Aran & Ilan - novel version

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I usually don't like very much B&W, but your map is so much "eye catching" ! Congratulations !!!!

[MistyBeee]

There is something really attractive with this map but I can't figure what exactly. In any case what I now for sure is I really like it !

[Caenwyr]

I usually don't like very much B&W, but your map is so much "eye catching" ! Congratulations !!!!

Geez thanks JO, you're too kind!

There is something really attractive with this map but I can't figure what exactly. In any case what I now for sure is I really like it !

Woah, glad to hear that MistyBeee!

I worked a little on the frame of the map. Wanted to incorporate the coats of arms of the four "civilized" nations. Since this map is B&W only, I decided to go and use this old style guide to display the colours by means of hatching. Not sure if the effect really comes across, but I suppose it's better than just some random values of grey.

Aran_and_Ilan (A5) - 10e.jpg

I'm currently pondering a way to distinguish the outer regions (Nargwin, Safryn and Hamadion) from the civilized nations a little better. Maybe using a different font (size)? I'm probably also gonna add some sort of qualifier to the outer regions to ease the distinction, something like "the Nargwin Coast", "the Safryn Waste", and "the Hamadion Wilderness" (but in Dutch, obviously).

Any thoughts?

[Caenwyr]

Alright,

I think I found a way to do what I was aiming for!

Aran_and_Ilan (A5) - 11b.jpg

Now I just need to add a compass, and this first of two maps for the book is finished

[Voolf]

Wow, Caenwyr. I am loving every bit of it. This is gonna be a real treat for the readers. I wish you very best luck publishing your book.... and when you do, pelase let us know.

[Caenwyr]

Wow, Caenwyr. I am loving every bit of it. This is gonna be a real treat for the readers. I wish you very best luck publishing your book.... and when you do, pelase let us know.

Thanks a lot Voolf! And I will!

Also, I just published the map in the finished section. You can check it out here, but for those too curious to click to another page, here's the final product, especially for you guys!

Aran_and_Ilan (A5) - 13.jpg

[Eilathen]

Wow, Caenwyr, you're fast ^^

This looks absolutely fantastic imo! I do wonder though....with your skills, you should be able to pull of adding in the forests...i'd love to see that.

Also, any chance we could get an English version of this map? I know your novel is in Dutch but i'd love a version where i can understand it all (and then maybe use it for some roleplaying on the side ).

[damonjynx]

Wow. I'm jealous. The shading and line work is superb. Great map Caenwyr.

[Caenwyr]

Also, any chance we could get an English version of this map? I know your novel is in Dutch but i'd love a version where i can understand it all (and then maybe use it for some roleplaying on the side ).

Haha sure, I think that should be possible. I'll keep you posted on that

Wow. I'm jealous. The shading and line work is superb. Great map Caenwyr.

Thanks! I really tried something new here, and I'm glad it seemed to work!

Thanks for all your help and kind suggestions, people!