Bearworks

Coastal Bay

Tucked away from well-traveled sea lanes lies a hidden coastal bay whispered of in sailor’s tales—a place said to shelter both buried treasure and lurking danger. Adventurers might arrive chasing a smuggler’s trail, following a pirate’s map, or...

Mapwrights Ledger - Free Patron Map Release

Greetings Traveler,

Wanted to share some recent work that I have put out into the world!

20x30 | Western/Desert - 5 Variants & 3 Floors

Off a dusty frontier road, where la...

2025-06-18 14:40:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Notice Board — Mapwright's Musings

Hail Travelers—time for some updates. First, sorry for missing last month's updates. Dealing with the billing model transition took it out of me. But we are back to it now!

Monthly Theme: Coast & Ocean

With the changing of the seas...

Wild West Creek

On the western frontier, where the wild lands whisper secrets to the wind, a nameless creek carves a meandering path through grassland and oak groves. Once a lifeline to pioneers and bandits alike, it now carries the memories of hidden camps, lost trea...

Wild West Church

Perched atop a rolling hill in the heart of a rugged frontier, this small western church stands as a beacon of faith—and a magnet for whispers of unease. On clear nights, townsfolk speak of shadowy figures glimpsed beyond the graves, and strange soun...

Wild West Fort

Out in the dry, sunbaked wilds of the frontier, a lonely fort stands guard against the untamed edge of the world. Here, soldiers and settlers hold the line between lawless wilds and the creeping push of civilization. Dust kicks up in the wind, carrying...

Billing Changes – Final Update

Hey everyone—This will be my final update regarding the transition from the “per creation” billing model to Patreon’s new mandatory monthly subscription model. If you missed the previous message outlining the plan, you can find it here. Or my 2025-05-01 03:05:54 +0000 UTC View Post

Patreon Billing Update - 4/29/25

4/29/25

Just wanted to follow up and be as transparent as possible with everyone. Patreon has assured me that there will be a path forward before the first of the month, but I’m still waiting to see exactly what that will look like from their end.

As soon as I have concrete details, I’ll let you all know.

Thank you again�...

Dustrock Pass | Wild West Pass

Dust hangs thick in the air as the sun beats down on a lone road winding through rugged hills and scorched mesas. Out here, law is a rumor and danger rides on the wind—be it from desperate bandits, mysterious travelers, or something darker hiding in the can...

Wild West Saloon

Off a dusty frontier road, where law is more suggestion than rule, the saloon rises like a beacon of mischief and mayhem. By day, it's a gathering place for thirsty travelers, wandering gunslingers, and scheming fortune-seekers. By night, it's alive wi...

Mapwrights Ledger - Free Patron Map Release

Greetings Traveler,

Wanted to share some recent work that I have put out into the world!

Animated Battlemaps Release

Our efforts on animating out maps continue with all of our village and highland maps:

2025-04-03 14:53:20 +0000 UTC View Post

Notice Board — Mapwright's Musings

Hail Travelers—time for some updates.

Billing Changes Reminder

As a reminder Bearworks should be migrating from a per creation billing model to a monthly subscription today April 2nd. (This is somethings that Patreon does, and based on other creator's experiences there is a chance the sw...

Ruined Steps

Suspended high above an endless sea of trees, the ancient ruins drift, their purpose long forgotten. The floating stone platforms shift ever so slightly, held aloft by unseen magic, their surfaces cracked and overgrown with vines and wild grasses. Belo...

Barren Planet

Across the vast expanse of an unknown exoplanet, the land stretches out in desolate silence, untouched by time or familiar hands. The wind howls through the canyon, carrying the whispers of ancient forces that shaped this barren world. Footsteps here are flee...

Impact Crater

The earth trembled as something tore through the sky, wreathed in fire and trailing smoke. Now, in the heart of the forest, the ground is sundered—a smoldering crater where once stood towering trees. The air is thick with the scent of burning wood an...

Astral Storm

The air hums with crackling energy as jagged stone islands drift above the raging maelstrom below, each floating shard a remnant of some long-forgotten cataclysm. Swirling gases churn in an endless spiral, pulling everything toward the chaotic heart of...

Update on Patreon Billing

Important Billing Changes — Please Read

Hey everyone—I wanted to reach out to make you aware of an important upcoming change I’m having to make to comply with Patreon’s new policies. I will be switching from “per creation” to “monthly” billing in the near future. This means that every month you w...

Highland Waterfall

Mist rises where the thundering falls crash against jagged rocks, churning the river into a frothing torrent that carves its way through the highland valley. The roar of rushing water fills the air, mingling with the scent of pine and wildflowers as th...

Highland Cliffs

Perched on the edge of the world, where the land meets the endless sea, these highland cliffs hold the echoes of adventure and mystery. Whether it’s a hidden smugglers’ cache, the site of an ancient ritual, or the stage for a desperate last stand, ...

Village Boatmaker

Nestled between towering cliffs and the restless sea, the boatmaker’s workshop stands as a testament to craftsmanship and adventure. Here, just beyond the village’s reach, the scent of fresh-cut timber lingers in the salty air, and the rhythmic ech...

Village Apiary | Beekeeper

Nestled on the edge of the wilds, where the forest thins into a riot of color, the beekeeper’s apiary hums with life. The air is thick with the scent of wildflowers, their reds, purples, yellows, and whites painting the meadow in nature’s own mosai...

Fishing Village

Tucked away in a rugged cove where towering cliffs rise like silent guardians above the crashing sea, this small fishing village thrives against all odds. Its people are hardy, their lives bound to the ocean’s rhythm and the wild lands beyond. Yet, t...

Notice Board — Mapwright's Musings

Hail Travelers

Happy New Year, hope your holidays were merry and warm! I'm excited to kickoff the year and keep moving on some of our long and short term projects. Thanks for sticking with me in 2024 and excited to have you all here for 2025.

But what's that...?

 Do you hear that distant murmur of village life? As I sit do...

Groundskeeper's Hut

Nestled at the edge of a sprawling pine forest, the Groundskeeper's Hut stands as a beacon of warmth in a frozen, unforgiving wilderness. Snow blankets the surrounding hills, muffling the sounds of the wild and turning the world into a quiet, glistenin...

Let It Snow! - Animated Winter Maps for Your Table

Hey everyone—I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates about what’s happening behind the scenes at Bearworks.

I’ve teamed up with a fantastic new creator to bring even more amazing content to your tables. River Dog Maps is now helping to take my maps to the next level with animated variants! These will include weather changes, li...

Hot Springs

Sore bones, weary feet, and eyes dulled by endless white—just as hope fades, a shimmer appears on the horizon. Steam curls skyward, hinting at a hot spring to soothe frostbitten skin and thaw frozen bodies. But the wilds are seldom kind. Is this a tr...

Mapwrights Ledger - Free Patron Map Release

Greetings Traveler,

Hope you were able to find some use for the last month's maps at your table

Frozen Den | 20x20 | Cave - 5 Variants

Bleak and maddening, this icy pit...

2024-12-03 04:15:49 +0000 UTC View Post

Notice Board — Mapwright's Musings

Hail Travelers!

Do you feel that crisp, icy bite in the air? As I write this, the first flurries of snow are falling outside my window. It’s time to embrace the chill and gather around the hearth for warmth and storytelling!

This month, I’m continuing our journey through snowy landscapes, but with a touch of warmth woven in. The ...

Winter Wilderness

Snow crunches beneath your boots, the chill sinking deep into your bones like an unwelcome guest. You pull your cloak tighter, but it’s little match for the biting wind that howls through the towering pines, their dark green boughs swaying and whispe...

Icy Dungeon

Deep beneath the frozen tundra lies a labyrinth of ice-carved halls, where the silence is broken only by the crackling hum of ancient magic coursing through glowing, geometric channels in the frosty ground. Braziers flicker with ghostly blue flames, th...