This is the city of Beyän (pronounced bay-AAAHN) in my World of Helevos, a vertical city of caves and tunnels built into the cone of a long-extinct volcano. It has steampunk elements since the city is powered by steam from the magma rocks, while the peak bristles with windmills and chimneys belching smoke and steam from the city below.

It's ruled by an aristocracy of merchant princes called the Heinars, who live in splendour amongst the gardens on the mountain top. They elect a single leader, the Lord Hedrist, who rules from a tower which forms the highest point of the city.

I was inspired by tourist maps you find in small towns, covered in odd adverts for local businesses; and Victorian newspaper advertising.

Rendered in Photoshop from a hand drawn original I made long long ago. Hope you enjoy!

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From WIP here