Regions of Reltonia

[pyrandon]

Hello, friends. Here is a new map style I'm fiddling with. Originally it was to be a part of my December Challenge entry, detailing the locations of the pirates' cove and their "hunting grounds" (i.e., shipping trade routes), but I may not use it for that purpose now, so I decided to post here and ask for general input.

As you can see, this map relies on a monochromatic color scheme and mainly ragged brushes. I used a fine, cursive font to counterbalance the otherwise dabbed and slipshod tone. Although the darker water colors are intended to suggest depth and the lighter land is intended to suggest mountainous terrain, this is obviously a political map, without detailed geographical features other than coastal formations.

I am pretty happy with the end results, but any suggestions or criticisms would be much appreciated. Thanks!