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  1. 12-10-2018, 10:14 AM #1
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    Default The Dragon's Backbone and Surrounding Lands - novel version (finished)

    Hey all! This map is the second in a pair that will be used in my upcoming fantasy novel. The first one (which you can find here) gave an overview of "Aran & Ilan, or the Lands on either Side of the Dragon's Backbone". This second map zooms in on the most important region, namely a portion of the Dragon's Backbone.

    I created both a strictly B&W version of the map that I intend to use in the novel (okay, I kept the roads in red for clarity ) and a coloured version, because who doesn't like colour!

    Aran_and_Ilan_FINAL (b&w).jpg Aran_and_Ilan_FINAL (colour).jpg
    To get an idea of how the maps will look together, here's a combo of the two, and even a quick mock-up against a random (obviously free of rights) image of an empty book. Just for fun

    Aran_and_Ilan.jpg book_mock-up.jpg
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  2. 12-10-2018, 10:31 AM #2
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    Awesome! I love all these maps! Just the type that fit into a cracky delicious fantasy tale...
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  3. 12-10-2018, 11:08 AM #3
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    I already said this over at the WIP thread, but it bears repeating: outstanding work on this, I really think this is some of your best work so far (and as we all know that is no small accomplishment). I know some of my fellows prefer the colored version, but I think it works superbly in grayscale. Beautiful penmanship, truly.

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    This came out really well Pieter.
    Definitely worth the time to develop.

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  5. 12-10-2018, 12:42 PM #5
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    How can I not agree with what others have already said? This came out fantastic. Well done!
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    Fantastic work! I'm in love with the book mock-up. Who wouldn't buy that book after they saw those maps?!
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    Sooo great !
    I totally agree with ChickPea : the book mock-up definitely makes me want. that. book !
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    Splendid! I love your mountains and your color choices on this.
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    Well, i said everything in the WIP thread, but long story short: a beautiful map, in both versions! If only more books had maps like these!

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    Thanks guys!!
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