July 2011 Challenge Entry: Albheir Hessad

[vman3force]

decided to finally do one of these. initial planning:
Albheir Hessad1.jpg

i'm thinking of it as a sort of cavernous nether world, past the endless stone walls at the edge of the world.

[Chashio]

Neat idea! ... and very inspiring. I'm interested to see what you do with it.

[Steel General]

Looks like a really neat idea, looking forward to seeing your updates.

[vman3force]

Thanks guys.

Put in some hours today on the water elements.
The caverns are located at the northern most point of the world - the land below the great northern wall of the world is glacial and fractures off into the sea. The rivers you see running out of the caves do not carry water but a condensed energy known as Misya. It is present in very small percentages in all water supplies but is highly poisonous if undiluted.

[vman3force]

Today I began on the caverns, adding offshoots and tunnels.
Albheir Hessad_3.jpg

going to continue doing that, plus laying down the points of interest.

[Diamond]

Cool concept and awesome execution. I like!

[vman3force]

Went and added a few more extraneous cave complexes - carved by sentients and beasts alike. Also added a scratchy patina and toyed with the colors. Next to add markers to points of interest and labels.

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[arsheesh]

Interesting idea for a map, and well executed to boot! Great job so far Vman!

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[vman3force]

Trying to decide how to handle labeling. Here are a few options im considering.

1. Handwritten
2. Telegraphem
3. Remington Noisless
4. Orator Std
5. Dakota
6. Book Antiqua
Opinions?

Albheir Hessadtype.jpg

[Chashio]

hmm. I kinda like the Telegraphem. Fits the style, easy to read. That's just me. =)

What do you call that background? To me it looks like a tinted glass plate over concrete... nice looking.