The Chiming Hollows
Atmosphere Time itself seems warped as the chimes echo at irregular, unnatural intervals, distorting reality.
Location Type Abandoned Clocktower
Investigators hear the clocktower chime at odd hours, drawing their curiosity—and their doom.
Clues
- A series of strange symbols etched into the clock's internal frame
- Recorded patterns of chimes that follow no discernible clock cycle
- A faded journal revealing the clock was cursed to summon cosmic entities
Dangers
- Temporal distortions that disorient and drain sanity
- A shadowy entity manifesting as shifting gear-shaped figures
- Cursed mechanisms that trap investigators in warped time loops
Secrets
- The clock's chimes are a portal to a distant, terrifying dimension
- The clocktower was built atop an ancient site used for forbidden rituals
- The mechanism contains a fragment of an eldritch consciousness controlling the town's curse
Description
Perched at the edge of the decrepit town, The Chiming Hollows' exterior is corroded metal and broken gears, with a dark, oily sheen that suggests something otherworldly within.
Hook
Investigators hear the clocktower chime at odd hours, drawing their curiosity—and their doom.
GM Notes
- Emphasize the disorienting temporal effects during exploration
- Use the clock’s irregular chimes to create haunting sound cues
- The shadow entity can be a persistent, intangible threat