cyberpunkmaps
The Underline Bazaar [30x30]
Published: March 31st 2023, 3:43:54 pm
Hi everyone,
If you need a place to make shady deals or gather sensitive info, the Underline Bazaar is worth checking out.
Check the details and download links below.
Thank you for your support!
- Miska
The Underline Bazaar
In the flickering neon haze beneath the sprawling maglev station, the Underline Bazaar thrives. This clandestine market, nestled within a network of repurposed maintenance tunnels, has become a pulsating artery of illegal technology trade and shady deals.
As one descends the pitted, graffitied stairwell into the belly of the Underline, they are met with a suffocating mixture of humidity, oil, and sweat. The air is heavy with the stench of burning synthetics, punctuated by the tang of metal and the acrid fumes of illicit chemistry. The bazaar's dimly lit tunnels are perpetually shrouded in a steamy haze.
The walls of the Underline are an amalgamation of exposed concrete, rusted pipes, and labyrinthine wiring. Decades-old graffiti battles with newer, more vibrant animated tags for supremacy while the flickering remnants of long-forgotten advertisements struggle to be seen amid the chaos.
The vendors in the bazaar offer a dizzying array of goods and services, and each stall is a cacophony of noise and activity. Some peddle salvaged tech, their tables cluttered with the fractured remnants of once-advanced machinery, cannibalized circuitry, and hacked-together devices that emit a soft, ominous hum. Others hawk their bioengineered wares, glowing vats, and cages filled with twisted, genetically modified organisms that serve as companions, weapons, or worse.
In the shadows of the bazaar, dealers offer their chemical concoctions, promising escape or augmentation through the haze of inhaled vapors or the sharp prick of a glowing syringe. Grizzled mercenaries lean against the damp walls, their heavily augmented bodies bristling with weaponry, their eyes betraying years of combat and the cold calculation of experienced killers.
Nestled among the chaos, small enclaves of rebellion huddle in the darkness. Hacktivist cells trade data and whispers of revolution, their fingers dancing across holographic keyboards as they seek to dismantle the omnipresent surveillance state that hounds their every move. In the hidden corners of the bazaar, rogue surgeons ply their trade, offering the desperate and the daring the chance to become something more – or less – than human.
The din of the Underline Bazaar is a cacophony of languages, laughter, and shouts of anger or pain. It is a symphony of humanity in all its flawed, imperfect beauty, set against the omnipresent thrum of the maglev station above. The trains rattle overhead, their magnetic coils humming with the energy that once promised a bright, clean future but now serves as a bitter reminder of the gulf between the haves and have-nots.
Notable Underline Bazaar Persons
- Razortooth - A tall, wiry man with a patchwork of scars crisscrossing his body, Razortooth specializes in custom melee weapons. From retractable cybernetic blades to electrified whips, his craftsmanship is unrivaled. A former underground pit fighter, Razortooth's knowledge of close combat and anatomy is second to none. He is known to offer expert advice to those seeking the perfect tool for their violent needs.
- Mother Board - A middle-aged woman with graying hair and a steely gaze, Motherboard deals in salvaged electronics and hard-to-find components. Her tarp-covered stall is a chaotic mess of circuitry, cables, and dismantled devices, but she can locate any part with uncanny precision. With a reputation for being able to fix anything, Mother Board is the go-to person for repairing or upgrading tech, from ancient laptops to cutting-edge neural interfaces.
- G-Slicer - A reclusive figure shrouded in a tattered lab coat, G-Slicer is a genetic manipulation and bioengineering expert. His makeshift lab, built inside a cargo container, houses a menagerie of strange, genetically modified creatures and custom-engineered viruses and nanotech serums. G-Slicer offers his services to those seeking to enhance their physical abilities or create entirely new organisms for various purposes, legal or otherwise.
- Hush- A slender, enigmatic woman with a penchant for dark, flowing clothing, Hush is a skilled information broker and data analyst. Her corner of the bazaar is a minimalist space filled with holographic displays and complex decryption tools. Hush's network of informants spans the entire city, making her a valuable resource for anyone seeking dirt on their enemies, lost data, or the latest rumors from the shadows.
- TungstenDog - A gruff, heavily augmented man whose body is more machine than flesh, TungstenDog is a notorious arms dealer. His stall is a veritable fortress, guarded by armed drones and reinforced with thick steel plating. TungstenDog offers an extensive array of firearms, from traditional ballistic weaponry to experimental energy-based arms. He is also known to dabble in military-grade cybernetic enhancements and is well-connected with various mercenary groups.
- Lucy D - A charismatic, androgynous individual draped in iridescent clothing, Lucy D is an expert in virtual reality experiences and mind-altering substances. Their stall is a mesmerizing array of shimmering fabrics, each private booth hosting clients eager to escape into the digital realm or indulge in chemically-induced euphoria. Lucy D's custom-built simulations and a curated selection of designer drugs cater to a wide range of tastes, offering both pleasure and respite from the harsh reality of the Underline Bazaar.
The Underline Bazaar is a sanctuary for those who have been forgotten or cast aside, a bastion of anarchy in a world where the order is maintained through force and fear. Beneath the crumbling edifice of progress, the bazaar thrives – a monument to human resilience and the defiant refusal to be tamed.
Variants
This map comes with four different lighting and prop variants.
Resolution & Scale
- Resolution: 140 pixels per square
- Grid dimensions: 30x30
- Recommended Scale: 5 ft or 1 m/yd per square
- File types: JPG, WEBP, PDF
As a Miska's Cyberpunk Maps patron, you get high-resolution maps with extra variants and other perks, depending on your tier.
Download your patron rewards from the links below:
Basic Map Pack [Nomad+]
- JPG @ 140ppi
- One variant
- Gridded & gridless
Full Map Pack [Street Samurai+]
- JPG @ 140 ppi
- All variants
- Unpropped version
- Gridded & gridless
WEBP Pack [Street Samurai+]
- WEBP @ 140 ppi
- Compact image file format
- Gridless
PDF Pack [Street Samurai+]
- Print-ready with 1" squares when printed at 100% scale
- Gridded
Foundry VTT [Cyber Ninja+]
- This map will be included in the module "Miska's Cyberpunk Scenes - Volume 02".
---
General Notes & Instructions:
- You can find previews of map variants in this post's image gallery.
- Links point to separate zip files with different versions, variants, or file formats of the map. You need to have subscribed to the required tier in brackets to download the files.
- If you get an error message (e.g., "error 403"), please ensure that you are logged in to your Patreon account and subscribed to the tier you are trying to download.
- Bonus Content links (when available) point to a zip file containing all bonus content like assets, audio tracks, tokens, and illustrations included with the map unless otherwise mentioned.