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    Default Varenthia

    I've always wanted to post a map in this section. This is my map from the September challenge, and my first ever completed map. Being a part of the challenge, and having a deadline is really what pushed me to finally finish something, and I learned so much doing it. It's a style I'd never tried before mostly inspired by Diamonds beautiful shaded relief mountains that I've admired for so long.

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    I'd like to say thanks to everyone who gave feedback, and advice in the WIP thread which can be found at the link below.

    https://cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=35381

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    Really great map kacey! You really put the color palette to good use and there's so much I like about this map: the border art, the labels ( especially the nation labels) and their placement, the landmark icons, the title, the subtle yet great cartouche. All in all this is a spectacular first finished piece.

    And finally I'd like to say that it's funny that you're inspired by Diamonds map, because that's just what I was thinking when I checked the WIP.

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    Cool map, kacey! It gives me a Final Fantasy-ish vibe (but maybe that's just me ).
    And Diamond is always a good source for inspiration

    Congrats for your first map in the Finished Maps section!
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    Cool map with a great palette. Have some rep!

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    I already repped this in the now closed WIP thread, but I just had to stop by again I really dig this one, Kacey. I especially love the mountains, and the border and the typography look fantastic! Way to go, and congrats on having finished a map - that took me a long time as well...

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    That was pleasant to see develop and the result is gorgeous ! Bravo !

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    Thanks guy's, if it weren't for the support I've gotten here at the guild I never would have finished anything, it's much appreciated.

    And thanks for the nice rep comments Wired, and Kelleri.

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    Great map and good use of the color palette!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ilanthar View Post
    Great map and good use of the color palette!
    Thanks Ilanthar, those colours were hard to work with, I'm glad I was able to pull it off.

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    Well, I'm sure flattered that I was able to inspire such a great, atmospheric map!

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