Welcome to the Eternal Ruins, a limitless sprawl of ancient corridors, chasms, towers, and gardens. It is a labyrinth without end; stretching vertically and horizontally as far the eye can see. No one knows why this world was built, and the meaning of many of its spaces have been lost to time.You are a wanderer. You awaken from a Sleeping Statue with no memories, free to explore this vast, quiet place. There are no settlements here, but you are not alone. Powerful spirits accept offerings in exchange for their aid, while servitors patrol the halls following their ancient commands. All the while, Demons hunt you through the ruins, seeking to inflict despair.
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About the project
The Eternal Ruins is a worldbuilding project created by illustrator Sam Carr.What began in 2022 as a series of atmospheric paintings has since expanded into a multi-platform IP. Today, the project spans across a dedicated YouTube lore series, a community-driven Discord, and a tabletop roleplaying game.
The Story So Far
Art Project: Starting as a personal illustration series, the project focuses on wanderers exploring an ancient megastructure. Every piece of art is handcrafted by a single creator; no AI is used in the production of the Eternal Ruins.
Lore Videos: In 2024, Sam began making Youtube lore videos for the project. The Eternal Ruins Discord was created and has since become the main place for fans to discuss lore and create their own fan-content within the world.
The Roleplaying Game: In 2026, Sam partnered with TTRPG publisher Mythworks to create Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the project is currently in production to bring the setting to players' tables.
About the creator
Sam Carr is an illustrator, concept artist, and the creator of The Eternal Ruins. With over 14 years of experience in the games and publishing industries, Sam has worked for major companies including: Stoic Studio, Hasbro, Valve, Wizards of the Coast, and Paradox Interactive.Today, Sam focuses on creating the Eternal Ruins, a self-developed, community-driven IP that successfully transitioned from a standalone art series to a funded TTRPG in partnership with Mythworks.
Services and Consultation
Beyond his work on the Eternal Ruins, Sam is available for select freelance opportunities and professional consultation, including:
Visual Development & Marketing Art: Over a decade of industry experience and a proven track record. Specializing in Character Design and Key Art marketing illustrations.
World-building Consulting: Helping studios and creators formulate and develop interesting settings for their projects.
