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BENEOS 3.0 - OUR BIGGEST UPDATE - 74.000 CHANGES
Welcome to Beneos 3.0, our biggest update since we started! Just by the numbers, Beneos 3.0 is stunning. Over the past 8 months, we've made a whopping 74,481 changes across more than 2,000 scenes. And that's just the start.We've added 32 new intro sequences to the releases. Get ready for a near-ASMR experience with 179 handcrafted ambience tracks for each battle map. Just wandering on the map is an experience in itself now.For all you...
SHADOW REALM MOUNTAINS
Adventurers find treasures here or meet an early deathThe Shadow Realm is a parallel plane of existence. The Eternal Darkness has altered life in this place. What thrives here is not necessarily evil, but to those accustomed to the sun, every form of life that can exist in this hostile environment seems harsh and cruel. Many myths surround this place. Adventurers find treasures here or meet an early death. Cultures lay their dead to rest in this ...
THE ARCANE LIBRARY
Honoring all the trees that have fallen for the preservation of knowledgeThe Universitae Celotura in Biliat, the royal seat of Mirgath, is renowned for its literary treasures! A vast repository spanning multiple floors, including subterranean levels, offers ages of knowledge for those who know how to find the right books. Generations of archivists and curators have introduced their own systems of order to the university's enormous book collec...
ASTRAL REALM CASTLE
Where the Shadowspan marks the void between planes, the Astral Plane, or more precisely the Astral Sea, is known as the space between the worlds within a plane. Journeying from celestial body to celestial body, one traverses the Astral Sea until their destination is reached. The Astral Sea is a fantastical place where travel between planes is especially facile. The membrane to the Shadow Span and the planes beyond is thin. As on the worlds themse...
MONSTER PIT
Sand Krakens of Mia: The Desert Predators of EscaliaThough boneless like their maritime cousins, Sand Krakens are not related to them. Their elongated, grasping tentacles earned them this name. Inhabiting the barren deserts of Southern Mia within the Ytrean Republic, these creatures glide through towering sand dunes using a thin layer of air around their coarse bodies, accompanied by a constant humming. This vibration sets the surrounding sand in...
MUTATION CHAMBER OF THE SPUN MOTHER HIVE
Parasitic Hive ConsciousnessThe Spun Motheris a parasitic hive consciousness that devours all organic life, adding it to its collective mind. Entire worlds have fallen prey to this entity. The knowledge and abilities of every being assimilated by the Spun Mother become accessible to the whole organism. The more this interdimensional being consumes, the harder it becomes to stop it. The Spun Mother cannot create on its own; it lacks creativity and...
MODULAR BANDIT CAMP
... and many moreSeizing authority amidst post-war chaos, "Grass-Blade" Reykhard and his gang offered protection to the common folk, yet their pursuit of personal gain amid this anarchy cast shadows on his legacy. His eventual execution marked the shift back to a centralized rule, rendering him a symbol of the war's aftermath, becoming an unlikely folk hero despite his checkered and often ruthless history. What remained where his camp...
THE PURPLE WORM LAIR (Incl. Animated Token)
A creature most foul and fascinating — the Purple Worm.Picture, if you will, a gargantuan worm, its body stretching an astonishing 80 feet, covered in chitinous plates of the darkest purple. At one end, a maw filled with razor-sharp teeth, and at the other, a poisonous stinger, ready to strike. This, dear friends, is the Purple Worm. Now, you may have heard tales of these creatures burrowing through the earth, devouring all in their path, be it...
HUGE CITY RUINS PACK
.... and many more!Ravenholm - A city in RuinsNestled in the mid-southern reaches of the Westmark, the city of Ravenholm lies at the terminus of the grand Dyer’s Road. This thoroughfare stretches from Ravenholm, winding through Falebury with its exquisite dye houses, past Laxborough, and onward to the north, until it finally concludes its journey in the barony of Timpleburrow. Along the way, it grazes the famed settlement of Sessels Cross, reno...
UNDERDARK BRIDGE
What lurks in the shadows?In the dark depths, whispered by some as the Underdark, lies a realm not of light but of hollowed secrets. A sprawling network of caves, caverns, and vast voids that lurk beneath the ocean's bed and the sun-kissed realms above. Yet, the diversity of this subterranean world rivals that of the surface. Vast, silent lakes, fields of fungi stretching beyond sight, barren wastelands of mineral-deprived rock, molten lava p...
A CAVE BEHIND A WATERFALL (The Classic)
The all time classicWell, well, dear role-playing aficionados. What's an adventure without that elusive treasure hidden behind the cascade? Ever pondered if there ever was a genuine cavern with real treasures behind a waterfall, or is it all just a misty haze of our "Legend of Zelda" nostalgia? Regardless, within this cavern, you can stash whatever your campaign heart desires. An owlbear's lair, the remnants of a once-brave band o...
Terra Escalia - Our New World Map!
Welcome to Escalia, a world where escape meets escalation.This world is a cohesive set of maps, where you can seamlessly traverse from the world map to continents, explore kingdoms and regions, uncover hidden cities, and embark on adventures like never before. This is our first release, our current draft that will grow over time.But that's not all! Escalia is fully integrated into FoundryVTT, accessible exclusively through Moulinette, thanks ...
FANTASY DOJO TEMPLE
If you're enjoying our maps, we invite you to consider supporting us on Patreon. Your support helps us create more content to captivate your players and enrich your gaming experience.All our work is funded by our incredible community. As a token of our gratitude, we're proud to offer all our 2D battle maps for free! This is our way of saying 'Thank You' for your support and contribution.The Fantasy Dojo Temple: FREE MAPThis pack i...
THE BLOOD OF THE VINE TAVERN
A single shaft of light pierces the fogIn the shadow-laden Village of Barovia, a single shaft of light pierces the fog, marking the entrance to the Blood on the Vine tavern. Once a place of finer tastes, the tavern has seen better days, its sign altered as if to mock its own decline. It's the only refuge for the village's fearful residents, who live under the constant watch of Castle Ravenloft and its vampire lord, Strahd von Zarovich.Ins...
THE ASHUR FIRE TEMPLE
The History of the AshurLong before humanity's first settlements, during the era when the First Children adorned the world with their magic and arts. Before the concept of magic was fully grasped, there were those who could harness nature's raw forces. In those primordial times, when religious and academic approaches to magic were indistinguishable, these early magic wielders, later termed "Primals," were revered as tribal sages. ...
The Asteroid Fight
Shadowspan DebrisIn the vast cosmos of Escalia, there exists a realm that defies all conventional understanding - the Shadowspan. This is not a plane in the traditional sense, but rather a tangled skein of semi-dimensions, interwoven and inseparable, forming a space that exists between all other spaces. Dark cavernous expanses that seem like hollows are in fact part of 'islands', drifting landmasses suspended in an ether of swirling gases...
The Spire Monastery
A testament to their faith and their willingness to seek wisdomThe Temple of Ynja, the goddess of age and wisdom, is a testament to the resilience and determination of her followers. Nestled high in the Clango-Teeth, a narrow but over 400-kilometer-long (250 Miles) mountain range that almost bisects the island of Okuge from north to south, the temple is a marvel of architectural ingenuity and spiritual devotion. The mountains themselves are uniqu...
The Theater of Delightful Agony: An Underground Arena
Surrounded by slaves and plagued by boredom, he finds his entertainment in the grand spectaclesNestled within the heart of Polis, one of the largest islands in the Paramic archipelago, lies an underground spectacle that draws crowds from every corner of the free islands and far beyond - The Theater of Delightful Agony: An Underground Arena. The Polis, along with its sister islands Rhina and Irr, forms part of the loosely governed merchantocracy k...
THE MAGE LAIR (Incl. Music Track)
Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledgeNestled within the elusive realm of the Shadowspan, a place suspended between worlds, lies the enigmatic Mage Lair known as the Archive of Pelokratos. This arcane sanctuary, hidden from the untrained eye, can only be located by those who possess the knowledge of its spectral coordinates within the Shadowbreadth. The Archive has been glimpsed by a select few, notably some divers from the Quentin Bow Soci...
Beneos 2023: A Half-Year Review
Kickstarting 2023 with Dynamic Map SizesThe year 2023 marked a significant milestone for Beneos Battlemaps with the release of "Molten Court" and "Scorched City". These releases were the first to feature dynamic map sizes, a testament to our commitment to innovation and quality. We began the year with a massive overhaul of our video files, squeezing every pixel to achieve the highest quality and smallest file size possible. The re...
THE WHITE DRAGON LAIR
.... and many more =)The first to harness the True Power, the magic that permeates the world of EscaliaIn the mystical tapestry of Escalia, dragons are not mere creatures of legend, but living, breathing embodiments of raw power and majesty. They are the undisputed sovereigns of the sky, the pinnacle of the food chain, not by divine decree, but by virtue of their awe-inspiring might, their magical breath that can shape the elements, and their abi...
Your Chance to Shape Our Next Map!
THE WHITE DRAGON LAIR: OUR NEXT RELEASEGreetings, Beneos Battlemaps community! We're thrilled to announce that we're putting the finishing touches on our exciting release scheduled for tomorrow. We've been hard at work fine-tuning the details to ensure it's nothing short of spectacular.The recent Foundry V11 update brought about significant changes to the backend, which required us to invest a considerable amount of time updating ...
THE HEADISPORT HARBOUR
Headisport is not just a city, but a treasure chestHeadisport, the westernmost city of Westmark, is a unique blend of history, adventure, and mystery. Nestled at the end of the Great East Road, this provincial harbor town is a testament to survival and resilience. Enclosed by a formidable wall, the city stands as a bulwark against the dangerous flora and fauna that inhabit the surrounding Westmark wilderness.The city's origins trace back to a...
Community Votes for the Next Single Map Release!
Dear friends of the greatest hobby in the world,I hope this message finds you all in good spirits! I wanted to share some exciting news with you and extend my warmest greetings. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to embark on a vacation to Portugal, specifically the beautiful island of Madeira. It was a truly wonderful experience to witness the perpetual bloom of spring throughout the year. The island surpassed all my expectations, and I ...
BAROVIAN CRUMBLING CHAPEL
What do you think of this map? I know it looks simple at first glance, but the fog, the god rays, birds and blowing grass make this map a real gem! Here you could do a cool ghost fight, a boss battle, or an investigation in the ruins of this chapel.This map is also merged into the Curse of Strahd world map, but of course can be used for anything else and at will anywhere else.1 Battlemap1 Scenery1 Rendered out High Quality Introduction Cinematic ...
Great Updates + Single Map Release Poll
All of you who have been with me for a while know that my biggest goal is always to make my maps and sceneries as accessible as possible and to provide you with the best possible quality to inspire your players. Over the last two years, we've managed to do that really well. This news post is about further improvements.1. BROKEN LINKS AND TRANSFER ERRORSSome users, especially those with unstable connections, have given us feedback that they so...
SINGLE MAP: BAROVIAN ANKHEG NEST
If you're enjoying our maps, we invite you to consider supporting us on Patreonor Beneos-Battlemaps.com. Your support helps us create more content to captivate your players and enrich your gaming experience.All our work is funded by our incredible community. As a token of our gratitude, we're proud to offer all our 2D battle maps for free! This is our way of saying 'Thank You' for your support and contribution.The Barovian Ankheg ...
SINGLE MAP: The Green Temple Boss Arena
If you're enjoying our maps, we invite you to consider supporting us on Patreonor Beneos-Battlemaps.com. Your support helps us create more content to captivate your players and enrich your gaming experience.All our work is funded by our incredible community. As a token of our gratitude, we're proud to offer all our 2D battle maps for free! This is our way of saying 'Thank You' for your support and contribution.The Green Temple Bos...
SINGLE MAP: The Necromancer's Kitchen
If you're enjoying our maps, we invite you to consider supporting us on Patreonor Beneos-Battlemaps.com. Your support helps us create more content to captivate your players and enrich your gaming experience.All our work is funded by our incredible community. As a token of our gratitude, we're proud to offer all our 2D battle maps for free! This is our way of saying 'Thank You' for your support and contribution.The Necromancer'...
PACK 65: SHIP: "THE UNWANTED DAUGHTER"
If you're enjoying our maps, we invite you to consider supporting us on Patreonor Beneos-Battlemaps.com. Your support helps us create more content to captivate your players and enrich your gaming experience.All our work is funded by our incredible community. As a token of our gratitude, we're proud to offer all our 2D battle maps for free! This is our way of saying 'Thank You' for your support and contribution.PACK 65: FREE MAPSTh...
