Here Be Dragons Dice

For centuries, ancient cartographers drew terrifying mythical beasts at the ragged edges of the known world, leaving a stark warning for brave sailors crossing into uncharted waters: Hic Sunt Dracones. Here Be Dragons.

The phrase “Hic Sunt Dracones”—Latin for “Here be dragons”—is one of the most enduring symbols of the Age of Discovery, conjuring images of ancient mariners steering their wooden ships into the terrifying, uncharted wilderness. While pop culture loves to imagine medieval maps covered in this ominous warning, the exact Latin phrase actually only appears on a few rare historical artifacts, most famously carved into the coast of East Asia on the copper Hunt-Lenox Globe (circa 1510). For ancient cartographers, drawing sea serpents, leviathans, and dragons wasn’t just decorative flair; it was a psychological boundary line. It served as shorthand for the absolute limits of human knowledge, reminding travelers that to push past the horizon was to leave safety behind and enter a realm where myths were very much alive.

Every so often we develop a definitive piece, a master work of dice craft, that sets a new standard for what is possible and the Here Be Dragons set is is one of these masterwork sets. This set raises the bar on whats possible. Woodworking and lapidary, brought to life on an epic scale. By seamlessly fusing the swirling, rich chatoyancy of Exhibition-Grade Figured Claro Walnut with razor thin precision of genuine stone marquetry, we’ve created an heirloom quality treasure that will be the centerpiece of your collection. Every single face represents countless hours of meticulous fitting, cutting, and polishing to embed seven distinct semi-precious stones perfectly flush into the one of the worlds most beautiful woods. It is the ultimate expression of what we’re known for: Bold, unapologetic, gaming luxury and craftsmanship.

The true magic of this set lies in the intricate artwork inlaid into every single face. We have eschewed paints and plastics entirely. Instead, each die features a uniquely styled dragon coiled around its numbers, flawlessly executed via genuine stone marquetry.

Seven dice. Seven entirely different dragon archetypes. Seven distinct, semi-precious stones meticulously flush-inlaid into the walnut:

• D20 – White Turquoise: A pristine, ghostly dragon that commands the ultimate high-stakes rolls.

• D12 – Turquoise: A vibrant, classic sky-and-water serpent cutting through the rich wood grain.

• D10 – Lapis Lazuli: A deep, celestial blue dragon flecked with golden pyrite matrix.

• D% – Malachite: Striking, banded green currents that perfectly trace the curves of the percentile beast.

• D8 – Red Jasper: A fiery, blood-red dragon radiating raw power and aggression.

• D6 – Charoite: A swirling, royal purple dragon that brings an otherworldly, magical energy to your d6 pools.

• D4 – Azurite & Malachite: A stunning hybrid of deep oceanic blues and vibrant greens, transforming the pyramid into a relic of the deep.

These dice are massive. Coming in at 8 times the volume and weight of our standard sized ¾” d20s and measuring a full 1 ½ ” face to face (roughly the perfect size to fit in minion’s palm), they are guaranteed to make your players cower in fear, or your DM green with envy.