Lake Encounter – A Remote Shoreline of Still Waters and Hidden Dangers

As the warm lights of town fade behind you, your party follows a winding, wooden-stepped trail down into darkness. Eventually, you arrive at the rocky shores of a still, black lake—its surface like glass, reflecting the pine-covered mountains to the north and the full, unblinking moon overhead.

A large, gnarled tree looms at the water’s edge, casting long, twisted shadows across the shore.

This map is ideal for a dramatic chase that ends in a desperate fight along the lakefront, or a tense campsite encounter as something stirs in the depths… hungry for an easy meal.

This map was inspired by—and featured in—the Reloaded series by popular adventure writer DragnaCarta, delivering high-impact visuals and haunting atmosphere for your lakeside adventures.

Map Features

• A winding trail descending between two hills to a secluded lakeshore

• Rowboats abandoned along the shore—who did they belong to? And where did they go?

• A haunting gnarled tree as a focal point for rituals, monsters, or mysterious NPCs

• Six color moods to suit your scene

• Static weather effects such as fog, rain, and sun rays

• Multiple versions:

  • With and without boats baked into the map

  • A "no lights" version for total customization

• A custom UI to switch between versions for seamless storytelling

Map Previews

Module Requirements

• Monk's Active Tile Triggers
• Light/Sound Mask (requires LibWrapper)
• Tagger
• Map UI Presets
• DM Andy's Bits & Bobs

Cheers,
DM Andy