Bert Verwaest

PIRATE COVE (35x42)

Added 2024-09-25 21:19:26 +0000 UTC

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 ferry stolen cargo ashore, where a creaking crane unloads the heavy crates. The loot is stacked against the cave wall, temporarily stored as it awaits inspection and plundering. Above the entrance, a ballista stands menacingly on the bow of a shipwreck, ready to ward off any unwelcome visitors. Just beyond the gravel beach, a sturdy gate blocks direct access to the cave's core, though a second route up a ladder leads to the crew’s sleeping quarters.

At the heart of the cave, the pirates gather around a dining deck, where raucous feasting and drinking take place in the glow of lanterns. Deeper within, tucked away to avoid any traceable food scents, the kitchen bustles with activity—preparing salted meats, fresh-caught fish, and hearty vegetables.

The leader of these seafaring outlaws can often be found at their desk keeping record of their hauls. This study sits atop a deck adorned with weathered sails. One of these sails conceals the entrance to a secret alcove, which leads to the pirate’s hidden treasure hoard—a sanctuary where the leader also retires for the night.