Terrain Tuesday! Bad to the Bone

Sometimes your scatter terrain needs to set the tone for the encounter in a very, very direct way. Sure, we love subtle but as all the DMs out there know, sometimes you have to hit the party over the head. And that’s why we’ve got a featured piece that’s sure to fit the bill.

Check out this extra creepy bone totem from Itar’s Workshop. These days you’ll see some of their stuff on Noble Knight Games’ website but sadly their terrain casting days are no more. DM Ben grabbed several of their pieces at old Gen Con’s and especially loved their Egyptian sets.

Still, does it get more ominous than this towering totem? Big ol’ bones in all different sizes from who knows where and bound together by several heavy chains and thick ropes (click on the image above to enlarge). That open mouth at the very top is especially spooky.

As the party gets closer, they can make out the litany of different-sized bones and skulls…certain to make any adventurer’s pulsing heart skip a beat.

This totem certainly doesn’t seem like a welcome sign so what does it all mean?! Better roll high on that religion check, ey? 😉