Eric Henson posts
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What monster do you want?
I'm thinking of creating a giant creature asset to go with the Reef Hole Maps which you prefer? I'll try to make variants that will work with each map variant.
Reef Hole - Feywild, Shadowfell
[30x30]For those of you running seagoing adventures in the fey or fell planes these variants of my Reef Hole map should come in handy. Regardless, I would suspect they could work as lair entrances for specific types of monsters even on the Prime Material Plane. In the case of the Feywild version perhaps a "shiny" giant crab, like the one from Moana! That whole scene makes for a great adventure session!On the other hand, the Shadowfell var...
Reef Hole
[30x30]If you on discord you saw I was working on some underwater terrain. I'm very pleased to feel that I've got it down enough to put out a map. Have you ever been swimming and find yourself over a deep spot? Creepy right? Well....Sea Dragons, Dragon Turtles, and other denizens of the deep have to live somewhere, so why not a big thalassophobia-inducing hole?!I imagine this map being useful for entrances to the Water Plane, Big Monsters...
Independence Fest - Fireworks
[30x30]What's an Independence Day festival without fireworks?! ...Or really any fest for that matter. Hopefully, this map comes in handy for all kinds of celebration shenanigans. Perhaps the party has a silly encounter where they are trying to entertain the village folk as host of this party. Man, that sounds fun have each play juggling aspects of running the shindig.I also really like the idea of having the players have to steal or kidnap, r...
Independence Fest
[30x30]For those of you planning an Independence Day adventure, I figured this might come in handy. The scene before you is a small town's lakeside festival where a path winds its way up the hill to a small tower platform. The platform is used to fire off the arsenal of handcrafted fireworks from on high. The audience spreads out on the hillside for prime viewing. The day is lighthearted with plenty of grilling, drinks, and traditional games ...
Snowy Gulch
[50x50]I used this map for my party's encounter with the goblins and their mega wagon north of Bryn Shander. It's a large spread-out encounter with plenty of room for maneuvering. This frozen gulch has 20-foot cliffs flanking it where players might be able to gain some tactical advantage. One of mine used her eldritch blast to blow snow and ice off the clifftop, piling it below to create difficult terrain.I have also included a bonus asse...
Mounds
[30x30]For those more random encounters, I made this simple map. Your players might be able to eke out some tactical advantage here by taking the high ground. These maps are good for more straightforward battles without the imposed physical obstacles I normally include.Grid/gridless, night, winter, fey, fell, abyss, and hell versions are available. I hope you enjoy the map and as always feel free to leave a comment, request, or suggestion!If you ...
Drifter Road - Desert
[30x30]The only landmark in an otherwise featureless expanse, your party's road to salvation and their next adventure! This drifter road comes lined with palms and a more barren variant. It's my first foray into desert-themed maps and I'm just warming up! Bulettes, Ankhegs would make great ambush encounters here!Feel free to comment below or join the discord for any requests or suggestions!Grid/Gridless, day, night, palm, and palmless...
Northlook Inn - Bryn Shander
[30x30]This map was a ton of fun to make. My gang and I will be starting Rime of the Frostmaiden this coming week and I'm so pumped! Here is the Northlook Inn from Bryn Shander. A large A-frame building with brazier spires around the entrances. I themed the architecture to have some Viking influence.Feel free to comment below or join the discord for any requests or suggestions!Grid/Gridless, day, night, aurora versions are available. Necroman...
Drifter Road - Northern
[30x30]I put this variant together for those parties who might be traveling in the north or the mountains but perhaps not in the arctic. A little more greenery and thus a larger variance of monsters and encounters can take place here. I added the aurora and some snow versions. I'm thinking we'll need some roads out of the cold. How about a desert or palms? Never done that before! Let me know!Feel free to comment below or join the discord ...
Drifter Road - Snowy
I'm pretty pumped about this one!. I had a lot of fun working on the aurora. If you are playing Rime of the frost maiden its a must! This set of variants has snowy weather as well. I next release a set of less snow variant for those of you playing in areas that are northerly but maybe not Icewinddale. I think I will include the aurora effect as well. Let me know what you think!As always let me know if you have any requests!Grid/Gridless, day,...
Drifter Road
30x30My party needs some maps that specifically depict a more temperate climate. They are on their way north to Icewind dale. So I made this encounter map should they happen across something. I will be releasing a series of variants that are pretty fun. One of them a sandy desert and palm version as well as some that will work well for Rime of the Frostmaiden.Necromancer Tier Patrons stay tuned and let me know if you have any requests!Grid/Gridle...
Beach Front
30x30 or 50x50Well, we are in the dead of winter here IRL but I'm dreaming of beaches. This set of beach fronts are a great landing point for the party or even for a creature to assail your group of heroes from the water. There are some great terrain obstacles your foes can use to their advantage 3 small peninsulas and the high ground behind the first tree line.The winter variant has a cool ice flow to act as another physical obstacle. I'...
Cave Entrance
35x35 or 50x50Your party has been hired to kill "The Beast" and they've tracked it back to its lair, only perhaps they are in for more than they thought. This cave entrance is large! Who knows what monster lurks inside. Maybe the tactic is to fight it here in this almost arena layout.Or perhaps a large rebel band has made this cave their home and the only way in is this one opening, well guarded they will put up a fight. How ever you ...
Cairn Circle Winter
Grid: 30x30I wanted to do a release of this map themed for Winter. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the original Cairn Circle map set.Something is up in the forest! Strange creatures and happenings have been reported. Some say they've seen Satyrs and Sprites. Let your players investigate and stumble upon a strange and wonderful scene or large stone cairns erected in a circular clearing. Could this be the cause of enchantment and m...
River Run
Grid: 30x50 or 30x100I was pretty pumped to put this map together particularly the Abyssal variant which I think works well for a River Styx motif also. I think this map, while fairly straightforward, provides a lot of opportunities for unique encounters. The two main obstacles here are the river itself and the various elevation options. Whether it's river crossing or river traveling via boat it should work well. You can add baddies who reign...
Farmhouse
Grid: 35x35 or 50x50The seasons are changing and nobody knows that better than a farmer so this time I was inspired to put together a farm. The farmhouse itself is a small 2 story dwelling accompanied by a barn and a mill. This encounter map is perfect for small siege-style encounters where the party might have to withstand the onslaught of monsters like goblins, recaps, zombies, or whatever you can dream up! Because I have included fall and wint...
Skyland Portal Ring
Grid: 50x50My first attempt at a floating island. I am excited to do more of these. Whatever you like to refer to the formation as whether it's, earthmote, floating island, or skyland/skisland...this one is a chunk of earth floating high above ground level. It spirals upward clockwise unit it reaches a bridge that leads up to the center mass. The center mass floats above the rest of the formation and contains a stone portal foundation. This i...
Drowned Forest
Grid: 36x36 or 50x50"The Drowned Forest was once a verdant region. A few decades ago, he marsh began to encroach on this area. As the water level rose, the forest was transformed into a more foreboding place. Shambling mounds and blights appeared in the forest in increasing numbers while the water rotted away the trees themselves. In time, strange mushrooms and fungus sprouted throughout the woods. Today, the Drowned Forest is perhaps the mos...
The Lich's Master Map Vault
Free Maps - Master Post Minion Maps - Master Post Necromancer Maps - Master PostDeath Knight - Master PostSimply go to the map you want in the list below and inside the page will be download links, accessible only for patrons at those tiers.Map ListSmall Feywild ClearingFeywild Pond CrossingFeywild Pond BankA Light in the Dark Fey RoadCairn CircleSwampDreadwoodSwamp DenDrowned ForestSkyland Portal RingFarmhouseRiver RunCairn Circle WinterCave Ent...
Swamp Den
Grid: 36x36 or 50x50How about a super creepy place for a monster or bad guy to make their home in the swamp? For me, this overgrown mangrove/banyan clump has become home to a nefarious swamp hag who's been performing creepy rituals on creatures she's captured (including adventurers?) leaving them maimed and deformed, but why? Outfit the den yourself or use the furnished map versions I have included.2 Bonuses!1. I have also added ready-to-...
Necromancer - Master Post
Each time I post a new map pack it'll be added to this post, so you won't have to search for the map's specific post again. Head here whenever a new map is released to grab the zip file directly.
Dreadwood
Grid: 24x26Bonus map this week! This creepy forest map comes by request of Patron Ryan, who needed it for his GoS campaign. The deeper you go into the forest the less the light penetrates until somewhere in its depths there is no distinction between night and day. The canopy blocks out the light. The growth is dense enough to limit any open spaces, and beware of what might be lurking in the shadows. Bioluminescent fungi clinging trees gives of th...
Swamp
Grid: 20x30Overcast, fraught with foul odors, dangerous gasses that emit lights at night, and creatures lurking in the stagnate waters....swamps can be challenging landscapes that ward off would-be adventurers. They can mess with your mind hindering your quest or helping you find your new force. Day, night, Fey, or Fell tread carefully friends!I wanted to revise an older map with new techniques and expanded versions. I was super happy with this s...
Cairn Circle
Grid: 30x30Something is up in the forest! Strange creatures and happenings have been reported. Some say they've seen Satyrs and Sprites. Let your players investigate and stumble upon a strange and wonderful scene or large stone cairns erected in a circular clearing. Could this be the cause of enchantment and mysterious doings lately? Perhaps it's some sort of gateway. Whatever it is, it's fun.Grid/gridless, morning, night, and magic v...
Lich's Free Maps
Each time we post a new map pack it'll be added to this post, so you won't have to search for the map's specific post again. Head here whenever a new map is released to grab the zip file directly.
Minion - Master Post
Each time I post a new map pack it'll be added to this post, so you won't have to search for the map's specific post again. Head here whenever a new map is released to grab the zip file directly.
A Light in the Dark Fey Road
Grid: 35x13Filled this map on an encounter request based on the Light in the Dark encounter listed in 3rd edition Book of Challenges. Use the vines and creepers to snag up travelers. I can't wait to use this for my own game! Good overgrown forest feeling to this narrow old road. Fairly dark with a little moonlight on the treetops to help provide that depth.Daytime and morning versions to come for sure! I hope you enjoy the map and as always f...
Feywild Pond Bank
My 3rd Feywild wilderness encounter map. I'm on a Feywild kick. This time another clearing a bit larger than the first and a bit more dynamic so you can include more creatures. This map can be used as an extension of the Feywild Pond Crossing map as I have mimic'd the bankline.I'm a big fan of the rainbow effect of the flowers which creates some quite obvious whimsical nods. I would say the Feywild maps thus far could double as tropic...
Feywild Pond Crossing
I'm really happy with how this came out. The color palette really lends itself to such a whimsical setting as the Feywild.The party parts the bushes and tall grass and find themselves on the bank of a pond (or stream). With their objective lying en wait on the opposite side, they have but 2 choices battle through the brush to find a way around or try and cross here. Perhaps, these large lilypads could be useful. Besides who knows what lurks b...
