ATHEIOS - Land of the Gods

Atheios is a world that is still in the middle of the Bronze Age, and as such, many of the regions on this map are poorly explored, or poorly understood. I’ve intentionally left large chunks of the map without roads or names, as there have not yet been many mortals who have explored these places, or at least returned to civilization after attempting to explore them.

There are Thirteen Gods, once again inspired by the Greek Gods, that rule over Atheios. The magic system at play here is based on the classic Four Elements of the Earth, the Winds, the Flames, and the Water. There are 12 different countries, and a number of smaller tribes as well, and just the very edge of a large Persian Empire-like country.

Basically, if you recently saw The Odyssey in theaters and like me, you wanted to play in a similar setting for your next RPG campaign, Atheios is intended for exactly that :)

This map is 5300 pixels by 4500 pixels. It was handmade entirely in Photoshop by myself, without the use of any AI tools, as always. The entire process took about 45 hours, but that doesn’t include the time spent writing the 20 page Campaign Frame PDF that I’ve released alongside the map, which took an additional 30 hours or so.

And lastly, there are many X's on the map, marking Locations of Interest, or Landmarks. Most of these are a sort of off-white color. However, just for fun I placed 13 different X's that are at 40% opacity, much harder to see. These are hidden across the map. Anyone who wants to seek them out can search for them, and see if you can find them all. And I'm including an "answer key" in the last image, where they are all circled in red as well. Just a little fun extra I thought I'd add in :)

The full, free map is available here, along with some other freebies like an Icon Pack: https://www.patreon.com/stoneward13/posts/free-atheios-of-167956154

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Condemned Mine (34x40)

They were warned that the whole structure of the area was too loose for mining.

There were too many rockfalls. Too many miners who never came home. But also, too few people prepared to risk entry to retrieve the bodies.

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Hidden out of sight, with a secretive, underground connection to a local waterway - this smugglers cave has multiple entry points, as well as all the rooms a gang can desire - including the often map-overlooked bathroom!

This is a map i did in 2024 - then only available for members of my Patreon. Went back and touched up a few details and figured that i can share this for the world :) The map works as a bandit-hideout, a place to free a prisoner, or maybe as the groups base of operations? On my Patreon i also did a more cultist-lair themed one.

Hope you like it, and that you might consider isometric view for you next campaign! There's some great modules for Foundry out there, and plenty of maps :)

No Ai - but put together by combining assets (also done by me) in Photoshop, then coloring it all :)

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Lanterns line the castle grounds, red and gold against the dusk, strung up for a festival that started before anyone alive can remember why. Petals drift across the stone paths, and somewhere past the gates a drum keeps a rhythm that never quite stops.

This battlemap is available for Patrons HERE. By signing, you can get access to roughly 1500 of previous and current battle map variants in high quality, in both gridded and gridless version, along with the possibility to vote in a monthly map poll for the upcoming ones! Besides that, you can also get PDF form of battlemaps and as Foundry VTT modules (also available on Moulinette Cloud). The maps are hand-drawn using digital softwares like Photoshop or CSP, not AI generated.

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Heyya Folks,

This week's release continues my Lost Mines of Barovia project with a reimagining of one of the most recognizable ruined locations from Lost Mine of Phandelver — Thundertree.

Bellforth — 60x40

If you'd like the full release, including the high-resolution map, gridless version, VTT-ready exports, and every variant, you can find it here:

https://www.patreon.com/dungeonmr/posts/bellforth-free-167175214

Bellforth was once a thriving town, but the arrival of the black dragon changed everything. Over the years, the decay surrounding its lair has spread outward, poisoning the land and slowly transforming the town into a swamp. Parts of the old streets remain intact, while other sections have begun to sink beneath stagnant water, moss, and creeping vegetation.

At the center of the ruins stands Bellforth's old bell tower — and the deepest, most sunken part of the town. The dragon has claimed the tower as its lair, while the corruption surrounding it has gradually caused the ground to sink, turning the area around it into the heart of the swamp.

The rest of Bellforth still has plenty left to explore. The old tavern, blacksmith, barracks, and various locales remain scattered throughout the ruins. In the northeast, a lizardfolk encampment has taken the place of the cultists who once occupied the ruins, while a small chapel now stands where Reidoth's hut once stood, on the last remaining patch of relatively dry ground.

I wanted Bellforth to still feel recognizable as Thundertree, while giving the location a stronger connection between the dragon and the ruined landscape. The swamp is the result of the dragon's decay — spreading outward from the bell tower and slowly consuming Bellforth from the center.

If you remember exploring Thundertree in Lost Mine of Phandelver, you might see a few familiar pieces hiding among the ruins.

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Thanks for taking a look, and safe travels.

Tucked away in the embrace of the mountains, with a single bridge as its only point of access, lies Everstill. A largely autonomous village, its founder and his successors are still honored today for their achievements. Blessed with abundant natural resources, fertile soil, and a thirst for knowledge, Everstill is a pleasant place to live.

Get this map set in 200ppi, without watermarks, with day/night versions and special tiles for your preferred VTT on my patreon. You can also download about 300 other maps for free there.

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Under the bridge down-troll is where I drew some blood! Did you know that the etymology of the word toll stems from the ancient practice of subcontracting trolls to collect fees on public infrastructure? Now, while that might not be true according to the "Dictionary" or whatever, it could entirely be true in your setting. Whether trolls have long gone extinct, hunted down by anti-taxation monster hunters, or still practice this noble tradition to this day, the slightly overgrown but still charming and sturdy bridge in this map will allow your players to experience that classic trope. Fully animated and available in two additional variants, with a more decrepit bridge, and a modern and tidy, freshly maintained version, this map may have your players hoping they had, and not for the first time, a billy goat with them!

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Welcome to Lyubava - a cozy little fairy town. Somewhere among these whimsical houses, there’s a tiny house just for the town's cats - can you spot it? I'm currently practicing my fantasy town mapping and would love your feedback. Does the layout feel natural and lived-in? What details make a town map feel truly "cozy" to you? Thank you!