Malazan: Quon Talli

[joshuabbutler]

Hi All,

It has been a while since posted, but I found some time to extend my Malazan maps to the continent of Quon Tali. Here you will find Malaz Island, the birthplace of the Malazan Island as well as their most recent seat of power, the capital city Unta.

This map is only in black & white. I will do color later, but I wanted a map that can stand on it's own without colors. I just wanted a strong map before exporing colors. This map was a labor of love as I spent a lot of time "stipplling" to provide shading. Obviously brushes help with that, but it still takes time. I'm happy with the results.

I was also going to do patterns with the water, but in black and white, it looks good with the flat gray. I'm still looking into malazan lore to fill in the Dal Hon plains as well as the Falari Isles at top.

Send me any feedback!

Thanks,
Josh

quon-tali-malazan-grey-lite.jpg

[Veldrin]

I like your style, it is efficient and clear. Well done but as usual. I guess mapping your entire world, in several maps but always in the same style is very satisfying ^^
Is there a reason why the ice fields don't reach the shores?

[Eilathen]

Ohhh...really nice, Joshua!

As a fan of color versions, I do look forward to the colored one That is not to say that this b/w map is not a beauty in its own right...it is.

You know, now that you mention the water...I agree, you can pull off a flat grey, but I still think that a little "sculpturing" of the sea would make it pop even more (at least if you find the right amount of "sculpturing" ).

Anyway, a really well done map! Makes me want to go and dive into the MBotF once again (I know, I say that with all your Malazan maps...but it is what it it...and it's meant as a compliment ).

[ThomasR]

I love it ! Great work and the map is highly legible which is the point

[joshuabbutler]

Ohhh...really nice, Joshua!

As a fan of color versions, I do look forward to the colored one That is not to say that this b/w map is not a beauty in its own right...it is.

You know, now that you mention the water...I agree, you can pull off a flat grey, but I still think that a little "sculpturing" of the sea would make it pop even more (at least if you find the right amount of "sculpturing" ).

Anyway, a really well done map! Makes me want to go and dive into the MBotF once again (I know, I say that with all your Malazan maps...but it is what it it...and it's meant as a compliment ).

Thanks! You can read Return of the Crimson Guard as it is almost standalone. It takes place mostly on Quon Tali.

[joshuabbutler]

I love it ! Great work and the map is highly legible which is the point

I like your style, it is efficient and clear. Well done but as usual. I guess mapping your entire world, in several maps but always in the same style is very satisfying ^^
Is there a reason why the ice fields don't reach the shores?

Thanks for the comments! It's appreciated!

[joshuabbutler]

Here is an update. I fixed.

1. Typos
2. Made major cities icons a tad bigger
3. Added highlights to coasts
4. Add a slight soft giant bevel to raise the land hopefully an imperceptible amount
5. Made Kan into a major city per feedback.

quon-tali-malazan-grey-lite-v2.jpg

[Eilathen]

Thanks! You can read Return of the Crimson Guard as it is almost standalone. It takes place mostly on Quon Tali.

Haha, thanks, Joshua, but I have read all the works (at least once) that are out there for Malazan. It's my nr. 1 Fantasy series overall. I just love the world and its cosmology. I really wish there was a comprehensive world-compendium or even p&p RPG for the Malazan world. I'd probably never play anything else ^^