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Like the character sheets in days past, I though it would be a good idea to commission map of the world (so far) that Advent from elsewhere takes place in, covering all the locations that we've seen in the story so far, with a few more tossed in that I couldn't crop out. It goes without saying there is more to this image than what you're seeing, but I'm not going to spoil the whole region right now.

So here you go, a sense for the shape of the world with all the places that matter right now, with some we've yet to see, and tidbits of information.

Visited locations;

Kaesu-Hidden in a valley far to the north, most in the outside world considered "The City Behind the Mist" nothing more than a legend or myth, due to the impassable, mist covered forest that prevents anyone from crossing it, until now. In reality, it's no fable, and is the haven for Beastkin the stories make it out to be. The valley it sits in sees to all it's needs as far as food and safety are concerned, but time will tell if it remains disconnected from the world, or if the world will stay disconnected from it...

Kumatari-It would be wrong (at present) to call Kumatari a city. Rather it's the largest settlement in it's province (with which it shares a name) that is centrally located, making it a hub of travel and commerce, at least within it's own territory. Located within something of a badland, farming is a tough affair, making trade for food the only viable way to really keep everyone fed. Thankfully, they have more to trade for than one might think, as the stone they mine from within their borders is top quality, and highly sought after in region for any construction projects that people want to last.

Enbuchi-When it comes to food production and farming, Enbuchi's only rival is Kaesu, not that either of them would know that. It's location at then end and in-between numerous rivers and water ways have set Enbuchi and it's people up for farming all manner of produce in quantities that could have let them get by on trading this alone, but that is far from their only means of generating wealth. It's location also makes it a major stopping point and nexus between the northern and southern provinces, where the can move all manner of goods, and gives them access to markets everywhere, with an advantage in them. They also happen to be known (at least in the north) as much for their farm goods and trade of general goods, as they are for their trade and use of "live goods". Lets just say that their average peasant isn't doing the bulk of the farming...

Mentioned/Shown;

Nagatama-Like Kumatari east of it, Nagatama is in a similar badlands that makes farming a chore, relying on trade to pick up any slack. Unlike Kumatari, Nagatama isn't known for stone mining, and thus doesn't have to compete in the wider markets. They're known for their higher quality iron. Where Kumatari provides the stone and Enbuchi exchanges the food, Nagatama is responsible for the tools. They also do have some costal access, but they can't make the most of this for fishing or trade due to limited infrastructure for such tasks.

Asakumo-Sometimes called Enbuchi's younger, weirder twin, though don't let the locals hear you say that. Like their eastward neighbors, Asakumo is well set with procuring food for themselves and outside markets (primarily fish and other sea foods), and is something of a trade hub. Where it falls short is that it can't produce food in mass volumes like Enbuchi, and it's only real trade partners it holds all the access to are the islands west of the coast. They do however, still have one thing working in their favor (which, ironically, isn't anything to do with sea travel); their craft goods are second to none (at least in the northern provinces) and fetch a high price in other markets, especially their arrows.

Shintohaba-Stone is only one half of the construction equation. Solid foundations are at their best when supporting solid buildings, and where Kumatari provides the highest quality of stone for building, Shintohaba does the same for timber. It's unclear if the city was named for the forest, or if the forest was named after the city (records are inconclusive), but no one denies that the massive forest around the city are where the greatest trees dwell.

If you want to "see" these places "first hand" consider giving the story they're from, Advent From Elsewhere, a shot! You can read the first chapter, Lost and Afraid, from the first book, The Strange New, Here .

The map itself was drawn by Dandy Designs and Crafts on Etsy (of all places). Amazingly they didn't want to be credited, seeing this as more of a hobby, but it felt wrong to to give them their due for their talent.

Description
Like the character sheets in days past, I though it would be a good idea to commission map of the world (so far) that Advent from elsewhere takes place in, covering all the locations that we've seen in the story so far, with a few more tossed in that I couldn't crop out. It goes without saying there is more to this image than what you're seeing, but I'm not going to spoil the whole region right now.

So here you go, a sense for the shape of the world with all the places that matter right now, with some we've yet to see, and tidbits of information.

Visited locations;

Kaesu-Hidden in a valley far to the north, most in the outside world considered "The City Behind the Mist" nothing more than a legend or myth, due to the impassable, mist covered forest that prevents anyone from crossing it, until now. In reality, it's no fable, and is the haven for Beastkin the stories make it out to be. The valley it sits in sees to all it's needs as far as food and safety are concerned, but time will tell if it remains disconnected from the world, or if the world will stay disconnected from it...

Kumatari-It would be wrong (at present) to call Kumatari a city. Rather it's the largest settlement in it's province (with which it shares a name) that is centrally located, making it a hub of travel and commerce, at least within it's own territory. Located within something of a badland, farming is a tough affair, making trade for food the only viable way to really keep everyone fed. Thankfully, they have more to trade for than one might think, as the stone they mine from within their borders is top quality, and highly sought after in region for any construction projects that people want to last.

Enbuchi-When it comes to food production and farming, Enbuchi's only rival is Kaesu, not that either of them would know that. It's location at then end and in-between numerous rivers and water ways have set Enbuchi and it's people up for farming all manner of produce in quantities that could have let them get by on trading this alone, but that is far from their only means of generating wealth. It's location also makes it a major stopping point and nexus between the northern and southern provinces, where the can move all manner of goods, and gives them access to markets everywhere, with an advantage in them. They also happen to be known (at least in the north) as much for their farm goods and trade of general goods, as they are for their trade and use of "live goods". Lets just say that their average peasant isn't doing the bulk of the farming...

Mentioned/Shown;

Nagatama-Like Kumatari east of it, Nagatama is in a similar badlands that makes farming a chore, relying on trade to pick up any slack. Unlike Kumatari, Nagatama isn't known for stone mining, and thus doesn't have to compete in the wider markets. They're known for their higher quality iron. Where Kumatari provides the stone and Enbuchi exchanges the food, Nagatama is responsible for the tools. They also do have some costal access, but they can't make the most of this for fishing or trade due to limited infrastructure for such tasks.

Asakumo-Sometimes called Enbuchi's younger, weirder twin, though don't let the locals hear you say that. Like their eastward neighbors, Asakumo is well set with procuring food for themselves and outside markets (primarily fish and other sea foods), and is something of a trade hub. Where it falls short is that it can't produce food in mass volumes like Enbuchi, and it's only real trade partners it holds all the access to are the islands west of the coast. They do however, still have one thing working in their favor (which, ironically, isn't anything to do with sea travel); their craft goods are second to none (at least in the northern provinces) and fetch a high price in other markets, especially their arrows.

Shintohaba-Stone is only one half of the construction equation. Solid foundations are at their best when supporting solid buildings, and where Kumatari provides the highest quality of stone for building, Shintohaba does the same for timber. It's unclear if the city was named for the forest, or if the forest was named after the city (records are inconclusive), but no one denies that the massive forest around the city are where the greatest trees dwell.

If you want to "see" these places "first hand" consider giving the story they're from, Advent From Elsewhere, a shot! You can read the first chapter, Lost and Afraid, from the first book, The Strange New, Here .

The map itself was drawn by Dandy Designs and Crafts on Etsy (of all places). Amazingly they didn't want to be credited, seeing this as more of a hobby, but it felt wrong to to give them their due for their talent.