Hey everyone!
Today’s my first day back to work after taking two weeks of paternity leave, and I thought I’d mark the occasion with something special — a bonus free map release in the spirit of the spooky season! 👻
This one’s a cozy little pumpkin patch and tumble-down farmhouse, the kind of peaceful rural spot where ...
2025-10-21 15:40:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm poking my head out of the newborn trenches to bring you a brand new release for you to feast your eyes upon. Please enjoy our second major release for the month, and it’s a set I’ve been excited to revisit for a long time!
These three new maps were originally created as commissions for 2025-10-16 17:04:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all!
So I've been a bit quiet since Monday eve and this is why!
There I was, attending a TTRPG event in the local pub when I got a message from my wife that led to my prompt exit.
I certainly wouldn't have guessed i was on my way to attend a very special Session Zero!
(Al...
2025-10-09 19:35:21 +0000 UTC View PostNow some might say, that with my baby’s arrival fast approaching, I should probably be focusing the limited time I have left on the main releases rather than bonus content.
To that I say, “Why not both?” 😄
Because honestly… how could I not make this one?
Forged...
2025-10-06 15:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
October’s first major release is here. As a quick reminder, I’ll be heading off on 👶 paternity leave in the second half of the month, so there’s no official theme this time around. Instead, I’m sharing a mix of maps I’ve been working on in the background over the last few months.
You might remember our recent adventure rel...
2025-10-02 17:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
The sails are set and the drums of war echo across the Sirendian Sea—our 3rd full adventure is here, and it marks the beginning of a brand new trilogy of dwarven adventures: Forged Anew!
The party find themselves aboard the merchant vessel Coincatcher, hired on as security during her retu...
2025-10-01 08:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostAdventurers, I’ve got something special for you to round out our theme of Dwarven Strongholds!
From our Fallen Kingdom setting, I bring you the Ironhelm Mountains – once the proud home of the 15 great dwarven clans. This map predates the kingdom’s fall, meaning many of these mighty holds have since been abandoned, r...
2025-09-30 13:00:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, travelers!
This is our fourth and final release of the month, bringing to a close our theme of Dwarven Strongholds. And what a way to finish—today we complete the hold of Khaz Narak, home of the legendary Ironvein Clan.
Greetings travelers,
We’re now in Week 3 of this month’s theme: Dwarven Strongholds, and I’m especially excited about today’s release. So far this month we’ve explored a dwarven gatehouse, a 2025-09-18 17:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, adventurers!
This month’s theme is all about Dwarven Strongholds, and I’m excited to share the second release: Hurak-Durm, a bustling dwarven port city carved into the western tip of the Ironhelm Mountains. Inspired by Barak Var from of Warhammer Fantasy.
Hey everyone!
Some of you might have already seen this on my socials or in the Discord, but I wanted to talk about something that really pissed me off over the weekend.
I discovered that a few of my older maps—along wi...
2025-09-08 12:49:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings travellers!
We’re kicking off this month’s theme — Dwarven Strongholds — with the first release: Var Torum, the Dwarven Gatehouse.
The vortex opens — will your players survive the shadowed seas of Umbra?
As we step into a new month, I want to start with a huge thank you to each and every one of you who supports The Reclusive Cartographer. Your encouragement and enthusiasm are what keep these worlds alive — I couldn’t do this without you. 2025-09-01 08:00:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all!
With our theme of Lizardfolk coming to an end, I just wanted to quickly look back at everything we released this month so you don't miss anything!
We released:
1 Free map
8 Premium Maps with dozens variants,
2 Flying Dinosaurs,
1 awesome...
2025-08-31 15:55:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all!
We’re closing out August with two final maps from the ruined city of Xal’Zerica, continuing our month-long Lizardfolk Theme. This month has been a blast, if you are a Journeyman Surveyor or above, make sure to vote in next month's
Hi all!
Time to vote for you map theme for next month! Happy voting!
I've pulled suggestions from the last few months that haven't quite got the votes to give them a second chance.
Cheers
G
2025-08-28 13:56:20 +0000 UTC View Post
This week’s release takes us deeper into the Swamp of Claws with two exciting new maps for your campaigns:
🌑 The Great Temple of Xal’Zarica - 10 Variants
At the heart of last week’s ruined city, Xal,Zerica, lies this Aztec-style zig...
Adventurers and cartographers, we have something truly special this week!
Introducing the forbidden city of Xal’Zarica, one of the sacred cities of the lizardfolk, now long crumbled into ruins. Hidden deep within the Swamp of Claws in the Fallen Kingdom, Xal’Zarica is steeped in ancient mystery—and dark magic.
Sharpen your obsidian spears and check your saddle straps, today we’re taking to the skies!
Here at The Reclusive Cartographer we are of the Warhammer Fantasy school of thought when it comes to Lizardfolk—ancient, mighty, and more than capable of riding terrifying winged beasts into battle. So of cour...
2025-08-11 20:02:14 +0000 UTC View Post
This month, we’re diving deep into the Swamp of Claws with a Lizardfolk-themed release, and the first two maps are ready for you!
Lizardfolk Village – A dense, humid settlement nestled among tangled swamp trees and wooden platforms.
Swamp Path Barricade – A narr...
2025-08-07 18:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey adventurers!
I'm thrilled to share something special with you all — another collaboration between myself and the incredibly talented James' RPG Art!
We’ve teamed up to bring you a stunning version of Needle’s Bones, the iconic location from the official adventure: Tomb of Annihilation. I’ve created a new...
2025-08-04 17:46:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Ahoy, adventurers! ⚓
As a special thank you for all your incredible support—especially those of you who helped fill in my survey in July—I’m releasing a FREE bonus battlemap for everyone, premium and non-paying patrons alike.
This is The Brinewake, a nimble schooner perfect for high-seas intrigue, pirate skirmishes, or a dr...
2025-08-01 07:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
As the month wraps up, I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for all your continued support. Whether you’ve just joined or have been a patron since the early days, you’re what keeps The Reclusive Cartographer going strong. 💛
Today marks a big milestone — something brand new for us:
🗺️ We've released coll...
2025-07-31 10:15:13 +0000 UTC View PostHi all!
It's time for another map theme poll!
This time around I decided to go for a species angle, you will notice that 'human' is missing. It's time to some the other fantasy folks some love :D
Happy voting!
Cheers
G
2025-07-29 16:32:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings adventurers!
Today, the descent into darkness reaches its climax…
The Temple of the Shattered Sun is here — the fourth and final map in our Darkest Dungeon series. Following the perilous paths of The Last Lighthouse, The Netherstones, and The Midnight Chambers, this an...
2025-07-24 16:00:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe fires crackle, the water gently flows, and the night is alive with tension…
The Wagon Circle is a classic adventuring scene brought to life in 4K animation — perfect for your next ambush, camp defence, or tense midnight negotiation.
Set the Scene:
A handful of wagons are drawn into a rough circle beside a small stream, forming a makeshift...
Welcome back, brave souls — and welcome to Week Three of our latest theme: The Darkest Dungeon!
Taking the theme literally, today we descend deeper into shadow with our newest map release: The Midnight Chambers — the shadowy stronghold of the Cult of the Shattered Sun, a faction of dark elves who dwell in the eerie de...
2025-07-17 16:27:31 +0000 UTC View PostHey Adventurers!
I'm excited to share a brand new animated map with you — The Netherstones!
Designed to tie in with our recent map The Last Light, this rather dangerous looking place to what lies in store for your players once they step throug...
2025-07-14 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Our second major release for this month’s Darkest Dungeon theme is here—and it's a big one!
From the top of the weathered tower to the dark caverns far below, this map pack includes a full descent into a location steeped in history and shad...
Greetings, adventurers!
This week kicks off a brand-new theme: Darkest Dungeons, where we delve deep beneath the surface to uncover what lies in the shadows. Inspired by your favourite classic dungeon-crawling experiences, this release includes four fully detailed underground maps, designed to plug seamlessly into your ongoing campaigns.<...
2025-07-03 20:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post