Tarantia

[Ilanthar]

Well, this is my third city map (if I'm counting well), picturing Tarantia, the great capital of Aquilonia in my own Ave Tenebrae setting (and for a good part inspired by R. Howard writings).
I've tried a lot of new things on this one, notably roofs. Thanks to the guild, I've been able to correct/do a lot of those new things. It remains probably some mistakes or minor problems.
Hope you like it anyway!

Tarantia G.jpgTarantia D.jpg

[Sanderling]

This is really nice, a convincingly Roman feel. The roofs look great, and I can only imagine the amount of work involved. The subtle canvas texture is an especially nice touch, an emergent effect of the cobbles and roof-tiles.

I like the districts, and especially the inset map showing their outlines. But color-coding the roofs by district on the main map seems a little out of place with the more natural, almost photorealistic palette of the farm plots and surrounding woodlands. Stylistic preference, is all.

How did you decide on the placement of individual guilds, villas, palaces, etc.? I'd be very interested to know how you developed the layout, which clearly has a lot of thought involved.

Also, on your key to locations, please note #4, "City COuncil," and #27, "Gunder CHief's Villa."

[Ilanthar]

Thanks a lot Sanderling, a city map is always a long run.

By Sanderling
How did you decide on the placement of individual guilds, villas, palaces, etc.? I'd be very interested to know how you developed the layout, which clearly has a lot of thought involved.

The city has its own story and development (I wrote a bit about it in the WIP). At first, it was only Tamar and the Citadel, then a bigger city with Adrius and part of other Wards. Finally, nowadays.
A lot of Villas and Palaces are placed accordingly to their owner. For instance, the Great Palace of Ashurdan is owned by Tharkish nobles, and therefore, it's positionned in the north part of the city, close to the north road of Amillius (The Tarkish Empire being north of the Kingdom of Aquilonia).

Also, on your key to locations, please note #4, "City COuncil," and #27, "Gunder CHief's Villa

Thanks for pointing those typos!

[Diamond]

It was a joy watching this develop, and the finished product is outstanding. Nice job, Ilanthar!

[Abu Lafia]

I bow my head before this magnificent city-map Ilanthar! It's great to see your love for the little details behind every street corner. Can only agree with Diamond, that it was a real pleasure to see Tarantia grow day by day. Hmm, can't rep you atm ... well, next time

[- Max -]

Great job Ilanthar ! Can't rep you neither but well...

[Ilanthar]

Thanks a lot guys ! I would never had thought to do so many new things on this, at start (and the reason I enjoyed too the WIP).
I'll try to correct the typos quickly.

[fabio p]

The wip was inspiring, the final job is massive, detailed and beatiful.
A Great job.

[xpian]

Splitting it up is a very clever way to get around the MB cap for attachments. Great looking map, too.

[Obbehobbe]

Great map, well done!