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Dungeon Vault Magazine No. 47 - Shadowdark + D&D 5e

This is issue No. 47 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. It is a compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies. The content in this magazine is designed for use with both Shadowdark RPG rules and D&D 5e; separate PDFs are included. This is a thematic magazine issue that includes a small regional setting and nine interconnected adventures/scenarios that occur within. The overall theme is a maritime realm with two principalities. They coexist, mostly peacefully, bu...

Magazine's theme for this month: Gnolls! --- Give us your opinion!

Gnolls, gnolls, and more gnolls!

This month's mini-campaign setting will be about saving the region from a legion of humanoid hyenas. What ideas, concepts, or crucial elements do you consider paramount for a gnoll-themed quest? What would you like to see within the following maps and adventures?

779 The Endless Storm (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 779 The Endless Storm. 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 h...

779 The Endless Storm (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In The Endless Storm, the characters reach the final chapter of this campaign. They reach the storm in the middle of the sea to confront the Avatar of the Sea, the sahuagin goddess. They have come here to either destroy everything in their path using the ancient sea artifacts or to perform a ritual that shall end the cosmic event responsible for all this.

The heroes must give their all and get to the eye of the storm. The confrontation with the avatar of ...

778 Vault of Molten Stone (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 778 Vault of Molten Stone. 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...

778 Vault of Molten Stone (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In The Vault of Molten Stone, the characters travel to an ancient dwarven forge on a lonely island that once was connected to their greater realm in the Shadowdark / Underdark. The heart of this arcane forge is connected to a volcano, reaching the power and heat necessary for the dwarven artisans to craft the most wondrous creations. It is now abandoned.

Legend has it that a great power lies hidden in this location, something that may aid the characters i...

Brochure Adventure - Tomb of Princes

Denizens of the Tower! Here is one cool goodie, a brochure adventure! Following the same train of thought of the one-page dungeons, these are system-neutral and easy to adapt to any system. These are geared for printing and folding, as in the mockup image above. This is an adventure in this month's mini-setting, the maritime region of Moon-touched Principalities.

In this adventure, the characters visit a shunned tomb where the first eight princes were interred before a necromancer curse...

777 The Silent Observers (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 777 The Silent Observers. 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 object...

777 The Silent Observers (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Thanks for following our page! This post is available to all Free Members of our Patreon page thanks to the awesome support of our followers. This is a short adventure provided in D&D 5e and Shadowdark RPG formats; use your system of choice. In addition, this short adventure is but a portion of a larger regional mini-setting we've been working on this month. The adventure occurs in the regional map shown below. Have an awesome day and even more incredible adventures!

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776 Tower of Many Doors (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 776 Tower of Many Doors. 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...

776 Tower of Many Doors - D&D 5e + Shadowdark

Denizens of the Tower! In Tower of Many Doors, the characters explore an ominous tower. It is a cryptic building built by a powerful mage many years ago. Alder Razmodius became a victim of his prowess and transcended the boundaries of the mortal realm. Now his soul haunts all those who approach his dungeon. But the rumors of the great treasure and lore to be obtained within are enough to motivate heroes and mercenaries.

This is an adventure that brings the heroes to a dangerous...

775 Onyx Keep Docks (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In Onyx Keep Docks, the characters explore the depths of Onyx Keep and end up in the busy docks. There are four important figures here. The balance of the docks is held by fragile strings, all held by Prince Daelin, the master of puppets behind the scenes. Only a few know about his dealings with the criminal guild. However, there cannot be light without darkness; all is part of a complex yet effective ecosystem.

This is an adventure that shows the heroes ...

Recently-published Foundry VTT content + WIP

Denizens of the tower get instant access to this content. Know more about each of these great one-shots here:

The Axe of Dreams --- https://foundryvtt.com/packages/elven-tower-the-axe-of-dreams

Seeking the Vampire Lord --- https://foundryv...

774 Onyx Keep (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 774 Onyx Keep. 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 been...

774 Onyx Keep (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In Onyx Keep, the characters witness the other half of the Moon-Touched Principalities, that of the Sun Prince, Daelin Solara. Despite the strength of their military ships and soldiers, Prince Daelin believes there must be a peaceful way to deal with the sahuagin raiders. If the heroes support this approach and become friends with the right people, they may become direct agents of the prince.

This is an adventure that brings the heroes to a great maritime...

The Moon-Touched Principalities are coming soon!

This is the cover of our next magazine, which will be published on the first week of July. Keep in touch for all our updates and news!

773 House of the Green Claw (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 773 House of the Green Claw. 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...

773 House of the Green Claw (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In House of the Green Claw, a group of aspiring adventurers take on their first quest and visit a shunned dungeon south of the archipelago's capital. The House of the Green Claw is a vault-like location where summoned guardians and deadly traps aim to prove the worth of would-be adventurers. Those deemed worthy through their resolve and combat prowess can gain access to the vault to retrieve the homonymous Green Claw artifact.

In the dungeon...

772 Saravenna (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 772 Saravenna. 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 been...

772 Saravenna - City (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In Saravenna, the characters begin their heroic deeds in the Moon-Touched Principalities. This is the region's largest settlement and the moon prince's seat, Arion Lunastra. The city has a strong defensive position and is a bastion against the sahuagin attacks. Hapless townsfolk from small towns now converge on the capital after having lost their livelihoods to the ravager fish-folk. An adventure begins.

The characters soon learn that the prince and the c...

771 Moon-Touched Principalities (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 771 Moon-Touched Principalities. 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...

771 Moon-Touched Principalities - Regional (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In the Moon-Touched Principalities, the characters meet two popular figures in the region, the Prince of the Sun and the Prince of the Moon. Both leaders are well-respected and do a good job ruling their territories. However, they find themselves in a complicated situation. The local sahuagin have gone rampant and become aggressive. One prince believes they must retaliate and eliminate all threats with definitive force. The other thinks there must be something beyond th...

Grayroot Saviors - FVTT (WIP)

This is the next Add-On we're working on! The amazing art of John Latta is all over this adventure. You'll see five of his great pieces within this Module.

Members of the Elven Tower, download the adventure here in case you haven't.

This Add-On will be released this week, be ready for the announcement.

Dungeon Vault Magazine 46 - D&D5e + Shadowdark

This is issue No. 46 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. It is a compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies.

This is a thematic magazine issue that includes a small regional setting and nine interconnected adventures/scenarios that occur within. The overall theme is a dwarf/goblin-inhabited region dealing with matters of ancestral division, discrimination, and the indebted servitude of the goblinoid population after a war that occurred five centuries ago. ...

Dungeon Vault Magazine No. 46 - Shadowdark + D&D 5e

This is issue No. 46 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. It is a compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies. The content in this magazine is designed for use with both Shadowdark RPG rules and D&D 5e; separate PDFs are included. This is a thematic magazine issue that includes a small regional setting and nine interconnected adventures/scenarios that occur within. The overall theme is a dwarf/goblin-inhabited region dealing with matters of ancestral division, d...

Stock Art! (Yay or nay?)

Hello denizes of the tower and visitors.

Some of you may identify these two illustrations. They were featured in our two past magazines. They were included as part of the inside art of some of our adventures.

What do you think of these kind of pieces?

Would you like to see more content like this?

770 Goblinoid Campsite (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 770 Goblinoid Campsite. 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 ...

770 Goblinoid Campsite (D&D 5e + Shadowdark)

Denizens of the Tower! In Goblinoid Campsite, the characters visit the southern encampment where the goblin diaspora has gathered to worship Raddak, the goblin hero who brings hope and aspirations of freedom to the goblin horde. Alas, when the characters meet the goblin savior, they soon learn that Raddak is a prisoner to the will of his kindred and cannot truly guide them. He is but a representation of their goals, which can persist with or without the goblin leader.

With the ...

Isometric Progress

Hello denizens.

We just wanted to share some positive vibes with everyone who's just started a new hobby. Practice and patience will be two of your best friends.

In-house isometric artist and my younger brother, Arthur, did not even know how to use Photoshop like 6 years ago. His first maps did not meet the quality or the standard we were looking for so they were never published.

But today, his three-dimensional creations are a visual delight. The map shown here is King...

768 Church of the Horned Goddess (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 768 Church of the Horned Goddess. 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 smar...