Map Packs by D&Demetrius Released in the first half of 2023
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Greco-Roman Amphitheater [80x60]
“Yea, for these laws were not ordained of Zeus, And she who sits enthroned with gods below, Justice, enacted not these human laws. Nor did I deem that thou, a mortal man, Could’st by a breath annul and override The immutable unwritten laws of Heaven.”
~Antigone of Sophocles
The ancient Greek theater was a place of entertainment, worship, and community-building. It would be a mistake to ascribe to it a one-dimensional function, or to think of it as the movie theater of today, where the spectators are sat in silence, observing the action taking place in front of them. The ancient audience would shout, heckle, cry, laugh, talk, and even try to argue with the actors, in an attempt to change the course of the play. It was a place where the soul was purified, what Aristotle called “catharsis”, through a complex psychological effect that the spectator achieved by empathizing with the main character during a tragedy. Between tragedies, the mood was lightened with comedies, which however played a vital role to the political and social life of the average citizens, as political figures and rulers were cleverly criticized and, sometimes, even ridiculed.
Variants: Day, Night, Sunset, Rain, Winter, Mists, Massacre, Summoning, Island Theater -
Seaside Castle [77x94]
“Seaside Castle”, a stronghold located near the sea, with a unique and stylized layout. There are tons of details for great story telling and immersion of your players into this idyllic fortification, inspired by various Greek, Venetian, and Southern Italian historical castles. Alongside the variants, you will also find two soldier tokens, one wielding a halberd and one wielding a crossbow!
Day, Night, Sunset, Storm, Fog, Haunted, Blood-Moon, Sky Citadel -
Town Slums [55x35]
"Up in Northwicher ya say? Bah, you 'ont make me go 'ere even by draggin' me! Place be foul and wretched, begguhs shank ye the moment ye turn yer back to 'em. 'Ole slums smell of rot and death. Some even say, people 'ere are descendants of fish demons and frog monsters...bah pr'bably just a spooky tale.."
Day, Night, Sunset, Rain, Winter, Mists, Massacre, Underdark - Firelink Shrine [40x35]
"I wish to elucidate your fate, and the very reason your kind have appeared. Chosen Undead, your fate... is to succeed the Great Lord Gwyn. So that you may link the Fire, cast away the Dark, and undo the curse of the Undead."
Day, Night, Sunset, Rain, Snow, Undead Mists, Blighted, Battle, Age of Dark - Temple to Quetzalcoatl [39x55]
"A Mesoamerican temple to the Feathered Serpent God Quatzelcoatl"
Day, Night, Sunset, Rain, Haunting Mists, Overgrown, Mana Temple, Blood Temple, Hellish Temple - Temple of Sunlight [30x40]
A place of worship for all warriors of sunlight, this temple dedicated to the sun is a testament to the tenacity and will of the human spirit even during the Age of Dark.
Day, Night, Sunset, Snow, Haunted, Lost, Portal, Massacre, Age of Dark - Greek Village Center [60x45]
This Aegean style Greek village includes a total of 15 interiors, highly-detailed as always, in a traditional style and unique feautures, such as the Orthodox icons and Persian carpets.
Day, Night, Sunset, Rain, Mists, Winter, Haunted, Massacre, Festival - Pirate-King Ship [20x45]
"The Great Kraken, the Wild Sea-Bitch, Merchants' Nightmare, Law-Smasher; all these names have been attributed to the vessel of the infamous Pirate-King that plagues these seas, his name long forgotten, replaced by titles, honorifics, and curses alike. If you see it's reddish hue, soaring through the nine seas, clench your musket tightly, and prepare to be boarded. Few live to tell the tale, and even fewer dare set sail again if they're lucky enough to survive..."
Three Decks - Skywards Dojo [55x75]
"High above the mortal realm, perched among the clouds, lay the enigmatic Skyward Dojo, home to the Rakshasa monks, masters of martial arts and ancient wisdom.
This celestial dojo appears like an exquisite pagoda, its sloping roofs and walls constructed with delicate woodwork and paper screens. Yet, unlike earthly dojos, it seems to float amidst the clouds, held aloft by an unseen force. Large, shoji screens invite the sky to paint its ever-changing masterpiece upon the tatami mat floors. Every morning, as the sun rises over the horizon, the dojo is enveloped in a warm, golden glow. This daily ritual allows practitioners to start their training sessions in harmony with the universe, forging a profound spiritual connection that transcends the physical realm."
Day, Night, Sunset, Rain, Haunted, Festival, Water Dojo, Lava Dojo+Interiors - Mimic Oasis [60x45]
This encounter comes in 9 phases, starting from a simple and unsuspicious oasis, to an awakening monstrosity, and finally, to a slain beast that is decomposing, and feeding nutrients to the arid soil!
9 Phases of an Oasis turning into a Mimic