New beginnings
2015-Jan-10
A long awaited update...
lost temple
2014-May-11
The lost temple is a large temple complete with living quarters for acolytes and a dormitory for the initiates
osr superstar
2014-Apr-19
I’m proud to have made it to the second round of the osr superstar contest
Rebuilding
2014-Apr-18
I'm rebuilding a lot of things. In spring there is always an opportunity to start things fresh.
News, Projects, and Updates
2014-Jan-28
Santicore 2013 is here!
2014-Jan-27
Sanitocre 2013 Volume one is here - So much cool content. I managed to get printed on the back cover! I hope D.G. likes his character sheet.
Using Sudoku to Seed a Map
2013-Dec-24
The steps I use to use Sudoku to seed a map: dunegon or town
A River Runs Through It
2013-Dec-22
What more do you need than some natural caves with some swift flowing water?
the Curved Stair
2013-Dec-8
the Curved Stair: a black and white dungeon featuring a curved stair leading deeper into the unknown.
Hidden Lair
2013-Dec-1
Hidden Lair: a 5 room dungeon featuring kobalds and perhaps something more sinister...
Iron Raider Hall
2013-Nov-24
Iron Raider Hall is a small analog dungeon with finished halls and natural caverns. It is home to the Iron Raider goblins.
Return of the GRID!
2013-Nov-1
Like a creature from the late late show - it's the return of the GRID...
Friday Twelve Minute Map
2013-Oct-31
A quick analog map drawn with my Letraset Promarkers, not quite a Friday Five Minute Map
Port Town
2013-Oct-25
A second Saturday Sketch map - this one is a port town
Toys for the Sandbox 93: the Unmarked Grave
2013-Oct-15
Occult moon released the latest Toys for the Sandbox with another of my maps inside. Check it out at RPGnow!
A Small Keep
2013-Oct-13
A small keep in the wilderness with a few supporting towns
Two Dungeons
2013-Oct-11
The first of the Saturday Sketch maps. Simple. Black and White. Analog. Maps.
the river dungeon
2013-Oct-10
The River Dungeon: an underground river crossing with dungeons to explore!
Toys for the Sandbox 92: the Empty Chamber
2013-Oct-7
Occult moon released the latest Toys for the Sandbox with another of my maps inside. Check it out at RPGnow!
town
2013-Oct-6
A quick town map.
the neighbourhood
2013-Sep-29
A Suburban neighbourhood - it might be a friendly place to call home but what secrets does it also harbor?
dead beach
2013-Sep-22
Dead beach - a beach littered with skulls and reeks of dead flesh. Why wouldn't you want to go there?
lake dungeon
2013-Sep-15
A cave system around an underground lake.
dirt hatching
2013-Sep-8
A new map and a new dirt hatchng to go with the bricks style
long hall
2013-Sep-1
New wall style on this map. A long grand hall in the center with some natural caverns to explore as well.
dungeon town
2013-Aug-25
Large caves converted into a small town in a dungeon
the Portal
2013-Aug-18
The portal - inspired by stargate, by the nether portal, by the dark portal, by many other gateways to the unknown this gateway glows with a green light. What adventures and horrors await on the other side?
Treasures of the Ziggurat
2013-Aug-11
On Day 14 of the expedition we found the Treasures of the Ziggurat. On Day 15 we understood what the ziggurat was for and why the treasures had gone centuries without being disturbed. On Day 16 we ascended.
A large church
2013-Aug-4
A large church with an pool - I'd recommend not swimming laps.
Have you met: Josephine Smythe
2013-Jul-30
Josephine Smythe comes from a long line of fighters. On her Dad's side there are a half dozen thugs and tough guys. On her Mom's side are generations of soldiers - from the WAC in World War II to the current generation. She is more proud of her mother's side - but she takes after her father's.
the way in
2013-Jul-21
Adventuring in dungeons is one thing - but all dungeoneers need a way in. This crumbled ruin contains a stairway leading into the depths.
sketch book pro map
2013-Jul-16
Further to my recent experiments I created another all digital map using SketchBook Pro. Feedback makes me better! Let me know what you think.
sylvan safehold
2013-Jul-14
An overland map for the first time in a long while. The Sylvan Safehold is a small hold in a forested area on a small peninsula. Easily defensible the safehold is a safe place to collect taxes on ships and patrol the frontier.
Digital Map
2013-Jul-9
playing with pixelmator and making all digital maps. I'm still learning. Trying to figure out how to do a grid that is accurate but not perfect.
the High Stair
2013-Jul-8
The high stair is a small dungeon that contains a tall spiral staircase leading to the top most room.
Thick walls map style
2013-Jun-23
Trying out my new light table and a new style. I would love feedback on the new style and the colour palette. I like the feel of the walls when drawing them like this. Not certain how I feel about the end product.
underground lake
2013-Jun-16
Deep underground open water is rare and when found it is not always clean, clear, or safe. But when you see something gleaming in the darkend water it might be time to get a little wet.
fictitious entry news
2013-Jun-15
New colours and theme (again). Health update (again). New comment tool (again).
PSA: take care of your wrists
2013-Jun-2
Why RSI really sucks
River Crossing
2013-Jun-2
An underground river has always been one of my favorite places to put in a map. Here the river crossing is a rope bridge.
Crypt Entry
2013-May-26
No one is quite sure how far and how deep the crypts go but everyone knows this is where they start. A hole in the side of a hill leads into the crypts and form there your wits and your sword will lead you to fortune or death. Fortunately the horror of the depths can be held off for another day.
The Mason's Vault
2013-May-12
We don't 'make' catacombs we adapt what nature has placed in our hands and make it magestic. - Fauchel Glorstran, Master Mason, in the Third Tome of the Mason's of Glorstran.
the Pillar in the Deep
2013-May-5
In the deep there is no sun, no moon, no stars. So what do people look upon for hope? What fills them with wonder and awe. Perhaps the Pillar is what they see in the darkness - filling them with light.
Encounter Deck Maps - Update two
2013-May-2
I've had a few setbacks but I promised that I would have maps by Monday for Joe and his Creature and Encounter Decks Kickstarter.
Forgotten Temple
2013-Apr-28
Some temples are celebrated but some are hidden from the sun and forgotten. The forgotten temple was a place of hidden worship but now hides other mysteries.
New post, new job, new focus, new style
2013-Apr-26
A few weeks into my new job and I've got my blog back functioning including RSS - featuring a new map and a new map style!
Now Available on Think Geek!
2013-Apr-21
Inkwellideas Dungeonmorph Dice are now available on Think Geek! So cool
Encounter Deck maps - progress update
2013-Mar-23
Encounter Deck kickstarter maps number one and two!
Arctic Tundra - Friday Five Minute Map
2013-Mar-14
Today's Friday five minute map theme is "Arctic Tundra!" and to return to the fold I plugged in my tablet and gave it a go. I'm really not happy with the map but it gets the mapping juices flowing and gets that tablet back in use.
Final Tomb of Kings
2013-Feb-2
Several weeks ago I started this map. It went through several iterations to get to the final version. I'm quite happy with this version.
Friday Five Minute Map - Campsite
2012-May-4
It's Friday which means it's time for another fridayfiveminutemap challenge.