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Published: 2016-07-26 09:15:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 11811; Favourites: 248; Downloads: 0
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from pencil sketch to PS for some texture and color, plus some textThis map was another test of some concepts, mainly a more aged look but also for some ink and water color effects plus some burn holes and such.
This was the second attempt and feels fairly well aged. The notes on the page are from Naelis' scribe, written for the captains that used the map.
Thendrais was largely unknown to them at the time of these voyages.
Other bits.... [first is the original pencil sketch]
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Thanks Timo 
It was an interesting one to do.
I liked the old ink, but was most satisfied with the old worn paper.
That really came out well.
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A few questions about this deviation I hope to get answered:
1. How did you come up with the name for these islands and the country as a whole?
2. Is there a larger map out there, that includes this region?
3. May I use this deviation as a basis for roleplaying and possibly write my own lore for Thendrais?
Now, excuse me while I go surfing, trying to find a good up-to-date tutorial on mapmaking with Inkscape. Or Inkscape in general.
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1. I don't have a formal naming method.
I just sort of wing it. I do make efforts to try to make names seem similar-ish.
2. As yet, no. This location if in the world of Nhyn.
I haven't completed a world map for Nhyn, though I have been working on one.
I've really only partially mapped the world of Nhyn, so some of the locations are still not fixed.
3. I am going to say no, but for some good reasons...
First is that it is from a story world of my own, and I do plan to do more with the world.
But second, and most important, is that it will be better for you over all and in the long run to base your work on a place of your own.
For one, i think you would be more satisfied later, but also it will be entirely yours.
And you would retain all of the intellectual property rights to a place you create.
That's a huge thing down the road. You don't want your time and effort tied to someone else's IP.
If you want help with crafting a location, the Cartographer's Guild is the best place.
www.cartographersguild.com/con…
I'm over there as are a ton of friendly, helpful, informative mapmakers and world builders.
There are loads of tutorials for all sorts of map styles and map software.
As a note, this was done in photoshop [raster graphic] and Inkscape is vector.
Not saying you can't make a great map in inkscape. It's just easier to do texturing in a raster program.
I wrote an article on some low cost and free options... actually, i wrote 2..
Article 1 - www.cartographersguild.com/con…
Article 2 - www.cartographersguild.com/con…
Depending on your OS, there are good options.
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Thanks Tad
This style developed nicely.
Hopefully I'll get to use it some more.
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Beautiful and intriguing map. I love all the bits of story/notes around... gives it a good depth you can really sink into with the imagination, and the style is really pleasing to explore with the eyes. 
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And now you get to see them as wips, lucky you
haha, now I have to up the game for the next one... oh nooos
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Very nice! I like the light/shadow effect on the mountains of this one and Vehlimahr's.
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Thanks Juan
I will likely have one or more like this style coming over the next month or so.
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Nice map, and really like the distressed, aged and water stain effects.
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Thanks AGAIN for the inspiration, I've wanted to do something like this for a long time and seeing it done gives me the kick I needed !
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Thanks Thomas
And you're welcome. Eager to see what you'll do.
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I'm gonna have to find time and first, finish my entry for this month challenge. I'm chasing time.
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I know what you mean. I am as well.
I still have lots to do on it, but I am pressing hard to get done in time.
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I certainly look forward to seeing it finished, it's already a wonder !
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I really like this concept! Feels like the kind of thing that some ancient pirates would have used.
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Thanks Kallyous
And it does sort of involve pirates. Sort of.
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This goes straight to fav folder! Great map and great concept J!
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Great concept! I also love the paper's aged look.
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Thanks Francesca
The aged look was fun to do.
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