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🌲✨ Forest Campsite - Free Animated Map - Feedback Wanted ✨🌲
Hey everyone!As I'm sure you have noticed we have been releasing more and more animated map at the moment. 🎥🗺️ Going forward we’ll be releasing one animated map per week, and we want to make sure they strike the right balance: bringing the world to life withoutdistracting your players.Today we’ve put together aForest Campsite 30x30, complete with flickering campfires, swaying trees, and just the right amount of atmosphere. This is...
🌟More Bonus Animated Maps - Alleyways 🌟
Hey all!I have anotherbrand new animated battlemap for you wonderful folks!One of our recent urban battlemaps, Alleywaysshould be a welcome addition to your DM arsenal! 📜 How to Download:Free to Everyone1920x1080res10 minlooped MP4Free to Master Cartographers ($5)4kres10 minlooped MP430secloop WebM- Foundry OptimisedAdditional Variants including: Night, Rain, Mist🚀 Want More?Unlock ALL our animated maps & Foundry VTT content by joining the ...
Random Encounters: Into the City!
Greetings, adventurers!This week, we’re taking our Random Encountersinto the urban jungle, where danger lurks around every corner! Whether your players are dodging guards, dealing with shady merchants, or navigating the city's underbelly, these drop-in mapswill keep your session running smoothly.Patreon RewardsFree Download/ Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor mo...
🌟 Another Free Animated Battlemap 🌟 - Forest Road
Hey all!Its Friday which means, a brand new animated battlemap!This one will pair nicely with our Random Encounterrelease yesterday.Forest Road, one of our releases from a couple of year ago, has been brought to life for all your TTRPGneeds.📜 How to Download:Free to Everyone1920x1080res10 minlooped MP4Free to Master Cartographers ($5)4kres10 minlooped MP430secloop WebM- Foundry OptimisedAdditional Variants including: Night, Rain, Undead🚀 Wa...
🌲 Random Encounters: Into the Forest! 🌲
Greetings, adventurers!This month, we're expanding the DM's toolbox with Random Encounters—maps designed for those unexpected moments when your players wander off the beaten path (or straight into danger!).This week, we've ventured deep into the forest, crafting five unique battlemapsperfect for dropping into any adventure at a moment’s notice:🛤 Forest Trail– A well-worn path through the wilds. Who (or what) might be lurking ...
Monthly Round Up: February
Hey team!With Lost Civilisationsall wrapped up it time to quickly reflect on everything we released!We released:11 Mapswith dozens of variants each!1 Free Castle Map1 Free Animated Mapand 3 new Foundry Modules!If you haven't already grab your rewards here:Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)For March we will be doing: Random Encounters so make sure to suggest those sort of maps you can never get enough of!...
March Map Poll
Hello, me again!Another vote is needed!As always we have a mix of Discord suggestions and popular options from previous polls.Happy voting!George - The Reclusive Cartographer
🏰 Final Map Release for Lost Civilizations – The Everfrost Palace! ❄️
Greetings, travellers!Our journey through the frozen ruins of Frostreachconcludes with its crown jewel—the Everfrost Palace, home of the legendary Winter Queen.When the city was claimed by the endless winter, most buildings fell to ruin, their walls crumbling beneath the weight of frost and time. Yet, the palace stands untouched, as if the cold itself dares not encroach upon its sacred halls.Some say the Queen still lingers within, her spirit b...
🌟 Free Animated Battlemap Release! 🌟 - Forest Roadblock
Hey all!I have another little bonus for you, a brand new animated battlemap!Forest Roadblock, one of our releases from last year, has been brought to life for all your TTRPGneeds.📜 How to Download:Free to Everyone1920x1080res10 minlooped MP4Free to Master Cartographers ($5)4kres10 minlooped MP430secloop WebM- Foundry Optimised🚀 Want More?Unlock ALL our animated maps & Foundry VTT content by joining the $5 Master Cartographertier!📌 Join h...
Lost Civilizations: Week 3 - The Frozen North
Greetings brave explorers!Welcome to Week 3 of our Lost Civilizationsseries! As we venture into the frozen north, we leave behind the overgrown ruins of the jungle and the sun-scorched sands of the desert. Now, we set our sights on the bitter, frostbitten remnants of a once-great city—Frostreach.----------Patreon RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityf...
Castle Semine – A Free Map Inspired by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2! 🏰✨
Greetings, travellers!I'm sure like me, lots of you have been absolutely captivated by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2over the past few weeks! It really does stand out as not only a fantastic game, but a faithful depiction of medieval life, I've definitely learned a lot that I'll be using in map making going forward.As a small tribute to this incredible game, we’ve recreated Castle Seminein stunning detail—and it’s completely freef...
🔥 Lost Civilizations – Week 2: Desert Legends Await! 🔥 - 3 New Maps
Greetings, adventurers!This week, we continue our Lost Civilizationstheme with three brand-new desert maps, ready to bring mystery, danger, and forgotten history to your games! These maps are perfect for a short adventure arcor can be used as standalone locations in any sandy, sun-scorched setting.Patreon RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more ma...
🌿 New Map Release: Lost Jungle Civilization! 🏺
Greetings, adventurers! This week, we’re diving deep into the forgotten heart of the jungle, where the remnants of an ancient empirelie hidden beneath tangled vines and shifting shadows. Our latest map packbrings you a three-part journeyinto the long-lost domain of Xal’Murzir, a civilization whose magic once rivaled the gods.This three-map seriesis perfect for a short adventure or as part of a larger campaign exploring the ruins of an empire ...
Feb Map Theme Poll
Ok team its time to vote again!As always we have a mix of Discord suggestions and popular options from previous polls.Happy voting!George - The Reclusive Cartographer
Pirate Week 4: ⚓ Final Release of January – A Swashbuckling Send-Off! 🏴☠️
Ahoy, fellow adventurers!Today marks our final major release for Januaryand the last in our Pirates & Archipelagostheme. And trust me, we're going out with a bang!This release brings you 3 brand-new maps, each packed with dozens of variantsto bring your seafaring adventures to life!I have definitely gone a little over board this week so I hope you like it!RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographe...
Pirates and Archipelagos - Week 3: Shattered Isles, Sheltered Cove and Skull Cave
Ahoy, Adventurers! 🗺️Welcome to Week 3of our exciting theme: Pirates and Archipelagos! This week, I’ve charted a treasure trove of maps that will whisk you away to dangerous seas and legendary shores. Let’s dive into the details, shall we?RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!This Week’s Maps🏴☠️ The Sh...
Driftwood Maw - Floating Pirate Base - Pirates Week 2 - Collab with James' RPG Art
Ahoy, adventurers!First, a quick question, have you ever thought about the 1995 classic Waterworldwith Kevin Costner and thought; "I want to do that"?Well you're in luck....This week, I bring you Driftwood Maw, a floating pirate haven cobbled together from scrap wood and shipwrecks, lashed into a chaotic yet somehow functional stronghold of the seas!The Maw, as it is known to its denizens, is a melting pot of seafaring rogues, mercena...
Orc Pirate Fleet! - 3 New Ships - Pirates Week 1
🌊 Ahoy, Adventurers!🗺️Welcome to the first major release of the year, as we dive headfirst into our current theme: Pirates and Archipelagos! Whether you're a dungeon master crafting daring naval battles or a fantasy writer in need of immersive visuals, we've got something thrilling for you.Today, I’m thrilled to unveil not one, not two, but three brand-new ship designs—perfect for your high-seas adventures. And these aren'...
Map Giveaway 2025 - 12 Free Maps
🎉 Happy New Year from The Reclusive Cartographer! 🎉Greetings adventurers and map enthusiasts!As we embark on a new year, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who have supported me over the past year. Your encouragement, feedback, and patronage has been fantastic, and I couldn't do it without you.To celebrate the start of 2025, I'm thrilled to announce a 12-Map Free Giveaway! I've handpicked one map from eac...
January Map Theme Poll and Happy New Year!
Hi all!Its time to vote on the first poll of 2025. As its the first one of the year I am opening voting to all patreons!As always we have a mix of Discord suggestions and popular options from previous polls.Happy Voting and a Happy Year to all of you wonderful folks!Thank you for all your support this year :DGeorge - The Reclusive Cartographer
Mighty Bastion Week 4: Dawnspire plus a Free Map for One and All!
Season’s Greetings, Adventurers!I hope you’re all enjoying a magical and festive season! Before I wrap up for the year, I’m excited to share one final map for 2024 with you plus aFREE variant for all!This time, we delve into the theme of Mighty Bastionsone final time with a spectacular new creation: Dawnspire.RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityf...
Bastion Builder Vol 1: Facilities - Update
Hey all!Bastion Builder Vol 1 has just got another update! 20 new assets covering most of the Special Facilitieslisted in the new DMG.Including:ArmouryBarracksSanctuarySacristyGaming HallGuild OfficeArchiveLibraryTheatreLaboratoryStorehouseTrophy RoomWorkshopGreen HouseScriptoriumObservatoryMenagerieMeditation ChamberThis pack is available to Journeyman Surveyorsand aboveand you can grab it from HERE.If you want to try out the FREE sample Bastion...
Bastion Week 3 - The Inn of Many Things
Well hello you wonderful folks!The festive season is most definitely upon us but that doesn’t mean work stopping in the cartographer’s workshop!Welcome to Week 3of our themeMighty BastionsRewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!What’s New This Week?I know I have said this before but I think this week is one of our most...
Bastions Builder Vol 1 - Castles
Hey all!As promised I have another addition to our Bastions Builder Assetsthat we started last week. This time it's all about castles, and while this is by no means all of the castle assets we will need, these 39 should get you started!To prove it, I have myself 20 minutes and built this perfectly reasonable castle using only the asset here.This pack is available to Journeyman Surveyorsand aboveand you can grab it from HERE.If you want to try...
Mighty Bastions Week Two: Castle Direshield and Varen's Landing
Happy Release Day, one and all!Week twoof Mighty Bastions is here and what a week it is!RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG content!What’s New This Week?This week, I’m bringing you two brand-new maps for your viewing pleasure!🔹 Castle DireshieldA mighty castle indeed,Castle Direshieldhas long guarded the southern approach...
Mighty Bastions Week 1: Free Bastion Assets Starter Pack - Plus Two New Maps
🎉 Happy Release Day, Adventurers!🏰It’s here! This month’s theme is Mighty Bastions, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick things off with some incredible new content. Get ready for castles, keeps, and everything your adventurers need to claim their stronghold!FREE BASTION ASSETS DOWNLOADRewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and...
Monthly Round Up: November
Hey team!With Mountains and Cliffsall wrapped up it time to quickly reflect on everything we released! We released:13 Mapswith dozens of variants!1 Free City MapAnotherawesome collabwith 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)Other November ReleasesMountains and Cliffs - Week 1Mountains and Cliffs - Week 2Mountains and C...
Free Map: Stormcrest
UPDATE: The link was incorrect but has now been fixed! ApologiesHi all!As a last minute bonus map to round out our Mountains and Cliffs theme I have for you the Holy City of Stormcrest. Not only home to theAulethil Monasteryfrom week 3 but a thriving city in it's own right.Protected by high walls and steep cliffs, Stormcresthas sat atop Mt. Aulethilfor thousands of years.I can't wait to hear about the adventures that await your players he...
December Map Theme Poll
Hi all!Its time to vote on December's map theme! As always we have a mix of Discord suggestions and popular options from previous polls.Happy Voting!ThanksGeorge
Mountains and Cliffs - Week 4: Stoneperch & Mountain Pass - Ascent, Road and Lake
Hi all!Welcome to our fourth and final major release for Novemberfeaturing the rather precariously hanging village of Stoneperchand volume 3of Mountain Passes, which include 3 additional encounter maps. RewardsFree Download/Initiate Mapmaker($1) /Journeyman Surveyors($3) /Master Cartographers($5)Mountains and Cliffs - Week 1Mountains and Cliffs - Week 2Mountains and Cliffs - Week 3Make sure to join ourDiscord Communityfor more maps and TTRPG cont...
