Two completed maps

[XCali]

1. Duplicate parchment texture, and put it right beneath the typography layer.
2. (On typography layer) do a color select of the black (or if you have different colors, select the transparency and invert selection) then select the parchment copy that was put under the typography.
3. Go select>grow and grow the selection about 25 px (depending on the size of your map).
4. Go select>invert and strike delete key or go ctrl>x then go select>none.

Hope that helps!

P.S. That procedure was developed by Mouse, not me.

Admittedly, I'm not sure how to approach that method. hehe. *scratches head* Maybe I'm too tired. I'll try to understand it again in the morning. But thanks anyway!

My years are burning, LC! LOL!

XCali - That method was a solution for a map that is predominantly line work with a fairly uniform background. Its meant to fade the line work in the immediate area of each letter, so that the letters don't get all tangled up with the line work, but without adding a glow that doesn't really go with the parchment. I'm not sure how you would apply it to a map that is predominantly shading and colour like yours is, XCali. Maybe you can adapt it in some way and make an XCali method for it. Of you may find that sticking to your current solution of having a glow around the letters is the best way for you.

Hehe, I'll do my best with it. Though I have to admit it is one hard challenge to figure out the text style for Nessa'Mor. But thanks for the heads up. I appreciate it.