Gjalskerland (archaic viking-inspired map)

[SteffenBrand]

Hey everyone! =)

The Gjalskerland is a viking-inspired - but way more archaic - region of Aventuria in the 'The Dark Eye' universe. Under the waves their mad winding whale-god Zwanfir devours the dead. The in-game map itself is very roughly done on the basis of sketches, with notes added. I quite like this one, and even though I had to work digitally, I tried to somehow capture charcoal at least a bit. This is way off my typical style, but I like how it turned out.

© Ulisses Spiele GmbH, 2021

I hope you all stay safe. Have a great 2021 everyone!
Best wishes, -Steffen

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[Arimel]

Really neat and different design! I certainly would not like to be the people living in Nordaport though... They look like they are about to be eaten!

[Kellerica]

Damn, that is indeed not what we're used to seeing from you. But I too like how it came out! I love the sketchy style of the map itself and the decorations fit the theme. The messier brushwork in grays is maybe a tad too soft looking for my taste (could have used a bit rougher texture to the edges, if that makes any sense?), but that really is bordering on nitpicking territory. Excellent choice on the font too, by the way - it's not every day you see a font match the overall style this perfectly.

[Ifrix]

Wow, yeah very different from your usual style. I really like it though
You achieved the charcoal, hand-drawn effect really well, even with the text, and I love the ornamentation of the whale and its twists.

[SteffenBrand]

@Arimel: Thank you! Yes, but living that far north is generally a bad idea

@Kellerica: I know, right? =) I know what you mean and I think it comes down to taste. I'm curious to see it printed, it tends to get a bit darker. Thank you so much!

@Ifrix: Thank you, glad you like it so much. And an additional thanks for the rep and nice comment! =)

[Eilathen]

That's pretty cool, Steffen.

Die Leute hinter DSA scheinen ja immer kreativer zu werden bzw. immer kreativere Ideen in ihrem "Sandkasten" zu zulassen. Find ich super! Wirklich mal was anderes.

[J.Edward]

That looks great, Steffen
I always admire the variety you bring.

[SteffenBrand]

@Eliathen: Thank you! Nun, in der Hinsicht bin ich ja auch einer der entscheidet was zugelassen ist und was nicht...

@J.Edward: Thank you very much - and an additional thank you for the Rep! =)