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The Forbidden Gates [28x60]
Added 2022-03-14 02:11:44 +0000 UTCHey everyone!
Welcome to The Forbidden Gates. This map was originally designed to accompany the Mountaintop Observatory, we thought this could be at the foot of those mountains, warding people off from the holy mountains above. Hats off to Jesse for brainstorming this cool design inspired by several villages in the Himalayas.
The idea for the gate came from prayer wheels. We had this cool concept that as they spun they would pull the gate open, so there was this relationship between the physical passage through the gate and the numinosity of spiritual passage. Perhaps you could use this by having the gates immovable unless you have the correct cleric/monk at hand!
We imagined that the village would be mostly monks and mountaineering guides, like Sherpas, living off the mountain between the harsh winters.
Hope this inspires something for your games, enjoy!
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Comments
Anyone has an idea on how to incorporate a riddle in order to open the gates?
Giannis Laliotis
2022-05-01 14:14:10 +0000 UTCSuch an inspiring and beautiful map! I love it!
Heiner de Wendt
2022-03-14 11:45:59 +0000 UTCThis map is massive! I could imagine the heroes running a gauntlet through the occupied village before they can besiege the gate. Or, if they are the defenders, having to fortify the village and defend each street to stop the enemy's approach. Great idea, and non-Western cultures are always appreciated, as they are so rare in fantasy art.
AyuVince
2022-03-14 03:39:37 +0000 UTCthat's so pretty
SirDrakey
2022-03-14 03:05:01 +0000 UTCJust as I needed an Asian-esk gate! Perfect!
2022-03-14 02:31:44 +0000 UTCThe prayer wheel idea is genius!
Pax
2022-03-14 02:27:57 +0000 UTC
