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547 Church of the Drowned God

Denizens of the Tower! A deranged mind whose mind was broken after a long period of captivity by the fishfolk has returned to town. Strange ideas about obscure idols and weird entities crawl in his mind. The self-proclaimed priest became the figurehead of a dubious organization known as the Church of the Drowned God!

Their initiation ritual consists of having prospect members swim down a well shaft where they drown and die. Afterward, the priest revives them and they are born again as a...

Mordheim, The Forgotten City - System Neutral Resource

Traveler! Mordheim, the Forgotten City. Mountain ranges and steep cliffs surround this place. The Mordheim River to the east was the main reason for the royal family to settle here hundreds of years ago. The current ruler, Salazar, is a powerful man capable of funding an expensive operation as long as it also benefits him and his city.

The nine city districts are the perfect place to find adventures and new friends. Markus belongs to the Merchants' Guild and needs help with dangerous cr...

546 Mordheim, The Forgotten City (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 546 Mordheim, The Forgotten City. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart obj...

546 Mordheim, The Forgotten City

Denizens of the Tower! Mordheim, the Forgotten City. Mountain ranges and steep cliffs surround this place. The Mordheim River to the east was the main reason for the royal family to settle here hundreds of years ago. The current ruler, Salazar, is a powerful man capable of funding an expensive operation as long as it also benefits him and his city.

The nine city districts are the perfect place to find adventures and new friends. Markus belongs to the Merchants' Guild and needs help with...

One-Page-Dungeon The Cavern of the Crystal Dwarves Keeps Great Treasures

Traveler! Here's another one-age dungeon. It's a self-contained adventure where everything you need fits a single page. I make them system neutral so they can be easily ported to any system. It shouldn't be much trouble to include it in any medieval setting.

Dwarves are prone to their greed and curiosity. Most are just like cats. Once they get a glimpse of precious stones, the smell of a rare ore vein, or the distinguishable glint of gold and mithral, they become unable to let go and co...

OP23 Cavern of the Crystal Dwarves

Denizens of the Tower! Here's another one-age dungeon. It's a self-contained adventure where everything you need fits a single page. I make them system neutral so they can be easily ported to any system. It shouldn't be much trouble to include it in any medieval setting.

Dwarves are prone to their greed and curiosity. Most are just like cats. Once they get a glimpse of precious stones, the smell of a rare ore vein, or the distinguishable glint of gold and mithral, they become unable to ...

Greatness awaits to those who make the pilgrimage to the Mountain Anvil - Level 5 Adventure

Traveler! Mountain Anvil is a level 5 adventure about a magical location at a mountaintop. Anvil Dwarves built a huge steel anvil at the summit to meditate and worship their ancient gods. This granted them insight and knowledge never dreamed of before. Anvil Dwarves excelled at anything they set their minds to. After years of exquisite craftsmanship, brewing of ales, and the forging of weapons, they earned the envy and hatred of others of their kind, gnomes, and even elven scholars. They all ...

545 Mountain Anvil - Level 5 Adventure

Denizens of the Tower! Mountain Anvil is a level 5 adventure about a magical location at a mountaintop. Anvil Dwarves built a huge steel anvil at the summit to meditate and worship their ancient gods. This granted them insight and knowledge never dreamed of before. Anvil Dwarves excelled at anything they set their minds to. After years of exquisite craftsmanship, brewing of ales, and the forging of weapons, they earned the envy and hatred of others of their kind, gnomes, and even elven schola...

Who Dares Explore the Dragon's Nest? It is meant for failure!

Traveler! The peace of a miners' settlement called Grayquartz City is in danger after a young red dragon moved to the mountain where they carry out the majority of their prospecting activity. the city's economy is frozen as the territorial dragon keeps miners away and damages de infrastructure in place. The city has sent a few explorers to seize the situation but some of them have perished after the dragon chased them away.

Unbeknownst to all, the red dragon nurtures twelve red dragon e...

544 The Dragon's Nest (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 544 The Dragon's Nest. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have b...

544 The Dragon's Nest

Denizens of the Tower! The peace of a miners' settlement called Grayquartz City is in danger after a young red dragon moved to the mountain where they carry out the majority of their prospecting activity. the city's economy is frozen as the territorial dragon keeps miners away and damages de infrastructure in place. The city has sent a few explorers to seize the situation but some of them have perished after the dragon chased them away.

Unbeknownst to all, the red dragon nurtures twelve...

Who is Worthy of Traversing the Bridge to the Stars? - Level 8 Adventure

Traveler! The Bridge to the Stars is an ancient construction built by a long-gone civilization of elves. Their eyes were dark with white tiny dots, like space itself. They loved the universe and wished to become one with it. Their vast knowledge of this world intimidated the gods themselves and caused them to face their wrath. The elves used the Gate to the Stars in their bridge to escape.

The elves are gone but their incredible portal remains. Legend says this portal opens a gate to an...

543 Bridge to the Stars (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 543 Bridge to the Stars. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have...

543 Bridge to the Stars

Denizens of the Tower! The Bridge to the Stars is an ancient construction built by a long-gone civilization of elves. Their eyes were dark with white tiny dots, like space itself. They loved the universe and wished to become one with it. Their vast knowledge of this world intimidated the gods themselves and caused them to face their wrath. The elves used the Gate to the Stars in their bridge to escape.

The elves are gone but their incredible portal remains. Legend says this portal opens...

A knowledge-coveting wererat mage hides in the sewers!

Merry Holidays Traveler! The sewers and tunnels under the city of Vagellan were a marvel when built decades ago. Today, they are home to pests, vermin, and even criminal guilds. The current problem in Vagellan is Garko, the wererat mage who spread his rodent lycanthropy and formed a group of thieves. They live in the sewers and have earned the acceptance of all other rats and rodents there.

Every night, the sneaky rat people come out of the sewers to break into houses t...

542 Mystery in the Sewers (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 542 Mystery in the Sewers. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects ha...

542 Mystery in the Sewers

Merry Holidays Denizens of the Tower! The sewers and tunnels under the city of Vagellan were a marvel when built decades ago. Today, they are home to pests, vermin, and even criminal guilds. The current problem in Vagellan is Garko, the wererat mage who spread his rodent lycanthropy and formed a group of thieves. They live in the sewers and have earned the acceptance of all other rats and rodents there.

Every night, the sneaky rat people come out of the sewers to break ...

541 Witches' Lookout

Merry Holidays Traveler! Witches' Lookout is a level 6 adventure. Kegan City and Derry Forest have coexisted for many decades. This has caused the inhabitants of both worlds to mix and blend. A witch that lived in the woods for years yearned the company of more of her kind. Having all the time in the world she kidnapped two girls and formed a coven after raising them as her own and turning them into foul hags like herself...

The newly-formed coven spent lots of time and resources but ma...

541 Witches' Lookout (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 541 Witches' Lookout. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have be...

541 Witches' Lookout

Merry Holidays Denizens of the Tower! Witches' Lookout is a level 6 adventure. Kegan City and Derry Forest have coexisted for many decades. This has caused the inhabitants of both worlds to mix and blend. A witch that lived in the woods for years yearned the company of more of her kind. Having all the time in the world she kidnapped two girls and formed a coven after raising them as her own and turning them into foul hags like herself...

The newly-formed coven spent lots of time and res...

Dungeon Vault Magazine - Issue 17 is LIVE

This is issue No. 17 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. A compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies. We're featuring guest writers to add some more content and give the magazine even more value and usability!

This number has the special contribution of four guest authors. They are James Dewar, P.J. England, Todd Kleinpaste, and 2022-01-05 19:25:59 +0000 UTC View Post

New Adventure: A Promise of Death!

Merry Holidays Denizens of the Tower! This is 2021's last publication! We'd like to say hi. Send you good vibes. Send our best wishes to you, your friends, and all your close ones. This is a dungeon-crawling map of an underground crypt or mausoleum. This publication is not part of the Dungeon Vault Magazine compilation. Instead, it belongs to an adventure published in the DM's Guild called "2021-12-31 23:02:32 +0000 UTC View Post

541 A Promise of Death (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 541 A Promise of Death. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have ...

541 A Promise of Death

Merry Holidays Denizens of the Tower! This is 2021's last publication! We'd like to say hi. Send you good vibes. Send our best wishes to you, your friends, and all your close ones. This is a dungeon-crawling map of an underground crypt or mausoleum. This publication is not part of the Dungeon Vault Magazine compilation. Instead, it belongs to an adventure published in the DM's Guild called "A Promise for Death". Here's the BLURB:

In A Promise of Death, a group of level...

Who can free the poor souls contained in that dungeon?

Traveler!

Here's another one-age dungeon. It's a self-contained adventure where everything you need fits a single page. I make them system neutral so they can be easily ported to any system. It shouldn't be much trouble to include it in any medieval setting.

Not all stories have a happy ending. It is the other way around more often than not, contrary to what fairy tales would have children to believe. The origins of the Prison of Souls can be traced down to these kinds of stories....

OP22 Prison of Souls

Denizens of the Tower!

Here's another one-age dungeon. It's a self-contained adventure where everything you need fits a single page. I make them system neutral so they can be easily ported to any system. It shouldn't be much trouble to include it in any medieval setting.

Not all stories have a happy ending. It is the other way around more often than not, contrary to what fairy tales would have children to believe. The origins of the Prison of Souls can be traced down to these kind...

Awesome Outdoors Adventure - Shrine of Iridescent Tears

Merry Holidays Traveler! An ancient order of druids lived in the great forest long before human civilizations settled the land and fought over the borders only they saw. Then, the druids cared for the forest and all things living. They built a pavilion-shaped shrine in the forest from where they oversaw everything. They were the shepherds of the land, the protectors of the living, and the guides of the forces of nature.

Alas, the otherworldly druids were summoned forth by their deity in...

540 Shrine of Iridescent Tears (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 540 Shrine of Iridescent Tears. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objec...

540 Shrine of Iridescent Tears

Merry Holidays Denizens of the Tower! An ancient order of druids lived in the great forest long before human civilizations settled the land and fought over the borders only they saw. Then, the druids cared for the forest and all things living. They built a pavilion-shaped shrine in the forest from where they oversaw everything. They were the shepherds of the land, the protectors of the living, and the guides of the forces of nature.

Alas, the otherworldly druids were summoned forth by t...

Who can stop the cursed undead from the Haggen's Mausleum?

Traveler! The Haggen's Mausoleum is a level 7 adventure. The Haggen family is loved and popular in the city of Vernal. Mother Superior Helga Haggen lived her whole life being an example of good and all that is right. The woman paladin could not fulfill her life goal, despite her numerous achievements. To retrieve the Holy Morningstar of Light was an objective that eluded her until she died.

The mausoleum holds a place of honor for Helga, but her restless spirit cannot find peace in the ...