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Friday, March 27th, 2009 | Author: Nils

While I am on the topic of maps… The Map of Thraeton that I showcased last month is now done. That is, as done as it’s going to get without detailed world-building – the place names are mostly placeholders, and so on.

Thraeton World Map

Thraeton World Map

Thraeton Eastern Continent

Thraeton Eastern Continent

Thraeton Western Continent

Thraeton Western Continent

Thraeton North-Eastern Detail

Thraeton North-Eastern Detail

I think it came out quite well, if I may say so myself.

Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | Author: Nils

This is my entry for the Cartographers’ Guild’s “just for fun” competiton for March, the River Challenge:

Cartographer's Guild River Challenge Entry

Cartographer's Guild River Challenge Entry

The basic template of the landmass and some pre-defined lakes and rivers was provided by the guild’s community leaders, and there are various rules on the number of rivers the map needs to include.

I honestly did not enter this one to win – the guild counts far better artists than I am amongst its members – but rather I took the opportunity to try out a “fancy mountain” style. As you can see… it still needs some work. ;-)