City Encounters – Pack 1

“As you step into the swordsmith’s shop, their senses are immediately overwhelmed by the rich, metallic tang of iron and steel mingling with the acrid scent of burning coal. The rhythmic clang of hammer on anvil echoes through the air, underscored by the constant, low roar of the twin forges blazing in the adjacent workshop.
Rows of gleaming blades, from slender rapiers to imposing broadswords, line the shelves and walls, each meticulously crafted and polished to a mirror finish. The heat from the forge seeps into the shop, creating a warm, almost oppressive atmosphere. In the corner, the blacksmith, a burly man with soot-streaked arms, wipes sweat from his brow, while his wife, bustling about with quiet efficiency, tends to the living quarters hidden just beyond a heavy wooden door.
The shop hums with the energy of creation, every corner a testament to the craft honed through years of labor and dedication.

As the adventurers find themselves in Silent Yard, the hustle and bustle of the town fades into a distant murmur, replaced by an almost eerie silence. The large, square space between the weathered buildings is dominated by a few towering trees, their leaves rustling softly in the gentle breeze.
The center of the area is a patch of overgrown grass, lush and untamed, hinting at long periods of neglect. Old rooftops loom overhead, their shingles worn and patched. Scattered around are piles of crates filled with miscellaneous junk and barrels brimming with rainwater, adding to the sense of abandonment.
Several stoops lead to the nearby homes, their doors closed and windows shuttered, suggesting a long-lost vibrancy. The air is thick with the earthy scent of damp wood and soil, and the only sounds are the distant chirps of birds and the occasional creak of settling timber. This forgotten corner of the city feels like a secret, hidden away from the world’s gaze.”

We are pleased to present to you two 22×22 story and encounter maps: Silent Yard and Swordsmith Shop.

We plan to add more interesting urban locations in the near future, so that each time your adventure takes you inside city walls, you have a wide variety of places for your story. And we also hope that these two locations will also be useful to you.

We hope you enjoy the maps!