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Elfsong Tavern

The Elfsong Tavern in the first battlemap encounter from the new Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus book.

This two story tavern is home to all kinds of people in Baldur's Gate from commoners to the mercenaries of the Flaming Fist.  Fights can be a common thing but the owner is willing to hand out a free glass here and there if it will help keep the swords sheathed.

Three larger private rooms get there names from the heads of the beast that hangs on their walls. &nbs...

The Toy Maker's Shop

For the variant for the Elfsong Tavern we made a map with an encounter in mind.  This map ties directly to the free encounter released, Tinker, Toymaker, Soldiers, Spy. 

This toy maker shop has one large room with many shelves filled with toys and 4 large wooden soldiers in the corners that might attack intruders.  In the back there is a workshop where more secrets can be found.

Thanks again for your support!

Tinker, Toymaker, Soldiers, Spy - The Toy Maker's Shop Encounter [free]

The well-liked toy maker in the city has gone missing but have no fear the party is here.  In this encounter the party learns that the innocent toy maker might not be as innocent as everyone thinks. 

We hope you enjoy this free encounter!

River Crossing Guard Post - Preview

River Crossing Guard Post

A guard post sits at one end of the bridge crossing but that doesn’t mean it is occupied by lawful men.

Bandits could have taken over the area and are now using the wooden barricades to stop and ambush travelers. Perhaps there is a particularly greedy guard trying to collect a new “tax” that was issued.

Or you can follow along with our “Perform the Toll” encounter which involves an ogre who de...

River Crossing Guard Post, Broken Bridge

For the variant this time around we see that the bridge has collapsed.  

Was it destroyed by bandits?  Or maybe the nearby city is responsible?  It could have been a natural disaster as well, but all of that is up to you.

Thanks again for your support!

Perform the Toll - Encounter for River Crossing Guard Post [free]

Perform the Toll is an encounter where the party runs into a Ogre (or Troll if you want to make it harder) in possession of a Headband of Minor Intelligence, making him just smart enough to want more out of life than the toll he takes from traveling adventurers.

We hope you enjoy this first encounter!

Small update to The Adventurer Tier and the new Story Teller Tier

I just wanted to let you fine folks know that I have updated the Adventurer Tier ($2) to include the line art for both the base and the variant.  It is a small change that I should have started with.

I also want to let you know that starting with the map being released tomorrow I will be offering a new tier, The Story Teller.  This tier will include a detailed encounter for each map release that includes NPC names, descriptions, monsters, loot, challenges, and more that can fi...

Fort Joy Forest (Voidwoken Boss) - Divinity Original Sin 2

In this area of the first act in Divinity you are making your way through the forests on the island when you encounter a powerful Voidwoken creature with some undead lackies. 

The first playthrough I did I triggered him by accident and died many times before finally loading and avoiding the area until I was a higher level. 

This map pairs well with the Overgrown Temple map I released last week, and both could easily be in the same area.

Thanks for the support, I ho...

Overgrown Temple - Set Preview

Hey everyone,

Here is what you can expect from the Overgrown Temple map release.

The Regular tier features a lost temple in the middle of a forest with massive trees.  The roof of the temple has collapsed in and nature has completely taken over the area.

In the Adventurer tier the roof of the temple is still intact and the insides have been cleared.

Each tier also includes small variants where the gutters on the temple floor are empty or filled with blood.

I...

Overgrown Temple

This temple has been lost to the forest.  Forgotten about, the temple has become overgrown with grass, weeds, and bushes.  

This temple is well hidden deep in the forest where large trees provide a massive canopy to hide under.

As time goes on, parts of the temple have begun to break.  Small sections of the wall have crumbled, and the roof has fallen in certain places.  Be careful with loud spells, you would want to knock some more of the roof down on your own ...

Hidden Temple (Overgrown Temple Variant)

The variant this time around has the temple in relatively good condition.  The walls are still standing, the roof is still over head, and the foliage wasn't made its way inside yet.

A skylight in the roof highlights the alter in the center of the temple so the God/Demon can better see your offerings.  

In the download there is a version of the map where the gutters on the temple floor are filled with blood and there is also a version where they are empty. 

Tha...

First Poll - What kind of maps are you most interested in?

I would love to get an idea of what kind of maps you would like to see the most.  You can vote for as many options as you want and if what you want to see isn't an option, please leave a comment.

A new map will be out in a few days, thanks for the support!

The Grand Game - Preview

Hey everyone,

Here is what you can expect from The Grand Game map release.

The Regular tier gets the map with an empty board and with pieces on it.  I also include individual piece tokens/assets so you can be moved or placed where ever.

In the Adventurer tier there is a storm rolling over the festivities.

I hope you enjoy the map!

-Ben

Storm at The Grand Game

The variant this time around has a storm rolling through the games.

A heavy down pour is a good way to quickly disperse the crowds, the question is; was the rain natural or caused by some sort of magic?

Thanks again for your support!

-Ben

The Grand Game

Vendors from across the city have come to sell to the crowds watching the Grand Game, competitors of all kinds come to claim the prize, and dense crowds fill this area creating a diverse group of people to interact with.

You can have your players join the tournament, come to track someone, or even try to escape pursuers in the crowds and vendors.

The download includes versions of the map with and without pieces on the board along with tokens for each piece that can be moved indepe...

Fort Joy Keep & Courtyard - Divinity Original Sin 2

This are of Fort Joy is home to many encounters including; the fight to save Paladin Cork, a ritual sacrifice, and a guy who will shoot your cat if you get to close.

This map also leads to some of the other Divinity maps I have already made.  Just to the east you can find Griff's Camp.  If you head to the south west you will find yourself on the 2019-08-08 14:42:33 +0000 UTC View Post

Cliffside Beach - Preview

Hey everyone, this is what you can expect from the Cliffside Beach battle map.

The next campaign I am DMing for is going to involve a lot of island hopping so I wanted to get a head start on making some maps I can use for it.

I hope you enjoy it!

Beach Camp

The Variant for this map I wanted to add some more hustle and bustle to it.  

The camp could have been set up by a group who could dock at a port, survivors of a ship wreck, a group of fisherman doing a fishing trip, or anything in between.

Again, thanks for the support,

Ben

Cliffside Beach

This part of the beach gets lots of foot traffic.

Fisherman love the area, kids can be found climbing the cliffs, and it is a great spot to watch the sunrise.

All this combined with tree coverage, cliffs close to the shore, and rocks large enough to hide behind also make the area perfect for bandits and thieves.

Thanks for the support! I hope you enjoy the map,

Ben

Grassy Cavern

This is a free variant for the Blood Rose Cave map. 

Not all games require a cave to be filled with blood and man eating plants.  The Grassy Cavern map gives this location some versatility.

You can even use both of these maps at different points of the game.  Maybe your party came to the corrupted Blood Rose Cave and defeated whatever evil was causing it.  For what ever reason they had to return to the location and instead of the red dark atmosphere they saw be...

Blood Rose Cave - Divinity Original Sin 2

The Blood Rose is a rare magical item that can give the user a boost in their stats for a little bit if they eat it.  Give it to an alchemist to make it into a potion and the affect can last longer.

This plant requires unusual nutrients to grow, and as its name suggests, it's blood.  And lots of it.  Each planet sits on top of pile of flesh and bone.

In the game, Radeka the Witch has been feeding these plants hoping to get a blood rose for herself and it is up to th...

City Canals Map - Preview

Hey everyone, this is what you can expect from the City Canals map.

At The Regular tier you get the City Canals battle maps.

At The Adventurer tier you also get two variants; Canals Crime Scene and City Garden Avenue.

Thanks for your support!

- Ben

City Garden Avenue & Canals Crime Scene - Variants

The first of two variants for this map I changed the busy waters into a garden with plenty of walking space.  Looking back at it now I wish I added some flowers along the shrubs and I might revisit this in the future to beautify it with as many colours possible.

The second variant I made for this map is a crime scene.  First thing in the morning the guard are called to investigate a murder.  At the scene they find a body in the water and a streak of blood leading from a n...

City Canals

The cities canal system is always busy with life. Everyday new people travel the waterways and the merchants are always ready to sell to them. 

Plenty of alleys can be found around the canals where thieves and pickpockets can easily make their escape. 

Usually guards can be seen on the accessible roof tops but a few silvers in their pockets can help turn a blind eye.

Thanks everyone for the support!  I hope you enjoy the map.

- Ben