Bearworks

Notice Board | Map Resolutions and VTT Compatibility

I have decided to start releasing maps in a different format from what I have been doing previously. To put it into perspective, this is what I have been thinking:

• My current maps often have non-integer pixel counts per grid square, most are 102.4 px per in (dpi). This can become problematic when trying to align the grid with VTTs like Roll20 or Foundry. I want to resolve this.
• Roll20 uses 70 dpi as their grid size; while Foundry uses 100 dpi, but it allows for adjustment...
  2022-10-30 21:57:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Sinister House Map Pack - Free

Check out the free version of the Sinister House Map Pack. These maps are my interpretation of the Haunted House from Ghosts of Saltmarsh. Even though they were designed to fit within this adventure they can easily be applied to a generic haunted house or mystery themed adventure.

The pack includes the exterior of the house, two main floors, the attic (not originally included in the published versions), and the lower floors/caves. I hope these maps are useful to you for all your Hallowe...

Sinister House Map Pack - Wanderer+

For years, the tales of the haunted house near Saltmarsh have circulated through the region. Great treasure hidden in the walls? Powerful knowledge of a long dead alchemist waiting to be reclaimed? An unholy site in desperate need of cleansing?

Whatever the reason, your party will find adventure, mystery, and action within these walls, as they explore the Sinister House.

For Pathfinder tier patrons and up, variants of this map include: Blank versions without the compass rose and g...

Sinister House Map Pack – Pathfinder & Trailblazer

Hoping to add maps from Ghosts of Saltmarsh into the rotation going forward.

In this set, something new I tried is layering of different floors into the other levels. If you look through cracks in the floorboards you can see the floor below. I think it adds some nice depth. Hoping to apply this to balconies, entranceways, and overlooks in future maps. 

If there are variants that you find more useful or would like to see more of, please don't hesitate to reach out and let me k...

MAP ARCHIVE

Welcome to the main hub for all my Patreon content—your one-stop shop for everything you need. No more hunting around; everything is right here!

Below, you'll discover every piece of free and premium content , all neatly sorted by theme. And remember, all downloads are FREE for patrons.

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EXCLUSIVE PUBLIC VERSIONS OF MAP VARIANTS 2022-10-08 20:54:48 +0000 UTC View Post

POLL RESULTS

The votes are in and we have learned some things!
The results only represent the opinions of 5 patrons, but we will go ahead and use them to help guide us.

Before we get into this I want to plug the discord server again, I have added a forum system for patrons to make recommendations on maps they want to see and can upvote recommendations from others. This is the best way to get your ideas in front of me. Missing a...

Notice Board | October Updates

Hail Friends!

Things are still under construction, but we are progressing forward with good progress. I have a couple things that are coming to fruition I want to share with you all. Hope you are as excited about them as I am.

October Map Ideas:

October maps are underway, with the first already dropped! Wasn’t able to get to all the ideas from last month but t...

Haint’s Hovel Map Pack – Free

Hail Travelers!

Check out the free version of the Haint’s Hovel Map Pack. A good start to this most spooky of seasons.

If you like what you see, I highly recommend you consider pledging. Patrons gain access to the hi-res, hi-quality versions of this map without my logo, gridded and non-gridded versions, and variants (day/night, weather, season, biome, interior/exterior, color scheme, labeled/unlabeled, etc). Additionally, they gain free instant access to all my backlog of conten...

Haint’s Hovel Map Pack – Pathfinder & Trailblazer

A little more variation in these maps, tried to create some areas that were completely unique in the variants. Three completely separate types of encounters are possible. Also tried something a little different with the inset maps of the rooms above and below the main levels. Please let me know what you think!

If there are variants that you find more useful or would like to see more of, please don't hesitate to reach out and let me know. It helps me direct the content to things that are...

Haint’s Hovel Map Pack – Wanderers+

Locals tell of the haint the dwells deep in the swamplands. A bent and gnarled devil that preys on those that enter its domain. It lives upon the ramshackle piers that hang over the stagnant waters of the swamp. What untold stories does its den hold? How will your players handle this reclusive hag?

For Pathfinder tier patrons and up, variants of this map include: Fogless, Troll’s Bark, Fetid Ruins, and night variants. Check out 2022-10-03 05:29:39 +0000 UTC View Post

The Barrow Mound | One-Page Dungeon

Hail friends! I bring you a gift that is owed, a map created using Dungeondraft. It was the 3-patron goal reward, and I am now presenting it to you as we hit 15… But in all sincerity, you all are awesome, and I am glad to get to make this stuff for you. I wanted to take the map and spice it up, so I decided to create a little one-pager with it in the style of a quick reference. Hopefully, it is more useful to you that way!

The one-pager was designed to provide a GM with a quick outlin...

Patron Maptober Archive

Collection of watermark free versions, hope you like them!

Will update this post with maps as they are released.

Maptober 2022 - Archive

Hail Travelers!

Starting on the 1st I will be participating in an October mapping event set up between a bunch of creators, Maptober. Its all for fun, but I am taking it as an opportunity at challenging myself and getting you all some free maps!

Here are my rules:

• Follow the Daily Prompts (Trying for all 31, but some might be delayed)

• Keep the art style in my typical fashion

• Only allow myself ~1.5 hours to c...

  2022-10-01 07:40:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Forest Checkpoint Map Pack – Free

Hail Travelers!

Check out the free version of the Forest Checkpoint Map Pack. An encounter your players are not soon to forget.

If you like what you see, I highly recommend you consider pledging. Patrons gain access to the hi-res, hi-quality versions of this map without my logo, gridded and non-gridded versions, and variants (day/night, weather, season, biome, interior/exterior, color scheme, labeled/unlabeled, etc). Additionally, they gain free instant access to all my backlog of...

Forest Checkpoint Map Pack – Wanderers+

As our adventurers round the bend, wooden parapets and a barricade rise over the road. Have they reached the boarder already? Is this an elaborate highwayman setup? Are they blocking something dangerous ahead? Well, there is no turning around now. Let’s see what lies ahead. A checkpoint, clear glade, forest pond, and burial mound. A map packed full of possible encounters.

For Pathfinder tier patrons and up, variants of this map include: Checkpoint alone, Barrow alone, Camp, Simple For...

Forest Checkpoint Map Pack – Pathfinder & Trailblazer

A lot of variants for this one, trying to give you the chance to mix and match the surrounding area.

Seems like there is a fair interest in “dungeon” type maps, so the question becomes, what kind of dungeon should lie under our burial mound here? Would love to hear your thoughts before creating a poll for everyone. Give me suggestions and we will vote on the best!

If there are variants that you find more useful or would like to see more of, please don't hesitate to reach out a...

Fully-Rigged Ship Map Pack

Greetings Travelers!

Hoist the mainsail, secure the rigging, let’s set sail! We return to one of our favorite vessels, a little deep dive to give you and your players a more homely feel if you wish to make the vessel your own. Or… a battle map of when you board and scuttle an enemy ship, choice is up to you!

Make sure to check out the 2022-09-23 07:21:56 +0000 UTC View Post

Discord is Live | Lets Chat

Hey everyone,

I have been slowly working on getting a discord server set up for the group. It will be for TTRPG discussions on playing, GMing, and mapmaking. This would come with the added benefit of additional communications with me and the ability to give added feedback into my design process.

AND.... in all honestly I was setting it up and may have flipped the switch a little early and didn't realize it would add all of you automatically....

So... welcome to the discord t...

Backwood Plunge Map Pack - Free

Summer will be coming to a close soon here, time for one last dip in the chill water of a mountain stream. Just watch your step on this one, will ya? The fall is a doozy…

Check out the free version of the Backwood Plunge Map Pack. Plunging waterfalls, mountain streams, alpine lakes, and dense forest. Variants of this map are: open wilderness, cliffside camp, lakeside camp, and night variants for all of these plus the base map. That’s a total of 8 maps in this pack. Hope you the map ...

Backwood Plunge Map Pack – Wanderers +

Deep in the woods, where the cliffs and crags begin to rise into the mountains, a lonely river descends back into the forest below. Breaking and crashing over rock and earth, before plunging into a deep woodland pool. Adventures have a few options for campsites and access to spots perfect for some rest and relaxation. But beneath the overgrown surface ancient ruins and relics lay scattered about the cliff sides.

I recorded a video for this one, will post it up on YouTube once I process ...

Backwood Plunge Map Pack – Pathfinders and Trailblazers

As always, thank you for your continued support, so glad to have you here!

I wanted to do something a little ambitious with this one. First, this is the largest map I have ever made at 50x50. Initially I thought what’s an extra 20x10 over the typical 30x40?!? Well, I didn’t consider that the difference is not linear, its actually more than double the area…. Long story short, this one took me a VERY long time to complete. Wanted to make sure all of the detail was still there regard...

Notice Board | September Updates

Hail Travelers and Friends!

Well, I’m going to be honest, all of this is growing much faster than I expected and I couldn’t be more delighted by that. Thanks to all of you, I can’t wait to get more of my ideas into your hands and hopefully to your gaming tables!

This marks the end of the first month of being live and I think things have gone well. If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas please let me know. I hope to use your feedback to help shape the future of the content...

Fistandia’s Mansion Map Pack – Free

Check out the free version of the Fistandia’s Mansion Map Pack. These maps are my interpretation of the mansion taken from The Joy of Extradimensional Spaces: Candlekeep Mysteries.

If you like what you see, consider pledging to support me and gain some rewards in the process. Patrons gain access to the hi-res, hi-quality versions of this map without my logo, gridded and non-gridded versions, and variants (day/night, weather, season, biome, interior/exterior, color scheme, labeled/unla...

Fistandia’s Mansion Map Pack – Wanderers+

The sage Matreous has inexplicably disappeared from her private study room in the library of Candlekeep and the Avowed has asked for assistance in resolving the disappearance. The sage had been studying “The Joy of Extradimensional Spaces” a treatise on extradimensional spaces, specifically the famous spell “Mordenkainen’s magnificent mansion.” The author claims to have been able to create a permanent version of the spell, a monumental accomplishment. Many researchers have pursued t...

Fistandia’s Mansion Map Pack – Pathfinder & Trailblazer

As always, thank you for your continued support, so glad to have you here!

I liked how the modular maps turned our for the last pack and wanted to do that again here. Would love to hear how you like this format.

You can find the Base Map here.

Cheers,

-Nate | Bearworks

Haunted Mansion Map Pack – Pathfinder & Trailblazer

As always, thank you for your continued support, so glad to have you here!

I wanted to try something different and break the floors of the map up into individual maps to get some higher resolution images and give you more flexibility in how you might present these to your players. Would love to hear how you like this format. And again, if there are variants that you find more useful or would like to see more of, please don't hesitate to reach out and let me know. It helps me direct the ...

Haunted Mansion Map Pack – Wanderers+

Where the darkness overtakes us, where dread is made manifest, where time has no meaning, where the mist presses ever inwards, stands a house. The house of Halvhrest, the House of… Lament. The spirits trapped within the house hunger to claim you as their own, to bring your soul into the fold… to make you a part of the family… Uncover the history of the house, the tragic events that befell its residents, and what each of the spirits now desire in death. I hope that you all find some use ...

Haunted Mansion Map Pack – Free

Check out the free version of the Haunted Mansion Map Pack. These maps are my interpretation of the House of Lament taken from Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. Even though they were designed to fit within this adventure they can easily be applied to any generic haunted house. The pack includes three phases of the exterior as fog creeps in on the house, and a labeled map of all the interior floors of the home.

Here is a preview of some of the map variants that Pathfinder and Trailblaz...

Coastal Camp Map Pack – Patrons

Hey patrons, this little map pack is a side project that I took up for some practice. It is completely free to all of you, no charge for this one!

Would love to hear in the comments if you used any of these maps! Thanks for your continued support!

Cheers,

-Nate | Bearworks

Coastal Camp Map Pack – Free

Check out the free version of the Coastal Camp Map Pack. A little more summer down time, and maybe a quick dip in the bay. This waterside camp can be easily dropped into any overland travel type situation. A quiet seaside evening with the party? Surprise attack on a pirate camp? Spot for the party to go ashore? Includes both day and night variants.

If you like what you see, I highly recommend you consider pledging. Patrons gain access to the hi-res, hi-quality versions of this map witho...