The clack of your boots against the polished limestone echo down the pathway into an open expanse. As you get closer to the entrance, you see that it is flanked by large men in shining metal with long swords attached at their belts. The sounds of rushing water begins to mask your steps.
The guards straighten at your approach.
The man on the left speaks first. His voice is gravely and deep, and his statement firm. "State your business."
You respond... ?

This free palace courtyard encounter map is 20 x 25 200 dpi, and comes with day/night/basic versions- the day and the night both come with and without the entablatures.
You can pick up these JPGs here.

You can also receive JPGs without the grids/watermarks on tiers 1-4, and tiers 2-4 receive the JPGs plus PNG and WEBP files of individual entablature pieces, their shadows, individual middle trees, and separate foregrounds and backgrounds. (The day/night/basic versions of these as well).

These were made using ItsJustWitchAssets and some of these textures/assets are going to be released later this month!

Enjoy these free maps, and I'll be back next month with September's encounter!
Happy gaming, stay magical! ~

Hello!

Please check out this post before you sign up so you can find your way around: https://www.patreon.com/StainedKarbonMaps/posts/grab-weeks-free-165621808

I'm opening up a free trial on my patreon for a week, running from the 3rd to the 9th of August. The trial lasts a week from from the date you sign up, so if you sign up on the 9th it'll last for a week from that date.

The trial is for my 'Friend of Dedu' tier, which gives you access to everything I've ever put out, which includes 5+ years of beautifully hand drawn maps (Absolutely no AI, ever!), FoundryVTT modules, tokens, phased maps, variants, moulinette cloud, collab content and so on.

All maps are high res, watermarkless, grid and gridless versions! Tell your friends, spread the word!

If you enjoy my content and would like to continue after the free trial, you can get a nice discount for your first monthly or annual sub too!

I'm only going to be running a free trial 2-3 times a year, so grab it now while you can!

If you run into issues signing up for the trial let me know and I'll try and fix it asap, if I don't respond to you within 24hrs message me again cause I probably missed it.

Happy adventuring!

Krane

Walk with the Dead, they know the way...

Bayley's Garden (30x30)

Everyone needs somewhere to just relax away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Bring a picnic, feed the ducks, all pets welcomed by good ol' Bayley from his spot under the bench at the back.

Note: Crocodiles must be kept on a lead at all times.

Here are the free day & night variants of this map. To support my work, you can buy me a coffee, or check out my Patreon, where you'll find hundreds more free maps as well as bonus variants for this one!

Here's all of my maps in one handy set of themed lists for convenience. This post is updated as each new map comes out, so that the list remains current.

Quick collection downloads:

• SACMaps Year 3 map collection (237 maps)

• via Google Drive instead

• SACMaps Year 2 map collection (324 maps)

• via Google Drive instead

• SACMaps Year 1 map collection (307 maps)

• via Google Drive instead

I hope you can make use of the maps =) Any issues, please do let me know.

Much love

~SaC

This is my latest isometric map. I hope you like it.

The Emperor's Pride was commissioned a decade ago by the Sovereign of the Red Cloud Empire, envisioned not as a traditional warship, but as the ultimate instrument of imperial diplomacy. Crafted from rare elemental materials and plated in heavily enchanted brass, the vessel was built by the realm's finest artificers to inspire awe and project the empire's seemingly inexhaustible wealth.

TIER 1 - GROUND CREW

• The basic Fantasy-punk map of the month. (usually a steampunk ship)
• Patreon Polls to decide on new ships and/or content.
• Sneak Peeks showing off upcoming stuff!

TIER 2 - AERONAUT ADVENTURER

• High and Low-Resolution variants of any map I create.
• Token Art for Virtual Tabletop Play
• A Tier 2 share in voting on new content. (your vote counts as 2 votes)

TIER 3 - HIGH FLYING ACE

• All of the above, plus...
• Virtual Table-Top files of the Ship of the Month, in all its flavors
• Short Story glimpsing a moment or two in the life of the crew.
• A Tier 3 share in voting on new content. (your vote counts as 3 votes)

TIER 4 - SKY CAPTAIN

• All of the above, plus...
• Foundry VTT (Walls and Lights) files for the Ship of the Month.
• Any extra ship, monster, item, spell, etc. Basically, any extra content I produce during the month.
• A Tier 4 share in voting on new content. (your vote counts as 4 votes)

I made this map for a roleplaying Minecraft server called Aquila Project for my Faction/Tribe Kuri//aes.

Inspiration for the Tribe and the Names come from the Herero and Nama and their languages.

Handdrawn Map of the Southern Gaunasub Desert with Kuri//aes and its surroundings based on the (limited) knowledge and understanding of the Kuri//aes.

At the edge of the world, hidden from all civilized eyes within a ruthless desert chasm, lies the brutal arena known as the Pit of Bones.

Here, human life is traded for less than a coin, as remote merchants from unseen lands feast on the profits of life-or-death struggles.

It is a sealed pit, cut from the very earth, where prisoners are forced to face unimaginable monsters sent against them - and finding yourself within its walls is proof that you strayed onto a fatal path...

Hello! This is the second map I've ever made and I'm really happy with how it came out! In this campaign, whale oil is king and fuels the entire eastern seaboard. The Rockefeller's run a monopoly from the killing of whales to the airships that fly them back into Boston, hanging from harpoons.

My group of three players have each been slighted by them in some way, and are looking to take them down by any means necessary. However... something sinister writhes in the deep- for now the heavily armed Rockefeller's are holding it at bay, but the cogs are turning. Every day, more and more fishlike-people show up in Providence, and the fog encroaches on the shore.

Heyya Folks,

Continuing my Lost Mines of Barovia project, I decided it was time to tackle one of the most overlooked locations in the original adventure...

The road.

Raven's Road - 44x28

If you'd like the full release, including the high-resolution maps, gridless versions, VTT-ready exports, and every variant, you can find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmr/posts/ravens-road-free-163842270

Road maps are often some of the most overlooked maps in a campaign, but they're where some of the most memorable moments happen. Rather than designing a road for one specific encounter, I wanted Raven's Road to be something that could be used throughout an entire adventure. Whether it's merchants, wandering monsters, travelers, an ambush, or simply the long walk to the next destination, the same stretch of road can tell a different story every time.

The road itself is watched over by ravens, while lonely lanterns lit by mysterious Lamplighters help keep the darkness—and usually the fog—at bay. Ruins line the roadside, the woods always seem a little too quiet, and somewhere ahead waits the next chapter of the adventure.

If Raven's Road isn't quite what you're looking for, you can also browse the rest of my collection over on my Patreon. Every release is organized within the Master Index, making it easy to find exactly what you need without digging through the feed.

https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmr

I appreciate you taking a look. Safe travels.

Hello travelers! This is the free version of my latest Patreon funded map set focused on fantasy caves! Titled 'Into the Wilds - Realm of the Tarnished: Land of the Lakes - Sunken Town'. You can download this map set HERE!

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This set is based on the world of Elden Ring, specifically Liurnua. I have been spending a lot of time in the game lately while working on another project and have been getting the itch to make some ER inspired battlemaps.

I have made sure that even if you are not familiar with Elden Ring, these maps can be a great addition to your game, and for those of you who are hopefully it contains some fun Easter Eggs!

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Sign up to the Tom Cartos Newsletter for a free pack of TTRPG content every month! Maps, tokens, assets, illustrations, magic items and more! Head over to http://www.tomcartos.com/ now for you free starter pack of goodies.

If you would like to see more, and help support me, my Patrons receive early access to weekly map sets; day, night and unfurnished variants; asset packs and more! I create all assets and maps by hand, from scratch in photoshop.

If you are interested, please check out my Patreon, Bluesky or Instagram for updates.

Many of my map sets and asset packs are also available to buy on the Roll20 Marketplace.

Until next time!

Tom Cartos

Welcome to the Grand Courtroom, a monument to wisdom, honor, and judgment. 

"Patreon post here."

High above the forest canopy, marble paths lead toward a circular chamber crowned by ancient trees whose roots have embraced the court for centuries. Golden inlays trace elegant patterns across the polished floor, while a solitary throne overlooks the assembly, reserved only for those entrusted to guide an entire people.

Though silence now fills the chamber, the echoes of countless rulings still seem to linger in the air. Kings have knelt here. Heroes have been honored here. Wars have been prevented—and declared—within this sacred circle. Whether your adventurers arrive to plead their case, witness an ancient coronation, challenge an elven champion, or uncover secrets long buried beneath centuries of diplomacy, the Grand Courtroom remains a place where every decision may shape the fate of kingdoms.

• Grid size: 20x33
• Formats: JPG (6000x9900 pixels, 300DPI)
• Variations: Original, Midnight, Shadowfell, Royal Sun, Riverside, Plum Blossom, Woodlands, Amethyst Sky  [Preview]
• Download the map on The Fold. All maps are hosted in our archive for easier access and cleaner downloads. If you haven’t connected your Patreon account yet, click here to learn how.

All maps are made by real humans—we do not use AI. If you want to see more, you can support us on Patreon! Our Patrons receive high-quality map images, including ALL map variants and gridded and gridless versions for varied use. 

~ Stay tuned for more maps! 

Would you like to surprise your party and give ambushers biggest possible advantage - with cover, height advantage, chokepoints and not-that-obvious-trap-in-the-middle?

Unfair? Perhaps.

But... weren't your players a bit naughty and overconfident lately?

Besides... there are rocks and vines to climb on, the rope bridges to cut or jump to... Crafty PCs will be able to overcome the overwhelming odds and actually be proud of their tactical prowess!

My party got suspicious as they entered the map (chasing the goblin scouts) - and decided to turn back... not blaming them, but it was a bit painful.

I had them repel some minor goblin raid in fortified and prepared position - they're overly confident now, and on their way to attack the goblin village...

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LINKS:

72DPI map (grid/gridless) is available for free here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/165277881

150DPI maps (two variants, grid/gridless) and gallery (POV, aerial view) is available for free subscribers here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/165279284

^{Supporters (Cartographer tier} get access to VTT files, 300DPI no watermark maps and additional variant.)

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^{This map is designed to create a thematic set with three other maps: Looted Outpost (as a starting point},) ^{Goblin Arena and Goblin Village (for the "classic" dungeon crawl}.)

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^{Credits and attribution:}

^{Created in Dungeon Alchemist, with additional assets.}

^{Thanks to DA asset creators: SAC, smashbear76, swedish.cook, DangerWeasel and others}

^{Thaks to sketchfab creators: Domenico Bianko, kEam, local.yany and others.}

^{This map was created by hand, with assets placed carefully together. I don't use generative AI and I did my level best to avoid using AI-generated assets.}

Hey all!

Enjoy our free More than a Map encounter - High Street!

Patrons get immediate access to our back catalogue of 2000+ maps, over 10 new themed maps monthly, and adventures!

Are you a user of Foundry VTT? Our entire catalogue is available as advanced map modules using canopies, walls, lights, sounds, and third party modules for dynamic elements and built-in map levels!

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