Across the nations of the world it’s denoted that many, even, most civilizations build along the sea, for trade and food. As a cartographer I can say without doubt over the ages the seas have crept closer and closer.
Leads one to wonder, What history of the ancient world sleeps under the tide, What volumes could we fill if only we had gills. - Ida Holly
Note: Ancient temple structures are unreliable. Especially puzzles,...
2023-07-31 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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“Of course I find the arena barbaric! This is a flag for a different “Oglore the gladiator destroyer.”... It's a very common name.” - Ida Holly
Pit fights, Races, Sports, and COMBAT! The grand arena is a scene present across all genres! This variation map offers many ideas for challenges, types of games and a handful of alternative settings where you might toss your players into combat to placate their adoring fans!
This map includes the followin...
2023-07-24 05:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“The shots came from that direction. Understood Captain- Eliminating that direction”
Stealth missions are one thing. It's another thing entirely to rescue a captured princess who is being held in a 20,000 ton flying death fortress. How do we get in when it never needs to land? How do we get OUT?! The thing has a small kingdoms worth of enemies aboard!
We're gonna need so many feather falls…
It’s Finished! This map, and all 6 of its dec...
2023-07-17 05:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Just look at it like a vacation! an extended, forced, no escape, starvation induced… horror filled VACATION!” - Ida Holly
The storm shattered the HMS Lillian against the rocks of the island. And for weeks you collected timber and rope, waiting for the fleet to notice the signal fires. But as time drags on and days march forward it feels more and more likely that there won't be an escape from this island.
So the crew begins to build a life here. House...
2023-07-10 05:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“I’ve seen many worlds, many cultures. At some point, everyone invents the tank.” - Ida Holly.
“Well, The Moonwell gasket is leaking. We only have 100 gallons of fuel to get us through this siege and drive it back to base. We're surrounded on all sides, the bridges across the river are bombed out and I haven't had lunch.”
Well… I can fix one of those problems right now.”
Captain Buck said, handing the engineer an MRE. As for the rest, I lea...
2023-06-26 05:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“Adventurers are rarely called ‘Heroes’ even while they are fighting against evil. I think a big reason for this is the way some behave when left to their own devices in large cities.” - Ida Holly
Towering apartments nearly 100 years old stand side by side almost like one massive beautiful building flanking the Canal running through the heart of this Parisian inspired city street.
I have always loved the architecture of Parisian apartment blocks...
2023-06-20 05:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“Still cheaper than a studio downtown.” - CyberIda holly
Cyberpunk Apartments! A battlemap set on the 1203 floor of a massive residential mega structure. Containing bodegas, Night clubs, Hacker Lairs, and Drug dens! Everything you need towering above the city below. Never go outside again!
This map contains 11 variations, Each in a Cyberpunk vibe. Inspired by Night City but kept open as to fit into any Dark future or sci-fi setting. Perhaps it’s a cr...
2023-06-12 05:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Sometimes, There is nothing to magic missile BESIDES the darkness!” - Ida Holly
It cost so much to reach even just the first stair. The Plaguelands stretches from the mountain all the way beyond the horizon and all that can be seen is death. No plants, no animals. Just the undead waiting for the black star to awaken and their master to return from the darkness beyond.
The doom that has hung over the horizon threatening this world for a generation has...
2023-06-05 06:13:16 +0000 UTC
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“The surprise doesn't come from the fact that it collapsed, Look at it, Of COURSE it collapsed. The surprise was not knowing WHEN or HOW it would!” - Ida Holly
Every campaign isn't complete without a few key adventure scenes, A statue that comes to life, A door you can’t get through, A slowly lowering ceiling, and the Rope Bridge of Doom. This map is my take on the classic battle at the end of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with the Thuggee cult cha...
2023-05-31 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“There are terrible things in all corners of the Elseworlds. But when evil convinces the people it is good there is no greater horror.” - Ida Holly
The Queen's chambers have been breached. But after clambering the chains anchoring the citadel to the dead god below you expected an army waiting for you. Not so. The castle gate is open, the courtyard is silent. The only thing that tells you this place is not completely abandoned is the soft wheezing laughter a...
2023-05-22 05:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“Keelhaul Falls is a den of horrors. Thousands of ships, more sailing in each day. Murderers, Monsters, and Pirates all living among each other in a bandit camp that grew unchecked to become its own terrible city. Its small wonder the bay is the nesting ground of the Kraken. A fitting throne for the king of horrors”
- Ida Holly, Regarding Triton and the Western Sea.
The Pirate Kings tout that the Kraken never strikes from it...
2023-05-15 05:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“The legends of the age of magic say an object with sufficient magic thrown into a Quicksilver Crucible emerges as a fully forged humanoid construct, with designs and purpose nearly identical to the intent of the artifact used in its creation.” - Ida Holly
Pouring molten metal overhead spilling from soot blackened Crucible, Sparks and fire leaping out of cooling casts. The factory hums with life and danger in equal measure. Your party arrives with only minu...
2023-05-08 05:00:03 +0000 UTC
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"Aye, 'tis true, mateys. Dead men tell no tales!" ~ Jolly Roger
Nothing ever goes wrong on a theme park ride, This time couldn't be any different!
This battlemap is inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at the magic kingdom, Disney World. And even includes a hidden backstage area! (Though its not strictly accurate.) While I used to be a Cast Member myself I never worked on pirates so I took inspiration from my time at Star Tours. (Mostly by genera...
2023-04-30 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“In the deepest mists, on cold nights in isolated parts of the world it is said the dead can peer through the threshold, and spy upon the world of the living” - Ida Holly, on The Haunted Shallows.
As if being lost and stranded in the Mangrove marsh wasn't bad enough the chill of night creeping in has brought with it a choking mist, for now it hangs low to the water, as if dredging through the muck was too easy, at least now if something jumps out you won't ...
2023-04-23 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The Wind dragons have ruled the skies over the city for generations, But the Stone Tyrant of the mountains, King of the earth dragons knew peace would not last forever. And so when the opportunity to be rid of the leader of his rival faction arose, and to cast blame upon the mortals with whom she so Unwisely consorted with, his once in a era chance became clear.
Wait until she was above the clouds, Strike her down, and when her lifeless body crashed down from above his conquest over th...
2023-04-16 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“They say the ley lines of this world are what we use for magic- I wonder if the moon has ley lines…” -Ida Holly.
The red glow from the meteor was unmistakable. And all across dunwel fen the crash of it falling from the heavens scared the crows into flight. Followed by the immeasurable flash. Night instantly became day for but a moment. Then the stillness came as everyone in the land realized what had happened.
But after the moment passed a second ...
2023-04-09 05:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“In the ancient prophecies it predicted that the skies would rain fire. I guess we just didn't predict that it would be US in the skies doing the burning.” - Ida Holly.
There was no time to delay. Above the chaotic aerial battle the Admiral's Flagship hung observing from above. The captain spotted him and knew what must be done, Full thrust, full lift. Out of the chaos the Ironclad burst up like an angry whale from a sea of flames. It came around and launch...
2023-03-26 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“The sea of thoughts is littered with Dead gods. Some might say this shows the most powerful weapon against some of the more malicious, demanding, devines among our pantheon are felled by a bit of careful thought.” - Ida Holly
The twisted gothic buildings frequented by minions of the Lich Queen are slowly being reduced to rubble. Whole towers and sections of rock float blasted off into the Atherial sea blasted by the raining fire of the Spelljammers above. ...
2023-03-20 05:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“I heard machines are replacing humans in most industries, I guess that includes stealing catalytic converters.”
There are more horrible things than death, So when Cybernet-X LLC sent it’s kill mech out they considered that a kindness, Not what I would personally consider a fair severance pay but I suppose I’ll have to take the documents I stole and make my money back.
They say when you sign up to be a proper Corpo you twice, Soul than body. Bu...
2023-03-13 05:00:03 +0000 UTC
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This month were swinging back around to Phased maps again. It was a very fun experiment doing only Variation style maps but I think Ultimately I prefer doing both. Don't forget 5$ patrons can make suggestions to add to the monthly poll on Discord!
On to news! I've officially opened my own website!
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2023-03-07 09:02:49 +0000 UTC
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“Someone told me once that the Glow in the sea is from Invisible tiny creatures who live in the water and even inside us. I don’t know about you- but Ley Line magic seems a bit more believable.” - Ida Holly.
She was waiting for you knee deep in the water. Her staff at her side and her antlers silhouetted by flickering stars in the night sky. Alice Luvo, T...
2023-03-05 06:00:01 +0000 UTC
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“I knew she was in trouble the moment she walked into my office. She may be a halfling but she was a full woman. And she had feet as hairy as my last case.” - Detective Holly.
Your information was correct. The goon you were hunting after would be in this alleyway around this time. But looks like he got there well before you and won't be leaving anytime soon. His body now lies dead and with it all the information you hoped to glean. Someone silenced him for ...
2023-02-26 06:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“There are those who say man never should sail. That we were born for the land. But exploration is so inherent in us. I’m convinced if there exists a means to venture, we humans will find it.” - Ida Holly
Waking up on the shore buried in a layer of sand. The crew, and more importantly the navigator who can guide you off the island, have gone missing. This island is a tropical paradise but if you don't act quickly it will become your prison.
Loo...
2023-02-20 02:53:46 +0000 UTC
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“What happened to this sacred elven grove is horrible. At least In war you fight your enemies. Here the elves went to battle with themselves.” - Ida Holly, On Felshire.
Long have the elven houses sustained themselves on the powers of the feywild. But with the rift between worlds now closed- The fires of invention have become as poison. And just like innovation changes the land, so too has it changed the elves. And in one night the great Kingdom roosted high...
2023-02-12 06:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“Little unknown fact. Most evil summoning rituals are actually just teleportation spells. They just are open for a few moments and the portals are right in the worst possible place. Or best I suppose. Depending on how into monster invasions you are.” - Ida Holly.
Rain pelts the cobblestones as the characters approach the crumbling castle on the hill. The glowing light off the magical circles coloring the falling rain. All round standing astride fallen stone...
2023-02-05 06:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Back again for more! This month's expirement is making all four maps variation style. Looking at the archive the variation maps are clearly the least expanded upon so we're padding their numbers in feb. I'd love to hear your feed back on which style you prefer. I'm happy making most but I want to make what will be most useful for you all!
Ida's Guide Update!
Ida's Guide contines a large collection of player options from magic items, to a new druid subclass, and ma...
2023-02-04 17:49:46 +0000 UTC
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“The Tower of the Dragons is a sight to see, even from afar. So few mortals have proven their worth to enter that it is said whole sections inside are inaccessible without flight as it has never proven necessary to build stairs.” - Ida Holly
The pinnacle of the ocean plateaus is not a welcoming place to anyone, but without the powers of flight the heroes will have to use ancient hanging bridges gusts of powerful wind to reach the Temple of the Air Dragon an...
2023-01-29 06:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“Takali-li… Takali-li”
below the unknown tallest mountain on earth, where the elder things fled into the vast unknown darkness 50 million years before the first vestiges of humanity would crawl from the mud. Below an abandoned city wracked by polar ice as the planet froze over made it uninhabitable.
The howling abyss leading infinitely down, below the mountains of madness.
But what is it that howls?
My first call ...
2023-01-22 06:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“The Sunless Sea is the dark ocean below our world. Below its motionless tides deep below the surface of the world hide countless bottomless caverns and twisting mysteries. It really is the barrier of hell.
Not the kind of place I’d want to take a quick dip to cool off.." - Ida Holly
The drow gathered in the stands looking down on the crumbling arena above the pit. Cheering and roaring with each monster your captured party slew. The gates opened ...
2023-01-15 06:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Down deep below is an entire world, Aquatic cultures removed almost completely from the surface world.
This map pack explores undersea adventures and takes us to a wide array of possible locations from the deepest debts where the world is plunged into darkness, To the Elder Horror steps of R’lyeh. As well as undersea cities inspired by Rapture from Bioshock and Atlantis- From… Atlantis! Among other seafloor locations.
2023-01-08 06:00:02 +0000 UTC
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