Serpent Amphora
Art and Cartography Contest

Well, here it is, folks. A gallery of not only the winners, but all of the entries in this contest, available here for your perusal and use in running the Serpent Amphora adventure, free for download here. And so, without further ado

Art Contest Winner, Black & White

This picture, a piece by Alexander White, shows a close up of the Red Witch Slitheren called Storm of Blood. Frankly, this is an amazing piece, managing to show the cunning and ferocity of this villain.

Art Contest Winner, Color

This piece, by Adriana Loera takes place during the climactic final battle. Just before the storm hag Hielaa descends on the poor PCs, Chardun sends a pair of his winged, spike-whip-wielding devils to distract her from her purpose, allowing the PCs the time they need to recover the Amphora.

Cartography Contest Winner

This map, elegant in both its artistic depiction of the village of Trela and in the useful information it contains (both in the form of Trela's stat block and inset maps of some of the important areas in the village), was created by Tim Hitchcock.

Congratulations, winners! You will be receiving free copies of Serpent in the Fold, the first adventure in the Serpent Amphora Cycle.

The Gallery

What follows is the rest of the artwork and cartography we received, in no order other than that which we received it in. Thanks to all of our artists! And remember, even if you didn't technically win the contest, our art department may very well be in contact with you for work. Because there are so many, we have linked to them individually rather than displaying them all on one page.

Artwork

[click here-art01] An interesting color piece depicting a cloaked swordswoman, perhaps a heroine in search of the Serpent Amphora. Artist: Michael Halloway

[click here -art02] Another color piece depicting a cloaked woman. Artist: Michael Halloway.

[click here -art03] A black and white image of Talbot, the Bard of Trela. Artist: John Durtche.

[click here -art04] A color image depicting the Shrine of Midnight, the temple to Belsameth in Trela. Artist: Frederic Simons.

[click here -art05] A simple color image, depicting one of the elder rod weapons used in the dueling competition during the Carnival of Flowers. Artist: Frederic Simons.

[click here -art06] A color illustration of the treasure chest found in the caverns behind the waterfall, in the last scene. Artist: Frederic Simons.

[click here -art07] A color depiction of the very surly old man who has won the elder rod duel for the last twenty years. Artist: Frederic Simons.

[click here -art08] A black and white picture of a young woman dancing in the Carnival of Flowers, complete with flowers in her hair and petals on the air. Artist: Alexander White.

[click here -art09] A black and white depiction of Storm of Blood, the Red Witch Slitheren. Artist: Alexander White.

[click here -art10] Another black and white depiction of Storm of Blood, this one has a wood-cut quality to it. Artist: John Gray.

[click here -art11] Another black and white depiction of Storm of Blood, this time facing off against one of the adventurers sent to recover the Serpent Amphora. Artist: John Gray.

[click here -art12] A color piece showing the poor dummy that is the centerpiece (literally) of the archery contest in the Carnival of Flowers. Artist: Jean-F. Major.

[click here -art13] A black and white depiction of the above. Artist: Jean-F. Major.

[click here -;art14] A color piece depicting one leg of the footrace during the Carnival of Flowers. Artist: Jean-F. Major.

[click here -art15] A black and white depiction of the above. Artist: Jean-F. Major.

[click here -art16] A black and white scene showing part of the bardic contest during the Carnival of Flowers. Artist: Jean-F. Major.

[click here -art17] A black and white depiction of one of the Totems of Mormo, hiding in the saddlebag of one of the poor adventurers. Wait until nightfall Artist: Jean-F. Major.

[click here -art18] The storm hag Hielaa descends from the clouds, doom at her claw-tips! Black and white. Artist: Michael Rosmus.

[click here -art19] Adventurers face off against one of the foul asaatthi, sent to recover the Serpent Amphora. Black and white. Artist: Naas Botha.

[click here -;art20] Chardun appears to the company of adventurers, warning them of the approach of the asaatthi, and urging them to escape. Artist: Phong Phan.

[click here -art22] A black and white NPC portrait of Paransala, the wizard of Trela. Artist: Jason Hale.

[click here -art23] A black and white NPC portrait of Radraan, the cleric of Belsameth in Trela. Artist: Jason Hale.

[click here -art24] A black and white NPC portrait of Talbot, the bard of Trela. Artist: Jason Hale.

[click here -art25] Asaatthi stand ready to attack. Black and white. Artist: Sean V. Murray.

[click here -art26] The Serpent Amphora. Black and white. Artist: Sean V. Murray.

[click here -art27] The wounded ranger Eochaid, stumbles into Trela with the Amphora. Black and white. Artist: Sean V. Murray.

[click here -art28] The canyon of the asaatthi and slitheren. Black and white. Artist: Sean V. Murray.

[click here -art29] Asaatthi slither into Trela. Black and white. Artist: John Gray.

[click here -art30] The Totems of Mormo wait until night to strike! Color. Artist: Pat Loboyko.

[click here -art31] The storm hag Hielaa swoops overhead, calling lightning to do her bidding while a hapless adventurer can only watch. Color. Artist: Dale Darling.

[click here -art32] Another depiction of the Serpent Amphora. Black and white. Artist: David Rendo Garcia.

[click here -art33] The river-master Phuram Dayal, defacto leader of Trela. Black and white. Artist: David Rendo Garcia.

[click here -art34] A color depiction of the Serpent Amphora. Artist: Jason Hale.

[click here -art35] The asaatthi invade the inn! Black and white. Artist: Ed Bourelle.

[click here -;art36] Chardun's image appears in Trela. Black and white. Artist: Ward Donovan.

[click here -art37] A black and white depiction of the Serpent Amphora. Artist: Ward Donovan.

[click here -art38] Storm of Blood casts a spell. Black and white. Artist: Ward Donovan.

[click here -art39] Eochaid, wounded and near death, pleads for help. Black and white. Artist: Ward Donovan.

[click here -art40] The red witch slitheren Storm of Blood. Black and white. Artist: David Rendo Garcia.

[click here -art41] The devils of Chardun attack Hielaa! Black and white. Artist: David Rendo Garcia.

[click here -art43] A decidedly inhuman manifestation of The Great Slaver Chardun. Black and white. Artist: David Rendo Garcia.

Cartography

[click here -map1] A black and white map depicting the town of Trela. Cartographer: Ed Bourelle.

[click here -map2] A stylized depiction of the travel route through the Blood Steppes. Color. Cartographer: Tim Hitchcock.

[click here -map4] A colored and textured depiction of the canyon where the minions of Hielaa await her arrival, and the caverns that lie beyond the waterfall. Cartographer: Tim Hitchcock.

[click here -map5] A color map depicting Trela, layed out with hexes. Cartographer: John E. Pruitt.

[click here -map6] A map of the village of Trela. Cartographer: Niklas Brandt.

[click here -map7] A map of the canyon of slitheren and asaatthi, as well as a detailed map of the caverns that lie beyond the waterfall. Cartographer: Niklas Brandt.

[click here -map8] A black and white depiction of Trela Inn, where the PCs stay the night they receive the Amphora. Cartographer: Dave Brohman.

[click here -map9] A black and white depiction of the village of Trela. Cartographer: Dave Brohman.

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