The Clockwork Conspiracy (Patreon)
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There are cities that breathe. Cities with iron lungs and copper hearts, where the very air is laced with secrets and ambition, and every alley has stories to tell if only you dared to listen. Skyrend was such a city—a sprawling mechanical beast perched on the edge of reason and chaos. Its cobbled streets echoed with the clattering of brass gears, and above, the sky was filled with airships, drifting through a haze of steam and ambition. This was a city of innovation and opportunity, but also of shadows, where power clung to the highest spires, and dreams too often crashed to the cobblestones below.
In a place like Skyrend, power was currency, and none had accumulated more than Baron Thaddeus Gearvault. He was a man whose heart ticked with the precision of a clockwork mechanism, driven by the need to turn the world in his favor, to bend the weather to his will and the people beneath his heel. Hidden away aboard his majestic airship, the Sovereign Zephyr, Gearvault had constructed the Nimbus Oscillator, a device so powerful it could twist the skies themselves to his whim—a thing of beauty, terror, and inevitable betrayal.
And yet, as the Oscillator hummed softly with potential energy, shadows began to move against him. In the deepest corners of Skyrend, where light seldom found its way, a woman shunned by the nobility dared to hope. Lady Aurelia Vex had lost her place, her power, but not her will to fight. She knew the city needed a reckoning, and so she found those who would dare to challenge the gears that ground Skyrend into submission. Adventurers—fools, or perhaps heroes, depending on who told the story—who would cross the sky and enter the belly of the beast.
In the city that breathed, it was time to steal its very breath away.
Hi friends!
I'm very excited to share with you The Clockwork Conspiracy! This pack takes you deep into the heart of Skyrend, a bustling steampunk metropolis filled with mystery, danger, and incredible adventure opportunities. From infiltrating the luxurious airship of Baron Gearvault to navigating the chaotic Rustmarket, I hope this map set inspires countless epic moments at your table. This can be a great map pack or adventure to use in a steampunk-like setting such as Eberron or even Spelljammer!
Thank you for being the reason I get to create these magical adventures—your support means the world to me, and I can't wait to see the stories you all tell with this content!
Thank you so much for your continued support!
-David
The Rustmarket
The Rustmarket is a chaotic and vibrant bazaar built atop rickety platforms over the lower slums. Brass gears, old steam pipes, and mechanical oddities fill the air with the sounds of hissing steam and clicking metal. Shady merchants peddle black market goods, while cutthroats and rogues slink through the crowds.
The Skyport
A grand dock for airships, the Skyport is a sprawling hub of activity. Massive zeppelins and sleek airships are tethered to towering mooring posts, while clockwork automatons load cargo. The Sovereign Zephyr is docked here, guarded by Gearvault’s private army.
The Cargo Hold
Once aboard the Sovereign Zephyr, the adventurers find themselves in the sprawling cargo hold filled with crates of precious goods and mysterious clockwork devices. Brass pipes snake along the walls, releasing occasional bursts of steam.
The Aetherium Engine Room
The heart of the airship’s power, the Aetherium Engine Room, is a complex web of gears, pistons, and hissing steam. The massive engine glows with vibrant purple and red light, its power drawn from rare Aetherium crystals.
The Observation Deck
This open-air deck offers a panoramic view of Skyrend as the Sovereign Zephyr sails over the city. The deck is elegant, with brass railings and a sleek design. In the center stands a brass statue of Baron Thaddeus Gearvault, exuding an air of authority. Guests often come here for leisure, unaware of the danger brewing beneath their feet.
The Zeppelin Balloon Chamber
The Sovereign Zephyr’s massive balloon chamber is where the lighter-than-air gases are stored. Brass walkways crisscross the chamber, and the adventurers will have to navigate these narrow paths while avoiding hazardous leaks of gas.
The Private Quarters of Baron Gearvault
Baron Gearvault’s private quarters are lavish and opulent, adorned with velvet curtains and furnished with fine wood and leather pieces. The room is filled with numerous books and intriguing arcane artifacts. A large portrait of the Baron in his younger years hangs close to a roaring fireplace and a bed. Additionally, there is a small model of an airship displayed on a wooden table, and a bar that is well-stocked with fine spirits.
The Clockwork Armory
A room filled with deadly mechanical weapons, from self-reloading muskets to steam-powered automaton soldiers. Gearvault’s private arsenal is stored here, with walls lined with gears and machinery.
The Nimbus Oscillator Chamber
The heart of the airship, the Oscillator Chamber is a massive room with the Nimbus Oscillator at its center. The device pulses with arcane energy, surrounded by brass gears, levers, and glowing runes.
★ 3 stages are available: 1. Inactive 2. Active 3. Open floor (Ready to be fired).
The Sky Throne (Helm)
At the very peak of the Sovereign Zephyr lies the Sky Throne, Baron Gearvault’s command center. The room is open to the sky, with a massive window offering a breathtaking view of the city below. Gearvault sits in a mechanized throne, linked to the ship’s systems. Steam pours from massive pipes around him, and the hum of arcane machinery fills the air.
★ Note: The availability of content differs across tiers.
If you cannot find a file, it may be accessible at a higher tier. The Celestial tier offers all battlemaps, cinematic videos, and still shots available.