The fur robes of the Imperial Court originate not from a loom in the Weaver’s District but in a clearing hewn from the Ancients’ Wilderness, far from ‘Civilisation’ and its protections.
A hive of activity by day with hunters skinning carcasses and tanning hides. Others are off setting and checking traps. All the work is accompanied by the baying of hounds. At night, the trappers huddle round the fire, pipe in hand, sharing stories and mead. Even while sleeping, spea...
2022-11-30 09:31:03 +0000 UTC
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Two roads diverged in a feywood, and I—
I took the one with the sound of singing, music and revelry,
And that has made all the difference (and is why I shall never see my home plane again).**
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Here is our forest fork collection, 15 maps giving choice to parties with nary a railroad in sight. Follow the Yellow Brick Road (be careful of lions, tigers and bears) to other variants including Fey, frozen, lava, cobbled...
2022-11-21 10:05:42 +0000 UTC
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Toil is the certainty which defines the life of a peasant. Long days in the field, planting, tending and harvesting. Wet, muddy work under an uncaring sky. Harvest celebrations provide a momentary reprieve from the daily grind. After harvest comes the fear. Will the Daimyo tax more this year for the war? In a lean year bandits will raid, how many ronin can the village afford? Will they be worse than the raiders?
The war is not all bad, some years the war reaches the v...
2022-11-13 01:21:28 +0000 UTC
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The sound of iron clashing into iron rings louder than the cacophony of traders extolling the virtues of their wares. The shoppers leave the merchants and race to the Death Pit for a drink, a stool and view of the carnage. Wagers are swiftly negotiated between the touts and their marks, er customers.
When the bloodied dwarf’s axe finally finds its target and drops the desert elf to the earth, the crowd erupts into applause and curses. Above the crowd, a gruff voice ...
2022-10-30 23:21:56 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons,
Happy Halloween.
Here is a Halloween special from our upcoming Fight Market set.
Thanks for your support.
Ame Kuma
2022-10-29 22:08:07 +0000 UTC
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Ignoring the melee below, High Seer Lannko needlessly scanned the night sky again confirming the details she already knew by heart. The Ox was high, the Shepherd Moon Full in the House of Falcon, and the Ice Bear rising. It was time to begin. She initiated the chant, every syllable timed to perfection. The stars don't shine they burn, a lesson those who challenged her learnt too late. The constellations shift. Now the world will learn she is more than just her gift.*
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2022-10-22 10:58:30 +0000 UTC
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Welcome travelers to the the First and Last Hotel. Reggie will take your bags. Visitors from Worldside, to be sure. Ale, mead or wine? You here for the view, some research or planing? Judging by the aromas of your chests, you are hoping to go Astral. Good luck with that, but I'll let you know, rules of the House are no rituals inside. Be careful what you throw over the edge, the Denizens sometimes take offense. On that, if we have a planar incursion, it is appreciated that all ...
2022-10-09 09:05:10 +0000 UTC
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There are worse ways to make a living. It’s relaxing sitting back, pipe in mouth and watching them rocks. Big stone slabs, covered in runes, floating in the air, did I mention above a mystic pond? Got to hand it to those Ancients, they built big and built to last. No idea why they did it though. Why they made them in such remote places was confusing until I saw three wizards disagree on who had rights to the spring. Turned out none of them did but it made for a great show.
2022-09-29 13:39:09 +0000 UTC
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Deep in the woods, as the pilgrims soon learn, silence and serenity are rare. Birds and wolves, add the odd bandits and ogres weed out those of weaker faith and arms (armour helps too).
Arriving at the shrine, relief is the first emotion, then things get unworldly. Raptures, Zen peace, divine rage and unbridled passion are just some of the side effects.
The servants of the shrine have seen it all before and when things calm down clean up awaiting the next bun...
2022-09-21 13:52:34 +0000 UTC
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Steam fills the room obscuring the faces of the bathers. Choosing the right bathing spot can make the day. The two loud boors near the entrance are best avoided. Young drunks, most likely they will be scrubbing floors in atonement before morning.
The hot, almost scalding waters are best entered without grimace or grin. Settled in, this is great, the day’s woes dissolve away. A glance at the new neighbours, hopefully no need for the tattooed brute to the right. Is that the...
2022-09-08 11:12:31 +0000 UTC
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Another day travelling through the Fey. We got this. It's a pretty place but don't wander off alone. Resist the Sirens' calls, stick to the stream.
Be sure to only pay what you intend with those innocent looking (treacherous, deceitful) traders. Keep a hand on your loot and trinkets when the nymphs and satyrs dance around you.
Lights up ahead, careful, they will be will-o-wisps to lead us astray. No way we falling for that one again. Hold up, they don't...
2022-08-28 10:40:29 +0000 UTC
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Here today, raiding the next town tomorrow, the Horde never stays anywhere long. Relentless, remorseless and just plain brutal. Fear, spreading faster than their famed steeds, grips realms on news of the Horde’s arrival.
Contrary to legend, the Horde must rest, turning uninhabited land into a city of yurts in no time. After a night’s revelry, the Horde packs up with the dawn and is on the move again, hunting its next victims.
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Here is our Nomadic Hord...
2022-08-21 06:32:25 +0000 UTC
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The canal is the lifeline of the town, transporting people, goods and livestock. More than just a waterway, the canal divides the people, the wealthy and powerful on one side, the poor and destitute on the other. Crossing the bridge is travelling between worlds. Some few raise their lives and cross to the upside. Through bad luck and poor choices many more find themselves forced to the poor end of town, staring across enviously at what they lost.
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This is our canal dis...
2022-08-14 11:08:24 +0000 UTC
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If one is wealthy or well-connected enough, they may receive an invitation to the Atrium. Though lacking a title, the Master of the Atrium has influence which cannot be overstated. The invitation is a summons in all but name, defied only by the foolhardy.
Through an opulent entrance, guests are welcomed with fanfare and guided to their destination by fawning servants. Serene and private, though only yards away from the stench, grim faces and mud of the city streets, it may ...
2022-07-30 14:57:34 +0000 UTC
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Gladiators, ready!
Blood, sweat and never tears. Under blazing sun and amid freezing mists veterans and aspirants toil relentlessly. Blades, tridents, nets and shields the gladiators must be versed in all forms. Weapon mastery alone is not enough, the crowds must be entertained. Losing marvellously can be the difference between life and death on the sands of the Arena.
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This is our Ludus mapset, 19 maps in all. A place to build gladiators, play politics o...
2022-07-24 10:53:19 +0000 UTC
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2022-07-13 12:20:19 +0000 UTC
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The rhythmic beating of the drums, heard over the roar of the waves and screeching of the gulls, heralds the arrival of the Shogun’s fleet. The Atakebune, pride of the fleet, a floating fortress loaded with artillerists, archers and samurai instils fear as it glides out from the mists. Wise enemies surrender, the foolish are destroyed.
When the battle is over, and peace restored, it is time to celebrate. The engineers of the Imperial Court work their magic and the Atakebu...
2022-07-13 12:19:56 +0000 UTC
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There is a time and place for maps of all sizes. You will probably not be surprised to hear that in our games, we tend to play on larger maps, with ambushes, cover PCs and NPCs moving all over the place. That said, we also use smaller maps as suits the scene.
What map sizes do you like?
Also, if there are any maps you would like to see, drop us a message and we will see what can be done. No guarantees but we will try.
2022-07-10 00:55:05 +0000 UTC
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At first glance, the sylvan glade offers respite from the rugged, primeval wilderness. Eerie silence, after the fey harmonies, is the first hint something is off. The bones are confirmation.
If you squint hard enough, the bones could just be those of wild horses or deer. Antlers are not long and straight, and wild horses don't have wings.
Hands unconsciously grasp at weapons and component pouches. Investigate or flee, there are choices to be made.
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2022-06-29 09:56:16 +0000 UTC
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The aggressively brutal opulence leading to the throne room is still inadequate preparation for the glory of the Dragon Emperor upon the throne.
Of course to see this, one must be granted leave to raise their forehead from the silk carpet or the view of Imperial Majesty will be their last sight before a journey to the Hell for Imperial Gawkers.
This decree against gawking is a shame because tavern poets, who lay claim to having seen the throne (when they were Imperial Poet, ...
2022-06-26 00:57:47 +0000 UTC
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Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.*
Facing the Ocean's eternity, on a spring day, under a blue sky, the village looks idyllic. The songs of the clam diggers contrast with the fishmongers' screeching.
The aroma is a different beast, unnoticed by the locals but capable of leaving a mountain barbarian gagging on their knees.
Despite their calm demeanour, the anglers are hunters at heart...
2022-06-12 11:42:20 +0000 UTC
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Wilted and parched by the blasting heat, the faithful arrive seeking succour.
The congregation swarms the upper decks, those that don't pass out on the way up that is. More collapse in the crush, the pressed bodies adding to the baking heat before the Sun reaches its zenith.
At High Noon, lead by the Head Priest, the chanting reaches its crescendo. If the Sun Lord is pleased, the fanaticism will be rewarded with ailments cured, sustenance, fortified spirits and the Des...
2022-05-29 12:22:26 +0000 UTC
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Bring a paddle.
After many days trekking, the bloody change to the colour of the river gives the first hints about the reason no upstream merchants or messengers have arrived this season.
Impaled skulls and the pile of bones in front of the falls removes any semblance of subtlety about the location of the problem.
What lies behind the falls? Will our heroes approach and try a classic vanquish or let discretion rule the day and return to report ...
2022-05-22 03:24:11 +0000 UTC
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There is history behind every beverage.
Nestled in the mountains, watered by fresh alpine streams, the pure rice is harvested, blessed and stored.
While the snow piles up, the Toji works an artisan's magic. Come spring, the brewing is done, fields are sown and the visitors arrive.
Samurai to collect the Lord's dues, barrels of a grand vintage gain great favour with court. The merchants who haggle over the costs and...
2022-05-08 09:49:02 +0000 UTC
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Hangin' in tha swamp far from care. Just wanted to be left alone with mah daughter sisters. Then along comes the ‘heroes’ looking for lost brats and blaming us.
I done told them young skallywags a thing or two about kiddies lost in these here swamps. They sink in bogs, eat poisonous mushrooms (which rightfully were ours anyways) become gator snacks. The chances of them cuties making it to the safety of our little shack are slimmer than me little pinky. ...
2022-04-29 12:43:53 +0000 UTC
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None took the credit but many were blamed for the creation of this eldritch rift. Old foes joined together to confront the abominations released and attempt to seal the Rift for all time. The eclectic alliance including giants, pixies, hags and unicorns triumphed in a fashion however sealing the rift was beyond their ken.
Arcane wards and bindings were placed around and over the rift. Before the alliance broke up, a blood pact established an outpost to be garris...
2022-04-22 10:48:21 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
The title covers it, four new interiors for Monastery above the falls added at no cost for the Tiers 3 map sets. The interiors are for the jungle, jungle sunset, spring and autumn (fall) variants.
As usual, the maps are available in gridded, ungridded and as PDF.
Have fun
Ame Kuma
2022-04-07 09:56:48 +0000 UTC
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Proudly towering over the island, secure behind walls, the Shogun’s Castle is the military centre of the land. Accessible by only one bridge, the Steward boasts none enter or leave without the Steward’s say so. Of course waters can be traversed, walls scaled and a good disguise is worth more than an old man’s bluster.
Hi, at 70 x 70 our Shogun Castle map is our biggest map to date. The map set includes a total of 18 maps featuring outdoors, two interior levels and night variants. ...
2022-04-06 08:57:42 +0000 UTC
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Hi
We hope you enjoy this bonus map set.
This map was inspired by a floating Thai market, but less colourful and crowded than its inspiration.
We appreciate your support Ame Kuma.
2022-03-25 09:48:07 +0000 UTC
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A trip to our Australian letter box and encounter with Latrodectus hasselti provided the inspiration for the adventure which led to this map pack. (no animal muses were harmed).
With the Empire beset with rebellion, Emperor Zargnarm, the Just and Wise, Maul of the Gods turned to Second Imperial Wizard Graink, Master of Constructs to create weapons to end the in...
2022-03-21 07:24:32 +0000 UTC
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