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village of Sterenzyr

a highland village somewhere in the world of Nhyn

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Azalmir

the roaming isle of Azalmir, somewhere out in the oceans of Nhyn

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Sagmar

This was done for a Cartographers Guild challenge several years back, but not completed till this year. It was for Halloween 2019. I didn't enter the challenge then though, as I was the mod who was running the challenge, but I still joined in as it was a fun one. Many maps often are put to the side as commissions take precedence. But I do often find the time to complete them at a later date.

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Grimnir Underworld

Another map from the Serpent Sea. This was a 4-page poster size map of the Underworld. A perilous journey into the dark.

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More Raiders maps

Here are 4 more maps from the viking-based campaign, Raiders of the Serpent Sea. This campaign had a good variety of environments to explore.

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Raiders not maps

some hotter maps from Raiders of the Serpent Sea, a viking-based campaign

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Raiders snow maps

some snowy maps from Raiders of the Serpent Sea, a viking-based campaign

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Grimnir poster

This is the main map for the Raiders of the Serpent Sea campign, a viking based adventure. I did a poster sized version, as well as a 2 page spread version. The campaign is available of drivethru rpg. I previously posted some other maps from Raiders, including the 2 page book version of this map, as well as the Feasthall and Drifthall maps.

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Maumha Goonal from back in time [2017]

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Trudvang Legends maps I was proud to work with CMON Games on these three maps for their Trudvang Legends boxed set [done in 2020].

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city of Alvenhad created for Trenton Hoyal, 2021

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AthKatla

Here's another one from Minsc and Boos Journal of Villainy. AthKatla is pretty big. It was a lot of fun to work on though. There were very few reference images I could find, so I had to imagine a decent amount of the city, outside of the one map I could find. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great week. Cheers, J The book was done for charity, so go check it out. It's on DMsGuild and DTRPG. DMsGuild - https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e?src=newsletterDMsGuild10052021 DTRPG - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e

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High Horn Keep

The Town of Kahaldin, commonly known as High Horn Keep, sits at a cross roads, between several mining towns and a very old, and lucrative, trading route that runs from deep inland down to the active seaport road and the Crystal Coast. The origin of the town is somewhat hazy, shrouded in the mists of time. The legend has it that the town was founded by Taikuro Godi, in ancient times. It is said that he traveled through the lands of the Azen seeking a seer that had been shown to him in a vision. When camping along the river Aseres, he had a dream that this seer would come to a town on the hill, yet no town stood there. Over several nights, the dream unfolded, and Taikuro set upon the path to build the place he had dreamt of. Once built, he reasoned, the seer would come, in time. The seer did come, in time, but not in time for Taikuro, who died with his vision unfulfilled. It would be long, long years before it was resolved.

There is a different legend that speaks of the remnants of an even older site resting beneath the dusty soil and dry grass of that region. It tells of how the dream Taikuro received was in truth the night realm whispers of the ancient spirits that once resided there, even beyond the time of the ancient Godi. In the underground below the town, the Fahdinza, there does seem to be evidence of an earlier civilization, but those secrets are withheld by the priests of Kodhan, who do not wish others to know what they themselves have seen.

High Horn rises up from the lower Suranan plains, part of the Taibon region of western Amikhazen, in the heated swath of Alba's Belt on the world of lUma. An arid span of rolling worn hills and rocky prominences dotted sparsely with golden green shrubs, water flows, but is a precious thing, as are certain uncommon resources like wood. Even so, a thriving market economy bustles through the main town's streets, even on the hottest days. It is cooler beneath the main town in the sublevel, a series of catacombs that became a thriving undertown. It took many years of very difficult work, but several generations after the passing of Taikuro Godi, it was completed, more or less.It serves the larger portion of the populace as residence. Several entrances down can be found at the towers along the walls, as well as at the towers of the Kodhan. The latter are larger and offer better access, but are controlled by the priests who charge a fee. Some external caves and paths below ground exist, but passage within them is even more restricted by the traders and smugglers who  know of, and frequently use them.

An interesting side note... Some believe that the current seer in residence in High Horn, Ad'Nah Nish, is in fact the original seer that Taikuro had dreamt of, and who had arrived in Kahaldin long ago. It is also said that this seer speaks to the spirit of old Godi, even now, and the visions the seer has are from Taikuro, who, now dead and beyond the veil, sees much that is hidden in the past and future, near and far. Making Taikuro Godi the essence or source of the seer that he had sought all those ages ago.

Fate plays strange games with Time, no doubt.

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Enjoy. And have a great week. Cheers, J :)

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Ust Natha

Here's another one from Minsc and Boos Journal of Villainy. Ust Natha, a drow city in the underdark. I had fun working with this color scheme. I really enjoy underground terrains. Not sure why, I just always have. The book was done for charity, so go check it out. It's on DMsGuild and DTRPG. https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e?src=newsletterDMsGuild10052021 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e

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Suldanessellar, in the Shadowfell

It's finally out!! Minsc and Boos Journal of Villainy. I was happy to work with James Ohlen again on another fun project. I did several maps for this, along with some group symbols, which are always fun to work on.

Here is the map I did for Suldanessellar, in its Shadowfell incarnation. It was an interesting challenge. I liked the mood it had.

The book was done for charity, so go check it out. It's on DMsGuild and DTRPG. https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e?src=newsletterDMsGuild10052021 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e

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Feasthall, floors 1 & 2

This is the map of a feasthall, for Raiders of the Serpent Sea. The Player's Guide for Raiders of the Serpent Sea is out. Grab 1 free @ DTRPG or Modiphius.

If the kickstarter does well, we do more maps!!! Let's make that happen. ;) DTRPG - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/373264/Raiders-of-the-Serpent-Sea-Players-Guide--FREE Modiphius - https://modiphius.us/products/raiders-of-the-serpent-sea-players-guide-pdf-free

The kickstarter is now live - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcanumworldscanada/raidersoftheserpentsea UPDATE - It has funded. Now comes the stretch goals. And more maps. ;)

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Drifthall

The Player's Guide for Raiders of the Serpent Sea is out. Grab 1 free @ DTRPG or Modiphius. I made maps for it. :D Here’s the Drifthall map, a cold ocean location.

If the kickstarter does well, we do more maps!!! Let's make that happen. ;) DTRPG - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/373264/Raiders-of-the-Serpent-Sea-Players-Guide--FREE Modiphius - https://modiphius.us/products/raiders-of-the-serpent-sea-players-guide-pdf-free The kickstarter is live - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcanumworldscanada/raidersoftheserpentsea

UPDATE - It has funded. Now comes the stretch goals. And more maps. ;)