u/dansky_rpg

Content Name: Arcane Forge (animated and static battlemap)

Content Type: [Map/Module]

System: [System Agnostic]

Description:
Arcane Forge is a circular arena suspended over an abyss, built around a central arcane mechanism and four rune-marked platforms.

It’s designed for campaign finales, reality-bending boss fights, and rituals where scattered pieces of an artifact must be reunited-or stopped from ever becoming whole. The inactive and active variants can serve as two phases of the encounter, with the entire forge awakening as the battle escalates.

Links:
Arcane Forge: Including Foundry VTT module
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/arcane-forge/

More animated battlemaps:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/

Cheers!
~dransky

Content Name: Lakewatch Tower - Animated Battlemaps Foundry Module

Content Type: [Battlemap, Module]

System: [System Agnostic]

Description:

I have to say, creating this map was an absolute joy. There’s something really satisfying about slowly rebuilding a real place inside a fantasy battlemap, especially when the whole scene starts to come together piece by piece. I’m honestly very proud of how realistic the tower itself turned out - but I think I’m even more proud of the POV views. Those shots really capture the feeling I wanted: an old, lonely tower standing on a small island, surrounded by dark water, mist, trees, and mystery.

Foundry Module map contails all animated and static maps + walls and lights setup

Links:
Check out the map pack https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/lakewatch-tower/
If you love it: https://www.patreon.com/dransky

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone!

Here's another FREE battle map from The Shattered Obelisk campaign: Crypt of the Talhund. (check the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1i0jTHYqE )

This map recreates the crypt from the official adventure, featuring a central chamber built around a mysterious glowing green emerald, surrounded by burial chambers, ancient corridors, and forgotten crypts.

The images here are all (grid-nogrid) usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo, so feel free to use them in your game.

Since this map is based on the official campaign, the full-quality version is available completely FREE here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/crypt-of-the-talhund/

If you're looking for more animated battle maps-including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors - you can browse the full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone!

Here's another FREE battle map from The Shattered Obelisk campaign: Crypt of the Talhund. (check the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1i0jTHYqE )

This map recreates the crypt from the official adventure, featuring a central chamber built around a mysterious glowing green emerald, surrounded by burial chambers, ancient corridors, and forgotten crypts.

The images here are all (grid-nogrid) usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo, so feel free to use them in your game.

Since this map is based on the official campaign, the full-quality version is available completely FREE here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/crypt-of-the-talhund/

If you're looking for more animated battle maps-including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors - you can browse the full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone!

Here's another FREE battle map from The Shattered Obelisk campaign: Crypt of the Talhund. (check the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1i0jTHYqE )

This map recreates the crypt from the official adventure, featuring a central chamber built around a mysterious glowing green emerald, surrounded by burial chambers, ancient corridors, and forgotten crypts.

The images here are all (grid-nogrid) usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo, so feel free to use them in your game.

Since this map is based on the official campaign, the full-quality version is available completely FREE here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/crypt-of-the-talhund/

If you're looking for more animated battle maps-including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors - you can browse the full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey! The next level of The Whispering Depths follows an underground river through the ruins of ancient fortifications. The tunnels are filled with crumbling stonework, scattered remains, and a small abandoned camp that could also serve as a resting place for the party.

The files posted here include usable versions with my logo, along with a few preview GIFs.

High-quality 8K versions are available here:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/the-whispering-depths/

More static and animated battlemaps:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey! The next level of The Whispering Depths follows an underground river through the ruins of ancient fortifications. The tunnels are filled with crumbling stonework, scattered remains, and a small abandoned camp that could also serve as a resting place for the party.

The files posted here include usable versions with my logo, along with a few preview GIFs.

High-quality 8K versions are available here:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/the-whispering-depths/

More static and animated battlemaps:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone!

At first glance, it looks like a peaceful cathedral bathed in warm sunlight... but appearances can be deceiving. This map comes with two versions: a pristine temple and a corrupted variant where a mysterious purple obelisk tears open reality, twisting the sanctuary into something far more sinister. Perfect for a dramatic reveal or a multi-phase boss encounter.

The images here are usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo, so feel free to use them at your table.

If you'd like the full-quality versions, you can find them here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/temple-of-the-sun-god/

And if you're looking for more animated battle maps, including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors, you can browse my full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/
Enjoy!

Cheers,

~dransky

Hey everyone!

At first glance, it looks like a peaceful cathedral bathed in warm sunlight... but appearances can be deceiving. This map comes with two versions: a pristine temple and a corrupted variant where a mysterious purple obelisk tears open reality, twisting the sanctuary into something far more sinister. Perfect for a dramatic reveal or a multi-phase boss encounter.

The images here are usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo, so feel free to use them at your table.

If you'd like the full-quality versions, you can find them here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/temple-of-the-sun-god/

And if you're looking for more animated battle maps, including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors, you can browse my full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/
Enjoy!

Cheers,

~dransky

Hey everyone!

I’ve just released my newest battle map: The Whispering Depths.

Hidden beneath an old tower lies a forgotten underground complex that slowly gives way to a vast natural cavern. Ancient ruins, glowing fungi, waterfalls, underground streams, mysterious pools, and plenty of room for exploration or a memorable boss fight. I had a lot of fun building this one, especially the flowing water and cave atmosphere.

The images here are usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo

If you'd like the full-quality versions, you can grab them here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/the-whispering-depths/

And if you're looking for more animated battle maps, including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors, you can browse my full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com
Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone!

I’ve just released my newest battle map: The Whispering Depths.

Hidden beneath an old tower lies a forgotten underground complex that slowly gives way to a vast natural cavern. Ancient ruins, glowing fungi, waterfalls, underground streams, mysterious pools, and plenty of room for exploration or a memorable boss fight. I had a lot of fun building this one, especially the flowing water and cave atmosphere.

The images here are usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo

If you'd like the full-quality versions, you can grab them here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/the-whispering-depths/

And if you're looking for more animated battle maps, including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors, you can browse my full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com
Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone!

I’ve just released my newest battle map: The Whispering Depths.

Hidden beneath an old tower lies a forgotten underground complex that slowly gives way to a vast natural cavern. Ancient ruins, glowing fungi, waterfalls, underground streams, mysterious pools, and plenty of room for exploration or a memorable boss fight. I had a lot of fun building this one, especially the flowing water and cave atmosphere.

The images here are usable versions with animated GIFs and static maps featuring my logo

If you'd like the full-quality versions, you can grab them here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com/battlemap/the-whispering-depths/

And if you're looking for more animated battle maps, including Ultra HD 8K versions optimized for VTTs, TV tables, and projectors, you can browse my full collection here:

https://dranskybattlemaps.com
Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone! Here’s my take on the Hellwasp Nest from Descent into Avernus.

The attached files are fully usable battle maps, including animated versions with subtle environmental movement to make the encounter feel a little more alive at the table or in VTTs.

They’re available for free -you can also download the full 4K versions here:

• Hellwasp Nest
• Descent into Avernus Chapter I
• Descent into Avernus Chapter II

And here’s my full collection of animated battlemaps and other battle maps:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

Hope they give your party a properly unpleasant welcome to Avernus

Cheers!

~dransky

Hey everyone! Here’s my take on the Hellwasp Nest from Descent into Avernus.

The attached files are fully usable battle maps, including animated versions with subtle environmental movement to make the encounter feel a little more alive at the table or in VTTs.

They’re available for free -you can also download the full 4K versions here:

• Hellwasp Nest
• Descent into Avernus Chapter I
• Descent into Avernus Chapter II

And here’s my full collection of animated battlemaps and other battle maps:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

Hope they give your party a properly unpleasant welcome to Avernus

Cheers!

~dransky

Hey everyone! Here’s my take on the Hellwasp Nest from Descent into Avernus.

The attached files are fully usable battle maps, including animated versions with subtle environmental movement to make the encounter feel a little more alive at the table or in VTTs.

They’re available for free -you can also download the full 4K versions here:

• Hellwasp Nest
• Descent into Avernus Chapter I
• Descent into Avernus Chapter II

And here’s my full collection of animated battlemaps and other battle maps:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

Hope they give your party a properly unpleasant welcome to Avernus

Cheers!

~dransky

Hey everyone,

I’ve just finished my latest map: Lakewatch Tower.

This map was inspired by a real-world ruined tower standing on a small island, and I wanted to capture that feeling of a forgotten place that has been slowly reclaimed by nature and water. The set includes the island exterior, the ruined tower itself, interior exploration areas, day and night variants, and animated elements to bring the location to life.

The images posted here are usable versions of animated GIF previews, so you can get a feel for how the map looks in motion.

You can find the full-quality versions here
And if you're looking for more battle maps, including animated maps, Foundry-ready content, and maps available in Ultra HD 8K for VTTs, TVs, and projectors, you can find them here: https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

One question for fellow DMs: when your players discover an isolated tower on a tiny island, do they immediately investigate it... or spend the next hour convinced it's a trap?

Cheers!
~dransky battle maps

Hey everyone,

I’ve just finished my latest map: Lakewatch Tower.

This map was inspired by a real-world ruined tower standing on a small island, and I wanted to capture that feeling of a forgotten place that has been slowly reclaimed by nature and water. The set includes the island exterior, the ruined tower itself, interior exploration areas, day and night variants, and animated elements to bring the location to life.

The images posted here are usable versions of animated GIF previews, so you can get a feel for how the map looks in motion.

You can find the full-quality versions here
And if you're looking for more battle maps, including animated maps, Foundry-ready content, and maps available in Ultra HD 8K for VTTs, TVs, and projectors, you can find them here: https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/browse-content/

One question for fellow DMs: when your players discover an isolated tower on a tiny island, do they immediately investigate it... or spend the next hour convinced it's a trap?

Cheers!
~dransky battle maps

Hey everyone,

Digging through some of my older maps, I thought I'd share Elfsong Tavern from Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

This one recreates the iconic tavern from the official campaign and includes multiple floors, day/night versions, and plenty of space for roleplay, investigations, secret meetings, bar fights, and all the chaos that usually follows a party entering a tavern.

The images here are usable preview versions with logo, along with animated GIF previews. While this map is one of my older creations, I still think it holds up really well for running the opening chapters of the campaign.

Since this is a recreation of an official adventure location, you can grab the full-quality version completely FREE here: Descent into Avernus Chapter I

And if you're looking for more battle maps, including animated maps, Foundry-ready content, and some maps available in Ultra HD 8K for VTTs, TVs, and projectors, you can find them here: https://dranskybattlemaps.com

How long did your players stay in Elfsong Tavern before everything went completely off the rails?

Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone,

Digging through some of my older maps, I thought I'd share Elfsong Tavern from Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

This one recreates the iconic tavern from the official campaign and includes multiple floors, day/night versions, and plenty of space for roleplay, investigations, secret meetings, bar fights, and all the chaos that usually follows a party entering a tavern.

The images here are usable preview versions with logo, along with animated GIF previews. While this map is one of my older creations, I still think it holds up really well for running the opening chapters of the campaign.

Since this is a recreation of an official adventure location, you can grab the full-quality version completely FREE here: Descent into Avernus Chapter I

And if you're looking for more battle maps, including animated maps, Foundry-ready content, and some maps available in Ultra HD 8K for VTTs, TVs, and projectors, you can find them here: https://dranskybattlemaps.com

Have you ever run Descent into Avernus? If so, how long did your players stay in Elfsong Tavern before everything went completely off the rails?
Cheers!
~dransky

Hey everyone,

Digging through some of my older maps, I thought I'd share Elfsong Tavern from Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

This one recreates the iconic tavern from the official campaign and includes multiple floors, day/night versions, and plenty of space for roleplay, investigations, secret meetings, bar fights, and all the chaos that usually follows a party entering a tavern.

The images here are usable preview versions with logo, along with animated GIF previews. While this map is one of my older creations, I still think it holds up really well for running the opening chapters of the campaign.

Since this is a recreation of an official adventure location, you can grab the full-quality version completely FREE here: Descent into Avernus Chapter I

And if you're looking for more battle maps, including animated maps, Foundry-ready content, and some maps available in Ultra HD 8K for VTTs, TVs, and projectors, you can find them here: https://dranskybattlemaps.com

Have you ever run Descent into Avernus? If so, how long did your players stay in Elfsong Tavern before everything went completely off the rails?
Cheers!
~dransky