Scent Chalk

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Kobold warrens are often labyrinthine, and even the cleverest kobold can’t always remember where every passage leads or which tunnels are trapped. Scent chalk allows a tribe to mark the surfaces of their home with guideposts that give directions or indicate danger. A pouch of scent chalk contains half a dozen sticks, each of which carries a distinctive scent that has some specific meaning, such as “safe passage,” “traps here,” or “exit this way.” The scents are subtle and difficult to distinguish from background odors for most creatures, but they are readily perceived by kobolds and creatures with the scent ability and serve as invisible signs that aid kobolds in navigation while leaving potential invaders clueless. A piece of scent chalk lasts for approximately 50 uses, and a mark made with it remains active for 1 week.

Cost: 5gp