James Floyd Kelly show us how to make a spooky tabletop centerpiece, ideal for a Gothic Horror setting.

For players of fantasy or Gothic Horror wargames maneuvering around or hiding behind above ground crypts is nothing new. Cemeteries abound in all games of these genres, and one thing is for certain - an open crypt is not to be ignored. Players never know what sorts of treasure or magical item might be tucked inside.

In this tutorial, I hope to show how easy it is to construct an above ground crypt (complete with partially pushedopen lid) with an eerie flickering glow coming from within. Is it treasure … or is it something that should be best left alone?

THE CRYPT SHELL

Start by constructing the shell of the crypt that will rest atop a foam base/pedestal. The four sides (and lid) will be made from thick cardboard or chipboard. For the version seen in the photographs, 1/16" chipboard has been used. If you wish to have a glow or flickering light coming from within the crypt, you’ll need to have a single tea light candle.