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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Hey friends. I need some feedback! This is a character in a custom Hero based #TTRPG I am running soon. It's set in my #Fantasy world New Light. I am making 5 custom characters, each will be able to spend 4 energy per turn. Do these moves make sense? What additional information should be here?

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Located just east of the Valley of Giants, this Christmas-themed village is anything but magical. It is home to the Krampus-inspired goat people, who enslave the halflings from the south and force them to work in their workshops. #ChristmasTown #Fantasy #WorldBuilding #MapMaking

A seemingly innocent Christmas-themed village located just east of the Valley of Giants. This village is home to the Krampus and halflings.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

"IronLight is the largest settlement of Dwarves in my world, amassing enormous wealth by selling light rocks, gunpowder, and other valuable minerals to the pirates and cowboys who inhabit the northern territories. #WorldBuilding #WritingCommunity #DnD #TableTop #MapMaking #Fantasy

The majestic Dwarven capital of IronLight stands as the largest and most fortified settlement of Dwarves in New Light. Carved into the heart of a towering obsidian mountain, IronLight serves as a strategic stronghold, nestled between the legendary Valley of Giants and vast, fertile fields. This epic city is a beacon of Dwarven resilience and craftsmanship, blending ancient traditions with cutting-edge engineering and magic.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Ironlight is one of the major cities of New Light, located just south of the Valley of Giants and northeast of the Bubblewood Forest. It is home to the Light Dwarves. The River of Light cuts through the mountains, causing the rocks to glow with a powerful radiance. #WorldBuilding #Fantasy #Writing

A dwarven city at the base of a massive black mountain. To the west lies a dwarven port, and to the north is the Valley of Giants. The city is both strategically and economically valuable, rich in minerals, including light-infused rocks.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Aurora is one of the oldest cities in New Light. Somehow surviving the devastation of the Second God War, it now stands alone, isolated and covered by a dense yellow fog. Something or someone protected this city, but why? #WorldBuilding #MapMaking #WritingCommunity #Fantasy #Inkarnate

A town stands untouched in the midst of a ruined world, surrounded by a dense yellow fog. The trees emit a soft yellow glow, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Map created using Inkarnate

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

The Shifting Sands serves as a test for those exiled from New Light. Only the worthy can find the hidden oasis, while the guilty perish in the endless maze of dunes. #WorldBuilding #FantasyMap #TTRPG #Writing #Inkarnate

An Inkarnate map showcasing a desert landscape known as the Shifting Sands, where a maze of ever-changing sand dunes confounds travelers. The map features a towering human settlement, a sprawling dwarven city, and a lush oasis amidst the vast desert. Only those deemed worthy can navigate the labyrinthine sands and escape.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Just east of the Shifting Sands, giant mesas rise, with a series of connected towns accessible only by flying ships. #MapMaking #WorldBuilding #CreativeWriting #FantasyWorld

Large mesas located in the desert. On top of the mesas are a series of connected towns, accessible by flying ships.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Kelladora is the home of the Elves of New Light. Their city is filled with vibrant blue trees, breathtaking waterfalls, and a mysterious crater that glows with an eerie red hue. #FantasyWorld #WorldBuilding #FantasyWriting #MapMaking

A capital elf city surrounded by vibrant blue trees and towering black mountains.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The Collegiate Isles of Dosia float above a growing crater of light. Founded by a half-elf named Theodosia (yes, I named her after a Hamilton song), it is the most prestigious university in my world, accessible only by flying ships or other flying transportation. #WorldBuilding #Writing #FantasyMap

A floating college above a glowing crater. The college is surrounded by lush purple forests, a vast ocean to the south, and towering black mountains. Nearby, a few small towns and villages dot the landscape.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

One of my newer additions to New Light. It’s one of the three Blood Elf cities, heavily inspired by Transylvania #WorldBuilding #Vampires #MapMapking #Inkarnate

A dark, mystical Elven city nestled on an island surrounded by towering red trees, black mountains, and a small desert stretching to the southeast.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

What a terrible way to start 2025. We need to be better.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

What a great pull from my last pack of the year. #pokemon #ptcgp

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I decided to finally purchase The Last Ronin. It's been on my list for a while. I'm pretty excited about this one. #ComicBooks #TMNT

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A gingerbread house in the middle of the creepy woods doesn't seem suspicious at all! Maybe you and your party should check it out? #DnD #FantasyMap #BattleMap #TTRPG #WorldBuilding Follow me on Patreon! Link in Bio.

Top-down battle map designed for DnD, Pathfinder, or any TTRPG adventure! A deliciously sinister gingerbread house sits atop a snow-covered hill, encircled by a haunting, lifeless forest. Perfect for encounters with witches, hags, or dark fey! Bring your players into a chilling winter wonderland where not everything is as sweet as it seems.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

December is here, so I’m sharing my goals to stay accountable! 1️⃣ Modular Map Expansion 2️⃣ New Light Dungeons 3️⃣ Daily World Building 4️⃣ Expand Creative Network – The BlueSky community feels like the perfect place to grow and connect! #DecemberGoals #WorldBuilding #MapMaking #CreativeWriting

a list of MapsByCKs goals for the month of December.

1) Modular Map Expansion - Complete the first 50 basic modular maps, focusing on simple layouts. Once finished, begin designing themed modular maps to enhance the variety and appeal of the collection.

2) New Light Dungeons - Design and finalize two dungeon maps set in the New Light universe, focusing on lore and immersive details.

3) Daily World Building - Dedicate at least 30 minutes each day to building out the New Light universe, focusing on fleshing out its geography, cultures, and stories.

4) Expand Creative Network - Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for world building, map making, and creative writing.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Modular Dungeons 6 & 7 are here! I'm crafting 100 plug-and-play modular dungeons that are simple to understand, easy to run, and seamlessly connect for your next adventure. Patreon Link in Bio. 👍 #ModularDungeons #TTRPG #DnDMaps #WorldBuilding #GameMasterTools

A top-down battle map featuring 9 square rooms connected by short hallways. Each side of the map has an entrance, providing multiple points of access for players.

A top-down battle map with a single entrance. The map showcases a square grassy field, a circular ring of water, and a central island at its heart, perfect for dynamic encounters and strategic gameplay.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The first version of my Fantasy World currently called "New Light". Ask me questions and I will happily answer! #WorldBuilding #FantasyMap #Fantasy #AskMeAnything

An intricate fantasy map featuring a circular barrier of glowing light surrounding the terrain. The landscape includes vibrant, colorful trees in shades of red, blue, and purple, along with several floating islands hovering above the land. Four luminous rivers of light radiate from the center of the map, cutting through the terrain in different directions.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

What are your top four #WorldBuilding inspirations? here are mine:

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Inspired by the #GameOfThrones Red Wedding, this Thanksgiving themed #BattleMap drops adventurers into the chilling remnants of a grand harvest celebration gone horribly wrong. Great for #DnD #Pathfinder or any other #TTRPG. #Patreon Link in Bio.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Maps 4 and 5 of my new #ModularMap project! These work as a perfect #BattleMap for low level prep #DnD sessions.

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Corey (MapsByCK) @mapsbyck.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest project: #ModularDungeonMaps! These maps are simple by design and fit together to make your #tabletopadventures more immersive and flexible than ever. The Goal is to create 100 of these modular maps with various designs. Patreon Link in Bio.

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