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  1. Welcome!

    The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

    Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

    If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ. You will have to register before you can post or view full size images in the forums.

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    Weekly Round-up - 27th August, 2018 

    Published on 08-27-2018 03:15 AM
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    The Lower Kingdoms,
    by DanielHasenbos




    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.


    Challenge News


    August 2018 Challenge : The Passage of Time

    There are only a few days remaining before August's challenge ends, so finish up and submit your final entries before the deadline on the 31st. Take a look at the current entries here.


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    Weekly Round-up - 20th August, 2018 

    Published on 08-20-2018 03:15 AM
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    The Stones of Melenor,
    by Mimine
    Winner of the July / Aug '18 Lite Challenge




    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.


    Challenge News


    July/August 2018 Lite Challenge : Opposing Season

    Congrats to Mimine for winning the Lite Challenge with map 'The Stones of Melenor'. Check out the WIP thread here. Mimine receives a first silver compass, the first of many, I hope!

    Honourable mention to jshoer who was oh so close, losing by only one vote. Check out Joseph's map 'Rekhan's Workshop' here.


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    Weekly Round-up - 13th August, 2018 

    Published on 08-13-2018 03:15 AM
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    City of Hadar [Commission]
    by Eri



    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.


    Challenge News


    August 2018 Challenge : The Passage of Time

    Reminder of our latest regular challenge, running till the end of month.

    Diamond writes...
     
    Your challenge this month is to show the effects of time on something. The style, area, subject, layout, etc is up to you. You can do one map or multiple side-by-side maps. The
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    Weekly Round-up - 6th August, 2018 

    Published on 08-06-2018 03:15 AM
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    Iri-Oriand, World of Living Magic
    by J. Edward
    Winner of July 2018 regular challenge




    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.


    Challenge News

    July 2018 Challenge : Son of the Fantasy Random Generator


    July's challenge was a re-run of the ever popular random generator challenge. We had 20 amazing entries, and thank you so much to everyone who took part.

    Our congrats go to J.Edward for his map 'Iri-Oriand, World of Living Magic'. J wins his fifth gold compass. Check out the WIP thread here.

    Honourable mention to runner-up Vobland for map 'Vampire Lords of Allon'.

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    Weekly Round-up - 30th July, 2018 

    Published on 07-30-2018 03:15 AM
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    Roland's Journey, by aeshnidae
    Winner of the June/July 2018 Lite Challenge



    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.



    Challenge News


    June/July 2018 Lite Challenge : Map a trip or journey

    Congratulations to aeshnidae for winning the Lite Challenge with map 'Roland's Journey', inspired by Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Aeshnidae wins her second silver compass. Check out the WIP thread here.

    Honourable ...
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    Weekly Round-up - 9th July, 2018 

    Published on 07-09-2018 03:15 AM
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    'Ten'
    by Larb,
    Winner of June's challenge




    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.


    Challenge News


    June 2018 Challenge: Map a Frontier

    Congrats to Larb for winning June's challenge with one of her signature village maps, this one titled 'Ten'. Check out the WIP thread here. Larb wins her third gold compass.

    Honourable mention to MistyBeee who came in second place with 'The Cliff of Medölinn'.
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    Weekly Round-up - 2nd July, 2018 

    Published on 07-02-2018 03:15 AM
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    Ostwyc, the Lion City,
    by Caenwyr



    Welcome to the weekly round-up, a summary of what’s happened at the Guild over the past seven days.


    Challenge News


    June 2018 Challenge: Map a Frontier

    Voting is currently underway for June’s regular challenge, where entrants were asked to create a map showing a border or frontier of some kind. At the time of publishing, there’s a little less than 48 hours remaining ...
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