Monday, June 16, 2014

Micro Map Monday 6-16-2014

The Last Source ( #micromapmonday #strangebrew https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/100219562385457429873 )

In a world where the magic of man, demon, undead and elemental has polluted the natural essence of the land, nature has called its followers to gather at one of the last sources of pure earth magic. The witches and warlocks, of the Pure Waters coven, have accepted the charge to keep the pool and surrounding landscape clean and verdant, weaving spells and wards to conceal and hide the site from prying eyes and wandering foes.


Part 2 - The Halls of Crafting - Beyond the watch tower, the path through the coven curves around the deep blue waters of the Source. To the north and east is an arc of four buildings of similar shape but different purpose. The many crafters of the Coven; herbalists, potters, alchemists, woodworkers, smiths and coopers to name but a few, share space, over, kiln and tools. On a small rise  near the woods sits a huge bronze cauldron, blackened by years of use. In the center rises a wide stone circle, the flat surface marked by ritual, tool and use.


Scale - 1 square = 5 ft.



Monday, June 9, 2014

Micro Map Monday 6-9-2014

Beginning a new series of 4 maps:

The Last Source ( #micromapmonday #strangebrew https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/100219562385457429873 )

In a world where the magic of man, demon, undead and elemental has polluted the natural essence of the land, nature has called its followers to gather at one of the last sources of pure earth magic. The witches and warlocks, of the Pure Waters coven, have accepted the charge to keep the pool and surrounding landscape clean and verdant, weaving spells and wards to conceal and hide the site from prying eyes and wandering foes.

Part 1 - Entryway - The path to the Last Source winds through deep dense forest, strewn with magical misdirection, concealment and physical traps. At the end of a narrow defile, the path opens into the clearing surrounding the Source. A tower overlooks the path, sworn companions and bound grunts constantly watch from the upper levels. On a slight rise to the south is a large square building that serves as the meeting and feasting hall of the Coven. In times of battle, heavy shutters and thick walls make it their refuge of last resort.

Scale - 1 square = 5 ft.

Micro Map Monday 5-19-2014

(Last level of the tower.)

The Hidden Tower pt. 6 ( #micromapmonday #spirosblaak https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/100219562385457429873 ) In Holsfrin's Digs - several hundred feet from a barrier, past several short side tunnels,  the miner-made tunnel intersects with a natural hollow in the volcanic rock. The far wall of the chamber is the white and red stone of a tower swallowed by the mud, rock and lava of a  great eruption. A narrow window marks the center of the wall. The miners widened the opening with picks so that they could climb into the building and explore.

Tower Level Down 2 - The second level down, like the first, appears to be a mix of store rooms and workshops. They were hastily emptied to house the stasis chambers of the Wizard's Kav. Stone cairns line the walls of the rooms. Scattered across the floors are fragments of the chamber lids and the magical jade poured inside. There is no blood here as the miner's avoided opening these cairns.

1 square = 5 foot,  approx. 10 foot high ceilings