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🎃 A Cozy (and Definitely Not Cursed) Pumpkin Patch! 🎃
Hey everyone!Today’s my first day back to work after taking two weeks of paternity leave, and I thought I’d mark the occasion with something special — a bonus free map release in the spirit of the spooky season! 👻This one’s a cozy little pumpkin patch and tumble-down farmhouse, the kind of peaceful rural spot where absolutely nothing unusual or terrifying could possibly happen… right? 😉I’m sure that creepy scarecrow in the field...
🚢 October Release #2 – Sky, River & Sea!
Hey everyone!I'm poking my head out of the newborn trenches to bring you a brand new release for you to feast your eyes upon. Please enjoy our second major release for the month, and it’s a set I’ve been excited to revisit for a long time!These three new maps were originally created as commissions for Arcane Minis’ Monsoon Kickstarter last year. You might remember the Dark Elf Ship and Dirigible I released from that collection, so you c...
A new member of the RC team! - No Map Release Today
Hi all!So I've been a bit quiet since Monday eve and this is why!There I was, attending a TTRPG event in the local pub when I got a message from my wife that led to my prompt exit.I certainly wouldn't have guessed i was on my way to attend a very special Session Zero!(All ill say is that his backstory is awesome and he has rolled his stats and nailed it!)Both mum and baby are healthy, happy and back at home.With that in mind Im sure you&#...
🚂 The Ironheart Locomotive Rides Again! - Bonus Release - Animated Map + Modular Train System
Now some might say, that with my baby’s arrival fast approaching, I should probably be focusing the limited time I have left on the main releases rather than bonus content.To that I say, “Why not both?” 😄Because honestly… how could I not make this one?🛠 The Ironheart LocomotiveForged in the heart of the mountains and built to thunder through the Deepways — the vast subterranean tunnels of the ancient dwarves — the Ironheart Loco...
🌊 October Week 1 Map Release – Saltmere Town, Astrid's General Store & the Sirendian Isles 🗺️
Hey everyone!October’s first major release is here. As a quick reminder, I’ll be heading off on 👶 paternity leave in the second half of the month, so there’s no official theme this time around. Instead, I’m sharing a mix of maps I’ve been working on in the background over the last few months.You might remember our recent adventure release, Snuffed Out—part of the Reclaiming the Light series. While that adventure largely centers on ...
⚔️ New Adventure Release – Forged Anew Part One: Enemies Above
The sails are set and the drums of war echo across the Sirendian Sea—our 3rd full adventure is here, and it marks the beginning of a brand new trilogy of dwarven adventures: Forged Anew!🌊 Adventure SummaryThe party find themselves aboard the merchant vessel Coincatcher, hired on as security during her return voyage from the glittering markets of Giltport to the ever-hungry dwarven port of Hurak-Durm.But as the port comes into view, so too do...
🎉 Bonus Map Release – The Ironhelm Mountains! 🗺️ & Update for November
Adventurers, I’ve got something special for you to round out our theme of Dwarven Strongholds!From our Fallen Kingdom setting, I bring you the Ironhelm Mountains – once the proud home of the 15 great dwarven clans. This map predates the kingdom’s fall, meaning many of these mighty holds have since been abandoned, razed, or even occupied. It’s up to your players to discover which halls still ring with dwarven steel and which lie in ruin.Pa...
Dwarf Hold: Khaz Narak is Complete – Final Maps Released!
Greetings, travelers!This is our fourth and final release of the month, bringing to a close our theme of Dwarven Strongholds. And what a way to finish—today we complete the hold of Khaz Narak, home of the legendary Ironvein Clan.RewardsInitiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!Last week we unveiled the first two levels of this mighty stronghold,...
🗺️ New Map Release – Our descent into Khaz Narak Begins!
Greetings travelers,We’re now in Week 3 of this month’s theme: Dwarven Strongholds, and I’m especially excited about today’s release. So far this month we’ve explored a dwarven gatehouse, a dwarven shrine, and even a port city carved into the mountain rock. But today, we take our first steps into a true dwarven hold—Khaz Narak, home of the Ironmantle ClanThis release includes the first two levels of the mountain stronghold (five level...
⚒️ New Map Release – Hurak-Durm, the Dwarven Port City ⚒️ Includes Stonefather Shrine Battlemap
Greetings, adventurers!This month’s theme is all about Dwarven Strongholds, and I’m excited to share the second release: Hurak-Durm, a bustling dwarven port city carved into the western tip of the Ironhelm Mountains. Inspired by Barak Var from of Warhammer Fantasy.RewardsInitiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!🗺️ About Hurak-DurmFounde...
Fighting Back Against Art Theft (and a Free Map for you all)
Free Map DownloadHey everyone!Some of you might have already seen this on my socials or in the Discord, but I wanted to talk about something that really pissed me off over the weekend.I discovered that a few of my older maps—along with the work of other creators—had been stolen by one of those AI slop scam outfits. You know the ones: promising thousands of maps for pennies and delivering nothing but uncanny, unusable rubbish.At least two of m...
Var Torum – The Dwarven Gatehouse 🛡️🏔️ - 4 Levels - 16 Variants
Greetings travellers!We’re kicking off this month’s theme — Dwarven Strongholds — with the first release: Var Torum, the Dwarven Gatehouse.RewardsFree Download / Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!For centuries, Var Torum has stood guard at the southwestern neck of the Valley of Spines, where sheer, impassable rock faces form a natu...
✨ Reclaiming the Light Part 2 – Into the Twilight - Fallen Kingdom Adventure! ✨
The vortex opens — will your players survive the shadowed seas of Umbra?As we step into a new month, I want to start with a huge thank you to each and every one of you who supports The Reclusive Cartographer. Your encouragement and enthusiasm are what keep these worlds alive — I couldn’t do this without you. 💛-----------------Last month, we took the first step into a brand-new kind of project for us: a fully commissioned adventure series...
Monthly Round Up: August
Hi all!With our theme of Lizardfolk coming to an end, I just wanted to quickly look back at everything we released this month so you don't miss anything! We released:1 Free map8 Premium Mapswith dozens variants,2 Flying Dinosaurs,1 awesome collab with James' RPG Artand 4 new Foundry Modules!If you haven't already grab your rewards here:Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)For September we will be do...
The Sun Temple & Jungle City Streets - Lizardfolk Week 4 Release
Hi all!We’re closing out August with two final maps from the ruined city of Xal’Zerica, continuing our month-long Lizardfolk Theme. This month has been a blast, if you are a Journeyman Surveyor or above, make sure to vote in next month's Map Theme Poll to decide what we are doing next!RewardsInitiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!☀️...
Map Theme: September
Hi all!Time to vote for you map theme for next month! Happy voting! I've pulled suggestions from the last few months that haven't quite got the votes to give them a second chance.CheersG
New Map Release: The Great Temple of Xal’Zerica & Swamp River
This week’s release takes us deeper into the Swamp of Claws with two exciting new maps for your campaigns:🌑 The Great Temple of Xal’Zarica - 10 VariantsAt the heart of last week’s ruined city, Xal,Zerica, lies this Aztec-style ziggurat, a towering monument of stone and shadow. In our upcoming lizardfolk adventure, this temple becomes the stage for a desperate race against time—your players must stop a rogue shaman’s dark ritual befor...
New Map Release: The Forbidden City of Xal’Zarica & Thalen Vor
Adventurers and cartographers, we have something truly special this week!Introducing the forbidden city of Xal’Zarica, one of the sacred cities of the lizardfolk, now long crumbled into ruins. Hidden deep within the Swamp of Claws in the Fallen Kingdom, Xal’Zarica is steeped in ancient mystery—and dark magic.RewardsInitiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps an...
🦎 Flying Dinosaurs! - Free for all Patrons
Sharpen your obsidian spears and check your saddle straps, today we’re taking to the skies!Here at The Reclusive Cartographer we are of the Warhammer Fantasy school of thought when it comes to Lizardfolk—ancient, mighty, and more than capable of riding terrifying winged beasts into battle. So of course, flying dinosaur mounts are a must!RewardsFree Watermarked Version / Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)...
🦎 New Map Release: Lizardfolk Village + Swamp Barricade Battlemap 🐊
This month, we’re diving deep into the Swamp of Claws with a Lizardfolk-themed release, and the first two maps are ready for you!📌 This week's maps:Lizardfolk Village – A dense, humid settlement nestled among tangled swamp trees and wooden platforms. Swamp Path Barricade – A narrow trail through the wetlands blocked by a crude barrier of mud, and logs… perfect for a tense encounter or ambush.As with last month, a full adventure wil...
🗺️✨ Collaboration Drop: Needle’s Bones x James’ RPG Art
Hey adventurers!I'm thrilled to share something special with you all — another collaboration between myself and the incredibly talented James' RPG Art!We’ve teamed up to bring you a stunning version of Needle’s Bones, the iconic location from the official adventure: Tomb of Annihilation. I’ve created a new detailed battle map of the site, and James has lent his amazing skills to illustrate a breath-taking piece of scenery art that...
🗺️ Free Map Release – The Brinewake Schooner!
Ahoy, adventurers! ⚓As a special thank you for all your incredible support—especially those of you who helped fill in my survey in July—I’m releasing a FREE bonus battlemap for everyone, premium and non-paying patrons alike.This is The Brinewake, a nimble schooner perfect for high-seas intrigue, pirate skirmishes, or a dramatic arrival in our latest adventure, Snuffed Out. Whether your party's sailing into danger or making a stylish e...
✨ Reclaiming the Light Begins – Fallen Kingdom Adventure! ✨
As the month wraps up, I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for all your continued support. Whether you’ve just joined or have been a patron since the early days, you’re what keeps The Reclusive Cartographer going strong. 💛Today marks a big milestone — something brand new for us:🗺️ We've released collaborative and community-written adventures before, but this is the first time we've created a fully commission...
Map Theme Poll: August - my birthday month (just saying)
Hi all!It's time for another map theme poll! This time around I decided to go for a species angle, you will notice that 'human' is missing. It's time to some the other fantasy folks some love :DHappy voting!CheersG
🌑 New Map Release – The Temple of the Shattered Sun 🌑
Greetings adventurers!Today, the descent into darkness reaches its climax…The Temple of the Shattered Sun is here — the fourth and final map in our Darkest Dungeon series. Following the perilous paths of The Last Lighthouse, The Netherstones, and The Midnight Chambers, this ancient and dark temple marks the epic conclusion to a growing shadow that threatens to consume the realm.This isn't just another dungeon — it's the final battle...
🚨 New Free Animated Map Release: The Wagon Circle 🚨
The fires crackle, the water gently flows, and the night is alive with tension…The Wagon Circle is a classic adventuring scene brought to life in 4K animation — perfect for your next ambush, camp defence, or tense midnight negotiation.Set the Scene:A handful of wagons are drawn into a rough circle beside a small stream, forming a makeshift defensive camp. Maybe it’s a merchant convoy resting for the night, a secret meeting point, or a last ...
🕯️ The Darkest Dungeon – Week Three: The Midnight Chambers 🕯️ - 2 new Foundry Modules
Welcome back, brave souls — and welcome to Week Three of our latest theme: The Darkest Dungeon!Taking the theme literally, today we descend deeper into shadow with our newest map release: The Midnight Chambers — the shadowy stronghold of the Cult of the Shattered Sun, a faction of dark elves who dwell in the eerie depths of the Shadow Realm.🌀 After last week’s map, The Last Light Lighthouse, your players now plunge beneath it through the...
Free Animated Map - The Netherstones
Hey Adventurers!I'm excited to share a brand new animated map with you — The Netherstones!Designed to tie in with our recent map The Last Light, this rather dangerous looking place to what lies in store for your players once they step through the Vortex in search of the missing residents. Flying through the portal, the party slams down hard onto the cracked surface of the central stone. The air is thin and cold, filled with static. Strange ...
🔦 Map Release: The Last Light – 9 Levels of Forgotten Depths 🔦
Well hello adventurers! Our second major release for this month’s Darkest Dungeon theme is here—and it's a big one!🗺️ The Last Light - Cliffside Lighthouse – 9 LevelsFrom the top of the weathered tower to the dark caverns far below, this map pack includes a full descent into a location steeped in history and shadowy secrets.💡 Adventure HookTwo hundred years ago, The Last Light stood as a beacon beside an unforgiving sea. Now, it...
📜 Into the Depths: Darkest Dungeons, Week One / Initial Survey Feedback
Greetings, adventurers!This week kicks off a brand-new theme: Darkest Dungeons, where we delve deep beneath the surface to uncover what lies in the shadows. Inspired by your favourite classic dungeon-crawling experiences, this release includes four fully detailed underground maps, designed to plug seamlessly into your ongoing campaigns.These maps were created to pair beautifully with last month’s standalone City Interior maps!RewardsInitiate Ma...
