City Name: (Give your abandoned city or necropolis a name that reflects its history)
Atmosphere:
Dominant Emotion
(Describe the predominant feeling within the ruins - is it eerie, haunted, desolate, or mysterious?)
Soundscape
(List the sounds that echo through the empty streets - like the distant howling of ghosts or the rustling of ancient scrolls)
Aromas
(Describe any lingering scents, such as musty tombs, decaying vegetation, or the faint scent of magic)
Known For
(What was the city once known for or it’s ruins are known for? Was it a center of learning, a hub of trade, or a place of dark rituals?)
Architecture:
Ruined Buildings
(Detail the state of the city’s structures - crumbling towers, collapsed homes, or overgrown ruins)
Materials
(Identify the materials used in construction - are the buildings made of stone, wood, or enchanted crystal?)
Previous Splendor
(Mention what the city once looked like in its prime, contrasting with its current dilapidated state)
Eerie Monuments
(Highlight any ominous or mysterious architectural features that remain)
Layout
(Describe the city’s past and current layout - is it a maze of winding streets, a central plaza surrounded by buildings, or a series of concentric rings? Have the ruins blocked off certain areas or are reclaimed by nature?)
City History:
Tragic Event
(Explain any tragic events or catastrophes that led to the city’s abandonment or transformation into a necropolis)
Encounters
(Describe any supernatural inhabitants, monsters, adventurers or apparitions that haunt the ruins or that a party of adventurers might encounter in the city)
Former Residents
(Provide some information about the city’s previous inhabitants and their way of life)
Geographical Points of Interest:
Cursed Grounds
(Identify specific areas within the city where magic still lingers, causing strange phenomena or heightened supernatural activity)
Hidden Treasures
(Include rumors of valuable artifacts, forbidden knowledge, or forgotten relics hidden within the ruins)
Eerie Sites
(Identify unsettling or enigmatic locations within the city. These could include forsaken temples, overgrown parks, or eerily silent market squares.)
Cemetery
(If it’s a necropolis, describe the area dedicated to the deceased and any rituals or practices associated with it)
Specific Details:
Forgotten Magics
(Mention ancient spells, enchantments, or wards that continue to affect the area)
Cursed Artifacts
(Highlight any cursed or powerful magical items that are said to be hidden within the ruins)
Hidden Mysteries
(Include cryptic signs, inscriptions, or symbols that hint at untold stories or mysteries waiting to be unraveled.)
Explorers and Adventurers
(Explain why adventurers are drawn to the city, whether it’s for fame, fortune, or knowledge)
Differentiating Element:
- (This could be a unique feature in the ruins or necropolis. Anything that makes it memorable)