April 2018 Challenge: The Kingdom of Noriande

[ThomasR]

Your calligraphy is still top notch and your linework is really delicate on this one, Nopkin !
Love the clever detail about the scale transferred on the boundaries

I'm lazy but I agree

[Neyasha]

I love the fact that all towns and castles look different.
Is there a story behind the tree, which is depicted on the map and on the coat of arms as well?

[nopkin]

Thanks, Beee and Thomas! Glad you noticed the small details.

I love the fact that all towns and castles look different.
Is there a story behind the tree, which is depicted on the map and on the coat of arms as well?

From what I could gather, it's a very old tree, planted by the founder of the kingdom from a seed received as a gift from a visiting queen that lived in a land far away. It's unique in the country, that's why it shows up on the coat of arms too.

Sorry for the late reply; I've been super busy these days and wasn't too active on the forum. I finally managed to finish the coloring part, which will be posted soon.

[nopkin]

This is the final watercoloring, I hope you like it.

### Latest WIP ###
Noriande.jpg

As always, even though the map is done and I can't do too much about it at this stage, any kind of feedback, comments and critiques are most welcome, as it will help for future maps.

Thanks everyone for your comments and a special thank you to the most supportive wife ever. Not only she provides a ton of constructive feedback and encouragement on my mapping journey, but she agreed to postpone the trip we had planned for today just so I can finish this in time.

[MistyBeee]

Oh... This is absolitely gorgeous, Nopkin !! Definitely one of the best watercolor map I saw those last months

[- JO -]

Great job with the watercolor.... I know it's so difficult to succeed with this technique !

[Mouse]

Again - beautiful colours, nopkin.

Another great map

[Narc]

Piuu.. another great map Nopkin !

[J.Edward]

drats, must spread rep, but I will be back to rep you nopkin