thereclusivecartographer posts
Posts: 718
Files: 2024
🗺️ March Mapping Madness Unleashed!
Greetings, esteemed Patrons!Brace yourselves for a whirlwind of cartographic creativity as we dive headfirst into the chaotic, yet thrilling, March Mapping Madness! 🎉🗓️ The Challenge: Throughout the entire month of March, I am embarking on a daring quest to deliver a brand-new map EVERY SINGLE DAY! Yes, you read that right. By the end of this mapping extravaganza, we'll have a whopping 31 fresh encounter maps ready to elevate your gaming experience, with the first being Village Gate ...
🌟 FREE D&D BATTLEMAP RELEASE: VILLAGE GATE ENCOUNTER! �
Greetings, fellow adventurers!We're excited to present our latest creation - a FREE Battlemap of a charming village gate, perfect for an encounter with an overly zealous townguard or defending against some particularly troublesome bandits.Free Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListExteriorInterior🔓 Unlock the Adventure! While this battlemap is free for all to enjoy, imagine having access t...
🗺️ Northridge Estate Map Release! 🏰🍇
Greetings, Adventurers!We're thrilled to unveil our latest creation - Northridge Estate! 🌟 Nestled amidst rolling hills, this fantasy map features a quaint manor house surrounded by lush vineyards, complemented by a charming hamlet that has grown around the estate. Rumour has it that the manor, though seemingly vacant, is attended only by a handful of custodial staff.Originally envisioned as a potential base of operations for player characters or a coveted quest reward, the Northridge Est...
Goblin Lair 30x30 - FREE DUNGEON MAP
Greetings adventurers!Well, well, well, this is a productive month we are having! May I present our third FREE map for Feb: Goblin Lair!Another low level dungeon to help fill out your worlds and or maybe a quick side quest. Whether it be goblins, bandits, kobolds or some particularly mischievous pandas this map should serve!RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListThis is a FREE release ...
Oakmere - Halfling Village
Welcome to Oakmere, a halfling village nestled beneath low verdant hills. An ancient oak tree stands proudly at its center, overseeing the lively community. Two crystal-clear streams wind through the village, their melodic convergence creating a soothing backdrop to the simple joys of halfling life.Homes, cleverly crafted, dot the landscape, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. As you wander through this tranquil haven, the aroma of freshly baked pies and the laughter of children a...
Wolf's Den 30x30 - FREE BATTLEMAP
"Strangers, thank the gods you've come! Our village is under siege by a savage wolf pack that has claimed the forest as its own. Our hunters have tried to cull their numbers, but the wolves are cunning and strike under the cover of night. Families are living in fear, and our livestock is dwindling. We need your aid to find the heart of their den and put an end to this menace. The forest is dense, and the wolves are elusive, but if you can rid us of this threat, a handsome reward awaits y...
Meddenvale - Towns and Village
Meddenvale, a quaint and bustling town, thrives at the heart of the realm, straddling the convergence of vital crossroadsFounded centuries ago by a group of enterprising settlers, the town began as a modest trading post. As the years passed, Meddenvale flourished into a thriving community, expanding its borders and infrastructure. Its success is owed not only to its advantageous position but also to the resourcefulness of its citizens who developed a unique blend of craftsmanship, trade, and hos...
The Old Barrow - 30x30 - FREE HIGHRES MAP!
Just beyond the outskirts of a humble settlement lies an enigmatic and foreboding place, known simply as the Old Barrow. A grassy hill, crowned with weathered and ancient stones, conceals the entrance to a cryptic world beneath.The villagers speak in hushed tones of the Old Barrow, a place steeped in mystery and shadows. Some claim it to be the final resting place of a once-great king, a ruler whose name has long faded into the whispers of time. Others insist it was once an ancient shrine dedica...
Mareford - 88x107 - Phased Map - Villages and Towns
Greeting adventurers!Slightly ahead of our usual release schedule I have our first full release for Feb and our theme of Villages and Towns. Behold, the town of Mareford.Sitting astride an important river crossing, Mareford grew from a small hamlet to a bustling town. How do we know this? Well in a RC first I have actually created 4 different phases for this one townThe idea behind it is that your party could visit the town multiple times over a campaign and see how the town has evolved. Maybe t...
Free Map - Helman Sound - Remastered
Greetings adventurers!It's the start of a new month and a brand new map theme, Towns and Villages!To kick things off I wanted to give you another FREE remastered RC classic, this time the swampy hamlet of Helman Sound!Originally released a few years ago, this cozy spot has been redrawn, expanded and now comes with interiors as well. Not a bad way to start of February!RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cart...
Map Theme Poll - Feb
Hi guys!Its time to vote on Feb's map theme!You guys have been coming up with some great suggestions on our Discord channel and I have pulled out most of them and added them to the poll, I have also included some popular, themes from previous polls that didn't win.Happy Voting!ThanksGeorge
The White Horse Tavern - Smuggler Lair
Greetings, fellow adventurers and cartography enthusiasts! 🌍✒️I'm thrilled to announce the unveiling of my latest creation, a map that promises to plunge you into the heart of intrigue and peril: The White Horses Tavern! 🏰🌊Perched atop a wave-battered cliff, this seemingly unremarkable tavern clings defiantly to the edge of the shore. Yet unbeknownst to the unsuspecting patrons, this tavern serves as a haven for smugglers. The very floor you tread conceals a hidden shaft leading...
Animated Tokens Volume 2 - Bonus Content
Hi All!Today I have for you lucky excellent folks the next crop of animated tokens I have put together all for the low low price of FREE!For those subscribed at the Master Cartographer ($5) tier and above, I not only have 14 fully animated tokens but a Foundry Module with all the tokens set up and ready to go over in the Foundry Archive!As an extra little treat for everyone that follows me here on Patreon I am releasing the Knight, Ankyosaurus, Swarm of Ravens and Spiritual Weapon - Sword to all...
Module Walkthrough: RC Ships
UPDATE- Version 1.1 of RC - Shipshas just been released to fix some bugs and expand our ship roster by 4 additional ships, 2 Frigates, 1 Sloop and a Cutter. Enjoy! The Manifest URL has changed so jump over to the Foundry Archiveto grab the new one. -------Hello you wonderful people!As promised in my post yesterday, today I wanted to share a quick(ish) walkthrough with you for our new Foundry Module: RC - ShipsThis video goes through all of the major features of the module including:0.39 Required...
Ships Ships and more Ships!
Ahoy, fellow adventurers!Prepare yourselves for an epic release that will set your Sea Faring Adventures ablaze! 🌊🚢 I present to you a majestic fleet of 6 unique ships that will ignite the imagination of your parties!RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive List🚤 Keelboat⚓ Longship🚢 Galley🛶 Sloop🚤 Brig🚀 Man o' WarBut that's not all! For our esteemed Journeyman ...
Blackrock Harbour 60x64 - Sea Faring Adventures
Greeting adventurers!Behold, a bastion of maritime might that will leave you breathless, Blackrock Harbour!Picture this: Your party stands at the edge of possibility, surrounded by towering walls that echo with tales of adventure. Need passage to uncharted realms? Seek it here. Dreaming of commanding your own ship? The possibilities are as vast as the open sea.But, ah, the excitement doesn't stop there! Imagine a desperate last stand as the enemy horde crashes against the ramparts. Will your...
Frigate 54x94 - 4 Level Battlemap - 13 Variants
Greetings shipmates!First things first, Happy New Year! I hope you all are having a cracking start to 2024!In terms of maps, kicking off our new theme of Sea Adventures I have our brand spanking new Frigate, the Aurora!This 38 gun (or ballista if that is your poison) monster would give any salty sea dog a run for its money.Whether you throw this ship at our party or choose to be kind and actually let them crew it, there is plenty of fun to be had on this Frigate.RewardsFree Download / Initiate M...
Map Theme: January
Hi team!Its time for a new theme poll and it will be our first one for 2024!Below are some of your suggestions from Discord and some popular runners up from previous months.CheersG
Reddrift 60x53 - Cursed Lands - 14 Variants!
Well hello bold adventurers!Today I have for you our last release of 2023 and the final Cursed Lands themed map, the ferry wharf of Reddift!RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListLocated in the Southern Provinces, Reddrift once sat upon a thriving trade route from the northern reaches of the kingdom. Its sturdy stone bridge once offered merchants and peasants alike safe passage across ...
Merry Christmas - Free Map - Icebreaker
Rogue - ‘I am freezing my arse off out here! Remind me who it was that gave us this bloody quest?’Ranger - ‘The big guys remember? Red coat, white beard, weird reindeer…’Rogue - ‘Oh yeah. Well a job is a job, even if it is freezing! All we need now is a Kraken attack to really round out the experience’Ranger - *Look of incredulity* ‘….I honestly don’t know why you just said that…’DM - ‘…..Roll initiative!’Greetings adventurers!I just wanted to say that I hope you ar...
The Southern Provinces - Regional Map
Well hello all!Today I have for you the third map release for this month's theme of cursed lands and they dont come more cursed than the Southern Provinces.RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListIn a time long past, the Southern Provinces stood as a flourishing realm, a tapestry of fertility and lush greenery that once bestowed upon the Old Kingdom the bounty of its lands.Embraced ...
Sacred Glade 33x33 - Remastered
Well hello you wonderful lot!I know what you are thinking, another FREE remastered release!? Yes, yes indeed :DSacred Glade has been upgraded and expanded and is available free for everyone, with my awesome premium patrons getting their usual additional goodies.RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListI used the old version of this map way back when during a campaign in Calenoth, the anc...
Forest Road 30x44 - Remastered - Free Release
Howdy friends, me again!I am thrilled to share with you another milestone in our creative journey - the remastered edition of the Forest Road, originally crafted in 2021! 🎉✨RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive List🌳 What's New?This remastered version is a testament to the strides we've made together over the past few years. With your unwavering support and valuable feedba...
Desecrated Shrine 40x50
In the heart of a sinister forest, a desolate clearing reveals the shattered remains of a once-sacred shrine dedicated to the goddess Astria. The air is heavy with an ominous stillness, and the broken walls of the shrine claw at the sky like accusing fingers. The lands, once vibrant, now wilts in an unnatural gloom, as if drained of life.The statues of the benevolent goddess Astria lie scattered, her fractured forms littering the ground. A palpable sorrow and anger hang in the air, echoing the c...
Cursed Mill 39x39 - Cursed Lands
Greetings, fellow adventurers!Embark on a journey to the heart of darkness with our latest fantasy map release - the enigmatic Cursed Mill! Nestled in the shadow plagued Fallen Kingdom, our community created setting over on Discord, this once-thriving land now lies shrouded in perpetual twilight.RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive List🏰 Explore the Cursed Mill:As you traverse the twi...
Grasmere Cemetary - Remastered - Free
Greeting adventurers!To kick off December, I have another bonus map release for you. This time it is another remastered map from the Senna's Folly adventure, Grasmere Cemetary.RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListIm going to be using it myself next week when I run this adventure of the third time since we wrote it :D🤝 Join Us on PatreonReady to dive into a world of adventure? ...
Map Theme: December
Hi team!Its time for a new theme poll!Below are some of your suggestions from Discord and some popular runners up from previous months.CheersG
Grasmere Manor - Remastered - Free Release
Greetings adventurers!We're thrilled to announce the release of something truly special: a remastered version of one of our all-time favorite maps, Grasmere Manor! 🏰✨Centrepiece of our first community written adventure Senna's Folly , this map will no doubt conjure up some awesome memories for some of you.RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive ListSo What's New?This releas...
Clockwork Dragon 74x50
Greetings adventurers!As the gears of time continue their relentless turn, we present to you the final masterpiece of this month's theme: Mechanical Wonders. Behold the mighty Clockwork Dragon 🌟🐲RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker ($1) / Journeyman Surveyors ($3) / Master Cartographers ($5)Find more maps here: Cartographer’s Archive List🏰 Map Overview:This meticulously crafted map transports you to a realm where fantasy and machinery seamlessly blend. The Clockwork Dragon, an...
Fallen Titan 45x75 - Battlemap Collaboration
🌍✨ Greetings, Adventurers! ✨🌍Behold, as the secrets of an ancient war long forgotten come to life in a brand new map! The Fallen Titan, the colossal remains an ancient metal automaton, that once strode the battlefields in a time obscured by the mists of history.Not only do we have a new map but I was lucky enough to get to work alongside a very talented creator at James’ RPG Art. James has painted some wonderful background art that shows our new titan in its full glory! Both animated...
