Mudwick Isle's Institute of Questionable Science says it has built the SmelloNet, a device that captures smells and sends them over the internet.
The system analyzes a scent's chemistry, converts it to a digital signal, and rebuilds it at the other end with synthetic chemicals and carefully calibrated fans.
"Imagine smelling your grandmother's cookies through your screen," said Supreme Leader Grungle, enthusiastic and slightly nauseating. "Or a troll's armpit during a virtual mud-wrestling match. The possibilities are endless!"
Critics fear malodorous cyberbullying and allergic reactions. "Goblins already have a questionable sense of humor," said a Pixie Protection League spokesperson. "Now they want to weaponize smells? This is an olfactory apocalypse."
Entrepreneurs are already planning scratch-and-sniff virtual reality and dating apps that let users sniff out partners.
The first public test transmitted a fresh-baked cookie from the IQS to the Council chamber. It arrived as wet dog.
