Alfæthem
This is my first real attempt at making a map. I was aiming for a "period piece" style that evoked an early medieval feel but had some elements of modern mapping (like more true-to-fact scale, and landmass, river, mountain shapes, etc). Curious to hear suggestions on what works, what doesn't, what to add.
The context of this map is a dungeons and dragons campaign setting heavily influenced by Migration Period Germanic culture (4th -9th centuries).
Definitely hit the mark with both the text and the animals. I wonder if the rivers aren't a bit too jagged - in comparison to the already noticeable curvature in the rest of the map (the currents in the ocean, stylization of animals, fonts, the hills, etc.)
That's really cool! I like the flavor of this map a lot...very appropriate.
As to what to add ... it depends on how much detail you want. I think the map works as is. But you could still do more refinement if you wanted. For example find an appropriate abstract symbol to denote forests.
I'm trapped in Darkness,
Still I reach out for the Stars
Very nice job!!
Pretty awesome for a first map!
This looks brilliant for a first map. More decorative elements (border, more animals) would add to the "period" flavor. Also, the maps of this era have a "dislike for emptiness" - so fill it up with drawings if you need!
Great start, if you can do more for it, it will be even better.
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