2020-05-25 00:35
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Deep in the forests of Elanala, where huge, immense trees caress the lowest clouds, an elven settlement of wood elves adapts to their new town’s dimensions. Per- dove… Read More
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2020-05-23 01:32
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Saint Joseph is a divisive figure in recent world history. Many worship him, but others still carry the wounds in their family tree from that man’s deeds. He was once… Read More
2020-05-21 00:22
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Magic is a powerful thing. And arcane energies can represent a devastating force in the wrong hands. Hence, an archmage’s staff or a lich spellbook are sometimes better… Read More
2020-05-18 14:36
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Deep in the mountains, far away from sunlight and close to magma rivers, there are talks of myths and wonders among Silverstone dwellers. Some of these stories are mere exagg… Read More
2020-05-14 19:29
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Vermillion Town grieves two people. The first one, a young woman named Anna, went missing a week ago in strange circumstances. According to her father, Anna went out to water… Read More
2020-05-12 06:29
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The world is full of wonders, fantastic places, and great things to do. The many domains and fields of mastery that a person can choose from make it very flexible for people… Read More
2020-05-07 23:24
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Large towns that prosper become cities, which then evolve into metropoles. For this to be possible, a city’s government and the ruler must know how to handle politics… Read More
2020-05-05 01:52
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Heroes and adventurers often look for jobs and bounties in guilds and large cities. Tales about dragons and epic monsters are not common in small settlements. However, villag… Read More
2020-04-30 15:24
This is a tier 2 (level 5-6) adventure about a mysterious wealthy woman who hires adventurers to kill some “failed experiment subjects” in her manor’s secret basement. She… Read More
2020-04-25 17:09
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Be careful what you wish for. Or so the saying goes. Sometimes, dreams-come-true are not exactly what we expected. Abbot Mihen is an example of this. He was presented with a… Read More
2020-04-21 23:36
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Heritage and ancestry are both valued and cherished by royal families. History and legacy are what the oldest members of noble bloodlines seek to protect. After all, a singu… Read More
2020-04-20 04:51
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The Squirming Medusa is a medium-sized two-story tavern located near the center of a large town. It is not the only establishment of its kind around but it is, by far, the mo… Read More
2020-04-17 05:07
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The captain of the city watch, Lord Arennis, is worried and overflown with work due to the recent rampage of robberies, assaults, and public unrest. There are new players in… Read More
2020-04-14 15:50
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Dwarves are known for their innate ability to shape rock and precious stones. This is not just a stereotype, their cities and monuments are proof of it. But this race of stou… Read More
2020-04-10 16:13
This is issue No. 6 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. A compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies.
Dungeon Vault Magazine is all about providing interesting… Read More
2020-04-08 22:29
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Knowledge is not easy to acquire. Those courageous enough to expand their mental horizons must prepare to endure the unknown. It requires true determination to understand tha… Read More
2020-04-08 22:29
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Knowledge is not easy to acquire. Those courageous enough to expand their mental horizons must prepare to endure the unknown. It requires true determination to understand tha… Read More
2020-04-01 23:25
What do we have here? This is a token/icon pack to furnish dungeons, buildings, and other locations. The pieces are varied enough to create plenty of different locations.
This pack includes… Read More
2020-04-01 23:23
This is an art pack of a flying ship with two elemental engines and a floating balloon. It features a large cannon and three harpoon guns. We have included separate assets for each part of t… Read More
2020-04-01 23:21
What do we have here? This is a token/icon pack to furnish casinos and taverns. The pieces are varied enough to create plenty of different locations.
This pack includes 102 individual tokens… Read More
2020-04-01 23:19
What do we have here? This is a token/asset pack to create street markets. The pieces are varied enough to create plenty of different market scenes.
This pack contains 106 tokens and 2 stree… Read More
2020-04-01 23:13
What do we have here? This is a token/asset pack to create traveling caravans. The pieces are varied enough to create plenty of different market scenes. All assets are tagged with dimensions… Read More
2020-03-31 18:56
This is a tier 2 (level 7-8) adventure about a mind layer outcast who escaped the neural influence of the local elder brain. The illithid traveled far and settled down in an abandoned ancien… Read More
2020-03-30 03:57
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Large governments are prone to corruption and evil-minded individuals. Crime factions with opposite interests fight for territory. Powerful and influential nobles orchestrate… Read More
2020-03-27 01:52
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It has been more than ten years and the villagers still recall the horrors and nightmares. The Cult of Olgoth terrorized the town for months. The brave villagers who thought… Read More
2020-03-25 01:00
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In the immense hierarchy of the criminal underworld, there is a niche for every kind of job. A service that is always on demand but which few people provide is that of a safe… Read More
2020-03-23 02:21
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When war ravages the land and thousands of men fight for the interests of their lords, fortified outposts and blockhouses form part of the usual landscape. These serve as str… Read More
2020-03-16 21:17
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An effective to preserve knowledge and wisdom is through written documentation. Historians, cartographers, and researchers must put into paper what they know, lest their life… Read More
2020-03-13 23:25
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The city of Blavenia is the home of the Blaven family. They have been the rules of this place for generations since their ancestors settled in the area. The city prospered ov… Read More
2020-03-10 20:05
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Long ago, there was an architect who was well-known in town. His name was Raymundo. He loved his job and all the building projects in which he took part represented a… Read More
2020-02-29 17:40
This is a tier 1 (level 3-4) adventure about a strange new cult who kidnaps the cityfolk. None of them have ever escaped or been seen again. The cult’s lair is in an old ruined part of… Read More
2020-02-24 18:46
Hello, Denizens of the Tower, friends, supporters, and random internet people.
This is our eighteenth installment of the one-page-dungeon series. The objective is to create self-contained a… Read More
2020-02-21 18:50
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Ernest Bomulle is the founder of a small farming settlement near the mountains. The village goes by his name, Bomulle. It is a small town with no more than two-hundred people… Read More
2020-02-17 00:48
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Corruption is not uncommon in big cities. The larger the population, the greater the crimes. Noblemen conduct fishy businesses. Mysterious merchants handle transactions on t… Read More
2020-02-13 23:44
This is a tier 3 (levels 10-14) adventure about a black dragon in a nearby swamp. The dragon found a way to use an arcane device in his lair to extract people’s souls and become a powe… Read More
2020-02-11 21:52
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Deep inside the northern forest, close to the ever-white peaks that mark the horizon of our land, lies an arcane secret that very few know about. See, you wouldn’t hea… Read More
2020-02-07 15:23
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Imen-Shedet means “The Gem in the Desert” in a local dialect. It is a medium-sized city in the middle of a harsh desert. The city is next to the shore of the Gre… Read More
2020-01-27 17:35
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If you’re looking for a grand place to stay and hunt look nowhere else but the Oakleaf Manor.  &hell…Read More
2020-01-22 16:35
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The various races that inhabit the world have different characteristics. Their complexion and physical differences help them adapt better to diverse kinds of environments. Hu… Read More
2020-01-17 16:26
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No one knows who Jyker was or what his deeds were. What remains of human and elven records that mention this individual is scarce, vague, and sometimes, contradictory. The fe… Read More
2020-01-10 17:53
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There exists an obscure location high on the mountain range where, rumor has it, one can… Read More
2020-01-07 16:13
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Several travelers and caravans report that the eastern road is no longer safe. Dangerous… Read More
2019-12-26 18:01
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This is the story of Shiades, the exotic gardener. The mysterious individual known as Sh… Read More
2019-12-22 22:33
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Area Descriptions
1. Rudder
The Duskbringer’s rudder mechanism steers the vessel left or… Read More
2019-12-19 17:08
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People believe that farmers, smiths, and soldiers are
what keep a society running… Read More
2019-12-17 16:41
We’re currently offering a map commission giveaway contest on twitter. All you have to do is follow and retweet the main post here.
The race for 7k followers is on. We're doing a f… Read More
2019-12-14 17:51
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Straster is a city surrounded by hills and mountain.
The Bay of the Thousand Winds… Read More
2019-12-10 20:47
Welcome, traveler.
This is issue No. 2 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. A compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies.
Dungeon Vault Magazine is a… Read More
2019-12-10 18:00
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The inhabitants of
Grenyi Town are worried and scared of the strange woman in the… Read More
2019-12-05 23:57
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There is a place of
obscure meaning in the western forest. Deep inside, near the h… Read More
2019-12-01 20:54
Issue No. 1 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. A compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies.
Dungeon Vault Magazine is all about providing interesting… Read More
2019-12-01 02:37
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Background Lore
A point of light in
a sea of uncharted darkness and wilderness, the small town of… Read More
2019-11-25 22:45
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The large city of
Ardennia is not without its internal hardships. People labor, wa… Read More
2019-11-19 21:02
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Background Lore
Something terrible
happened in the Church
of Golden Petals. The few survivors who… Read More
2019-11-18 04:29
Hi, awesome readers,
To celebrate the silver medal status of our adventure Goblet of Fireflies, we have revamped the whole adventure. We redid the layout, added art, fixed some errors and… Read More
2019-11-11 21:52
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In the darkest
reaches of the underworld, deep under the strata of normal city lif… Read More
2019-11-09 07:25
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Old Janus’ farm is
located half a mile east of the Great Western Road. The closest settlement is a
large city two nights away from the farm. The farm’s two lar… Read More
2019-11-06 21:27
Hi, friends
This brochure adventure is about a recently unearthed temple dedicated to an obscure ivory being in the shape of an elephant. A strange glowing stone in the altar has the powe… Read More
2019-10-31 21:30
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We’ve just released this fortified hamlet map with day and night versions. This is available t… Read More
2019-10-28 22:19
We’ve posted a cool bundle compilation of the first 15 one page dungeon entries at a discount.
We hope you enjoy it.
You can find the bundle here.
One Page Dungeon Bundle 1-15… Read More
2019-10-28 22:16
Hello, Denizens of the Tower, friends, supporters, and random internet people.
Here’s the 16th installment of the one-page-dungeon series. The objective is to create self-contained… Read More
2019-10-22 21:53
Hi, friends
We’re happy to announce a new line of cool stuff. These are adventures in brochure form, similar in concept to one-page dungeons. But a brochure has more real-estate to… Read More
2019-10-21 15:49
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Background Lore
The Golden Assembly of States is often ridiculed and mocked by outsiders
and forei… Read More
2019-10-18 21:11
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Background Lore
Unlike most legends
and myths about old heroes and forgotten treasure piles, there… Read More
2019-10-15 22:43
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Adventure
Primer
This adventure features a
Rakshasa named Kakrut. He arrives at Graney village in… Read More
2019-09-30 21:38
The Great Deku Tree!
We’re celebrating a big milestone in my writing and illustrating career. This is map #300 in the numbered series. I’m really happy I’ve gotten this… Read More
2019-09-28 18:40
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Fort Nimbus is a
small fortified settlement located by the border of two kingdoms. It has a
bloody hi… Read More
2019-09-25 16:08
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Among humanoid races, elves are considered by many to be the pinnacle of ability. Their long lives allow them to excel in various disciplines and, therefore, achieve wond… Read More
2019-09-23 15:20
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Lazuli Reach is a small hamlet with
approximately ninety permanent residents. However, a transient population of
ten to twenty travelers is common at any given day. Lazuli… Read More
2019-09-15 17:00
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The place where two
major merchant roads intersect is often the birthplace of a sm… Read More
2019-09-09 15:22
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The Nestwing Family was an important group in the area a few hundred years ago. The head… Read More
2019-09-07 15:33
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Everybody knows where to go when things go wrong and sickness takes over. People know th… Read More
2019-08-28 16:12
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The Underdark is not a hospitable place. Although various races such as Drow, Dwarves, a… Read More
2019-08-25 17:40
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The Broken Hilt Adventurers’ Guild is the place to start for up an coming adventur… Read More
2019-08-21 18:43
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Sinav Cliff is unlike any other settlement. The fact that makes it unique is the accepte… Read More
2019-08-17 15:51
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There is an old saying that says that everybody has their own poison. In big cities, people are prone to… Read More
2019-08-12 15:51
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A city, surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands, depends on the work of peasant worker… Read More
2019-08-09 18:55
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Mal is a metropolis-size settlement by the Greenhue River. It has a population of twenty… Read More
2019-08-06 21:08
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Saint Huber’s Island is a rather small patch of land in the middle of the open sea. In fact, it does not appear in most maps and most seafaring folks ignore its existen… Read More
2019-07-29 17:59
Hi there! Denizens of the Tower!
I recently did this underground cave complex map. There is a shallow stream of spring water passing through the place. Someone has split the stream artificia… Read More
2019-07-27 16:07
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The Desert of a Hundred Suns is not a pleasant place to live in. Its overwhelming heat d… Read More
2019-07-22 15:58
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Silberstein District is a low-class neighborhood in a large underground settlement: Ivor… Read More
2019-07-14 16:26
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2019-07-11 19:37
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About this Resource
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2019-06-18 17:43
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This resource features the general description of an adventure location for RPG adventures or general inspiration. Not all releases are the same; some may include rules m… Read More
2019-06-18 17:40
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This illustration and adventure were released exclusively for my paying subscribers at Patreon. Feel fr… Read More
2019-06-12 17:21
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This illustration made a special appearance in the Return of the Lazy DM. Check it out here.
About this… Read More
2019-06-12 16:42
I’ve published a bundle of my Sharn Trilogy with a 33% discount if you haven’t had the chance to try it out. Find it Here.
The sharn Trilogy Bundle was first posted on June 12… Read More
2019-06-11 18:54
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This illustration made a special appearance in the Return of the Lazy DM. Check it out here.
About this… Read More
2019-05-31 16:13
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2019-05-27 15:24
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About this Resource
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2019-05-23 21:51
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About this Resource
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2019-05-18 17:54
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About this Resource
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2019-05-16 19:17
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2019-05-10 15:35
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This resource features the general description of an adventure location for RPG adve… Read More
2019-05-07 20:14
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About this Resource
This resource features the general description of an adventure location for RPG adve… Read More
2019-04-30 15:50
Hello, Denizens of the Tower, friends, supporters, and random internet people.
Here’s the 16th installment of the one-page-dungeon series. The objective is to create self-contained adv… Read More
2019-04-30 15:46
About this Resource
This resource features the general description of an adventure location for RPG adventures or general inspiration. Not all releases are the same; some may include rules m… Read More
2019-04-24 15:22
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About this Resource
This resource features the general description of an adventure location for RPG adve… Read More
2019-04-24 15:17
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This illustration and adventure were released exclusively for my paying subscribers at Patreon. Feel fr… Read More
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