
100 Pits to Find in a Dungeon
On Quisicosas since 11 January 2026
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What it is about
Pits are a common feature in dungeons, perhaps most often as traps intended to catch the unwary, but they may exist for other reasons. This supplement has 100 ways of enhancing any pits, with things to find in them, oddities of construction and other ways of making them more unique. They can be used as background colour or sometimes as potential hooks for more.
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Here are some sample results:
The pit is damp with moisture seeping down the walls, which are covered with moss and slime. More water and slime coat the floor of the pit, which is slippery to walk on.
The pit is much hotter than its surroundings, and a strong smell of brimstone fills the air.
The pit smells strongly of death and decay, though there are no obvious signs of bodies or anything else that would be responsible for such.
The pit's bottom is covered in well-laid flagstones with a slight camber towards a drain in the very centre. The drain is about a foot wide and blocked by an iron grille whose ends go deep into the surrounding material.
The pit's interior is clean and free from debris and dirt. It looks as if it is being deliberately kept clean.
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The supplement is also available in the following versions: 5E, Castles & Crusades and Pathfinder. You do not need all versions.
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