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November Location Voting: Round 2
Hi everyone,This month, we switched it up and had an initial Theme vs Adventure Location poll! The results are in and Themed Location won at 61%. You can see the results here: November Location VotingSo far we have done Tomb of the Annihilation for August, followed by Interiors & Shops for September, and Towns & Villages with a haunted and gothic twist for October.Your votes will directly shape what I create in November, so this is your chance to...
November Location Voting
Hi everyone,This month, we are switching it up! To give a more fair chance at Adventure-Specific months, we are starting with choosing between the two first:Adventure-Specific Month – We dive into one of the adventures below for the whole month.If Adventures wins, these will be the adventures that can then be voted on for November:Out of the AbyssDescent into AvernusDragon HeistWaterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad MageStorm King’s ThunderGhosts of S...
One Shot Adventure: Over The Darkening Sea
Welcome back to JamesRPGArt Adventure's with Part 4 of the Long Road to the Long Night adventure path. You can check out Part 1: The Cult of The Shattered Keel here. Part 2: Lady of The Crystalline Depths here. Part 3: The Pendant of Agatha here.Over The Darkening SeaFear and rumors spread through the Northern Port. For weeks, hunters have reported strange movements among enemy tribes of berserkers and orcs, gathering and treating with one an...
October Location Voting
Hi everyone,This month, paid members will decide the direction of my next batch of scenes:Adventure-Specific Month – We dive into one of the adventures below for the whole month.Themed Location Month – We explore a broader theme and create a set of versatile scenes you can drop into any campaign.So far we have done Tomb of the Annihilation for August, followed by Interiors & Shops for September.Your votes will directly shape what I create in ...
September Location Voting
Hi everyone,Starting this September, location voting is back! 🎉This month, paid members will decide the direction of my next batch of scenes:Adventure-Specific Month – We dive into one of the adventures below for the whole month.Themed Location Month – We explore a broader theme (like deserts, underground dungeons, or coastal towns) and create a set of versatile scenes you can drop into any campaign.Your votes will directly shape what I cr...
James' RPG Art Is Evolving
Over the years, this amazing community has grown from a handful of scenes into a full library of worlds, adventures, and moments for your table. Now it’s time for the next chapter.In the weeks ahead, I’ll be rolling out exciting updates:Per Month MembershipsA New Modern Website with Individual Scenes Available for PurchaseThemed “Adventure Months”Return of Paid Member Location VotingHere’s what’s changing and why it matters…From Per...
One Shot Adventure: The Pendant of Agatha
Welcome back to JamesRPGArt Adventure's with Part 3 of the Long Road to the Long Night adventure path. You can check out Part 1: The Cult of The Shattered Keel here. You can check out Part 2: Lady of The Crystalline Depths here.The Pendant of AgathaFinally, the big city! The heroes are hot on the trail of information needed to unseat a powerful fey lord, but their source has mysteriously vanished. The would-be investigators may have to sacrif...
Needle's Bones
To kick off our first scene for August's Tomb of the Annihilation month, we have Needle's Bones!"Needle's Bones was a massive grotto, resembling a sinkhole, located in the jungles of Chult. Originally, this landmark served as the lair of the green dragon Ormalagos." - SourceThis week's collaboration is with The Reclusive Cartographer!Get this scene and maps from the links below:Adventurers Apprentice TierNeedles Bones - St...
July Review: A Look Back & What's Next!
Hey adventurers!Another month has passed, and it's time to reflect on what we've created and explored together. Here’s a look at what happened in July and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.Scenes & Adventures Released This Month 🖼️Astral Pub - in collaboration with Zach Moeller!Rakshasa Lair - in collaboration with MapXilla!Lady of The Crystalline Depths - Part 2 of our One Shot Adventure Series!Catacombs - in collaboration with...
Fey Tavern
Nestled deep within an ancient hollowed-out tree, the Fey Tavern hums with quiet life. Mushroom-capped tables and leafy rugs fill the space, while soft light filters through a vine-crafted window. Strange brews bubble behind a curved wooden bar, tended by unseen hands. The air smells of moss, sweet herbs, and something just a little bit magical.This week's collaboration is with Ori The Cartographer!Get this scene and maps from the links below...
Catacombs
You enter a dark, underground chamber filled with stone coffins. Old banners hang from the walls, and cobwebs stretch across the corners. The room is cold and quiet, with only a few torches giving off a dim, flickering light. At the far end, a stone tomb sits on a raised platform, watched over by a statue in armor. The air smells damp, and you can hear water dripping somewhere in the distance.This week's collaboration is with Eldritch Arcanum...
One Shot Adventure: Lady of the Crystalline Depths
Welcome back to JamesRPGArt Adventure's with Part 2 of the Long Road to the Long Night adventure path. You can check out Part 1: The Cult of The Shattered Keel here.The Lady of the Crystalline Depths is a short system neutral adventure, designed to drop into any ongoing campaign or serve as a one shot for a night of adventure and fun.The goal of these adventures is to showcase how you can build entire adventures around the art itself. Let the...
Rakshasa Lair
This old stone mansion sits hidden in the jungle, partly overgrown but still grand. Vines creep down from the balconies, and a golden dome shines above. It looks peaceful at first...but something feels off, like you're being watched. This is the lair of a Rakshasa, and not everything here is what it seems.This week's collaboration is with MapXilla!--Get this scene and maps from the links below:Adventurers Apprentice TierRakshasa Lair - St...
Lend Your Voice, Claim Your Loot: 50% Off Awaits!
Adventurers, I seek your counsel.Whether you’re a loyal patron or a traveler passing through, your insight lights the path forward. I’m always looking to improve the magic I create. Your thoughts on what works, what’s missing, and what you'd love to see next are more valuable than dragon gold.Complete this quick scroll of feedback, and as a token of gratitude, you’ll receive a 50% off discount code for your next purchase from the Patr...
Astral Pub
Suspended in the endless shimmer of the Astral Sea, this curious tavern clings to a floating rock pierced by glowing crystal spires. Wooden walkways groan underfoot, connecting platforms and staircases that wind around the pub’s worn stone walls. Lanterns flicker with golden light, welcoming travelers from across the planes to drink, deal, and disappear.This week's collaboration is with Zach Moeller!--Get this scene and maps from the links ...
June Review: A Look Back & What's Next!
Hey adventurers!Another month has passed, and it's time to reflect on what we've created and explored together. Here’s a look at what happened in June and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.Scenes & Adventures Released This Month 🖼️Baldurs Gate II - in collaboration with PogS Props!Valley Prison - in collaboration with Silver Compass Maps!Elven Forest - in collaboration with Morvold Press!Snowy Ruins - in collaboration with Stain...
Snowy Ruins
Snow clings to the broken stones of a long-forgotten structure, its skeletal walls reaching skyward through the frost. Cold mist drifts between the crumbling arches, and the silence of the forest presses in close, broken only by the crunch of boots on the frozen earth. Something ancient lingers here, buried beneath ice and ruin, waiting to be discovered.This week's collaboration is with Stained Karbon Maps!--Get this scene and maps from the l...
CURSED Kickstarter: BackerKit Now Live!
Hi everyone,A few updates regarding the CURSED Kickstarter campaign!The BackerKit surveys have now been sent out! Check your inbox if you haven't already. So far, 49% of backers have already completed the survey - thank you!New Here | Didn't get a chance to pledge during the campaign?Click here to late pledge!This will still give you a chance to order the Companion Book (PDF or Physical), the updated CURSED animated scene pack - 1GB to 5G...
Elven Forest
Sunlight filters through the dense emerald canopy, casting shifting patterns on the forest floor. At the heart of this ancient elven forest stands a crumbling stone ruin. An elegant archway of once-great craftsmanship, now entwined with vines and guarded by towering trees. The air is filled with birdsong and the distant rush of a waterfall, while a quiet, lingering magic clings to the overgrown path, hinting at a sacred purpose long forgotten.Thi...
Behind The Scenes: How To Write Using Art First by William Tramp
There are a lot of tools we GMs have at our disposal and one I find particularly useful is art.Sometimes, art is used as a reaction: I have an adventure, find appropriate art, and use it as visual aids. But what about using the art as a starting point?That’s what I did for the Cult of the Shattered Keel.The EndAt the time of starting this, I was running a game in which the players needed to travel from the big city to a smaller settlement. For ...
Valley Prison
Set deep in a frozen valley, the prison looms behind thick stone walls and frost-covered towers. Snow drifts pile high against iron gates, and the wind cuts through the silence like a blade. It’s a place built to be forgotten. Harsh, cold, and inescapable.This week's collaboration is with Silver Compass Maps!--Get this scene and maps from the links below:Adventurers Apprentice TierValley Prison - Still ImageTavern Regular TierValley Prison-...
Free Adventure: Cult of The Shattered Keel
A New Way to Build Your AdventuresStarting this month, we’re flipping the script! Instead of writing your adventure first and searching for fitting scenes later, we’ll be showing you how to build entire adventures around the art itself.Each month, you’ll get a fully written adventure designed to spark your imagination; rooted directly through a handful of my scenes. Let the visuals lead the story. Let inspiration start with what you see!Cul...
Baldurs Gate II
In late 2019, I posted my first location scene of Baldurs Gate:"I can honestly say I was a little intimidated going into this location. Such an iconic city in the history of Dungeons and Dragons and with so much amazing artwork detailing the city already out there. To me, Baldurs Gate is the iconic sea port, and I knew I needed to try to express this in the story of the image. I wanted to give a different perspective from most of the depictio...
May Review: A Look Back & What's Next!
Hey adventurers!Another month has passed, and it's time to reflect on what we've created and explored together. Here’s a look at what happened in May and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.Scenes Released This Month 🖼️City Bank - in collaboration with The MAD CartographerDunfeld Town - in collaboration with The Reclusive CartographerGates to The Underworld - in collaboration with Domille's Wondrous WorksHilltop Tomb - in coll...
Hilltop Tomb
An ancient stone tomb rests atop a mist-shrouded hill, its weathered steps lead into a shadowed entrance. Surrounded by sparse, wind-bent trees and creeping fog, the air is thick with the weight of mystery and long-buried secrets.This week's collaboration is with Neutral Party!--Get this scene and maps from the links below:Adventurers Apprentice TierHilltop Tomb - Still ImageTavern Regular TierHilltop Tomb- Animated ImageDungeon Master TierHi...
CURSED Kickstarter: LAST CHANCE | Only 24 Hours To Go!
Time is ticking...Less than 24 hours remain for our Kickstarter campaign!So far, we have reached 25k - over 500% funded of our original goal! Thank you to all 351 backers who have backed the Kickstarter so far.BACK NOW ON KICKSTARTERStretch Goal: One Last Push!Stretch Goal 4: 25k - UNLOCKED!We did it! We hit $25k, we now have unlocked another round of 3 new still image variations for 5 scenes!Stretch Goal 5: 30k - There's Still A ChanceIf we ...
CURSED Kickstarter: Less Than 48 Hours Left!
The final countdown begins...Less than 48 hours remain for our Kickstarter campaign!So far, we have reached 22.9k - over 459% funded of our original goal! Thank you to all 323 backers who have backed the Kickstarter so far.BACK NOW ON KICKSTARTERStretch Goal: One Last Push!Stretch Goal 4: 25k - Only 3k To Go!If we do manage to hit $25k, then we will now unlock another round of 3 new still image variations for 5 scenes!Stretch Goal 5: 30k - There&...
CURSED Kickstarter: Less Than 72 Hours Remain!
Time is running out...Less than 72 hours remain for our Kickstarter campaign!So far, we have reached 20.2k - over 404% funded of our original goal! Thank you to all 280 backers who have backed the Kickstarter so far.BACK NOW ON KICKSTARTERStretch Goal: The Final Push!Stretch Goal 3: UNLOCKED!We hit 20k! That means we have unlocked 3 brand new scenes with night variants!Stretch Goal 4: 25kIf we do manage to hit $25k, then we will now unlock anothe...
Gates to the Underworld
You find yourself in a massive stone chamber, quiet except for the crackle of fire. Ahead looms a towering set of dark, ancient doors carved with strange symbols. Flames burn steadily in old braziers, casting warm light on the cold stone walls and long shadows across the floor. A wide staircase leads up to the gate, each step echoing underfoot. Faint beams of light break through from above, barely reaching the sealed entrance. Whatever lies behin...
CURSED Kickstarter: One Week Left + Updates!
The castle doors are closing soon...Only 7 days remain for the CURSED Kickstarter campaign!So far, we have reached 16.5k - over 331% funded of our original goal! Thank you to all 233 backers who have backed the Kickstarter so far.BACK NOW ON KICKSTARTERStretch Goal AdjustmentsStretch Goal 3: Now Only 20kWe are making the decision to adjust our $25k Stretch Goal - 3 brand new scenes with night variants before the campaign ends to be unlocked at $2...
