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    Map September/October 2024 Challenge: Nightcloak Castle

    Hi everyone! This is my first shot at the five hour challenge.

    Starting time: September 27 > 14pm - 16:18 pm
    Clock so far: 2 h 18m

    I thought I'd draw a castle located in the Sorvendyre region of myTai'Vior world.

    NIGHTCLOAK CASTLE:

    Located south of Pri'Ska and perched upon a rugged cliff, Nightcloak Castle commands a commanding view of the surrounding lands and the mysterious Enigmere.

    This imposing fortress stands at the edge of the Cordyspire Woods, a dark and foreboding forest that houses the ancient ruins of Jiptah.
    As travelers approach the castle, they can see its silhouette rising above the delta formed by the winding River Morveen, while the eerie rolling mists of the Dimma Shroud cloak the fortress in a blanket of mystery.
    Nightcloak Castle, once the seat of power for a long-lost dynasty, now harbors a web of political intrigue and hidden rivalries. The noble families that reside within its walls engage in a delicate dance of power,
    each vying for control and influence while maintaining a façade of politeness and decorum.

    Behind the grand halls and lavish feasts, dark secrets lurk in the castle's ancient stone walls, waiting to be unearthed by intrepid adventurers. And while some may think sleep would go undisturbed, within the castle's
    shadowy corridors, adventurers may find themselves entangled in a treacherous web of betrayal and deception.

    The walls are riddled with old hidden passages. Where one may find an old libraries or mysterious figures with hidden agendas that lurk in the castle's depths, ready to thwart or aid those who dare to seek the truth.
    Within its walls, one may as easily encounter noble lords and ladies, courtiers skilled in manipulation, as a knife in the back.


    ### Latest WIP ###
    Nightcloak Castle_v1_2h_.jpeg

    I would be interested in your thoughts of the direction of the map.

    P.S. The brightness will go up some eventually.
    Last edited by XCali; 09-27-2024 at 03:22 PM.

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    Great start! Looks cool so far

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    Map 5 hours. Done

    Tx Chashio! Fun challenge.

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    Hi!

    Man! Those last 2 hours melted away. Was crazy. At least the cordyceps woods played along with me.

    Starting time: September 27 > 14pm - 16:18 pm
    Second session: Sep 28 > 10am - 12:43

    Canvas size: 7016 x 4960 (A2)
    Drawing Tablet: Wacom Intous Small

    Clock final: 5 h and 1 minute

    ### Latest WIP ###
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    Last edited by XCali; 09-28-2024 at 08:09 AM.

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    Nice finish! Lots of fun details in there

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chashio View Post
    Nice finish! Lots of fun details in there
    Tx! What stood out for you?

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    I think the woods is my favorite bit but also really like the way you finished the architecture against the natural stone details. There's a lot of detail in there and you made it pop with the line weight variation and color difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chashio View Post
    I think the woods is my favorite bit but also really like the way you finished the architecture against the natural stone details. There's a lot of detail in there and you made it pop with the line weight variation and color difference.
    Yeah, the woods came out nicely in the short time had to actually spend on it. And the castle was fun to draw into the mountain.

    As you probably can attest, getting line weight balanced is an interesting challenge. But it did work out nicely.

    Thanks for taking the time to respond!

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    Loving that castle!!

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    This is one epic setting !

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