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City of Swords - 100th Map !!!! (milestone)

Prospect Denizens of the Tower, it is my pleasure to cheer for my 100th map in my numbered series ! it's been a long way and It wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of my amazing patrons, the Denizens !

This is Zoradun, the City of Swords, a homebrew created capital city you can use in your...

Map 100 - Zoradun, City of Swords (photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for map 100. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop to use it. Inside you will find it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll have access to the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the ill...

Map 100 - Zoradun, City of Swords

This is Zoradun, the City of Swords, a homebrew created capital city you can use in your home game. This huge metropolis has an estimated population of 140,000. The city has everything anyone can hope to find. All kinds of factions and power players strive to control the city. This city has never ...

Future Kickstarter Collaboration

It's My pleasure to announce that I'll be taking part of this Kickstarter project by Micah Watt. "2017-08-05 17:08:20 +0000 UTC View Post

Collaborative Dungeon Project

About two weeks ago I suggested the creation of a collaborative fantastic location and some folks were interested.

Right now the illustration is just a crude sketch, after all contributors have added their share, I will create a professional illustration with the provided material.

About room descriptions. This is an exp...

Upcoming 100th map !

We've come SOOO far. I'll be releasing my 100th map soon. This is a preview of what's brewing in my studio. It's a big original city map. Still a work in progress.

We've talked in the past about building a city map with zoom-in maps of certain wards and this is going to be it. This will be the first installment.  After th...

Map 99 - Street Market - Photoshop file

Here's the .psd file for map 99. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop to use it. Inside you will find it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll have access to the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illu...

Map 99 - Street Market

Howdy Denizens of the Tower !

First of all I'd like to thank all of you for being awesome supporters and also the new blood who recently signed up.

Here's a fun encounter I created with a street market. The attached PDF has the info about it, it's a fast one, but it has potential to become a big thing. Usual map versions...

Map 98 - Acorns Vale (Photoshop File)

Here's the psd file for map 97. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop to use it. Inside you will find it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll have access to the illustration.

Most of the illustration elements are p...

Recent maps are actually linked

Prospect Denizens of the Tower, I bring you an update in recent map creations.

I drew this map to tie in several locations from recent maps published. The town Galifar’s Hollow is illustrated in detail in Map 95. Farendil’s Hut is Map 96. This concludes this very ...

Map 98 - Acorns Vale

 I drew this map to tie in several locations from recent maps published the town Galifar’s Hollow is illustrated in detail in Map 95. Farendil’s Hut is Map 96. This concludes this very small series of illustrations tied to the same location. Of course it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way in your games. This is j...

Map 97 - Demonic Burrow (Photoshop File)

Here's the psd file for map 97. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop to use it. Inside you will find it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll have access to the illustration.

Most of the illustration elements are p...

Map 97 - Demonic Burrow

Good day Denizens of the Tower.

Here's a generic underground lair map. As it doesn't include any distinctive features, it can be adapted to mostly any kind of underground critter or encounter. The attached PDF includes an adventure suggestion regarding escaped demons, all this provoked by a wizard trying to summon and bind the...

How to use my asset-packs in photoshop

Here's a video tutorial you can use for working in Photoshop with my asset pack that was released around two weeks ago. I'll release roll20 packs like that around once a month.

Notice that you will need access to photoshop although you can probably do it just the same in GIMP (which is free). Maps created like this work perfec...

Roll20 + Elven Tower video tutorial

Here's a video tutorial you can use for working in roll20 with my asset pack that was released around two weeks ago. I'll release roll20 packs like htat around once a month.

Pardon my weird accent and pronunciation ;)

Collaborative work with my supporters.

So I'd totally be stealing the idea from another content creator on Patreon. But I though it'd be an awesome thing to do !

The idea is, I draw a sketch of a mega dungeon with 30-40 locations or so. Then we set up a google document for it. Then anyone of you can pick a room, describe it and create an amazing location or encount...

Maps printed on Canvas

I'm working together with Mark Reed from Dungeon Master Maps to bring a selection of my illustrations for print on Canvas. You can see the catalog here. 

2017-07-24 22:03:48 +0000 UTC View Post

Map 96 - Druid's Hut (Photoshop File)

Here's the psd file for map 96. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop to use it. Inside you will find it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll have access to the illustration.

Most of the illustration elements are p...

Map 96 - Druid's Hut

Hello Denizens of the Tower !

Another autumn themed map you can use in the coming fall months. This is a druid's hut where plants grow green all year long. Regardless of the season.

Check out the attached adventure, the druid Farendil practices necromancy and is harboring a loose werewolf. Typical Hagrid complex here. Th...

Map 95 - Galifar's Hollow - Photoshop Files

Here's the psd file for map 95. Notice that it is necessary to have Photoshop to use it. Inside you will find it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll have access to the illustration.

Most of the illustration elements are p...

Map 95 - Galifar's Hollow

Good weekend Denizens of the Tower ! 

This is Galifar's Hollow, a very small village growing slowly.

It includes a PDF with the village's description, some NPC's and a few adventure hooks. Usual map variations are included too. A version for roll20 is included, although squares are 70 pixels. due to scale. It might ...

Update in Patreon Rewards

I'm making an update to my Silver Dip-Pen reward level ($3.00 USD /map).

Starting at that pledge level I will make my Photoshop (.psd) files available for my supporters.

These files and any files exported from them are strictly for personal use. There are two main uses for this. The first is didactic, people can see my w...

Cursed Temple - Builder Pack

Good Day Denizens of the Tower

As we have now crossed my latest Patreon Goal !  Congratulations to us all. I'm committed to provide dungeon builder packs or token pack once a month. I have attached two zip files to this post.

The "Prebuilt Dungeons" zip file includes 7 variations of...

Map 94 - Bastion of Ice and Snow

Hello Denizens of the tower. These illustrations were commissioned by M.T. Black; a colleague, friend and supporter for his upcoming adventure product "Bastion of the Frost Lord"

2017-07-17 18:40:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll about assets in digital form (photoshop)

It's come to my attention that several other Patreon users provide their source files in Photoshop format as a form of reward. While I'm not sure about people wanting that, it doesn't hurt to ask.

Would you be interested in having access to the Photoshop files of my work? If this became a thing, it would be a reward for Silver...

Blood Temple

Prospect denizens of the tower ! This illustration is a level up in my cartographer class (level 4 now, wink). I'll leave a few close up shots attached here for prospect inspection.

Hope y'all having fun in summer ! Make sure you're using the toughest monsters you can and make those PCs cry.

If you're interested in the H...

Map 93 - Blood Temple

Good day Denizens of the Tower. This is a very interesting add to our collection. I tried some very new things for me when designing this place. You'll see that it is a complete evolution of my style.

I also want to ask you what you think of it. In particular the way the floor looks, because that's the biggest step here. I did...

Ennie Awards vote ballots

To all my supporters and followers, votes are open for the Ennie Awards. Consider this a "Contact other Plane" followed by a "Suggestion" spell. I'm expecting you to fail the save.

Elven Tower would gladly accept your vote in the "Best Website" category. Choose number 1 when you do :D Also a p...

Important question ???

I just recently hit my $210.00 milestone !  That mean I will release Roll20 asset packs. I released one a little while ago but now my intention is to release one or two a month.

Now my question. I've been thinking about my path to come and a bigger goal for my work. I have seen other creators set a goal after which they r...

New map addition, roll20 compatible

Just added this pirate cove map to my catalog. Notice that the boxes, barrels and boat are individual assets that can be used, moved or removed entirely from the map.

The illustration is also optimized for use in Roll20. According to pixels per square needs of Roll20.

Thanks for your reading and hope you submit your appl...