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Writer, dungeon master, wine drinker, crafter, editor, hater of stupidity. Love is love, science is real, fascists can go fuck themselves!

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dysonrules.bsky.social
Hi everyone! I know I'm behind on my alphabet series, so have a random street! This was a crazy build, but so fun! Let me know if you want the nighttime version.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #street #city #tavern #rpgcity #rpgcitymap
RPG map showing a city street with the ground floor of several buildings, including: a potion shop, a blacksmith/alchemist shop, a bank or financial building, two bakeries, a butcher shop, an art studio, a tavern, and several residences. One such residence looks to have been abandoned after a fire in the attached structure left it burnt and blackened, and open to the elements. Stairs lead to upper floors in some of the businesses and residences. RPP map showing the second floor (first storey) of many buildings on the street. The upper floor of the tavern has several rooms for rent and the financial institution has a scattering of offices with desks and one conference room with a large table. The potion shop has an upper floor where potions are concocted at glowing tables. The butcher shop has a family home atop it and the abandoned structure appears to have a livable space in the upper floor, possibly for those who prefer to remain out of sight. One of the residences looks to be a cover for an illegal gambling operation, with a gaming table and bar accessible only via a trapdoor and ladder to a guard station above. Roofs of the single-storey buildings are visible. RPG map showing the roofs of all buildings on the street except the potion shop, whose tower rises to a third level where the potion master resides. RPG map of the wine cellar beneath the tavern. It is fully stocked with bottles and casks of wine and ale and mead.
October 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#12 in a series of RPG city maps! Made with Dungeon Alchemist. L is for Library. It's actually my revised Clock Tower, this time with function. Such a fun build!

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #library #tower #clock #rpgcity
RPG map showing the ground floor of a clock tower. Several governmental offices take up this space. An information desk greets you when you walk in, where attendants stand behind metal screens and direct you to the various stations. On both sides of the doors are long, curving counters filled with books and papers behind which are filing cabinets, cases, and shelves with papers and scrolls. Rows of chairs await impatient bodies to sit in them, and several desks opposite them. In the rear is another waiting area filled with chairs behind which is another counter and several shelves of resource materials. Are they magical ability testing offices? Local government permit stations? Offices for the payment of taxes? All of the above? A single desk near the back sits near a spiral staircase to the next level. A receptionist there might direct you to the upper offices, the library, or the roof. In the center of the room is the lowest section of the clock tower, where a massive pendulum swings behind glass. A single restroom in the far corner services the entire floor, which is probably poor planning on their part when crowds gather. RPG map of a large library. One arrives her via a spiral staircase in the right rear corner of the building. The stairs continue up to the next level. A reception/checkout desk with stacks of books and a filled cart ready to return books to the shelves occupies this space, next to a small public restroom. The entirety of the open floor plan is filled with shelves and shelves of books, dotted with comfy chairs and couches, a row of private desks, and a round table for quiet discussion in one corner. A small desk in the front left corner sits near stairs that lead upward; the entrance to government offices (by appointment only) and it is walled off by a short wooden railing to maintain security. Huge, wrought iron windows allow natural light into the space. In the center, the bulk of the clock continues upward, and another view of the pendulum is visible. RPG map of the third level of a clock tower. This level contains both private the public spaces. The front half is taken up by the spiral staircase, reception desk, magistrate's office, and several more opulent offices filled with desks, chairs, bookshelves, and office accoutrements. The rear half of this floor contains two large meeting rooms, one with matching double conference tables, and one with a single, long conference table. Both allow access to an open area with two large tables and a water station (possibly for snacks, possibly for conference paperwork and materials, or both), and a reception desk also occupies the space to help direct attendees. A restroom sits behind the spiral staircase, which continues upward to the next floor. The clock occupies the center of the space, although the view of the internal workings are not very interesting at this level, but are visible behind the reception desk before the mayor's office. RPG map showing a clock tower surrounded by small offices, with a long, narrow public space on one side. The level is reached by two spiral staircases, one on the front left and one on the rear right. The front left allows access to the office space, which is dominated by a huge office with a violet rug, large desk, two comfy chairs, and several bookshelves and display cases. Eleven small offices take up the bulk of the space, with varied functions from accounting to potions testing. The open area on the right side has been turned into a children's play area, complete with a tent, rocking horse, dollhouses, gaming table, and several assorted toys. Two couches sit nearby for parents to wait upon. A single desk and bannister that runs the length of the room separates the play area from the offices, which sit behind closed doors. The spiral staircase and restroom occupy the right corner, along with another couch to wait upon. A second restroom in the left corner is for the office workers. The spiral stairs lead to the roof. In the center of the space is the clock tower, walled off from the public by an enclosed room, in which sits crates of tools and parts, along with a ladder for repair of the clock's mechanisms.
August 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#11 (alternate) in a series of RPG city maps! Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. K is for Keep in case you don't want kobolds in your city.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #kobold #lair #rpgcity
RPG map of a city keep showing the ground floor of the circular stone structure. A large double door accesses it and arrow slits are situated all around. Inside, one is met with racks of weapons for the city guard's use. An iron door leads to a large office with a desk and a couple of chests for storage, as well as a bookshelf for records. This is the local jailer's office and a second iron door leads to a single cells with three bare-bones beds and a bucket. The beds are mostly unmade, as if there isn't much use for the space in a peaceful town. In the center of the first room, stone steps rise around a circular platform, leading to the first floor. NOTE: This map is available for free download on Dungeon Alchemist's Steam Workshop. RPG map showing the first floor of a stone keep. The stone steps from the ground floor lead to this welcoming space, where a golden brown sofa and chairs greet you. A tan circular rug and small table complete the space, and a gaming table with four chairs rests nearby. To the right is a sort of museum space showing a collection of arms; spears in a rack, longbows upon the wall, and display cases with a dagger, axe, and hand crossbow, all of which look more functional than decorative: perhaps a show of force rather than wealth? A small cabinet with bar supplies sits next to a taller cabinet with many drawers, most likely records of some sort based upon the writing supplies that decorate the top. Two plain chairs occupy a nearby space, next to a large desk and bookshelf. Despite the decorative plants flanking a large chest nearby, this is clearly a space for business over pleasure, although a cozy seating area with violet chairs that wait before the fireplace denote a place to rest and enjoy a beverage if business goes well. Two more tall bookshelves wait nearby, likely filled with historical texts and business-related works. Opaque windows are dotted throughout the room, letting in light to warm the space. Stone steps that match those descending rise to the next floor. NOTE: This map is available for free download on Dungeon Alchemist's Steam Workshop. RPG map showing the second floor of a stone keep. Stone steps from below empty into a large, open room filled with the delicious scent of food preparation. Kitchen preparation tables, food storage crates and shelves fill most of this room and surround a large fireplace. An informal table and chairs is separated from the larger dining table by a decorative wooden screen, the only nod to a wall on this floor. Several plants soften the dining space and make it more welcoming, and a service table rests nearby with a tea service waiting to provide a warm beverage to those in need. Cabinets, barrels, and shelves holding cooking supplies, and a marble-topped table is stuffed with cookery books filled with tempting recipes. Stone steps in front of the fireplace continue to the upper floor. NOTE: This map is available for free download on Dungeon Alchemist's Steam Workshop. RPG map showing the third and final floor of a stone keep. This floor contains the private living quarters of the keep's commanding officer. The stone steps rise to a large room nearly empty but for three bookshelves. A nearby fireplace provides warmth and a large square rug, chaise lounge, and chair (in vibrant blue) provides a place to rest and relax. Tucked into a triangular corner is a matching cosy chair and footrest, as well as another bookshelf and hanging lamp to provide light for reading: the perfect nook for a book lover. Near the stairs, a door opens into a huge bedchamber. A table and dummy allow the doffing and easy storage of a suit of armor, and a nearby mirror is helpful when it's time to put the armor back on. A large circular rug is topped with a huge half-canopied bed (also in blue) and the remainder of the space is filled with storage chests, closets, and another shelf for books. It's possible whomever resides here has too many clothes. A door from the bedroom leads to a large batch with a wooden tub, wood-clad toilet, vanity table, and several small tables that hold towels and washing supplies. A comfortable rug provides for dry feet and helps to prevent slipping. NOTE: This map is available for free download on Dungeon Alchemist's Steam Workshop.
July 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#11 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. K is for Kobold (lair) Yes, my city has kobolds.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #kobold #lair #rpgcity
RPG map of a kobold lair lurking beneath the city streets. A ladder drops down from the warehouse above into a storage room and from there into a maze of old crates to a broken wall that leads into a winding tunnel. Several rocky outcroppings can hide lurking denizens to confront strangers. A mushroom patch grows in one corner, lit by a patch of sunlight streaming through the broken planks above and also lighting an old stone staircase that leads to an abandoned cabin and emergency exit. The final cave holds a firepit and broken furnishings salvaged from the city above. RPG map of city streets and several buildings, including a warehouse packed with old crates. A trapdoor in the far corner leads down to a basement and access to caves below. Near the warehouse is another empty warehouse, an old furnished cabin, and abandoned cabin with stairs leading down through the broken floor, and a smithy. Also nearby is a small park with grass and trees, a stable a brewery storage room, and a large room currently being used by a local artist to hammer out metal and woodworked items. RPG map of the upper floor of a city map showing a large warehouse complete with many crates and shelved filled with goods (or perhaps empty and used as a front). Also shown is the upper floor of a nearby warehouse, empty but for a scattering of items left behind, plus the open upper floor of a smithy. The upper floor of the nearby stable hold hay and a trapdoor to toss down hay to the stable floor below. RPG map of city buildings with roofs, plus a nearby park.
July 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
In the meantime, have a market square! This was recreated from Ravenloft, Shadow of the Blood Queen, which I will be running shortly. Made with Dungeon Alchemist, of course.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #market #marketsquare
RPG map of a city market square with several vendor tents and awnings set up. One awning, in two shades of blue, has a display table filled with assorted mushrooms in many colors and sizes. Next to that is a purple awning that covers a meat vendor next to a dirt-filled animal pen for the freshest of meats available. Behind the pen is a gold awning that covers two mysterious crates and a small table. Large purple tentacles writhe upon the table. A green awning covers two large tables filled with the wares of the local blacksmith, including pots and pans, hammers, assorted weapons, and even a suit of armor. An anvil sits nearby, ready to repair items on the spot. Red awnings in the center of the square advertise the vegetable stand, which has many fruits and vegetables on display, including pumpkins, cauliflower, gourds, carrots, melons, potatoes, turnips, and leeks. Next to that sits a flower vendor beneath silvery grey awnings. Vibrant flowers in all colors spill from baskets. In the lower left corner sits a large stand with a blue awning that partially covers cold tables filled with fresh fish. Two large cauldrons hold live fish ready for the catching. Competing with the smell of fish is a large table filled with bread beneath an orange awning. In the upper left corner of the square is a red and white striped tent whose round table displays a huge quantity of potions in bottles of assorted shapes and sizes. All rest upon patterned cobblestone and torches dot the square to provide additional light. RPG map of a nighttime city market square with several vendor tents and awnings set up. One awning, in two shades of blue, has a display table filled with assorted mushrooms in many colors and sizes. Next to that is a purple awning that covers a meat vendor next to a dirt-filled animal pen for the freshest of meats available. Behind the pen is a gold awning that covers two mysterious crates and a small table. Large purple tentacles writhe upon the table. A green awning covers two large tables filled with the wares of the local blacksmith, including pots and pans, hammers, assorted weapons, and even a suit of armor. An anvil sits nearby, ready to repair items on the spot. Red awnings in the center of the square advertise the vegetable stand, which has many fruits and vegetables on display, including pumpkins, cauliflower, gourds, carrots, melons, potatoes, turnips, and leeks. Next to that sits a flower vendor beneath silvery grey awnings. Vibrant flowers in all colors spill from baskets. In the lower left corner sits a large stand with a blue awning that partially covers cold tables filled with fresh fish. Two large cauldrons hold live fish ready for the catching. Competing with the smell of fish is a large table filled with bread beneath an orange awning. In the upper left corner of the square is a red and white striped tent whose round table displays a huge quantity of potions in bottles of assorted shapes and sizes. All rest upon patterned cobblestone and torches dot the square to provide additional light.
July 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#10 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. J is for Junk Shop! Day and night versions.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #junk #somuchstuff #rpgshop
RPG map showing a large multi-goods shop with three rooms and a garden. The walkway to the shop is lined with assorted large items: carts, a large pipe, a sled, a tent-covered sofa, planters, and benches. Inside the shop there is barely enough room to walk through display cases, desks, tables, crates, and shelves, each covered with random objects, including potions, wands, books, jars, vases, hats, flowers, tools, weapons, herbs, cloth, and more. There seems to be little organization and there are surprises around every turn, including a marble bathtub filled with barrels, a wooden display case with assorted lanterns, and even the single oar from a boat hanging from one wall. The garden contains a similar variety of objects, from a fully stocked tent and a black marble sphinx to a massive upright stone hand and a large wooden doghouse. A path leads from the shop interior through the garden to an outer gate in the stone fence. The shop sits on a red brick city street. Nighttime view RPG map showing a large multi-goods shop with three rooms and a garden. The walkway to the shop is lined with assorted large items: carts, a large pipe, a sled, a tent-covered sofa, planters, and benches. Inside the shop there is barely enough room to walk through display cases, desks, tables, crates, and shelves, each covered with random objects, including potions, wands, books, jars, vases, hats, flowers, tools, weapons, herbs, cloth, and more. There seems to be little organization and there are surprises around every turn, including a marble bathtub filled with barrels, a wooden display case with assorted lanterns, and even the single oar from a boat hanging from one wall. The garden contains a similar variety of objects, from a fully stocked tent and a black marble sphinx to a massive upright stone hand and a large wooden doghouse. A path leads from the shop interior through the garden to an outer gate in the stone fence. The shop sits on a red brick city street. Lanterns light the interior from various sources, as well as a few scattered candles, and the garden is lit from lanterns, a purple alchemical light, and the glowing hands of a benevolent statue.
June 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#9 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. I is for Ice Shop. Both Day and Night views.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #icecold #ice #icehouse
RPG city map of an ice shop, for all of your cooling needs. Frosty pillar lights beckon you inside the shop and once in, you see an icy blue marble floor with crates stacked on either side, filled with blocks of ice ready for purchase, and staying cool on mounds of snow. A snow goblin smiles at you from one corner while a tray of frosty fruit and ice cold wine are on display in the other corner. Crates of snow line one wall and an ice sculpture of a local goddess (or noble) stands atop a block of ice. The sales counter is also a natural block of ice and it holds a sales journal, a couple of icy lights, and a mound of snow chilling a couple of glasses of the local vintage. Also stacked on the counter are a few snowballs with which to pelt local children, who are free to retaliate with snowballs near the goblin. A large chest behind the counter holds the cash box and the shopkeeper's possessions. Double doors lead to a back room where two magical portals sit as gateways to a mountaintop (or icy realm) where the cold goods are harvested. Huge blocks of ice are stacked on one wall with smaller blocks waiting to be stacked on crates for delivery. A mass of snow lines the back wall and the floor is slick with ice. Compacted blocks of snow rest on the other wall, ready to be packaged and sent off to the next gala event and turned into ballroom snow flurries, syrup-laden treats, or simply to chill beverages. RPG city map of an ice shop after hours. Frosty pillar lights beckon you inside the shop and once in, you see an icy blue marble floor with crates stacked on either side, filled with blocks of ice ready for purchase, and staying cool on mounds of snow. A snow goblin smiles at you from one corner while a tray of frosty fruit and ice cold wine are on display in the other corner. Crates of snow line one wall and an ice sculpture of a local goddess (or noble) stands atop a block of ice. The sales counter is also a natural block of ice and it holds a sales journal, a couple of icy lights, and a mound of snow chilling a couple of glasses of the local vintage. Also stacked on the counter are a few snowballs with which to pelt local children, who are free to retaliate with snowballs near the goblin. A large chest behind the counter holds the cash box and the shopkeeper's possessions. Double doors lead to a back room where two magical portals sit as gateways to a mountaintop (or icy realm) where the cold goods are harvested. Huge blocks of ice are stacked on one wall with smaller blocks waiting to be stacked on crates for delivery. A mass of snow lines the back wall and the floor is slick with ice. Compacted blocks of snow rest on the other wall, ready to be packaged and sent off to the next gala event and turned into ballroom snow flurries, syrup-laden treats, or simply to chill beverages.
May 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#8 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. H is for Haunted. Both Day and Night views.

#dnd #dndmap #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #mansion #haunted #hauntedhouse
RPG map of three mansions. The large mansion in the middle has clearly been abandoned. The front garden is overgrown with dead trees, flower growing amok, and bushes encroaching on the neighbors' hedges. Inside, while it is still mostly furnished, many pieces are broken and smashed, though some pieces, like the dining table and chairs, are in good condition. Some of the walls are broken, the central greenhouse is overgrown, and all of the mirrors are smashed. There is a narrow side yard between each of the buildings, all overgrown with weeds, although one has access to the house and an exit gate at the rear that could be used for illicit entry. The flanking mansions are in beautiful condition, with manicured front gardens and exquisite furnishings within. No doubt they are displeased with the deterioration of the house between them. It's up to you to decide what they are planning to do about it. RPG map of three mansions. The large mansion in the middle has clearly been abandoned. The front garden is overgrown with dead trees, flower growing amok, and bushes encroaching on the neighbors' hedges. Inside, while it is still mostly furnished, many pieces are broken and smashed, though some pieces, like the dining table and chairs, are in good condition. Some of the walls are broken, the central greenhouse is overgrown, and all of the mirrors are smashed. There is a narrow side yard between each of the buildings, all overgrown with weeds, although one has access to the house and an exit gate at the rear that could be used for illicit entry. The flanking mansions are in beautiful condition, with manicured front gardens and exquisite furnishings within. The outer houses are well lit both inside and out, but the haunted house in the center is dark. No doubt the neighbors are displeased with the deterioration of the house between them. It's up to you to decide what they are planning to do about it.
April 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#7 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. G is for Gems. Both Day and Night views.

#dnd #dndmap #dndart #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #worldbuilding #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #mansion
RPG map of a gem shop. Surrounded by a cobblestone street, this gem shop has ornate double doors and large windows. Inside the shop are several display cases. The first holds assorted gem-adorned jewelry items, and the second holds very large gems in assorted colors. A third display case holds an upright sword with a jeweled hilt. Next to that is a display table with glass domed pedestals that show small multicolored gems, with a few scattered about the table for a closer look. Clients are invited to sit in a comfy chair in the corner and have a glass of wine while examining their favorite pieces. A circular display case next to the chair holds a multitude of faceted crystals in every color of the rainbow, and also black and white. A tall lamp adds ambience, as does an ornate, square rug on the floor. The counter holds a cash register as well as scales to weigh the product. Purple bags wait for purchases to exit the building and advertise the shop's product. Also on the counter is a lamp, a couple of display of small gems, and a water cooler with glasses to cater to thirsty patrons. A table with a magical aura rests nearby, giving off an aura of protection that visibly prevents theft of product by anyone entering. RPG map of a gem shop at night. Surrounded by a cobblestone street, this gem shop has ornate double doors and large windows. Inside the shop are several display cases. The first holds assorted gem-adorned jewelry items, and the second holds very large gems in assorted colors. A third display case holds an upright sword with a jeweled hilt. Next to that is a display table with glass domed pedestals that show small multicolored gems, with a few scattered about the table for a closer look. Clients are invited to sit in a comfy chair in the corner and have a glass of wine while examining their favorite pieces. A circular display case next to the chair holds a multitude of faceted crystals in every color of the rainbow, and also black and white. A tall lamp adds ambience, as does an ornate, square rug on the floor. The counter holds a cash register as well as scales to weigh the product. Purple bags wait for purchases to exit the building and advertise the shop's product. Also on the counter is a lamp, a couple of display of small gems, and a water cooler with glasses to cater to thirsty patrons. A table with a magical aura rests nearby, giving off an aura of protection that visibly prevents theft of product by anyone entering.
April 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#6 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. F is for Florist. Both Day and Night views.

#dnd #dndmap #dndart #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #worldbuilding #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #mansion
RPG map of a flower shaped plant shop. The shop has four "petals" and four stemlike offshoots. Each petal and offshoot has a selection of plants in pots that line the cast iron and glass walls. The sections are assorted flowers, vegetables and garden plants, bushes and hedges, cacti and desert plants, tropical plants and flowers, deciduous trees, fey plants and flowers, and small common flowers and bushes. A U-shaped counter displays flowers in vases and a selection of potted seedlings for sale. RPG map of a flower shaped plant shop at night. The shop has four "petals" and four stemlike offshoots. Each petal and offshoot has a selection of plants in pots that line the cast iron and glass walls. The sections are assorted flowers, vegetables and garden plants, bushes and hedges, cacti and desert plants, tropical plants and flowers, deciduous trees, fey plants and flowers, and small common flowers and bushes. A U-shaped counter displays flowers in vases and a selection of potted seedlings for sale.
April 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#5 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. E is for Estate. Both Day and Night views.

#dnd #dndmap #dndart #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #worldbuilding #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap #mansion
RPG battle map of a mansion. Inside the iron entry gates is a small garden to the left and a carriage house to the right, with a carriage in residence as well as a garden cart and some storage. Continuing through double doors finds three stalls for horses, with saddle racks, grain, and crates for tack and saddlery supplies. Another set of double doors leads to a straw filled outdoor paddock. Outside the paddock is a grass lawn that separates the stables from the main house. At the far end are some hay bales covered with a tent awning. Sculpted bushes line the stone path and there are entry doors to the armory, barracks, interior hallway, and greenhouse. A covered walkway leads from the stable to the entry of the house: the great hall, where a grand piano and comfortable seating area greets guests. Three archways lead from this room, one to the greenhouse, one to the dining room, and one to a grand hallway. The greenhouse is filled with exotic flowers in cast iron planters and glass walls look out onto the lawn. The dining room holds an ornate table and two serving stations. The hallway leads to a comfortable office and small library. The hallway branches and doors on both sides lead to two matching latrines. Two more doors give access to the first guest bedroom and a smoking room that contains four purple chairs, a tall clock, and a small bar. Beyond the smoking room is the family living room and next to that is the primary bedroom, which connects to the nursery. Two more guest bedrooms sit near the garden and chapel. The garden borders the soldiers' quarters, which includes a small kitchen and room to relax, as wells as the barracks and armory. The left wing of the house begins with a guard post, a kitchen, pantry, and servants' dining room, with stairs to the cellar. Four servant bedrooms occupy the leftmost corner and a long gallery hall provides a place to sit and relax. RPG battle map of a mansion at night. Inside the iron entry gates is a small garden to the left and a carriage house to the right, with a carriage in residence as well as a garden cart and some storage. Continuing through double doors finds three stalls for horses, with saddle racks, grain, and crates for tack and saddlery supplies. Another set of double doors leads to a straw filled outdoor paddock. Outside the paddock is a grass lawn that separates the stables from the main house. At the far end are some hay bales covered with a tent awning. Sculpted bushes line the stone path and there are entry doors to the armory, barracks, interior hallway, and greenhouse. A covered walkway leads from the stable to the entry of the house: the great hall, where a grand piano and comfortable seating area greets guests. Three archways lead from this room, one to the greenhouse, one to the dining room, and one to a grand hallway. The greenhouse is filled with exotic flowers in cast iron planters and glass walls look out onto the lawn. The dining room holds an ornate table and two serving stations. The hallway leads to a comfortable office and small library. The hallway branches and doors on both sides lead to two matching latrines. Two more doors give access to the first guest bedroom and a smoking room that contains four purple chairs, a tall clock, and a small bar. Beyond the smoking room is the family living room and next to that is the primary bedroom, which connects to the nursery. Two more guest bedrooms sit near the garden and chapel. The garden borders the soldiers' quarters, which includes a small kitchen and room to relax, as wells as the barracks and armory. The left wing of the house begins with a guard post, a kitchen, pantry, and servants' dining room, with stairs to the cellar. Four servant bedrooms occupy the leftmost corner and a long gallery hall provides a place to sit and relax.
April 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#4 in a series of RPG city maps finally! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. D is for Drawbridge. With night and 3D views.

#dnd #dndmap #dndart #fantasymap #rpgmap #battlemap #worldbuilding #dungeonalchemist #fantasycartography #citymap
3D view of an RPG battle map showing a drawbridge over a river or moat. The drawbridge leads between two guard towers that hold a geared device with which to raise and lower the bridge, as well as two large, mounted crossbows. A portcullis is raised to allow access to the stone cobbled courtyard. Three wheeled barricades of sharpened poles sit to the left and beyond those is a hut that contains spears and halberds for the guards. Wooden steps lead up to a wooden platform that overlooks the wall. Another platform borders the wall on three sides, built between the walls of the courtyard and the interior building walls. To the right of the gatehouse is a small shed that contains more guard supplies, or it could be an office. Beyond that is an outhouse and a cluster of wooden platforms that support another crossbow. A house with a covered patio sits near the stable yard, probably the quarters of the stable workers. A straw-strewn stable yard is bordered by a wooden fence and gate, which leads to the interior stable with four stalls. Several racks hold saddles and grain sacks are stacked against the wall. Next to the stable is a carriage house with two carriages, two carts, and several crates and boxes. The main thoroughfare is bordered by two gardens filled with trees and flowers. A bench on each side allows for a resting place. On the left portion of the courtyard is a barracks with eight bunkbeds and two single beds. A chest for each resident sits near the beds and a table with four chairs allows for a card or dice game. A long room from the barracks contains the armory where racks and cabinets hold a variety of weapons. A large table is strewn with swords, helmets, daggers, and other weapons. Top-down daytime view of an RPG battle map showing a drawbridge over a river or moat. The drawbridge leads between two guard towers that hold a geared device with which to raise and lower the bridge, as well as two large, mounted crossbows. A portcullis is raised to allow access to the stone cobbled courtyard. Three wheeled barricades of sharpened poles sit to the left and beyond those is a hut that contains spears and halberds for the guards. Wooden steps lead up to a wooden platform that overlooks the wall. Another platform borders the wall on three sides, built between the walls of the courtyard and the interior building walls. To the right of the gatehouse is a small shed that contains more guard supplies, or it could be an office. Beyond that is an outhouse and a cluster of wooden platforms that support another crossbow. A house with a covered patio sits near the stable yard, probably the quarters of the stable workers. A straw-strewn stable yard is bordered by a wooden fence and gate, which leads to the interior stable with four stalls. Several racks hold saddles and grain sacks are stacked against the wall. Next to the stable is a carriage house with two carriages, two carts, and several crates and boxes. The main thoroughfare is bordered by two gardens filled with trees and flowers. A bench on each side allows for a resting place. On the left portion of the courtyard is a barracks with eight bunkbeds and two single beds. A chest for each resident sits near the beds and a table with four chairs allows for a card or dice game. A long room from the barracks contains the armory where racks and cabinets hold a variety of weapons. A large table is strewn with swords, helmets, daggers, and other weapons. Top-down nighttime view of an RPG battle map showing a drawbridge over a river or moat. The drawbridge leads between two guard towers that hold a geared device with which to raise and lower the bridge, as well as two large, mounted crossbows. A portcullis is raised to allow access to the stone cobbled courtyard. Three wheeled barricades of sharpened poles sit to the left and beyond those is a hut that contains spears and halberds for the guards. Wooden steps lead up to a wooden platform that overlooks the wall. Another platform borders the wall on three sides, built between the walls of the courtyard and the interior building walls. To the right of the gatehouse is a small shed that contains more guard supplies, or it could be an office. Beyond that is an outhouse and a cluster of wooden platforms that support another crossbow. A house with a covered patio sits near the stable yard, probably the quarters of the stable workers. A straw-strewn stable yard is bordered by a wooden fence and gate, which leads to the interior stable with four stalls. Several racks hold saddles and grain sacks are stacked against the wall. Next to the stable is a carriage house with two carriages, two carts, and several crates and boxes. The main thoroughfare is bordered by two gardens filled with trees and flowers. A bench on each side allows for a resting place. On the left portion of the courtyard is a barracks with eight bunkbeds and two single beds. A chest for each resident sits near the beds and a table with four chairs allows for a card or dice game. A long room from the barracks contains the armory where racks and cabinets hold a variety of weapons. A large table is strewn with swords, helmets, daggers, and other weapons.
April 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
dysonrules.bsky.social
Part 7 of my cute lakeside village. Every village needs a seedy tavern where the rougher crowd hangs out. Where else will you find info about the local crime ring? Night version included.

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3D view of an rpg map of a tavern at the edge of a lake. The back room and the deck of the tavern hang over the water on pilings. The main room contains a bar and several tables, and a small kitchen can be seen taking up one corner. The back room is filled with storage items: crates, barrels, and bags. A trapdoor opens to the water beneath the tavern floor, possibly perfect for smuggling goods in and out. The deck is empty but for a couple of stools and an empty plant pot likely used for ashes. A barrel of rainwater sits next to the door that leads into the tavern and a set of stairs head down to the grassy grounds. Deciduous trees bedeck the landscape around the tavern. Beneath the deck, in the water, several broken and discarded items are visible: old chairs, pots, bowls and barrels have been tossed into the lake. Top down view of an rpg tavern map. The tavern sits at the edge of a lake. The back room and the deck of the tavern hang over the water on pilings. The main room contains a bar, four barstools, five tables, and a woodstove. A small kitchen can be accessed through a door in one corner. The kitchen contains a large fireplace and several prep tales filled with food, mostly fish. The back room is filled with storage items: crates, barrels, and bags. A trapdoor opens to the water beneath the tavern floor, possibly perfect for smuggling goods in and out. The deck is empty but for a couple of stools and an empty plant pot likely used for ashes. A barrel of rainwater sits next to the door that leads into the tavern and a set of stairs head down to the grassy grounds. Deciduous trees bedeck the landscape around the tavern. Beneath the deck, in the water, several broken and discarded items are visible: old chairs, pots, bowls and barrels have been tossed into the lake. Top down nighttime view of an rpg tavern map. The tavern sits at the edge of a lake. The back room and the deck of the tavern hang over the water on pilings. The main room contains a bar, four barstools, five tables, and a woodstove. A small kitchen can be accessed through a door in one corner. The kitchen contains a large fireplace and several prep tales filled with food, mostly fish. The back room is filled with storage items: crates, barrels, and bags. A trapdoor opens to the water beneath the tavern floor, possibly perfect for smuggling goods in and out. The deck is empty but for a couple of stools and an empty plant pot likely used for ashes. A barrel of rainwater sits next to the door that leads into the tavern and a set of stairs head down to the grassy grounds. Deciduous trees bedeck the landscape around the tavern. Beneath the deck, in the water, several broken and discarded items are visible: old chairs, pots, bowls and barrels have been tossed into the lake.Top down view of an rpg tavern map. The tavern sits at the edge of a lake. The back room and the deck of the tavern hang over the water on pilings. The main room contains a bar, four barstools, five tables, and a woodstove. A small kitchen can be accessed through a door in one corner. The kitchen contains a large fireplace and several prep tales filled with food, mostly fish. The back room is filled with storage items: crates, barrels, and bags. A trapdoor opens to the water beneath the tavern floor, possibly perfect for smuggling goods in and out. The deck is empty but for a couple of stools and an empty plant pot likely used for ashes. A barrel of rainwater sits next to the door that leads into the tavern and a set of stairs head down to the grassy grounds. Deciduous trees bedeck the landscape around the tavern. Beneath the deck, in the water, several broken and discarded items are visible: old chairs, pots, bowls and barrels have been tossed into the lake.
April 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
Part 6 of my cute lakeside village. The potion shop! The proprietor might be a little unorganized, but I'm sure the potions are just fine.

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RPG map of a small apothecary shop tucked away in a grove of evergreen trees next to a lake. A winding path leads through the trees to the front door where a dangling potion bottle hangs from a signpost outside next to an old chair and a goblet placed on a barrel. Inside, the shop is chaotic with tables, books, scrolls, and the remains of lunch covering every visible surface, including the many window ledges. The room is dominated by a large cauldron in the center filled with a violet liquid that sends purple mist into the air. An enchanting table sits in the leftmost corner, but the surface is hard to see beneath bottles, scrolls, and even a rolling pin littering its surface. Jars, bottles, books, and goblets are stuffed into the bookshelves. A door leads to the back room where rickety stairs lead to a second floor and a trapdoor beckons one into the cellar. The small room contains another cauldron, this with a still, green liquid. More barrels, crates, and jars are here, all covered in an assortment of potion bottles.
March 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
Part 5 of my cute lakeside village. The town mayor's house! This stately mansion boasts of two guest rooms and a garden. The mayor's personal canoe awaits the next fishing trip.

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RPG map of a lakeside mansion. The front door opens onto a chevron-style wooden floored room with a large statue of the town founder to the left, standing between two orange trees. Two dark chairs allow visitors to wait. An arched opening leads to a dining room with a large wooden table before three windows that look out onto the lake. A large landscape painting adorns one wall and a buffet table is ready for the dinner service. A second archway from the entry leads to a comfortable living room with an ornate parquet floor. A cozy rug lies before the fireplace, flanked by two red comfy chairs and a matching sofa. A huge clock ticks against the wall. The parquet stretches down a long hallway, past the dining room, to a kitchen floored in gray stone. Several tables an shelves allow food storage and preparation while an iron stove sits in one corner. A door leads outside to a large washtub that can be used for both dishes and laundry. An arched doorway from the living room leads to a second long hallway, this one connecting two guest rooms and a bath on the right, and a large office on the left. The lower right bedroom contains a large bed, end table, small rug, and a wardrobe, with two large paintings on the walls. The center bedroom is floored in dark wood with a matching coffered bed, a small rug, and a single painting. A statue of a seated lady rests on a table near the bed. The bathroom floor is made of dark green tile, which highlights the expensive marble topped vanity and wooden commode. A small table with towels sits nearby. The bathroom windows look out on the grassy garden whose planting beds await flowers. The office holds a large desk, thick rug, and a large painting. Scrolls sit on the desk. At the end of the hall, a door opens to the garden with a second door to the primary bedroom. An ornate canopy bed sits between two patterned rugs. A huge wardrobe occupies one wall and a tall mirror decorates one corner. Outside, a canoe bobs near the shore.
March 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
Part 4 of my cute lakeside village. Though a small village, the library contains a large number of books, and the lakeside bench is popular for outdoor reading beneath the trees.

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RPG map that shows a single room library next to a clear lake. The library sits atop a hill reached by three dirt paths through the evergreen trees that surround the place. Inside the library, six bookshelves line the walls between windows that look out onto the views. Nine shorter bookshelves are arranged in the center of the room. The floor is a black and brown warm-toned checkboard. A single desk and chair in once corner allow the librarian to study or gaze out the windows while waiting for patrons. Outside, a long marble bench sits next to the lake, offering a peaceful place to read on warm days.
March 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
Part 3 of my cute lakeside village. This cozy inn provides food and lodging for weary travelers with a detached paddock for their mounts. The crystal clear lake encroaches with a small pond.

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RPG map of a lakeside inn with a detached stable and paddock. A small pond surrounded by evergreen trees looks shallow because the water is very clear. A stream exits the pond, headed toward the nearby lake. An archery target has been set up near the bank of the pond. Inside the stable are several bales of hay, some grain, rope, and a couple of crates. The outdoor paddock has been seeded with green grass. A trough with water sits near the fence and next to that is an anvil for quick horseshoe repairs. Inside the inn are a couple of community tables and a bar. A fireplace provides heat to the patrons. A door to the right enters into a massive kitchen with a stone floor, a cook stove, and shelves stacked with food supplies. A table holds an assortment of breads and pastries. Four sleeping rooms are available, one with several beds and access to a private privy. The other three rooms sleep at least two people, and bunkbeds provide access for up to five guests per room. Each room is outfitted with a chest or two for personal belongings and a table to hold books, a candle, or a pitcher with water. At the end of the hall is a bathing chamber with a stone toilet and a large wooden tub for bathing, though a bath likely costs extra.
March 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
Part 2 of my cute lakeside village. This one is the general store, where they sell just about everything, and some of it is made in the back room where the owner lives.

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RPG map of a mountain village general store. A dirt path leads through evergreen trees past a small pond to the front door of the shop. Inside the rectangular store are several tables, counters, and shelves with a variety of goods on display: breads and other baked goods mingle with potions and writing supplies while two long tables hold weapons and armor: swords, knives, crossbows, hammers, and shields. A large drum sits on display in a corner and bolts of cloth await the local tailor. A bakery oven on the back wall cooks the next batch of pastries. A door leads to the back room where a fireplace and stove are ready to prepare other foods, and a two-person table allows the owner to eat his own meals. A workbench sits beneath a window and a bare cot waits beneath a wooden staircase, possibly a bed for guests, or a nearby resting place when the proprietor needs a quick nap.
March 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
My next city map is taking FOREVER so I'll post my cute lakeside village maps while I work on it. Starting with the stable.

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RPG map of a stable set among evergreen trees and random boulders. A dirt path leads to the stable, which has a gate to the outdoor paddock and a door to the stone stable building. Outside the building sits a water trough and a rack to place a saddle. The fenced paddock area is straw-filled and holds two hay racks and a water trough, as well as a large straw bale and a mound of used straw. A single evergreen tree provides shade in one corner and a door leads into the stable building. Inside, the floor is stone and contains four stalls on the north wall and a single, larger stall on the south wall. A chest and several bags of grain sit near the door with a couple of buckets. Two saddles wait on saddle racks near a group of straw bales and a large trough of water. Each stall contains a water bucket and a window that looks out onto the landscape.
March 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#3 in a series of RPG city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. C is for Clocktower. Multi-floor and 3D views.

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3D exterior view of a three-level clocktower for use in RPG games. The building sits on a square stone site lined with black marble railings and a wooden arched entrance. Double doors lead into the building, whose exterior is a rich brown wood with an ornate pattern. The mid level had two iron-bound windows through which can be viewed a staircase and the pendulum of a large clock. The roof of the building exposes the upper portion of the clock with the clock face in the same direction as the arched entrance below. A stone bench sits before the clock face and large stone pots hold trees and bushes in each corner of the roof. Two more benches can be seen, as well as the head and shoulders of a large statue that stands behind the clock and faces the opposite direction. Stairs lead from the stone-floored roof down into the building. RPG map that shows the interior ground floor of a clock tower. The ground floor is mostly filled with a wooden structure that contains the clock's inner workings. Tall pillars stand in the corners and a set of metal-bound stairs lead upward in the upper right corner. Candles in sconces provide light. RPG map showing the upper level of a clock tower, which doubles as a library. Stairs in the upper right lead down to the lower level. At the top of the stairs is a large, iron-bound window that looks out over the city. A tall corner bookshelf has a ladder leaning on it to allow access to upper shelves. A second window looks out over the front of the building. To the rear, a third window provides a view and in front of the window sits an ornate wooden table with a lantern and several books. The floor before the table is carpeted and two red couches provide seating, once facing the table and the other in the left corner. In the lower right corner of the room, stairs lead up to the roof. The center of the room is taken up by the wooden surround of the huge clock. RPG map showing the roof level of a clocktower. Stairs on the left-hand side lead down into the building. In front of the stairs is a bench and on the other side of the bench is a potted maple tree. A second tree mirrors the first on the right-hand corner. In the center of the space is a huge wooden structure that holds the clock, which faces the lower center portion of the map. Behind the clock face stands the statue of a warrior with a sword, looking out over the city in the opposite direction the clock faces. Two potted plants sit in the front two corners of the roof.
March 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#2 in a series of D&D city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. B is for Beach! Day and Night versions, plus 3D image.

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RPG battle map showing part of a seaside city with a small bit of sandy beach peeking through the rocks. A boardwalk overlooks the beach and wooden stairs climb from the boardwalk to the beach below. Several businesses and homes line the boardwalk, including a warehouse, a bookshop, and an inn. Stairs climb from the lower level of businesses to an upper level with a hostel, a bakery, a small park, a magic shop, a meat shop, and a brewery. Small homes are clustered amidst the businesses. The streets are stone and lined with streetlights mounted on posts. Several benches and chairs line the street, inviting neighbors to sit and share the news of the day. Nighttime version of an RPG battle map showing part of a seaside city with a small bit of sandy beach peeking through the rocks. A boardwalk overlooks the beach and wooden stairs climb from the boardwalk to the beach below. Several businesses and homes line the boardwalk, including a warehouse, a bookshop, and an inn. Stairs climb from the lower level of businesses to an upper level with a hostel, a bakery, a small park, a magic shop, a meat shop, and a brewery. Small homes are clustered amidst the businesses. The streets are stone and lined with streetlights mounted on posts. Several benches and chairs line the street, inviting neighbors to sit and share the news of the day. 3D image of an RPG battle map showing part of a seaside city with a small bit of sandy beach peeking through the rocks. A boardwalk overlooks the beach and wooden stairs climb from the boardwalk to the beach below. Several businesses and homes line the boardwalk, including a warehouse, a bookshop, and an inn. Stairs climb from the lower level of businesses to an upper level with a hostel, a bakery, a small park, a magic shop, a meat shop, and a brewery. Small homes are clustered amidst the businesses. The streets are stone and lined with streetlights mounted on posts. Several benches and chairs line the street, inviting neighbors to sit and share the news of the day.
February 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#1 in a series of D&D city maps! I'm using them in Waterdeep. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. A is for Alley! Both Day and Night versions.

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RPG city map showing a city block with several buildings and businesses with a U-shaped alley connecting them in the center. Shops include a meat shop, bakery, brewery, tavern, stable, artist's workshop, potion classroom, smith, artificer, magic shop, and mage's gallery with attached garden. Several lowly homes are scattered on the map and one ruined hovel with a secret access via the alley. Old barrels and crates are scattered throughout the alley to discourage access. Nighttime version of a RPG city map showing a city block with several buildings and businesses with a U-shaped alley connecting them in the center. Shops include a meat shop, bakery, brewery, tavern, stable, artist's workshop, potion classroom, smith, artificer, magic shop, and mage's gallery with attached garden. Several lowly homes are scattered on the map and one ruined hovel with a secret access via the alley. Old barrels and crates are scattered throughout the alley to discourage access.
February 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#26 in a series of D&D maps I made for quick encounters while traveling through the TOA jungle. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. Z is for Zap!

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RPG battle map showing a river cutting through thick jungle terrain. The river is bordered on both sides with huge, moss-covered boulders. The river itself is dotted with sharp rocks; anyone falling in would likely take serious piercing damage. A metal-edged wooden path climbs from the upper right corner of the map to a bridge that crosses the river. The bridge is stone, but both the entrance and exit are crossed by arcs of electricity. Crossing this bridge will be problematic. The path continues in a gradual curve on the other side of the bridge and descends to the lower left edge of the map.
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#25 in a series of D&D maps I made for quick encounters while traveling through the TOA jungle. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. Y is for Yuck!

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RPG battle map of a jungle scene. Surrounded by thick jungle foliage, something huge has cut through the jungle floor, leaving a slime and blood splattered ravine in its wake. A bleached skeleton lies in one curve, their sword and shield lying useless beside them, having been no match for whatever horrible creature left this scar upon the land.
February 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
dysonrules.bsky.social
#24 in a series of D&D maps I made for quick encounters while traveling through the TOA jungle. Made with Dungeon Alchemist. Free to download and use as you like. X is for um... X.

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RPG map showing a building surrounded by jungle foliage. The building is divided into four sections by an X shaped hallway with a fountain in the center. Each of the branches of the X hold nine diamond shaped pools that contain differently colored liquids: red, green, blue, and gold. In the four quadrants that surround the X are identical rooms with six additional fountains. There is one entrance from the jungle into the building and from there are doors that lead in a mazelike pattern through the X corridors.
February 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM