Gold Dragon Lair - Hi-Res Day & Night Versions (Patreon)

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This is the base set for this weeks maps. It includes high resolution day and night variants of every level. Higher tier patrons can get the complete set with additional variants HERE

This map set is part of the Hideouts & Lairs series.

Background

The mighty Gold Dragon, Ildrand the Bold, has a curious affinity for humans. He is rarely hostile unless heavily provoked and enjoys entertaining and throwing extravagant balls but is rather picky with who he invites.

He has made his home in an abandoned temple, set into the mountainside over a river. The temple was run down and collapsing when he found it, but over time he has rebuilt and restored it to its original grandeur, even maintaining the gardens outside.

Ildrand’s lair sits close to the border of two nations who have held a tense peace for many years. Now it seems that peace may be breaking down and war may be on the horizon. Ildrand has been asked to be a neutral arbiter in negotiations, and envoys from both factions are arriving soon for the talks.

Despite agreeing to mediate, Ildrand believes that at least one of the groups is in fact coming with the intent of an ambush and wants a third party of politically unattached adventurers to help him keep watch and ensure nothing untoward happens.

Grid Information

GRIDSIZE–44x34 (300DPI)

VTTSIZE– 6160x4760 (140DPI)

RECOMMENDEDPRINTSIZE–A0/ANSI E

Design Notes

Ground Floor

01 – Flooded Cave – The water that feeds this river bubbles up from far below the surface in small caves dotted throughout the mountain.

02 – Dock

03 – Entrance

04 – Grand Hall – Often used to host balls and parties for select guests

05 – Vault – Ildrand’s personal treasure hoard.

06 – Pavilion

07 – Storage – Filled with precious jewels and gemstones that are Ildrand’s favourite snacks.

First Floor

08 – Grand Hall Balcony

09 – Sleeping Chamber – Ildrand’s Personal quarters

10 – Walkway – Connects the Grand Hall to the guest apartments

11 – Guest Apartments – Generally reserved for favoured guests. The two visiting factions will have their own camps just beyond the temple gardens.

12 – Library – Ildrand is a devourer of knowledge, wishing to know as much as possible about the many cultures of humanoids. Bringing him rare texts is a sure way to get on his good side.

13 – Vault – This hidden vault contains powerful magical artifacts that Ildrand keeps safe and out of the wrong hands.