The Druid Grove Battle Map - Launch
Added 2018-12-10 00:05:22 +0000 UTCThis weeks battle map is an extremely verdant Druid Grove with a glowing pool, cascading waterfalls and an ancient old tree at its centre. I took inspiration from Princess Mononoke's forest spirit scenes for this one. Moss EVERYWHERE! Lots of water, and its green, really really green. This was a fun one!
- 30x30 Grid Map
Variants:
- Pool with ancient tree, day (Base)
- Pool with ancient tree, night
- Pool, day
- Pool, night
Notes and Tips
- The tree in the centre of the pool is a full tree (not cut down), its shown this way so you can see the rest of the map under its canopy. Of course you could have the tree cut down, if it works for you!
- If the party is hostile to the grove, tree roots can burst from the ground to attack or grapple the party.
- The water could be magically charming, if a player steps into it they make a saving throw or are charmed to walk slowing towards the tree until they take damage or save.
- Have your party play a game of 'The Floor (water) is Lava' and have them move across the stones to reach the tree, with corresponding skill checks.
- If a party member gets completely submerged in the water they have a chance to turn into a Satyr (Goat person!) over the next 5 rounds. Do with this as you will, depending on how evil you are feeling!
- The Forest Guardian stands on the raised cliff and commands his minions to protect his grove.
- The party notice blood in the water as they make it to the clearing. The King/Queen of the forest (any giant forest beast) has been killed in the pool, the forest is angry! The party is a convenient outlet to this anger.
That is it for this launch, enjoy and have a great adventure!
Comments
Thanks Alp! Good suggestion I've been thinking about doing something like this. I'll give it a go with my next launch.
Afternoon Maps
2019-02-26 08:14:20 +0000 UTCBeautiful map! And I really appreciate the notes and tips. So many great ideas for encounters! Quick suggestion: Could these launch notes be included as a text file in the zip folder Patrons get? Thanks.
Alp Turan
2019-02-26 07:20:14 +0000 UTC:)
Afternoon Maps
2018-12-10 01:10:41 +0000 UTCI love the colors/tone and your general style then :) and this is a really great map
oceanicsurvivor
2018-12-10 01:08:18 +0000 UTCThanks! I don't really have a plan for an overall look and feel, its developing as I continue to create the maps. This one was definitely inspired by those magical forests you see in Miyazaki films.
Afternoon Maps
2018-12-10 01:07:08 +0000 UTCI really just love the look of the world youre creating. Thank you!
oceanicsurvivor
2018-12-10 00:47:11 +0000 UTC
