The Swamps of Rasfadal
Hi all!
For my Patreon page I'm currently working on a set of swamp themed maps. The first two have been posted and I just wanted to share them here as well. I plan to update this thread with new finished maps regularly. I figured that is should go in the 'Finished Maps' section for that reason, but if it belongs in the 'General and Miscellaneous Mapping' subforum, feel free to move it!
The first map is a map of The Swamps of Rasfadal
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The Swamps are a region in the east of the kingdom of Rasfadal. Long ago it was a region dotted with countless town and villages, and even some significant trade ports. Many lords build their castles here, and with its stench and not so charming sights, it was still considered a decent place to live.
When the War in the West broke out, the king needed every man to fight, and as a result the swamps were no longer protected. The region fell, but it was not to preying neighbours, as one might expect; bandits came out of their camps in the woods and swiftly took control of the settlements of The Swamps. They made their homes in the castles of lords and ruled over The Swamps. Many leaders proclaimed themselves bandit-kings.
The war lasted a full decade, and when the men from The Swamps returned to their homes they found that nothing was left. The king set out to reclaim the lands that were lost to the bandits, but was unsuccessful, pushed back by the bandits that now controlled these lands.
The king has since then given up on The Swamps; legally, they are still part of his kingdom, but he no longer has influence of the land. Many lords still wish to return home, and every now and again one sets out to the swamps with a band of soldiers, but none have yet succeeded...
The Swamps of Rasfadal are a stinking setting with plenty of opportunities for ambitious players. Will you help a lord reclaim his lost castle, and safe his family? He will surely be grateful and generous. Or will you offer your service to one the bandit-kings? Help them fight off soldiers, and uuhm... "collect" taxes?
The second map in this theme is The Village of Eastbridge
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Eastbridge is an old village build around a bridge, guarded by the bridgekeeper. It consists of a couple of houses build around muddy roads. The fishing dock supplies most of the food for the village. Oh, and there's an Inn that seems surprisingly luxurious and fancy for a place like this.
Many adventurers that travel through The Swamps are overwhelmed by the foul stench. It's hard to imagine that people manage to live here, and even call it 'a decent place to live'. Still, after spending a day or two in The Swamps, one gets used to the smell.
The smell of Eastbridge is something else entirely though. Even people from The Swamps refer to it as 'Stink Bridge'. Many foreigner's get dizzy and nauseous when they enter Eastbridge, and some even pass out. The only place in the village that doesn't smell like... well, no one actually knows what it smells like. It's just terrible. However, the only place that doesn't smell so bad, is the Bridgekeeper's Inn. It doesn't just smell better than it does outside, it actually smells nice inside. With soft incense and relaxing music. This is without doubt the place that anyone passing through Eastbridge, or The Swamps in general, would want to rest.
That is, of course, 'if' the bridgekeeper let's you cross the bridge...
Eastbridge makes a nice place for players to rest and maybe restock if the shop owners don't scare you away. With the mysterious Bridgekeeper's Inn there's plenty of investigation to be done around here as well. Oh, and are you looking for a fight? Great news: all you have to do is make eye contact!
As always, let me know your thoughts!
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Originally Posted by MapMappingMapped
