Andaeyjar

[Hawksguard]

andaeyjar-final.jpg

I'm happy to present my first completed map here at the Guild. The WIP thread is here.

Used programs: Illustrator & Photoshop, with G.Projector & Fractal Terrains

This is a map of one of the regions of the world of Vanaheim, based on the realm from Norse mythology, which I originally used as a setting for a D&D campaign many years ago and then, more recently, a setting for a campaign of GURPS Transhuman Space.

I decided to give this map some dressing more indicative of a science fiction theme to reflect its most recent incarnation.

Comments always welcome!

[Naen]

I like it. Definitely the display gets you that Sci-fi feel. There are still some fantasy/medieval elements — the shields with coats of arms. Is that usage part of your world culture?

[arsheesh]

That's your first completed map? Wow, that's pretty dang impressive. Nice work indeed. Dig the cool color scheme and the sci-fi effects are really nice as well. One to be proud of.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[Ilanthar]

Great map! I really like the map itself and the other elements are pretty cool.

[Kellerica]

A cool and well thought out design. Kick-ass elevation in the landmass. The 'roughness' of the ocean are bothers me bit up close, but not enough to make make it even remotely bad. The sci-fi vibe is certainly strong with this one. Keep at it, I can't wait to see what you do next.

[Hawksguard]

Thanks to all for the positive feedback and rep!

This map is the first in what I hope will be a series of all the various regions that make up the world. Not sure yet if it will be another along the sci-fi theme or something more traditional. However, I am very pleased with what came out of this effort, as I was trying to create something with a science fiction theme that still reflected the origins of the culture with some medieval elements.

The coats of arms were a bit of a last edition to the map, to give it a more medieval feel. I had to dig down deep into my Big Pile of Notes to find some flag ideas I had scribbled down at one point.

[Tenia]

Great map and design Hawksguard, go on !