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#Huely2026 - Shadowreach Obsidian Guardian
The Obsidian Guardian stands unmoving, its molten heart glowing beneath a shell of living stone.
#Shadowreach #DarkFantasy #ObsidianGuardian #EpicFantasy #AIart #AIchallenge #aiartcommunity #aiartist #GenAI #GenerativeArt #SynthArt #BuilderofNightmares
A towering humanoid guardian dominates the center of the image, filling nearly the entire frame. Its body appears carved from fractured black obsidian and volcanic rock, with glowing crimson fissures running through its armor-like surface as though molten lava flows beneath the stone. The figure's helmet is smooth and featureless except for two blazing red eyes that stare directly forward, creating an intimidating, emotionless presence. Massive jagged shoulder plates rise outward like broken cliffs, giving the guardian immense width and weight. Wisps of black smoke curl upward from every side of its body, partially obscuring the ruined landscape behind it. Ancient weathered stone pillars stand in the misty background, suggesting the remains of a forgotten fortress or temple. The muted gray sky contrasts sharply with the vivid crimson glow radiating from the creature's chest and cracks throughout its body. The overall atmosphere is bleak, ancient, and foreboding, conveying the sense of an immortal sentinel that has watched over these ruins for countless ages. Keywords: obsidian, guardian, armored giant, volcanic stone, glowing cracks, red eyes, ancient ruins, smoke, dark fantasy, sentinel Attribution AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
July 30, 2026 at 7:14 PM
a5roseb.bsky.social
#Huely2026 - Shadowreach Amethyst Hollow
A forgotten crystal shrine glows beneath veils of ancient webbing
#Shadowreach #DarkFantasy #CrystalCavern #SpectralGuardian #AIart #AIchallenge #aiartcommunity #aiartist #GenAI #GenerativeArt #SynthArt #BuilderofNightmares
A towering amethyst crystal dominates the center of a dark cavern, radiating an intense violet glow that spills into drifting fog at ground level. Emerging from the face of the crystal is a hooded skeletal apparition with glowing purple eyes and long, tattered sleeves that stretch outward like grasping claws. Wisps of spectral energy swirl around the figure, blending its lower body into the luminous crystal. At the base of the formation lies a weathered human skull surrounded by clusters of smaller amethyst crystals that catch and scatter the purple light. Thick cobwebs cling to the crystal, nearby rock walls, and a twisted wooden staff rising along the right side of the scene, suggesting an abandoned sanctuary untouched for ages. The background fades into deep blackness, allowing the glowing crystal and ghostly figure to command attention. The composition is strongly centered, creating a shrine-like presence where light, shadow, mist, crystal, and decay merge into an eerie, supernatural tableau. Keywords: spectral guardian, amethyst crystal, skull, hooded spirit, cavern, cobwebs, purple glow, dark fantasy, mist, supernatural AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
July 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
a5roseb.bsky.social
#Huely2026 - Shadowreach Silver Raven
The Last Watcher
A solitary raven keeps its silent vigil, it remembers a world the ruins have long forgotten.
#DarkArt #Raven #FantasyArt #MoodyLandscape #AIart #AIchallenge #aiartcommunity #aiartist #GenAI #GenerativeArt #SynthArt #BuilderofNightmares
A lone black raven stands atop a narrow, jagged stone spire that rises high above a vast city lost beneath dense gray fog. The bird dominates the upper center of the composition, its feathers rendered with layered texture and subtle highlights that contrast against the pale sky. Its head is lowered slightly, giving the impression of quiet observation or contemplation. The rocky pinnacle beneath it appears fractured and weathered, with dark streaks cascading downward like dripping ink or rain-soaked paint. Below, ghostly silhouettes of towers, bridges, and ruined buildings fade into the mist, suggesting an abandoned industrial or gothic metropolis disappearing into obscurity. The entire palette is restrained, using charcoal blacks, cool grays, soft whites, and faint blue undertones. Long vertical drips and painterly smears blur the boundary between solid architecture and abstract texture, creating the feeling that both the city and the stone are dissolving into fog. Large areas of empty sky surround the raven, emphasizing isolation, silence, and immense scale. The overall composition balances stark minimalism with richly layered detail, producing a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere. Keywords: raven, ruins, fog, stone spire, abandoned city, monochrome, gothic, atmospheric, surreal, digital painting, solitude, mist Attribution AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
July 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
a5roseb.bsky.social
#Huely2026 - Shadowreach Black Blade
Forged where kingdoms fell, this cursed crescent waits in silence for the next soul bold enough to lift it.
#DarkFantasy #CursedWeapon #Shadowreach #EpicWeapon #AIart #AIchallenge #aiartcommunity #aiartist #GenAI #GenerativeArt #SynthArt #BuilderofNightmares
A massive, sinister war scythe dominates the image against a clean gray gradient background. The oversized crescent blade is forged from dark, battered metal, its surface scarred with scratches, dents, and weathered textures that suggest countless battles. The outer edge is lined with jagged, organic-looking hooks and serrated protrusions, giving the weapon an almost predatory silhouette. Near the upper curve, faint streaks of fresh crimson drip from the blade, contrasting sharply with the cold steel. At the center where blade and shaft meet, a horned demonic skull forms the weapon's centerpiece. Deep-set eyes glow with vivid red light, while smaller ember-like cracks radiate through the skull and surrounding armor plates. Heavy black chains hang loosely from the weapon's head, adding weight and movement. The handle is wrapped in worn black leather and reinforced with dark spikes along its length, ending in a circular ring pommel surrounded by sharp, thorn-like projections. Wisps of shadowy smoke trail downward behind the weapon, reinforcing the impression that it radiates an ancient, supernatural curse rather than simply existing as forged steel. Keywords: dark fantasy, cursed weapon, scythe, demonic skull, black steel, chains, glowing eyes, spikes, gothic, weapon design, horror, fantasy AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
July 28, 2026 at 2:17 AM
a5roseb.bsky.social
#Huely2026 - Shadowreach Purple Necromancer
Where kingdoms crumble into silence, the last voice belongs to the one who commands the shadows.
#DarkFantasy #Necromancer #PurpleMagic #GothicArt #AIart #AIchallenge #aiartcommunity #aiartist #GenAI #GenerativeArt #SynthArt #BuilderofNightmares
A towering hooded necromancer stands atop jagged black stone in the center of a ruined, gothic landscape. The figure's face is completely hidden within a deep shadowed hood, creating an unsettling absence where human features should be. Layers of shredded robes ripple outward as if animated by supernatural winds, their tattered fabric glowing with intricate violet runes stitched throughout the folds. In the left hand, the necromancer grips an enormous twisted staff crowned by a crescent-shaped crystal that radiates intense purple energy. Black smoke and luminous violet magic spiral from the staff in a sweeping arc across the sky before curling back around the figure's outstretched hand. Wisps of darkness unravel from the sleeves and hem, dissolving into ash-like particles. Behind the central figure, ruined cathedral towers and broken stone architecture disappear into lavender fog while ghostly translucent spirits drift silently through the haze. The muted gray sky contrasts with the vivid purple illumination, making the magical energy appear almost alive as it consumes the desolate battlefield. Keywords: necromancer, dark fantasy, purple magic, hooded figure, gothic ruins, spectral spirits, cursed landscape, glowing runes, magical staff, shadow, smoke, epic Attribution line: AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
July 26, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Wow, this looks amazing. CMON has produced some of my favourite miniature-based games ever.
Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach by CMON
Embark on an epic adventure in the latest iteration of Massive Darkness! Immerse yourself in its expanded universe and discover a wealth of new content that builds upon the beloved world of Massive Da...
gamefound.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ericfkelley.bsky.social
A new thing I worked on. :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNV_...
Massive Darkness - Dungeons of Shadowreach - Announcement Teaser
YouTube video by CMON
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December 20, 2024 at 5:44 PM
clipart.bsky.social
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The coat of arms of the Duchy of Shadowreach, featuring an azure vertical bar against an argent field. Not much is known of Shadowreach aside from its heraldry. The 14th century duchy seems to have been all but wiped clean from the annals of European history. However, certain pieces of evidence in the Sexdequiloquium suggest to Alaric that Shadowreach may have hosted the lost manuscripts of the French alchemist and eschatologist Jean de Roquetaillade. Alaric believes that these texts, if he could only find them, would endow him with much wisdom, prosperity, and power. Alaric doesn’t stop to consider why the Duchy of Shadowreach has been lost to history.
July 20, 2026 at 10:17 PM
boardgamewire.bsky.social
Two weeks after revealing its 2024 losses could exceed $2m, CMON delays publishing annual results, citing understaffed finance department

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The letters CMON in yellow, the C and M above the O and N, surrounded by a yellow square. On a purple background. A giant red centipede-like figure threatens humanoids wearing animal skins - the words Massive Darkness and Dungeons of Shadowreach are in the top left.
March 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
laurasffauthor.bsky.social
My friend @sagascribe.bsky.social just released his first story on #RoyalRoad. First 10 chapters are going live today! I'm excited to read it.
#LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy
www.royalroad.com/fiction/9970...
Abyssal Curse [Debt LitRPG]
All debts are paid. In money, souls, or flesh. With interest. After a brutal execution, a man’s Soul is torn from his body and dragged down into Shadowreach, the city of endless night, where addiction...
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December 4, 2024 at 1:57 PM
hypertextd20srd.bsky.social
CMON’s ‘Massive Darkness’ Board Game Gets a 5e-Compatible TTRPG
Explore the Dungeons of Shadowreach and the world of Massive Darkness better than ever before with CMON’s new TTRPG. CMON’s beloved dungeon-crawler board game Massive Darkness is getting the TTRPG treatment. Featuring an Adventurer’s Guide, Beastiary, and…
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February 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
choffercbus.bsky.social
My latest from @enworldrpg.bsky.social: We're getting a Massive Darkness 5E book. (Two, actually)
CMON to Publish 5E Books For Massive Darkness
CMON is converting its fantasy board game franchise Massive Darkness into TTRPG content. As part of the soon-to-launch Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach GameFound campaign, CMON will also publ...
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February 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
herrnethar6.bsky.social
The Duchess from Dungeons of Drakkenheim by the Dungeon Dudes and Ghostfire Gaming.

I also supported the crowdfunding for the next Massive Darkness game, including the expansion with a krakken, but that one isn't yet delivering pledges
Giantic seamonster "mini" warped around a rock platform large enough for 3-4 28mm scale minis Kraken mini from Massive Darkness Dungeon of Shadowreach Sunken Temple expansion
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
gagnonrich1.bsky.social
You might like this crowdfunding 5E compatible game. The $110 core game is a dungeon crawler game with 63 minis. The D&D part requires buying the RPG books for $50. I'm not backing this because I'm less into RPGs. I'm concerned with the quantity of unshipped products.
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach by CMON
Embark on an epic adventure in the latest iteration of Massive Darkness! Immerse yourself in its expanded universe and discover a wealth of new content that builds upon the beloved world of Massive Da...
gamefound.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
soloboardgaymer.bsky.social
Coming soon to Gamefound!

Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach

cmon.co/MD-Shadowreach

#MassiveDarkness #DungeonsOfShadowreach #CMONGames #CMON
December 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM
wendybayne.bsky.social
Oh yeah, Dungeons of Shadowreach. My oldest son is all over it.
January 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
pesren.bsky.social
Nothing but agreement from me! The game is stupidly fun, and oddly enough it came with some super-challenging minis to paint for the heroes.

I've got a few left in the pipeline to get through gradually - still hoping shadowreach will be a thing.
April 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM
joshuarose.bsky.social
not everything has to be DOOOM

Last day of Massive Darkness 🤔
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach by CMON
Embark on an epic adventure in the latest iteration of Massive Darkness! Immerse yourself in its expanded universe and discover a wealth of new content that builds upon the beloved world of Massive Da...
gamefound.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
techraptor.net
CMON Interactive's next crowdfunding campaign is about to go live. Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach will bring a new iteration to the co-op board game, as well as a D&D supplement.
CMON Interactive's next crowdfunding campaign is about to go live. Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach will bring a new iteration to the co-op board game, as well as a D&D supplement.
CMON Interactive has announced the crowdfunding campaign for Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach, will be live soon. Read this article on TechRaptor
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February 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
outwithabrew.bsky.social
I'm still holding out for Shadowreach as well. Got my full backing for it. But then I need Reptisaurians and Cyclops Shield maiden from first game for completion.

Managed to finish everything else with varying quality. Although it's tough to tell when you put them all together like this :)
April 22, 2026 at 1:59 PM
belloflostsouls.net
CMON’s ‘Massive Darkness’ Board Game Gets a 5e-Compatible TTRPG
CMON’s ‘Massive Darkness’ Board Game Gets a 5e-Compatible TTRPG
Explore the Dungeons of Shadowreach and the world of Massive Darkness better than ever before with CMON’s new TTRPG. CMON’s beloved dungeon-crawler board game Massive Darkness is getting the TTRPG treatment. Featuring an Adventurer’s Guide, Beastiary, and…
dlvr.it
February 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
pjskittles.bsky.social
In happy news, my favorite board game ever is getting a new release!

gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach by CMON
Embark on an epic adventure in the latest iteration of Massive Darkness! Immerse yourself in its expanded universe and discover a wealth of new content that builds upon the beloved world of Massive Da...
gamefound.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
saintgamers.bsky.social
Each episode, we each pick a game being crowdfunded to feature. For our first episode back, Brad has picked Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach from @cmon currently on Gamefound through Feb 21st. Fully funded. With over a million dollars in pledges so far. Check it out & our 11th episode!
February 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM