that unfortunately I'm not going to be able to keep up as is but I'm going to continue to follow this dungeon at my own pace and see where it goes. D23 lives on. So, without further ado...


THE POOL

A gymnasium of polished marble and concrete dominated by a large diving pool. Shining waters reflect the hazy blue light from a fathomless ceiling. Bright red diving boards creak remembering patrons from the past.

Birds In The Pool

1-2 FLOCK OF FLAMINGOS (AS SMALL ANIMAL): Obnoxious and loud. Will eat anything thrown in the pool. Colored bright blue from feeding on the ethereal shrimp at the bottom of the pool.

3-4 PAIR OF GHOST SHOEBILLS (AS CRANE): A mated pair. Appear to glide over the water and make no sound unless disturbed. Their call is deafening but they are otherwise non-hostile unless provoked. Will hide at the bottom of the pool if frightened after defending themselves.

5-6 ONE GIANT CASSOWARY (AS BEAR): Highly territorial. Waits in the pool before striking out with its beak and talons. Will not stop chasing until you are dead.

POOL

Crystal clear water marred by the occasional colorful feather. Dozens of scintillating stars can be seen at the bottom of the pool in the shape of coins. If one tries to reach them the pool is revealed as endless. If someone (Or something) dies in the pool another star joins the constellation.

PLATFORM

Ladders lead to three platforms of various dive difficulties marked by placards. A WRAITH appearing as a diver is at the top of the highest platform stretching for a dive. If someone should come up the Wraith tries to thrown them from the platform into the water below.

HOT TUBS

A relaxing and steamy bath which cures exhaustion if relaxed in for at least 10 minutes.

50% of a Chanteuse Siren lounging here resting with their fans.

COCKTAIL BAR

A kitschy pastel colored bar adorned with umbrellas and fake palm trees. Exuberant and expensive bottles are on display and are charged for accordingly. Everything served tastes like paint thinner and food coloring. If remarked upon the Bartender politely insults your palette. If pressed, closes the bar and leaves, coming back later with 1d6 Outfit Goons.


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