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The Maps of Many Things - Arctic
🕑 Added 2024-12-16 20:58:09 +0000 UTCIn the farthest reaches of the world, where the sky is pale and the cold bites deeper than steel, there are places that few dare tread. This is the Arctic Edition of The Maps of Many Things, a collection of battlemaps that invite your adventurers to journey into the heart of winter’s domain. Here, amidst the howling winds and endless white, forgotten towers crumble into ruin, frozen forests whisper ancient secrets, and survival itself becomes a story worth telling. These maps are the stage for tales of grit and courage, where every step is a gamble, and every shadow may hold more than frost.
Hi friends!
Welcome to the latest addition to The Maps of Many Things series: the Arctic Edition. This exclusive collection of battlemaps is designed to challenge your adventurers in some of the most unforgiving environments imaginable. From desolate ruins and icy cliff-side trails to snow-laden forests and wind-swept tundras, each map immerses your players in the relentless cold where survival becomes the ultimate test. These maps are more than just a setting—they're an invitation to weave epic tales of resilience and discovery.
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The Frozen Abyss is a deep crevasse surrounded by towering ice cliffs. Multiple narrow ice bridges span the chasm, connecting various outcroppings of ice on either side. The bridges vary in width and stability, with some appearing cracked and precarious. The jagged edges of the cliffs are covered in thick frost, making any climbing attempt especially hazardous. Loose chunks of ice occasionally break off, plunging into the abyss with an echoing crash. This area feels desolate and unwelcoming, with only the distant cries of arctic wildlife occasionally breaking the silence.
The Precipice Crossing is comprised of two icy cliffs connected by a worn suspension bridge. The bridge is made of old wooden planks and rotting ropes that sway dangerously with every step. The bridge spans over a deep chasm, with the echoes of cracking ice and distant growls from unseen creatures emanating from below. The cliffs themselves are steep and covered in a thin layer of frost, making climbing them an arduous task. Icicles hang from the edges, and gusts of wind occasionally whip through the area, making the bridge sway even more precariously.
The Tethered Passage is a treacherous crossing spanning a deep chasm. A recently set rope connects the two icy cliffs, tied securely but appearing to be the work of a hasty or desperate individual. The cliffs are steep and slick with frost, making even reaching the rope a challenge. The abyss below is obscured by swirling mist, creating an unsettling sense of vertigo for anyone daring to cross. The rope itself, while sturdy, is coated in a thin layer of ice, further complicating traversal.
The Icebound Wreck is the site of a long-forgotten ship trapped in the icy terrain. The ship is partially buried in the ice, with jagged holes exposing its splintered interior. The surrounding area is treacherous, with hidden crevices, unstable ice, and debris scattered across the ground. Strange, unnatural ice formations around the ship hint at some kind of arcane energy that has preserved the wreck for centuries. Inside the ship, frozen bodies and remnants of its crew tell a tale of tragedy, while hidden compartments hold long-lost treasures.
The Glacial Lagoon is a large, semi-frozen body of water surrounded by jagged cliffs and patches of ice-covered ground. The massive frozen waterfall at one end is a breathtaking centerpiece, with icicles as long as trees hanging precariously. Ice floes drift across the surface, forming temporary pathways. The lagoon's mysterious undercurrent and the shadows moving below suggest the presence of aquatic creatures or arcane forces. It's a place of beauty and peril, offering opportunities for exploration and danger.
The Bridge of Ice is a natural crossing formed by drifting and frozen ice floes, spanning a glacial lake or arctic river. Each ice slab is uneven, unstable, and treacherous to navigate. The freezing water beneath is dark and deceptively calm, hiding unseen dangers such as sharp currents or aquatic predators. The bridge offers a high-risk shortcut, but it punishes the reckless or unprepared. Any loud sounds or sudden impacts can destabilize nearby floes, increasing the danger.
The Frozen Maw is an immense sinkhole shrouded in perpetual frost and mystery. The jagged edges of the crater make descent treacherous, and the eerie hum that permeates the air is disorienting. At the center of the Maw lies an ancient, arcane rift, its energies freezing the surrounding landscape into bizarre and twisted formations. The swirling snowstorm adds to the difficulty of navigating the area, and the dark shapes at the bottom hint at the presence of formidable creatures drawn to the rift's power.
The Frosted Hollow is a foreboding yet inviting threshold into the unknown. Surrounding the entrance are signs of previous visitors—broken tools, old tracks in the snow, and remnants of a small campfire. The cave’s interior quickly descends into darkness, with rough-hewn walls glistening with moisture. Natural and unnatural hazards await those who dare to venture further, and faint traces of magic hint at ancient or forgotten powers dwelling within.
The Frozen Rock Bridge is a natural stone formation, reinforced centuries ago by long-forgotten builders. It stretches over an enormous ice-choked ravine, connecting two steep cliffs. The bridge’s surface is slick with frost, its edges crumbling with age, making traversal a perilous undertaking. The freezing winds howl constantly, threatening to push travelers toward the yawning chasm below. Signs of collapse are evident, and faint remnants of ancient battle scars mark the stone, suggesting this bridge has seen bloodshed.
The Broken Tower Ruins are a simple but evocative site, devoid of magic or overt mystery. The remains of the structure suggest it once served as a lookout or shelter, long since abandoned and weathered by time. The surrounding snow-covered terrain holds no clear signs of recent activity, though wildlife tracks crisscross the area. The ruins are stark and quiet, offering a brief respite from the harsh environment or a tactical vantage point.
The Snowy Plains are a wide-open tundra dotted with jagged stone monoliths, half-buried in snow and leaning at strange angles. These monoliths appear ancient and unnatural, but no clear signs of civilization remain. The ground beneath the snow is uneven, riddled with ice-crusted fissures and patches of hidden danger. The howling wind and blinding snow reduce visibility and create a sense of eerie isolation. Though deceptively quiet, the plains are far from safe, as creatures and natural hazards threaten to catch travelers off guard.
The Snow Forest is a cold and desolate woodland, where a perpetual frost grips the skeletal remains of the trees. The snow lies deep, blanketing roots and paths, making travel slow and hazardous. The biting wind whistles through the barren branches, masking the sounds of unseen creatures lurking nearby. Shadows shift eerily in the snowy mist, hinting at both wildlife and unnatural forces that roam this frozen domain.
The Tent in the Snow Forest is a small but unsettling location, offering both a potential refuge and a mystery. The tent appears abandoned, though evidence of recent activity—footprints, ashes in the firepit, and scattered supplies—suggests someone was here not long ago. The nearby forest presses close around the clearing, reducing visibility and carrying strange echoes of movement. It is a place that feels isolated yet occupied, as if something unseen is watching from the gloom.
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Comments
Eduardo Tarilonte
Wow! That's fantastic!! Thank you very much for this. You are awesome!! :-)
Epic Quest
Done! Light Snow version available now. Thank you for the request, my friend. Cheers!
Epic Quest
Thank you so much, Johannes. I'm glad you like it. Cheers!
Johannes Schwartz
Uff, searched for a pdf for this one but then suddenly...that is so much better. Thick fat clothes and the will to survive this, that is a perfect campaign.
Epic Quest
Got it, Eduardo. I'll talk to Hleid and see what we can do. I won't talk to Auril the Frostmaiden; she is never in a good mood. Cheers, my friend!
Eduardo Tarilonte
Hello. An artic snowy enviroment as the one you already have but without the storm :-)
Epic Quest
Hey Eduardo, thank you for your comment. Do you mean an arctic snowy environment but without the storm or a similar map pack with no snow at all? Cheers!
Epic Quest
Thank you so much Rob! I appreciate it. 🙏🏻
Eduardo Tarilonte
Fantastic! It would be awesome if you could add them with no weather as well. Looking forward to a jungle set. Thank you! :-)
Rob Leonard
Lots of great options with this set. I appreciate the weather effects in the scenes too...very realistic. Nice job! :)
Epic Quest
Thank you Antonio! Have a blast with your group, my friend. Cheers!
Antonio Lignan
Thanks! I'm running the Rime of the Frostmaiden's campaign and these are an amazing fit.
