Finished my first ever town map

I have been dabbling in drawing maps for my current 5e campaign! I draw them myself with procreate and a brush called "xerox pencil" :D

I may have to lay a hex grid over the battle/encounter maps, even though I've been trying to avoid it :p The detailed island map (needs to be labelled) is for the next big island POI my players are sailing to: an ancient major port island of trade-focused Yuan-Ti that are trying to heal from the evil and vile ways of their villainous ancestors.

Maps—Managing Scope Creep #amwriting #worldbuilding

Scope creep (aka project creep, requirement creep, or kitchen sink syndrome) in project management refers to ongoing changes and continuous (or uncontrolled) growth of a project. This can occur at any point after the project commences. In writing, this happens when the narrative keeps expanding, and expanding, and expanding … and what was canon in chapter 4 is contradicted in chapter 44. The…

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ok but map making is actually really fun sooo here are my favorites that ive made so far for my world-building project / campaign setting: Yuwen!!!

Coastal Harbor | Nestled behind sturdy walls of stone and brick, the harbor stands as a bastion of safety, shielding the townsfolk's ships from the wrath of the tempestuous sea. A bustling port of call for fishermen and adventurers alike, it offers a sanctuary to both those setting sail to uncharted realms and those returning with bountiful catches from the deep waters. Within this fortified haven, tales of bravery, camaraderie, and untold wonders are woven, beckoning all to find solace upon its welcoming shores or to embark on daring quests beyond the horizon.

30x40 | 100 ppi | 70 & 140 ppi versions available for free download on my Patreon or see what other maps I have to offer.

So, gamers, worldbuilders, writers, and whoever else may be interested in fake maps: please note that the very finest in fake maps for your fantasy world would be:

(little TA-DA noise)

COW SPOTS.

Also, the map can be reversed from brown-land and white-water to brown-water and white-land. Either one is a complex and compelling world. Throw a few mountain ranges in there and a desert or two; Boom! I give you, the Isle (sea, continent, enchanted land) of Guernsey.

Rough doodles in my favorite tiny leather notebook. Commissions are open!

- CLIP STUDIO PAINT FANTASY CARTOGRAPHY BRUSHES -

All of the showcased brushes are available for pay-what-you-want on my Ko-Fi! And free is an option! Feel free to use them in whatever you want - though I’d appreciate a link to the brushes if you end up posting anything that uses them!!

(Photoshop-compatible versions will hopefully be available in the near future!)

Ossuary

It’s over 9000!!! Bones, that is, meticulously arranged in this fascinating ossuary where the dead lie more or less peacefully. Amidst the the tombs of lords, ladies, and monarchs, hidden passageways conceal forgotten treasure, while a recent breach by hungry ghouls threatens the pristine state of this hallowed resting place! Inspired by a recent visit to the Paris Catacombs, this map serves as a chilling memento mori, and the perfect setting for your players’ morbid adventures.

I don't think I ever posted this here, even though I'm super proud of how it came out. This is the map of the continent my dnd homebrew game(s) are set on. A postapocalyptic achronal setting where everything and everywhere takes inspiration from everything I've ever consumed.

town map of Lyndarbridge- the setting for my upcoming homebrew campaign.

want to see your town drawn like this? i take commissions!

Rough map of Paradise I did for fun and as a little exercise :]

A little map I made for the end papers of the 8-page fantasy comic I’m working on right now…

How to River

This is a video for all of you who tagged my ocean drainage basin maps with #worldbuilding or #reference. It explains and walks you through most things you need to know about creating river basins and placing rivers on your (fantasy) map. It' also a great educational video on its own.

The video is made by @Artifexian, and uses one of my maps as a reference as well.

made a lil mappy for the next arc of my d&d campaign WOO we're in endgame territory :-D

Withered Fields | Once thriving with the vibrant hues of flourishing crops, this farm now stands in mournful silence, its fields of once-golden crops now withered and dead, victims of an unrelenting blight. The wind rustles through the lifeless stalks, casting a haunting whisper across the desolate farmland, where the promise of a bountiful harvest has given way to the melancholy of loss.  

30x30 | 100 ppi | 140 ppi versions available for free download on my Patreon or see what other maps I have to offer.