Welcome to Week 3 of our theme: Mountains and Cliffs!
Today I have for you the Monastery of Aurethil, a holy site dedicated to the worship of Ateus, God of Storm and Sky. Located in the mountain city of Stormcrest, this holy place draws pilgrims from all over who wish to ask a boon of the great god or the advice of his wise acolytes.
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Monastery of Aurethil - 10 Variants
Here is a sneak peak of the city of Stormcrest as well which I hope to finish over the next few days so keep an eye out for this one!
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Welcome to our week two release for this monthās theme: Mountains and Cliffs!
Like last week I have three more encounter maps for all your mountain traveling needs as well as a much requested map: a Griffon Eyrie.
Home of the Knights of the Endless Sky, a valiant order of Griffon Riders committed to the cause of light and justice, their Griffon Eyrie sits atop the forbidding Rockmaw Mountain Range.
We are once again very lucky to be collabing with the very talented Jamesā RPG Art, who has created some wonderful artwork to go with our brand new Griffon Eyrie so be sure to check out more of his wonderful work HERE.
The Reclusive Cartographer creates content that you can drop straight into your campaigns, give your players a little more inspiration, and to help bring your adventures to life!
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James' RPG Art makes animated scenes to help players visualise environments and add immersion and tone to your games.
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Welcome to Week 1 of our new map theme, as voted for by my excellent patrons: Mountains and Cliffs!
Today I have a grand total of 4 brand new maps for you to choose from:
Dreadhallow - Settlement Map
and three 'mountain travel' encounter maps:
Mountain Pass - Ropebridge
Mountain Pass - Trail Mountain Pass - Waterfall
I have also released fully built Foundry scenes for all of these maps plus 4 maps from last month (Grimshaw Manor, Ravenfalls Market, Ravenfalls Docks, Church of Nyxa, Alleyways and Hidden Cavern) on the Foundry Archive.
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Dreadhallow - 10 Variants - A remote mining town that sits in the shadow of the Thunderback Mountain Range.
Mountain Pass - Ropebridge - 10 Variants - Watch your step on this bridge, there is no telling how strong those ropes are, or how long the fall is.
Mountain Pass - Trail - 10 Variants - A winding path through the mountains, Iām sure nothing dangerous will lurk behind these corners
Mountain Pass - Waterfall - 10 Variants - A picturesque waterfall halfway up a mountain, what could possibly spoil this moment?
What is Coming Up this month?
We already have lots in the pipeline including:
An as yet unnamed city that sits atop a large plateau
A small hamlet hanging off the edge of a cliff
A grand temple to a powerful Sky God
As well as a griffin eyrie and lots more Mountain Pass maps like the ones released today. If you have any more suggestions please let us know :)
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Map Previews
The Realms of Beleriand
Grimshaw Manor
Hidden Cavern
Ravenfall Docks
The Realms of Middle Earth
Church of Nyxa
Alleyways
Dripping Candle Tavern
Ravenfall Castle
City of Ravenfall
Ravenfall Market
Hangmans Bridge
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Ravenfall is the capital of the principality of Heranod and seat of The Acedia bloodline of vampires. Its advantageous position at the confluence of the river Corvus and Valroka has led not only to its long term prosperity but the name of the city itself. Find out more about Ravenfall on LegendkeeperHERE
We have fully mapped out a grand total of NINElocations throughout the city! The last two to join the roster being:
Hangmanās Bridge - 11 Variants
The fate of those who break the law in Ravenfall is almost always a short drop and sudden stop. The Wailing tower with its mournful bell, the last thing they will see and hear.
The grisly remains of the convicted stand as a reminder to the living not to anger the Masters.
and Ravenfall Market - 9 Variants
Much to be purchased and sold in the markets of Ravenfall, some things that you would rather not see perhaps, Bloodwine and Fleshweave Cloth to name but twoā¦
Ravenfall on Legend Keeper
As many of you will know, Ravenfall is one of the locations in our setting of the Fallen Kingdom and so I have added the a page for the city as well as linked all of the locations and maps so you can more easily navigate it.
Let me know if this is something you would like to see more of in the future. If you want to join the Fallen Kingdom team then jump over to Discord and give us a shout!
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Itās Week Three of our Vampires theme and this is the big one! For what is a vampire without a giant castle to call their home!?
Ravenfall Castle is the centrepiece of our upcoming vampire adventure in the City of Ravenfall and promises much adventuring!
Directly linked to our Week One release Hidden Cavern, this castle is one of seven other locations we have mapped out in Ravenfall the others being; Grimshaw Manor, Ravenfall Docks, The Dripping Candle Tavern, Alleyways, The Church of Nyxa and the Ravenfall Marketplace (still in production).
Next week we will be releasing our completed Ravenfall city map as well as Ravenfall Marketplace, so keep an eye out for them :)
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Church of Nyxa Dedicated to the worship of Nyxa, the god of sleep and dreams this holy site is frequented by vampires. Placed into induced slumber, it is the only way for vampires to be able to dream.
Alleyways
The shadowy streets of Ravenfall are not somewhere where you want to be caught unawares lest you find a knife in your back, or fangs at your throat!
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Dripping Candle Tavern
No matter how dire the situation is, there is always time for a drink right!?
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Since you liked the Beleriand map I dropped a few days ago I thought I would also share my latest incarnation of Middle Earth too!
Also drawn on a plane if you can believe it but this time it was on the outbound flight while my new wife was sleeping!
Tolkien's world has a special place in my heart which is likely why I keep coming back to refine my interpretation of it again and again over the years!
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Welcome to week one of this monthās theme: Vampires!
Today I have for you three maps that will slot into the vampire ruled City of Ravenfall, a location from our Fallen Kingdom Project, as well as feature in the Halloween Adventure we are writing about on Discord.
If you want to get involved in writing the adventure then jump over to Discord and give us a shout in Writer's Corner.
As you can see we have lots more maps planned to flesh out the city to keep an eye out in the coming weeks.
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Grimshaw Manor - 11 Variants
The home of eccentric vampire nobleman, Isaac Grimshaw, this grand manor holds many dark secrets and lingering threats to test your party.
Hidden Cavern - Variants
Located behind one of Ravenfallās waterfalls, a rarely used cave system could offer your players a secret way into Castle Ravenfall. A potential ally is said to lurk within, not to mention a dark threat.
Ravenfall Docks - 11 Variants
At the bustling river wharfs of Ravenfall you can run into all sorted. Of late though, it is the twisted bodies that wash up at the docks that is of most concern.
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Iām back in the office and having taken some time off to get married and go on my honeymoon and I have lots to catch you up!
Free Map: Beleriand
First things first, what else was I going to do on a 10 hour flight other than draw a map of Beleriand!?
I mean if being sandwiched in the middle seat after wholly failing to leverage the fact that it was honeymoon to score a free upgrade failed, what else could I do other than put my own spin on Tolkienās famous lost land?
Some of you may know that I had an almost complete version of this map at the start of the year before my Ipad died and I lost it, so I'm glad to finally have the chance to go back and redo it.
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What is going on in October?
As many of you will know, our theme for this month is Vampires, having tied for the top spot in the recent poll and narrowly winning in a run off vote we held on Discord last week.
So not only will we be creating lots of vampire inspired maps but we will also be writing a halloween themed adventure over on our Discord server.
We have already thrown some ideas around so find more info below as well as WIPs of some of the maps as they stand.
Patreon Halloween Adventure: Writers Wanted
Before I get stuck into the proposed adventure, if you want to get involved in helping write it then jump over to our Discord server and give us a shout in Writerās Corner.
Proposed Adventure Framework
Rejoice, there is going to be a wedding! The great vampire bloodlines of House Acedia and House Serajar are to be bound in unholy matrimony between their respective heirs. The first such union between rival families in the history of Noctis.
Such a potential shift in the balance of power in the region is sure to attach the attention of many interested parties
House Acedia - Lords of Ravenfall and the groom's family are famously reclusive. Such a wedding offers a unique opportunity to gain access to Castle Ravenfall and the secrets it contains.
One such secret is rumoured to be The Crimson Chalice, an ancient artefact said to contain the blood of the legendary Vampire King Amun Drakarla.
House Serajar, the brideās family, are playing their own cynical game, using the wedding as a ruse to destroy a rival family and take the chalice for their own dark purposes.
Players will investigate the City of Ravenfall and learn of; townsfolk being abducted by thugs called The Baggers, rumours of a Vampire Hunter, dark experiments and mutilated corpses.
They must also find a way into the castle, do they:
Bluff their way in as guests
Sneak in through a hidden passage only The Baggers know about
Having gained entrance to the castle the player witness the betrayal of House Seajar as they move against their hosts
Save the missing townsfolk
Secure the Chalice
Defeat the Vampires
Escape
None of the above is set in stone however, it just gives us a jumping off point to try and sculpt a fun adventure around in time for the spooky season.
As I say, if you want to be involved in crafting this adventure, whether by writing a whole section or just offering up a simple encounter we would love to have your input over on Discord.
I think that is everything for now but keep an eye out for our first big release on Thursday where we will be unleashing the first three maps on you :D
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Map Previews
Jolly Otter - 11 Variants
Roadblock - 13 Variants
Marching Camp - 13 Variants
Rickonolite Dirigable - 9 Variants
Port Vermosa - 12 Variants
Harpy Nests - 11 Variants
Korhall - 3 Variants
Forest Fire - 4 Variants
Dwarven Thunderbarge - 13 Variants
Mazara Castle - 9 Variants
New Grove - 10 Variants
City of Braman - 10 Variants
City of Jeran - 10 Variants
City of Garchester - 10Variants
The Old World
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Some of you over on our Discord server might have seen that I have been working on this map for the last week or so and I'm so glad to be able to share it with you now :D.
I'm a huge fan of Warhammer both 40k and Fantasy so the Old World was a real no brainer for me and now that it's all finished I wanted to offer it to you as a last minute bonus release for September!
I have not be paid to create this map, I merely have created this as fan art of a fantasy world that I adore, which I freely share with you guys.
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By the time you read this I will be married and on my way to my honeymoon!
Does that mean the maps will stop? Goodness no!
I have 3 new maps for you for our final major release for September. Based on the historical cities of Bath, Rochester and Chichester respectively I have 3 brand new settlement maps for you.
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City of Braman
A small city famed for the healing powers of its hot springs the City of Braman attracts vistors from far and widee
City of Jaren
Guarding one of the very few rivers crossings in the area, the lord who controls Jaren, controls the road to the capital.
City of Garchester
Garchester is a major market town, having grown rich from the the east/west road that is sits astride. What delights might await you in it's markets?
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Dwarven Airship - 13 Variants
Inspired by the Spirit of Gruni of Warhammer Fantasy fame, this partocular airship is fully prepared for some proper adventuring! Maybe you'll even run across an insane dwarf with a red mohawk and his human companion! ;)
This might also pair nicely with our Dwarven Airship Dock - Thundercliff
Mazara Castle - 9 Variants
A suggestion for our Discord server, this castle once sat upon the material plane but by some dark bargain was ripped into the space between spaces. How will you escape with Demi Plane?
New Grove - 10 Variants
My first every DnD campaign as a DM started with the destruction of a small village called Cutter's Grove, 20 (in game) years later, the cutter's have risen again. Rebuilding their village in the lands of Noctis, they hope for a quiet life, but will they get it?
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Even more good news for Master Cartographers and above, the Foundry Module: RC - Airships is live over on the Foundry Archive which includes not only this airship but also a clean version of the Animated Sky. Much like with the RC - Ships module, I plan to add addtional ariships as soon as I finish drawing them so check back regularly!
Technical Details:
Resolutions: Available in 4K.
Formats: MP4 (best for local play on TVs or monitors) and WebM (ideal for VTTs like Foundry).
Looping: The maps run on a 120-second loop to keep file sizes manageable.
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Rickonolite Dirigable - 8 Variants
What better way to sail through the sky than abroad your very own dirigible! This was a commission for the great folks over at Sordane Publishing. This airship is part of their latest kickstarter Monsoon, if you haven't already make sure to check it out HERE
Port Vermosa - 12 Variants
The port of Vermosa is another location from our Fallen Kingdom setting and is a major port on the eastern coast of Noctis, the land of vampires.
Ruled over by the sea faring Avarita Bloodline, this busling port clings to the edge of Sarpenosi coast. Vermosa is often the first port of call to any seeking the tread these cursed lands.
Harpy Nests - 11 Variants
This is an old map that I created over a year ago but never got around to finishing, until now that is! Those hot springs sure do look inviting, its a shame that a flock of harpies have taken up residence there....
Korhall - 3 Variants
Last but by no means least is Korhall. I recently put out a call on our Discord server for those patrons that might want their homebrew maps 'glammed up' and DM Dan (among others), jumped at the chance!
So this is the first of those regional maps, Korhall.
The amount of lore DM Dan has for this place is rather vast but here is just a short summary:
In the year 808 PE (Post Emergence), the world of Anor is rebuilding after the last attack of the Selin Tar, with kingdoms preparing for future threats. In the magical land of Korhall, surrounded by the Grey Mountains, city-states like South Port, Mustafor, and Tagrit exist alongside powerful forces such as the Grey Tower mages and nomadic tribes. South Port, ruled by a noble family for 300 years, allies with the Grey Tower and its neighboring cities to maintain peace and security. Meanwhile, the wilds to the west and north harbor dangerous creatures, treasures, and ancient remnants of past battles. In this turbulent and vibrant world, your story begins modestly in South Port during the spring festival, where adventurers are called upon to aid the cityās defenses, setting the stage for your journey.
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Before our regular release later this week I have another animated map for you all!
Based on a suggestion over on our Discord server I sent some time today putting together this brand new map I am making free for everyone, Forest Fire.
Because lets be honest, what better way to wake up a band of adventurers than by seating the surrounding woods on fire!?
Split into 4 different phases you can watch your players start to panic as the flames get closer and closer!
Also, as an added little bonus for all you Master Cartographers ($5) and above I have created the Foundry module for this little fiery delight! Jump over the Foundry Archive to grab it.
Forest Fire Phase 4
Why free?
Itās my way of giving back to this amazing community that supports my work with your hard-earned money.
Iād love your feedback! Iāve animated several maps over the years and want to make them a regular offering hereāespecially if thatās something youād be excited to see.
Technical Details:
Resolutions: Available in 4k.
Formats: MP4 (best for local play on TVs or monitors) and WebM (ideal for VTTs like Foundry).
Looping: The maps run on a 60 -second loop to keep file sizes manageable.
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Today we have our first release for September and quite the release it is, 3 maps and 35 variants.
As you can see in the promo, I have once again designed these maps to be used in tandem or as individual maps and hopefully they will spark lots of awesome adventures for you and your players!
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The Jolly Otter
A well appointed roadside tavern, perfect for a pre adventure drink or a meeting with a shady individual not to mention and good old fashioned punch up!
Roadblock
Inconsiderate brigands have blocked the main road, you party might want to think twice about fighting their way through, rumour has it there are more nearby.
Marching Camp
The world is a dangerous place, even for an army. Its best to build a strong camp to rest in, you have no idea what could be lurking out there.
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For September
As i mentioned on Thursday's release, I will be taking a little time off in September to get married and have a honeymoon. The release schedule will remain the same, the only difference is that instead of a theme this month we will doing a 'pot luck' of all the maps I have been working on behind the scenes for this very occasion :).
That being said I am still taking map suggestions so feel free to let me know your ideas!
Map Previews
City of Ansburg
Forest Ruins
Old Bridge
Forgotten Catacombs
Haverhold
Serpent Temple
Ruined Shrine
Dwarf Expedition Camp
Broken Crown Tower
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Dwarf Expedition Camp
Inspired by a suggestion on our Discord server, this map will hopefully spark your imaginations right off the bat! I have images of Balin leading his Dwarven kin to retake their ancient homeland of Khazad Dum. Perhaps paired with some of our other maps such as the Gates of Thul Dergar and Tor Immrek, you can string together a whole adventure.
Broken Crown Tower
Another location in our Fallen Kingdoms setting and inspired by Weathertop from Lord of the Rings, this once grand watchtower now stands in ruins upon the Crown Hills west of Ansburg. Perhaps a group of halflings might shelter there for the night? Iām sure nothing bad will happen to them.
Ruined Shrine
Based on an unfinished map I made about 4 years ago when I was just starting out, the Ruined Shrine is perfect for a one shot or a quick adventure location. Complete with crumbling walls and spooky crypt, there is lots of āheroingā to be done here I'm sure.
Serpent Temple
I drew this map as an answer to a request I had for a dungeon that would pair nicely with one of our older maps, Jungle Ruins. Designed to sit beneath the crumbling ziggurat I would suggest not entering this temple if snakes freak you out!
Plans for September
As many of you will know, normally we run a poll every month to decide what the next theme is going to be, for August This was Ruins of the Ancients.
In the latter part of September I am getting married (not so reclusive any more!) and then will be on my honeymoon so whilst our release schedule and quantity will be unaffected I shall be releasing a bit of a āpot luckā of maps that I have been working on behind the scenes for this very occasion.
Now this is not to say that I will not still be taking suggestions because I will be! In fact I encourage you to comment on this post with any maps you would like to see, or you can jump over the discord and do it there.
Thats all from me!
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Perched high above the windswept plains of Havarrlan, the once-mighty castle of Havarrhold looms.. Raised by Havar the Mighty, the warrior king whose iron will forged a kingdom, Havarhold, the keystone of his dominion, the heart from which his armies surged forth to command the newly conquered lands.
For six centuries, the castleās walls grew ever stronger, but its rulers did not. The heirs of Havar, once brave and fierce, became weak, lost in decadence and folly. While the Granite Throne sat vacant in purpose, chiefs and jarls, now blinded by their ambitions, tore at each other like wolves. Havarrlanās enemies closed in, sensing the decay, while traitors and usurpers bled the realm dry.
In these shadowed times, Havarhold endured siege after relentless siege. One by one, would-be kings claimed the keep, only to see it ravaged, rebuilt, and ultimately left to crumble in despair.
Today, Havarrlan is fractured into three petty kingdoms, each a pale imitation of its former grandeur. Havarrhold, too, stands in ruin, a desolate husk haunted by the ghosts of its pastāsome say by spirits, but more often by men. Bandits, warlords, and fools have all tried to seize the crumbling crown of Havar, only to meet their doom within its forsaken walls.
And you? What do you seek within old kingās halls?
Hi all!
Today I have for you the ruined castle of Haverhold! Another location from the Fallen Kingdom (our campaign seeting we are working on over on Discord), this keep has certainly seen better days!
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Located in the fractured kingdom of Havarrlan, this castle as seen more of its fair share of war. How would you guys use this map in your adventures? What lurks in Haverhold now?
Let me know in the comments!
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So you plan to go to the old ruins in the Ironbark forest? That place has been abandoned for as long as anyone can remember. No one knows what happened to the people who lived there. Some say they just vanished, though others whisper of darker things. Most folks avoid it, what with the strange noises and all.
To get there take the old bridge to the north of town, though watch your step, itās not as strong as it once was and bandits have a tendency to block it from time to time. From there the ruins are only five miles eastward
It is a strange place to be sure. Some say they have heard whispers from the old well. Gods only know what is down there.
If youāre willing to brave it, I wonāt stop you. Justā¦ be careful. Iāve got a bad feeling about ruins.
-Elder Drakmere - Wolven Keep
Well hello you wonderful lot!
Today I have for you another fantastic collaboration with the ever talented James from Jamesā RPG Art, make sure to check out his pageHERE
The Reclusive Cartographer creates content that you can drop straight into your campaigns, give your players a little more inspiration, and to help bring your adventures to life!
Here you will find maps for Encounters, Dungeons, Settlements and whole Regions; everything you will ever need.
James' RPG Art makes animated scenes to help players visualise environments and add immersion and tone to your games.
He has created over 300 scenes from official WotC adventures and many unique locations that are often found in a D&D adventure.
He releases 4 new locations each month for his patrons.
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Before our regular release tomorrow, Iām thrilled to share something special with you: a brand-new animated map! Well, two maps, actuallyāor four, if weāre getting technical!
Remember the Castle Siege battlemap we released a few months ago? Even back then, it was practically begging to be animated. Now, Iāve finally brought it to life in both day and night versions, and Iām making them available for free to everyone in our community.
Itās my way of giving back to this amazing community that supports my work with your hard-earned money.
Iād love your feedback! Iāve animated several maps over the years and want to make them a regular offering hereāespecially if thatās something youād be excited to see.
Technical Details:
Resolutions: Available in both 8K and 4K.
Formats: MP4 (best for local play on TVs or monitors) and WebM (ideal for VTTs like Foundry).
Split Maps: The map is divided into two partsāCastle Wall and Campādue to its size, ensuring smoother playback.
Looping: The maps run on a 30-second loop to keep file sizes manageable.
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Ansburg may have been a great city once, some even called it the jewel of the North, before The Fall that is, before the great shadow swallowed it whole. We Gloom Wardens just call it the Cursed City now, and cursed it is.
It was during the Crusade for the Dawn that Ansburg was condemned. The priests and the king declared it lost, tainted beyond redemption by the very vampire they fought.
The city was to be purged, cleansed in fire and blood and so it was. Such slaughter, such betrayal. It left an indelible scar on the world, and thus came the shadow.
Even centuries later, the city still festers with the restless dead. The shades of the fallen, haunting the crumbling streets, forever bound to the stones soaked with their blood.
Wraiths and shadows lurk in every corner, watchingā¦.waiting for the living to cross their path.
Wait till you hear the screamsā¦gods the screams. Theyāll strip a man of his courage and leave him hollow and broken. His very soul, withered to dust.
So mark my words and mark them well. Leave Ansburg to its shadows and its sins. No good can come from walking where the damned hold sway.
- Kaels Fields - First Captain of the Gloom Wardens
Hi all!
Happy release day! Today is our first release for this monthās theme: Ruins of the Ancients and what better way to kick that off than by creating a city so cursed that it has been engulfed by shadow?
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A principal location in our slowing growing campaign setting, the Fallen Kingdom, this city has seen its share of hardship. The site of a great crime that effectively kickstarted the Fall centuries ago. Plunging the realm into ruin and decay.
We have a fair bit of lore for Ansburg and over the next few days Iāll update the Legend Keeper article for it so keep an eye out for that!
If you want to get more involved in helping craft this setting then feel free to join us on Discord
This trailer was a bit of fun and features one of my go to NPC voices :D. My question for you though is this: would you use something like this in your own games? A little teaser trailer perhaps to help set the scene?
Let me know in the comments below as I would happily make more of these in the future if it is useful.
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You guys have been coming up with some great suggestions on our Discord channel and I have pulled out most of them and added them to the poll as well as some near winners from previous polls.
The Reclusive Cartographer creates content that you can drop straight into your campaigns, give your players a little more inspiration, and to help bring your adventures to life!
Here you will find maps for Encounters, Dungeons, Settlements and whole Regions; everything you will ever need.
James' RPG Art makes animated scenes to help players visualise environments and add immersion and tone to your games.
He has created over 300 scenes from official WotC adventures and many unique locations that are often found in a D&D adventure.
He releases 4 new locations each month for his patrons.
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Today we have the 3 new maps for our new theme, Big Bad Boss Rooms!
Inspired by the Baldurs Gate 3 boss fight with Lorroakan, the Mage's Throne Room a large room at the top of a tall tower simply bursting with arcane power and potential. Perhaps the rows of dusty tomes might offer some cover from all the spell flying back and forth?
The Hag Pit is a rather unpleasent place, as you might imagine! Full of foul and wicked magic it is the perfect place for a show down with a horiffic coven!
Finally Ice Troll Cave, perfect for some plucky adventurers trying to make a name for themselves or perhaps they stumbled in sneaking shelter suring a blizzard? Either way, a fight isn't fair away im sure!
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Mage's Throne Room
Hag Pit
Ice Troll Cave
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As you can see we have lots more maps planned to flesh out the city to keep an eye out in the coming weeks.
