[Master Post] Chained Celestial - 8k animated and static battlemap
As you step onto the cracked stone island, the air itself seems to pulse with heat and the distant rumble of thunder. Rivers of dark, almost black blood run through the fractured ground, flowing from a grotesque ritual site ahead. Suspended between jagged pillars of stone hangs a chained celestial, its radiant wings flickering weakly as its body jerks in agonizing spasms. The sky above the wasteland burns crimson, lightning tearing through the clouds and briefly illuminating floating shards of rock drifting through the void. Whatever foul ritual is happening here is still unfinished - and your arrival has not gone unnoticed.
Hey everyone!
I’m excited to finally release the Chained Celestial animated battlemap. This one is dark, brutal, and perfect for adventures set somewhere in the Lower Planes, or as a nasty little detour during a Descent into Avernus campaign when your players wander a bit too far away from the main storyline and stumble into something truly disturbing.
I had a lot of fun creating this map, especially while animating the spasms and violent convulsions of the imprisoned Celestial. I’m definitely not a professional animator, but I think the effect turned out pretty well and adds a lot of atmosphere to the scene.
The map also offers some fun tactical elements for your encounters: jumping over streams of celestial blood (who knows what strange properties that divine or corrupted blood might have?), hopping across floating rocks, or swinging from the hanging chains of the cages. Plenty of opportunities for dramatic combat moments.
As always, the map comes in several versions depending on your tier. You’ll find static maps, animated versions (with and without lightning), as well as POV sceneries. The Champions pack includes everything plus animated POV sceneries for extra immersion.
Links to the dedicated posts below:
Chained Celestial Static & Animated Maps + Static POV (Heroes of the Realm Tier)
Chained Celestial Static & Animated Maps + Animated POV (Champions Tier)
Inside each dedicated post you’ll also find the Foundry Module Manifest, and the maps are available through Moulinette as well.
Thank you all for your support - it really means a lot and makes projects like this possible.
Cheers!
~dransky