Bert Verwaest

EILEAN CASTLE [60X50]

I've returned from my travels in Scotland! I visited a few castles, and one of my favorites was Eilean Donan. I've made a heavily inspired map, trying to be accurate with many of the rooms being based on what we saw. However, I took some liberties and guesswork here and there. This was quite a big map, so I apologize it took ...

SENTINEL'S PASS [30x40]

Nestled within a rocky gorge stands a weather-worn checkpoint, its presence marked by two rickety wooden bridges stretching across the chasm, each anchored between looming palisade watchtowers. A modest encampment occupies the grounds, tasked with overseeing all who attempt passage through the narrow mountain pass. Suspended ...

ALCHEMIST'S HOLLOW [25x30]

I wanted to try doing a hollowed-stump type map, maybe for a witch or hag brewing potions in the woods. This dwelling spans four distinct levels:

Living Quarters:
A rickety stairway climbs the exterior of the hollowed trunk to the third floor, guiding guests to a deceptively welcoming home. Just ...

Building Focused Variant Poll

An alternative idea for variants would be to keep the SAME biome for the map and have different building variants. For simplicity's sake, I would tend towards the more popular biomes, or do whatever feels most fitting for the specific map.

I would do 1, maybe 2 biomes, but making more than that would e...

LOG CABIN [25x25]

A classic cabin in the woods.

A lone cabin stands deep in the heart of the wilderness, its chimney puffing thin plumes of smoke into the crisp forest air. The scent of home-cooked stew lingers on the wind, and the warm glow of lanterns spills through the windows, a beacon of quiet, simple living.

• 2025-03-28 19:12:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Which variants have you used?

I’m running a quick poll to see which map variants you actually use the most and which ones you’d love to see in the future! Your input will help me focus on the versions that are most useful to you. First, let me know which variants you regularly use, and then I’ll follow up with a poll on what you’d like to see next...

ELDERWOOD GROVE [30x35]

I wanted to make a much simpler map after making that big one earlier this month.

Deep within the ancient forest, where towering elder trees weave a canopy of shadow and light, magic lingers in the air like a whispered secret. Strange creatures move unseen through the underbrush, and the wind carries echoes of somethi...

FISH MARKET [40x40]

I probably could have thought of a better name but alas.

This expansive coastal map features a grand sea-themed tavern set aboard a docked ship. Given its intricate, elaborate carpet, the tavern is fittingly named The Compass Rose. Here, patrons revel in hearty food and drink, while those in need of re...

MONSTER MANSION [30x40]

I had a deep desire to make a secret monster fighting den.

Carved into the sheer face of a towering cliff, this once-mighty dwarven stronghold has been repurposed into the estate of a wealthy and eccentric hunter. While the front-facing chambers serve as living quarters, the deeper halls conceal a far more sinister pur...

Lover's Crypt

After that last big map, I needed to go to something simple. What's better than a classic tomb?

This unashamedly Skyrim-inspired map allows for encounters with skeletons, mummies, grave-robbing bandits, and more. There are plenty opportunities for environmental hazards and traps too. At the end of the crypt is the tomb ...

ARCANE UNIVERSITY [Fully Assembled]

Here is the university merged together!

Note for the VTT: The three parts are separate maps, but there are tiles at the "crossroads" between each map to change the scenes and teleport tokens.

 Patrons can access these map...

CLASSROOMS - Part 3 of 3 [Arcane University]

Happy New Years everyone!

Here is our final part of the arcane university: the classrooms. The classrooms of the arcane university form the heart of academic life, offering students a diverse and comprehensive magical education. Each floor and specialized area provides a unique setting for learning, fostering both disci...

GRAND HALL - Part 2 of 3 [Arcane University]

It's almost the new year! Here's to part 2 of the university.

Just south of the library lies the entrance to the university, accessible only by small boats that ferry visitors to the secluded institute. Nestled beneath the looming shadow of the cliffside is a modest dock and boathouse, which serve as the gateway to the...

LIBRARY - Part 1 of 3 [Arcane University]

Hello everyone! Sorry for such a long break between posts. This time of year is definitely hectic, but I have a special three part map planned, featuring an arcane university.

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A simple courtyard separates the library from two greenhouses dedicated to studying herbology and cultivating pla...

Crystal Cave [40x50]

Adventurers yearn for the mines.

This map reveals a hidden crystal cave, deep underground and accessible only by a lone, rickety lift. Its walls shimmer with precious gemstones essential for rare and costly magical components, along with veins of metal that are refined and smelted on-site before returning to the surfac...

Haunted Lakehouse [32x40]

It's spooky season, so what's better than some creepy old buildings by a lake?

The main building is the lakehouse, once a cozy retreat but now in disrepair. It contains a dining room, kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, and a pantry. The front door has been torn off its hinges, and the rotting wooden floors a...

RECLAIMED KEEP [45x50]

I think I have a guilty pleasure of coming back to big stone-walled structures.

The keep, now a bandit stronghold, shows signs of both decay and repair. Though some of its ancient stone walls are crumbling, enough has been restored to make it functional for training and patrolling the surrounding lands. Most rooms and b...

PIRATE COVE (35x42)

Hey everyone!

I managed to make a new map for this month, between all the house hustle and bustle. I should be able to release at least a couple more next month.

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This map depicts a hidden pirate cove, a secret stronghold cobbled together from the wrecks of old ships inside a sprawling cave. Small boats...

Serpent's Crypt [35x45]

New map dropped. "Why'd it have to be snakes?"

This map features a dungeon from a civilization that worshipped serpents and astrology, placing great importance on celestial events like eclipses. Much of this temple was buried after a cataclysmic event, leaving its ancient inhabitants and their treasures trapped inside. ...

Dragon's Fall: A Mountain Monastery [35x60]

Greetings everyone! This next map features what was once a peaceful monastery in the mountains that has since been corrupted into a lair of greed and violence. An idea for this map could be that this was the site where monks meditated alongside a wise metallic dragon. After the death of their beloved guardian, the monks were ...

Murder Manor [40x45]

It took a little longer than I anticipated, but here it is: the murder manor! This map would be great to host a murder mystery given all the various rooms. It could be the classic tale of the estate owner tragically dying in the night, and players must investigate the different servants and nobles staying at the manor. Player...

Oops + Sneak Peak of Upcoming Map

Hi everyone! It looks like Patreon didn't charge for one of last month's posts. I'll have it "charge" this post in its stead. Sorry about this! I will try to be more diligent about double checking it in the future. ("Paid for by Patrons" does not necessarily mean charged, apparently. It just means only patrons can view it. No...

Foothills [40x60]

Hey everyone!

I was feeling outdoorsy and decided to make a wilderness map.

Set in the foothills, mountain streams converge as they cascade down to lower elevation. The land is carved into shallow canyons and ravines from previous rivers, leaving the terrain hilly and rugged. This particular map highlights camouf...

Farmstead [30x42]

This next map features a farmstead, complete with fields of crops and enclosures for animals. Adjacent to the main house stands a stable for horses and a coop for chickens. A small shed nearby is used for storing gardening tools and animal feed.

Given the...

Sewer [31x40]

Hey everyone! Sorry for the big delay with this next map. This map features a sewer system with numerous chambers for encounters with bandits, oozes, rats, and other creatures lurking in the dark.

• One room has been converted into a dungeon of sorts, complete with chained skeletons.

• In the centra...

  2024-06-04 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Harbor (35x45)

Howdy everyone! I'm back and ready to start making more posts.

This map features a harbor lined with an array of small boats and a couple larger ships. Along the shore, there are a few buildings including a quaint eatery for a quick bite to eat, an office dedicated to coordinating cargo and docking protocol, and a basi...

Ruined Sanctuary (30x40)

This was once a respectable sanctuary in the mountains for pilgrimages, but it has since become the site of worship for a nefarious cult. The halls echo with the grunts and chatter of goblins, bugbears, and kobolds roaming freely, desecrating the sacred space. They plunder the pantry with gluttonous fervor and burn the tomes ...

Mushroom Cave - Underdark (45x40)

This next map was inspired by the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 (I had to justifying buying the game for "research"). This map could be used as players maneuver through an extensive underground passage, perhaps on their way to a Drow city.

Within these shadowed depths, vibrant mushrooms cast a mesmerizing array ...

Spitfyre Tavern (38x42)

As mentioned, this next map is of a two story tavern, plus a few buildings found in its vicinity.

Upon entry, the tavern features the bar and a couple gambling tables. Venturing further, one is greeted by the lively bustle of the first floor, where the heart of the establishment beats with the rhythm of revelry. Here, a...

ISLAND [40x30] : FREE Map & Future Vacation Leave

Hey all!

I've been busy these past couple of weeks trying to make some maps to release while I'm on vacation in the beginning and end of April. As a thank you for your patience, I've created a quick FREE map to tide you all over.

Maybe a teleport spell goes drastically wrong, or players wash ashore after a shi...