Something of a Maze

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The forest looms before you, a twisted and foreboding realm where ancient trees writhe, their gnarled branches grasping for the sky. The air is heavy with the scent of damp earth and decay, and the silence is oppressive, punctuated only by the creaking of ancient limbs and the soft rustling of leaves. The trees seem to claw across the rocks, their roots like talons gripping the stone, as if trying to pull themselves free from the very earth itself. The bark is twisted and grotesque, like the skin of some ancient, leathery beast, and the branches are like arthritic fingers, reaching out to snatch at the unwary traveller. Dead trees stand like sentinels, their branches reaching towards the sky, as if in supplication or warning. Moss covers the rocks, a soft, emerald shroud that seems to muffle the sound of footsteps, making it impossible to shake the feeling that you are being watched. Old statues lie half-buried in the undergrowth, their features untouched by time or the elements. They seem to mark the graves of forgotten gods, or perhaps they are ancient guardians, tasked with watching over secrets that have long since been lost to the ages. The forest floor is a tangle of roots and rocks, with hidden dangers lurking in every shadow. The trees close in around you, their branches tangling overhead, casting deep, foreboding shadows that seem to move like living things. This is a forest of ancient, primal power, a place where the very woods seem to be alive, and where the laws of nature are twisted and distorted. It is a place that seems to draw you in, like a moth to a candle flame, promising secrets and power, but threatening only madness and despair. As you step into the forest, you feel a shiver run down your spine, a fear that is hard to shake. You know that you are not welcome here, that you are an intruder in a realm that is not your own. The forest seems to whisper secrets in your ear, tempting you to stay, to surrender to the darkness that lurks within.

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Objective markers

Jan 12 2026

Tutoring 4

Skill 5

Idea 4

2 Comments

I decided I needed to add some objective markers that would fit in with this layout. Lots of games have objectives, so it made sense to do some, even if it turns out that I never need them.

Simple tree stumps seemed to fit the bill.

They are not perfect, but they are good enough. Because of the uneven playing surface, it is a little hard to make them look like they are a part of the table and not additions placed on top of it, but that’s okay. After all, this terrain is for gaming, not a display diorama after all.

On a side note, being all excited to try Burrows and Badgers soon, I actually painted up my first figure for my warband.

Just thought I would share it here.

Click here for the full story of my delve into Burrows and Badgers.

Phillipe

Phillipe Phillop adjusted his wide-brimmed hat, giving a flourish to his cape. “Zut alors, ze time ees come, no? Ze Phillop, eet ees ready to defend ze realm against ze Necromouse scum!”

Behind the mask of his faux-French accent, a flicker of nerves betrayed him. He was, after all, just a Shakespearean actor from a humble troupe and not a dashing veteran of the cuisses de grenouille conflict.

As he packed his finest clothes and ruffled his cuffs, Phillop muttered to himself, “Alas, poor Phillop, thou hast been found out… by thyself.” He chuckled nervously, reverting to his native English.

The signs on the trees had caught his eye: Maverick’s call for ‘qualified volunteers’ to promote equal opportunities for all creatures. Phillop snorted. “Ze Phillop, eet ees qualified, no? In ze art of… of… checks notes …swashbuckling, oui!”

With a deep breath, he donned his most dashing smile and set off to find Maverick. Time to live up to the legend, even if it meant facing actual danger.

Done

Jan 13 2026

Tutoring 1

Skill 4

Idea 1

5 Comments

I think I will wrap up this project here, as I think I can call all the ‘Terrain’ done.

I could continue to add little bits here and there, but you really need to draw a line under things at some point and move on with the next project, and I am really keen to start something new.

I will post pictures of it stored away at some point, but let’s be honest, this is about the terrain, not the box to keep it in, so no point in waiting for that to be finished.

Anyway, onto the pictures.