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327 The Silent Automata

Denizens of the Tower!

Here's a forest encounter map with some interesting lore to kickstart a cool adventure. It is a secluded location in the depths of a great forest where an ancient ruin awaits after eons of abandonment. In the middle of an eroded expanse of stone tiles, three large pillars with alcoves in them house three grand automata. The obscure statues appear humanoid but the facial features reveal they were part of an ancient race different from humans. These three automata a...

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A desert city under siege!

Traveler!

This is Imen-Shedet. This is an interesting location that was built on each side of a river that eventually dried up. Because of this, the docks district was relocated outside the walls and is exposed to attacks. Due to its strategic position next to the shore and the tall walls that protect and divide the city, Imen-Shedet is the target of many attacks from neighboring kingdoms. No one has ever managed to breach the 80-feet-tall walls.

The city is currently under siege....

326 The Siege of Imen Shedet (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 326 The Siege of Imen Shedet. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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...

326 The Siege of Imen Shedet

Denizens of the Tower!

We start crazy February with a the desert city of Imen-Shedet. This is an interesting location that was build on each side of a river that eventually dried up. Because of this, the docks district was relocated outside the walls and is exposed to attacks. Due to its strategic position next to the shore and the tall walls that protect and divide the city, Imen-Shedet is the target of many attacks from neighboring kingdoms. No one has ever managed to breach the 80-fe...

BA5 A Scammer by the River (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for BA5 A Scammer by the River. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been...

Brochure Adventure 5 - A Scammer by the River

Denizens of the Tower!

This is the fifth installment of the brochure adventures series. Similar to my one-page adventures, these include everything in the brochure and they are all system neutral.

This one-shot adventure is about a mysterious woman who lives in upstream near the mountain with her sibling. The woman, Madame Iuv, has a shady reputation. She is a seer who predicts the future with a deck of cards and a crystal ball. People think she can manipulate fate but they also t...

Oakleaf Manor, a luxury inn for fancy travelers!

Hey traveler, take a moment to hear a story:

That building over there is Oakleaf Manor! This adventure is about a shady changeling underworld lord who amassed a large fortune in gold and assets because he is a genius at counting cards and predicting the odds at dice games and gambles. Because of his shapeshifting abilities, he was able to go unnoticed even after having week-long streaks of "luck". His name is Rathnir. He built a luxury inn on the road between two large settlements and h...

325 Oakleaf Manor - Part 2 (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 324 Oakleaf Manor - Part 1. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been...

325 Oakleaf Manor - Part 2

Denizens of the Tower,

Here is part II of Oakleaf Manor! This adventure is about a shady changeling underworld lord who amassed a large fortune ni gold and assets because he is a genius at counting cards and predicting the odds at dice games and gambles. Because of his shapeshifting abilities, he was able to go unnoticed even after having week long streaks of "luck". His name is Rathnir. He built a luxury inn on the road between two large settlements and he uses it as a place to relax, ...

324 Oakleaf Manor - Part 1 (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 324 Oakleaf Manor - Part 1. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been...

324 Oakleaf Manor - Part 1

Denizens of the Tower!

I'm currently working on a two-part project. This is Oakleaf Manor, a high-end deluxe inn in the forest between two large towns. The owner runs it as a front for some illegal business on the side and is often seen on the premises. I won't reveal a lot more about the plot now. I'll release a double-size lore/adventure in about two days with the second part of this release.

Part 2 will include the second floor, the cellar, and the PDF adventure. The maps come ...

312-318 Compilation December 2019

312 Fountain of Sorrow 

313 Tammy's Skull Hut 

314 Straster City 

315 The Toyshop 

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307-311 Compilation November 2019

Brochure 2 - The Ivory Idol 

307 A Welcome Resting Place 

308 The Hookah Casino 

Asset Pack 19 - Casinos and Taverns 

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301-306 Compilation October 2019

301 Kakruk's Haunted Park - 1 

302 Kakruk's Haunted Park - 2 

303 Kakruk's Haunted Park - 3 

304 Tomb of the Three Brothers 

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293-300 Compilation September 2019

293 Apothecary Shop 

294 Nestwing Catacomb 

295 Red Flower Crossroads 

296 The Sacred Hunt 

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Svlinten, the Glowing City

Hey traveler, wait a moment and hear the story of Svlinten:

"Svlinten is an underground gnomish settlement in the higher regions of the Underdark. A group of gnome prospectors stumbled upon the place and were enraptured by the strange magic-infused glowing crystals in the cave. The crystals shine as bright as a full moon. The gnomes saw that ordinary mushrooms and other underground vegetation grew to unthinkable sizes thanks to the light and the overall magic in the area and decided to ...

323 Svlinten City (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 323 Svlinten City. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been rasteriz...

323 Svlinten City, the Glowing Wonder

Denizens of the Tower,

Svlinten is an underground gnomish settlement in the higher regions of the Underdark. A group of gnome prospectors stumbled upon the place and were enraptured by the strange magic-infused glowing crystals in the cave. The crystals shine as bright as a full moon. The gnomes saw that ordinary mushrooms and other underground vegetation grew to unthinkable sizes thanks to the light and the overall magic in the area and decided to stay. Hundreds of years later, Svlinte...

322 Jyker's Trapped Vault

Hey there, friends!

Here is the trapped dungeon I teased a few days ago. This is a small demiplane accessible through teleportation only. What was presumably an ancient wizard named Jyker hid his spellbook, staff, and other important documents here. This is just the bait for a bunch of crazy, greedy adventurers to come here and try their luck where scores of others failed.

There are some cliched traps in tandem one after the other: crushing walls, rolling boulders, spiked traps, p...

322 Jyker's Trapped Vault (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 322 Jyker's Trapped Vault. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been ...

322 Jyker's Trapped Vault

Denizens of the Tower!

Here is the trapped dungeon I teased a few days ago. This is a small demiplane accessible through teleportation only. What was presumably an ancient wizard named Jyker hid his spellbook, staff, and other important documents here. This is just the bait for a bunch of crazy, greedy adventurers to come here and try their luck where scores of others failed.

There are some cliched traps in tandem one after the other: crushing walls, rolling boulders, spiked traps...

321 Goldcrest (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 321 Goldcrest. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been rasterized t...

321 Goldcrest - Patreon Exclusive

Denizens of the Tower!

This is a patreon exclusive release. Goldcrest is a medium-sized farming town surrounded by grassy hills and large farming areas. Each marked area includes a nice description with lore, an interesting NPC, and a possible quest for the adventurers to take. That's ten possible sidequests here. The adventures are simple in nature and this makes Goldcrest a cool starting town or a location for low level adventures. Of course you can turn up a few notches and accommoda...

Teaser of a trap-filled dungeon in the works!

Here are a few screenshots of a dungeon I'm working on. It includes several traps, one per room. What is hidden in the farthest wooden chest? I don't know yet, but I can take suggestions.

Pushing this pressure plate causes the giant stone to roll down. The adventurers must run to avoid being crushed.

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An Arcane Observatory Map!

Traveler!

If you're in need to reveal some important plot point, a map, or whatever information, here is a cool way to do that. This is the Anfoor Observatory, an arcane eldritch device with the ability to scry into remote locations and other planes. It can also consult written documents and records. The Anfoor is an obscure figure that operates the observatory. The Anfoor now is a gith scholar who is in the place only as an asthral projection. His ethereal form allows him to interact a...

320 The Anfoor Observatory (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 320 The Anfoor Observatory. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop 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 been...

320 The Anfoor Observatory

Denizens of the Tower!

If you're in need to reveal some important plot point, a map, or whatever information, here is a cool way to do that. This is the Anfoor Observatory, an arcane eldritch device with the ability to scry into remote locations and other planes. It can also consult written documents and records. The Anfoor is an obscure figure that operates the observatory. The Anfoor now is a gith scholar who is in the place only as an asthral projection. His ethereal form allows him ...

Beginning the year with a cliché goblin adventure

Happy New Year, travelers!

I hope you all had a wonderful vacations time. Here in Mexico this season becomes an avalanche of celebrations and gatherings. We are still not done since we have the "Rosca de Reyes" celebration tonight. I've gained a few pounds, eaten and drunk like a madman, but perhaps January will be more calm.

This first map of 2020 is a natural cavern that nows serves as the lair of a goblin clan. The leader of this clan is an anomalous goblin of a larger size tha...