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For this map I worked closely with the client to m For this map I worked closely with the client to make sure the map reflected the story that was being told. Initially I was asked to make a map of the entire continent. While a lot of the nations and distant settlements were referenced, they weren't anywhere near where the story was taking place. In the end we decided to focus on the south-west portion of the map where most of the story was focussed. This made for a much more clean and well laid out map.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #danielsmaps #map #maps #cartography #fantasy #fantasymap #fantasymaps #fantasycartography #rpg #rpgmap #rpgmaps #dnd #dndmap #dndmaps
The Elder Isles - an ancient land where chivalry a The Elder Isles - an ancient land where chivalry and the realm of fairie exist side by side. A land of mystery, strange beauty, high adventure and arcane magic. Kings are at war, opposing magicians devise ever more cunning stratagems. It is a land where princesses and changelings both can become embroiled in political rivalries and the quest for the grail.⁠ ⁠ I was asked to make a map of Jack Vance's Elder Isles for the Lyonesse Roleplaying Game, published by the Design Mechanism. I love the books and am avsolutly honoured that I could grace the RPG with my map :)⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #danielsmaps #map #maps #cartography #fantasy #fantasymap #fantasymaps #fantasycartography #rpg #rpgmap #rpgmaps #dnd #dndmap #dndmaps
The City of Twyrif is a major city along the North The City of Twyrif is a major city along the North-South Road that connects northern and southern Rasfadal. The walled city is build at the point where the rivers Mygar and Dhur merge, with a castle build high up on a cliff. It sees a lot of merchants coming through town and some have settled here to set up permanent establishments. This is a good place for those that want to go shopping, but make sure to avoid The Slums, or you'll part with your gold faster than you'd like.⁠ .⁠ Twyrif was founded many years ago. It started as a small town around the newly build castle that was meant to protect the northern borders and people traveling along the road. The safety that it brought attracted many traveling merchants and adventurers. The trade that the merchants brought allowed the nearby docks to grow and the city slowly grew to become the hub is it today.⁠ .⁠ In general, Twyrif is a pleasant place to be. Streets are well maintained, there are comfortable inns and taverns and many shops and establishments to fulfill your needs. However, there's also The Slums, a dark place in the center of the city. Out of sight of the common folk the Thieves Guild runs small crime operations throughout town. The rivalry between the Thieves and Merchants Guild caused permanent tension, but at the same time, both guilds are happy to use each other's services and connections.⁠ .⁠ The authorities in Twyrif mostly turn a blind eye to these practices, only stepping up every now and then. Those acts are mostly to maintain appearances though.⁠ .⁠ However, these dark ongoings hardly affect the population directly, and much less people the people traveling through. As long as they don't cause any trouble that is. . . . . . . #danielsmaps #map #maps #cartography #fantasy #fantasymap #fantasymaps #fantasycartography #rpg #rpgmap #rpgmaps #dnd #dndmap #dndmaps #worldbuilding #fantasycity #fantasyart
My latest map is live on Patreon, link in bio! . T My latest map is live on Patreon, link in bio! . The Royal Demesne and surrounding lands are commonly referred to as the Land of Castles. Fortified manors of countless dukes, counts and barons dot the land. You'll often encounter lords and knights traveling from town to town and a keen mind might spot a delicate web of political intrigue keeping the place together. . The Royal Demesne is the land under the direct control of the Burbric king, though his control has severely weakened after the War of the Vale. The conflict ended in a stalemate. The treasury is depleted, military power at an all time low and the king has nothing to show for it. The attitude towards Auder XI is starting to change. . Over the course of his rule Auder has made sure to surround himself with allies. Disloyal vassals were stripped of their titles which were then given to Auder's friends. When incriminating evidence couldn't be found or forged Auder would rely on intrigue to displace his potential opponents. Titles in the Royal Demesne and surrounding lands have been changing hands for nearly three decades, but now even his allies are starting to turn on him. . One of the reasons why none of the lords have stood against their king is the face that he is their sole source of power. Few of the lords in these lands have a connection with the common folk, or would even think to consider them. The people don't care who rules over them, and wouldn't mind seeing the lords go altogether. The nobles rely on the king to keep their positions and as such, they won't rise up to him. For now. . . . . . . #danielsmaps #map #maps #cartography #rpg #rpgmap #rpgmaps #fantasy #fantasymap #fantasymaps #fantasycartography #dnd #dndmap #dndmaps #worldbuilding #fantasyworld
The home of the elven king is hidden away from oth The home of the elven king is hidden away from other mortal creatures, built in the veil between the mortal world and the fey realm. Deep within the Hinder-Larr Forest it almost seems to fade into and out of existence, here one moment and gone the next. . Long ago when the Elven Purge started, many high elves left the continent. Nobility was granted to all who could trace their bloodline back to elven origins. In an attempt to secure their position the ruling nobles began a war against the high elves meaning to wipe them out entirely. Many elves left, but some remained and prayed to the gods for help. Help was given to them in the form of a great city, located between the mortal world and the realm of the gods themselves. This city was hidden from all who would wish ill upon the elves. This way they would be safe from the people hunting them. . The high elves that remained have rarely left the city since. A few decades ago word spread that merchants from Callaern had discovered a new continent. Soon came the rumors of a new people, or rather a long lost one: the high elves. While most elves are skeptical and cautious, some have decided to leave their city and enter the mortal world again. . High elves hadn't been seen for many centuries, but now they are coming back, and some people suspect they never left. . . . . . . #danielsmaps #map #maps #cartography #fantasy #fantasymap #fantasymaps #fantasycartography #rpg #rpgmap #rpgmaps #dnd #dndmap #dndmaps #castle #castlemap #elf #elven #battlemap #floorplan
Here's a map I did for a private client recently. Here's a map I did for a private client recently. It shows the continent of Contention. The south is a very lush area, rich with natural resources, while the north is very dry, and barren. In the south there is a lot of farming and natural wildlife, while in the north it's mostly large factory cities, processing the goods from the south. The plan is to explore this map again in the future and make more regional maps as well.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #danielsmaps #map #maps #cartography #fantasy #fantasymap #fantasymaps #fantasycartography #rpg #rpgmap #rpgmaps #dnd #dndmap #dndmaps
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