Daniels Maps

Bringing worlds to life

I’m Daniel and I’m a freelance illustrator based in The Netherlands with a passion for fantasy maps, sparked by the magnificent maps of Middle Earth. As a fantasy cartographer, I make maps for authors, publishers, game developers and producers always aiming to bring life to a world with my maps.

I’m Daniel and I’m a freelance illustrator based in The Netherlands with a passion for fantasy maps, sparked by the magnificent maps of Middle Earth. As a fantasy cartographer, I make maps for authors, publishers, game developers and producers always aiming to bring life to a world with my maps.

World & Regional Maps

Illustrations

Town & City Maps

Dungeon & Battlemaps

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Paul Callicott

“Daniel is an absolute pleasure to work with. Fast and personal, he kept me up-to-date in every step of his process. I will definitely use him again in the future.”

Jerome Hope
“Daniel is incredibly talented and provides great service, his communication is excellent and it’s clear he wants the best product possible for his clients. I will happily use his service again.”

Brandon Berryhill – Author or Ruin
“Daniel does more than maps. He did an amazing ship blueprint for me. I am very proud to call myself a client of his. Very high quality work and reasonably priced.”

Abbott and Green – Publisher

“I commissioned Daniel and I’m very happy with the maps. They are way better than I could’ve accomplished at the moment. Throughout the whole process Daniel has been an absolute pleasure to deal with and I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

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Located in the center of the Kingdom of Rasfadal l

Located in the center of the Kingdom of Rasfadal lies the Village of Ipsam. Ipsam is build near the ruins of Old Ipsam, which burned down in a terrible fire, a century ago. The only thing that survived the inferno was the Church of Theala, and it still stands where it always has.
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The people of Ipsam live a quiet life on the Fendalian countryside. Most people work on the fields or go to the nearby forests and hills to hunt. That's about the most exciting thing that happens here.
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Or... well, there's the church. During the great fire the old village burned down completely. The people feared the Goddess didn't think their dedication was adequate as had the village go up in flames as punishment for their sins.
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Why would they be punished you ask me? Well, there are no official records of course, but it is said that the people of Ipsam grew arrogant. See, Theala is the Goddess of Luck and the people of Ipsam had it so good, they didn't think they needed Her anymore. The stopped holding feasts in Her name. The farmers stopped thanking Her after exceptional harvests, hunters stopped thanking Her as they barely escaped from from the forests with their lives. The people grew unthankful.
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That all changed after the fire. But they are scared of what might happen when they forget to thank Her again. It would be really convenient if someone could investigate the fire. Maybe they would find that it wasn't Theala who caused the fire.
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Here an overview of the work in progress map that

Here an overview of the work in progress map that I shared some shots of yesterday! This map will be called the Lords of Olorlay, a large region ruled by various clans.
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Super excited to finally get my complimentary copy

Super excited to finally get my complimentary copy of #Lyonesse, and #RPG based on Jack Vance’ Lyonesse trilogy, published by the Design Machanism. This project started two years or so ago, when I was contacted about this book. I’m a great fan of the Lyonesse series and was thrilled to be asked for this map!
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Lyonesse transports you to the Elder Isles, where King Casmir plots to seize control of the Ten Kingdoms, assassinate his foes, and prevent a disturbing prophecy from being fulfilled. Elsewhere, the magicians Shimrod, Murgen, and Tamurello are locked in a private battle of wit, will and magical intrigue. All the while, the brutal, disdainful Ska are drawing their own plans of conquest.
And in the immense Forest of Tantrevalles, the secretive fairies watch all that happens with wry amusement, and occasionally meddle in mortal affairs for reasons of their own.
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Have you picked up your copy of this book yet?
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Located in the Great Vale, less than a days travel

Located in the Great Vale, less than a days travel from Derwon Castle is Derbot Castle. A large
fortification build on a tall island. The castle is surrounded by steep cliffs and near impenetrable.
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Derbot Castle was build by Duke Reginald I when the Duchy of the Great Vale was at its height. For some time it was the home of the Dukes of the Great Vale, until Duke Reginald III decided to move his court to the more comfortable Derwon Keep. This was just before the fall of the Duchy of the Great Vale.
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The castle has grown a lot over the years. Originally the castle consisted of the keep and headquarters. Later the High Garden and Temple of Okorus were added. Later the second, outer wall was added, then the northern section, and finally a moat was dug around the castle..
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Mystdal is a small castle in northern Sovar. It is

Mystdal is a small castle in northern Sovar. It is build around an old chapel, repurposed as the keep and surrounded by a moat. Sneaking in and out may be difficult, but surely someone will be able to...
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The caste of Mystdal once protected the northern borders of the small Kingdom of Soravia. Soravia became a region of Rasfadal during the great conquest of Looras the Great. The king was stripped of his title and allowed to be the Duke of Soravia. Some time later the Duke was unable to produce an heir and the leadership of the duchy feel in the hands of the Bishop of Fern. Shortly after that the Duchy was undone and its territories taken into the Bisdom of Fern. During the War of the Vale the Archduchy of Sovar was able to claim a thin stretch of land from Rasfadal, including the northern part of the Bisdom of Fern. The new territory became the Barony of Northern Soravia and is currently part of the Duchy of Varasia.
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The Bishop of Fern is... unpleased with the current situation and has gathered a small band of adventurers. They are to infiltrate the castle an weaken its defenses, preparing it to fall to the Bishop's forces that are already on their way...
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Here’s a map I made for @griffonlgames’s next

Here’s a map I made for @griffonlgames’s next publication! I had a ton of fun working on this one. Let me know what you think!
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