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Monthly Round Up - June 2024 (Patreon)

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2024-07-01 10:52:34

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Roundup

Here is a quick review of last month’s releases.

In June we released -

119 Maps, Tiles & Variants
5 Illustrations
235 Assets
1 Token
2 Adventure Modules
7 Complete Foundry VTT Modules
1 Custom Magic Item
1 Custom Creature

Links to download all of this content can be found below. The Tier required to access each one is in brackets after the link. Free/Public Content is marked as (Free).

Castles, Forts & Keeps

Pirate Fort

This small tropical island appears unassuming on the map, showing up as barely a speck, but its location along a key shipping route combined with its large, protected bay has made it incredibly valuable.

In a matter of only a few years a thriving town has appeared, as well as several large estates, farmland and perhaps most importantly of all, the Fort that overlooks the bay entrance, protecting it from rival political factions and pirates. Whoever controls the island controls all the trade that passes through, and the commission that comes with it.

However, a few weeks ago the fort was taken in a sudden unexpected skirmish by a well-trained group of pirates. They are currently holed up inside, firing at any who approach by land or sea. They have sent their demands, effectively holding the bay to ransom. Unless all current and future trade fees are handed over to them, they will sink any ships attempting to enter the bay. Negotiations are at a stalemate, with neither side willing to give ground and trade ships are waiting out of range until a peace is made, unable to offload their cargo.

The trade council are desperately seeking aid from outsiders. Their own military force was greatly reduced during the initial raid on the fort, while the trade ships are unwilling to risk their own soldiers and happy to wait out the situation to deal with the victors. There is also a growing fear that sending in a large-scale attack would cause the pirates to start firing on the town itself.

Ruined Gaol

This fort has stood for decades, possibly centuries and has had many masters in that time. After lying abandoned for years in a state of disrepair, it was recently reinhabited and expanded below ground to serve as a prison for the detained head of a powerful cult, along with several of his more senior followers.

The fort was chosen for its remote location and difficult approach, as those in charge believed that what little remained of the fanatical group after their leader was captured would be incapable of mounting any real attempt at liberation here.

They were swiftly proven wrong though. Within weeks of the leader’s imprisonment, the fort was besieged and largely destroyed. The leader and his lieutenants were restored to their former positions and a contingent were left behind to hold the fort, locking the surviving guards in the cells they had been charged with defending, so as to interrogate them about any further plans to destabilise the cult.

The council have decided that no further resources should be wasted in trying to retake the fort or track down the cultists, but one member feels strongly that the mission should not be abandoned. They are quietly seeking a group of adventurers to clear out the remaining cultists and investigate the fort for any clues of the cult leader’s new whereabouts or intentions.

Hideouts & Lairs

Green Hag Lair

Obfuscated by the eerie mire, these rickety platforms are balanced among the branches of diseased mangrove trees. There is little reason for anyone to venture here, but if they should the sounds of haunted screams and eerie visions below the water would likely cause them to turn back.

Into the Wilds

Jungle 02

Cenote Opening - These large waterfall sinked holes are dotted all over the jungle, often so hidden by overgrowth that you can easily fall into one if you aren't paying attention. Some are used by local villages as a water supply, others are used in rituals or as places of worship. A few of them have become home to large creatures that fell in and, while unable to escape, have somehow managed to survive.
Cenote Pool - The moss covered rock walls are almost impossible to climb, and the overhang at the top ends any attempt at escape. Some Cenotes are connected by very narrow underwater tunnels, so for the fearless few there may be another way out.
Off the Path - The jungle is dangerous regardless of whether you follow the narrow game trails or infrequent dirt paths. However the further in you delve, the less likely you are to return.
Jungle Chasm - Seismic activity in the area causes these large chasms to open up, and occasionally widen or even re-close. Rope bridges have been constructed across a few of the larger ones by locals, but they are not regularly maintained so any that succumb to further tremors are often left broken for days or even weeks. Maybe you can jump it?
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Adelfurth’s Arcanery Interior Scene

Adelfurth's Arcanary has existed for decades, and is now run by his three sons. The younger draws in customers by selling trinkets and cheap tricks at the stall outside, before sending the wealthier looking customers inside to be served by the middle brother. Meanwhile the elder is busy in the back fulfilling enchanting orders and refilling their stock.

This illustration was created by Eduardo Nonato for Tom Cartos - https://www.artstation.com/nonato

Weapons:Swords 01 Asset Pack - 108 New Assets (Adventurer+) - This Asset Pack contains a variety of Sword themed assets.

Dungeondraft Megapack V1.40 (Adventurer+)- Complete Tom Cartos Asset collection for Dungeondraft, updated every month!

These assets have also been added to Moulinette Cloud

Premium 5e Adventures (Adventurer+)

Chimera Chaos by Alex LeFort - 4th to 6th Level

A vagrant band of bugbears has lost control of their pet chimera, With Brackenridge on the brink of annihilation, villagers which now rampages through a local village have sent a desperate plea for heroes. Yet, the threat is and its surrounding countryside, sowing destruction and twofold: the party must not only confront the rampaging fear.

Premium PF2e Adventures (Adventurer+)

Displaced Diadem by Alex LeFort & David N.Ross - 1st to 3rd Level

A small community of fisherman have not returned from their trip into the swamp, and family and friends have grown concerned. Unfortunately, the fishermen have fallen victim to an angry troll seeking revenge after they accidentally stole a prized relic that was in the troll’s possession. Meanwhile, a local group of goblins have come into possession of the relic, ignorant of both the fisherman and the relic’s importance to the troll.

Scenes (Forgemaster+)

5e Adventures (Forgemaster+)

Displaced Diadem

Gardenkeeper for 5e & PF2E

The natural world offers many wonders and one such creation is living armor. Grown by particularly adept botanists that use magic as part of their process, this breastplate is composed of living bark and plant matter. Vines wind around its extremities and constantly move, seemingly aware of its surroundings and ready to take action should the moment arise.

Hi Res (Traveller+)

This magic item was created for Tom Cartos by Abyssal Brews

Garden Matron for 5e & PF2E

The birth of a Garden Matron is something truly special to witness. Watching a being rise from a topiary and gain some semblance of sentience is a magical sight typically reserved for the very few who know how to master these beings. The initial creation is only the start though as it often takes months of rigorous training for the matron to understand her charge.

Hi Res (Traveller+)

This creature was created for Tom Cartos by Abyssal Brews