[Region 1][Map 23] - Thargellian Highlands

[Steel General]

What software are you using? There are many different approaches you can take dealing with a height map: 3d modeling, gradient maps, bump maps, select by color, and even something as simple as using it as an overlay.

I'm using Photoshop, though I'm still pretty new to it.

I ended up using a combination of a lighting filter with an pattern overlay.

[Steel General]

OK, here is my latest. I added a couple of rivers that I had not noticed were there before.

I also added some cities and fortresses.

As always C&C is welcome.

[Ascension]

No critiques, just compliments...looks really nice so far.

[Redrobes]

Yes its great, keep it going. I'll add this tile to the overall view thing in a short while.

[Steel General]

Thanks guys... I'm kind of interested to see what happens with the tile above this one (#1, doesn't appear anyone is doing anything with it yet.

[ravells]

Nice start! Title changed as per request!

[Steel General]

Nice start! Title changed as per request!

Thank you, sir.

[Steel General]

Here is some basic info about the area, it has been added tothe WIKI and I will try to expand on it soon...

Capital
Officially none, overall control of region disputed between the cities of Nyshdari and Rhadim

Population
Mix of human and demi-human races (50% Dyvari, 30% Nagoli, 15% Vaelan, 5% other races)

Imports/Exports
Exports: Goats, Sheep, Fleece, Wool, Cheese, Seafood Imports: Luxury goods, some raw metal, raw wood

General Geography
Located on the southernmost portion of the Luwath Peninsula, the Thargellian Highlands are an area comprised of rough, rolling hills and scattered groves of scrub trees and brush. (Think Scottish highlands, with better weather.)

Off the eastern and southern coast are several islands, these were once used as bases by various pirates/marauders.

The southeastern region is also home to several large lakes and two deep, inland bays highly prized for their value as ports. Two rivers, the Thargel and the Roon, cascade down from great ridge that bisects much of the area.

History
Once dominated by the Nagoli people, and later after the fall of the Nagolish Empire by the Vaelan, the Highlands are now primarily under the influence of the Dyvari who migrated from the more arid regions far to the east approximately 200 years ago.

The Dyvari, fleeing religious persecution and famine, gradually migrated through Orvaelos, then across and down the Luwath peninsula finally settling in the slightly more fertile regions around the deep bays of the southeast.

The Dyvari quickly had a great influence on the area, they were a learned people and brought with them skills and abilities not seen since the fall of Nagolish. The Nagoli, who had degenerated into semi-nomadic herders viewed the Dyvari as near gods and soon became sub-serviant to them. It would have been easy for the Dyvari to take undo advantage of the native Nagoli. But due to the foresite of some more enlightened Dyvari leaders the Nagoli who were willing were slowly integrated into Dyvari society. The Vaelan in the area were less awed by the Dyvari, but quickly integrated themselves into Dyvari society, subtely inserting some of their own values and traditions into the weave.

There are still many Nagoli who retain the semi-nomadic lifestyle. They generally live deep in the highlands in small, isolated villages comprised of extended families or slightly larger clan-oriented compounds.

Flaura/Fauna
Sybatyn - a bamboo-like scrub tree whose wood is very dense and tough. Prized and cultivated for lances, spears, etc.

Important Settlements
The cities of Nyshdari and Rhadim vie for dominance over the entire area. Nyshdari controls trade coming from the west and Rhadim that which comes from the east. Each are port cities of moderate size.