[Coldforged]Maps

1. [Coldforged]Maps

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   Index
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   World Map
   
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   Dhargenaas Maps
   Political Map
   Geographical Map
   Location Map
   War Map
   
   National maps:
   Kingdom Map
   Empire Map
   Northlands Map
   Dholg (off map independent island nation)
   
   Province Maps:
   Ardamien
   Silmar
   Belemar
   Conquered Lands
   Kerashi Imperial Homeland
   The Obaayn Desert
   
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   Aumethorion Maps
   Political Map
   Geographical Map
   War Map
   
   National maps:
   Steppe Federation Map
   Alliance of Free Men Map
   The Old Aumethor City States Map
   The Exalted Nation (off map islands to the west)
   The Kingdom of Hessaron (off map island nation to the north east)
   
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   Old Continent Maps
   Political Map
   Geographical Map
   War Map
   
   National maps:
   Empire of the Ascended Ones Map
   Map of K'Huron
   Map of the Mariw Patriarchy
   Soarial Kantoresh Islands Map
   No modern maps exist of the Lost Lands
   
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   Acaian Archipelago Maps
   Political Map
   Geographical Map
   War Map
   
   Maps:
   Imperial Colonies Map
   Kingdom of Oryn Map
   Pirate Kingdom Map
   Principality of Calzio Map
   Duchy of Wildengreeve Map
   Duchy of Kiros Map
   Shadow Atoll Map
   Keddhan Map
   Helfont
   Being an Archipelago, the Acaians have many secluded islands which are off-map. In addition there is a plethora of small islands that are too small to be marked on the map (Which is an excellent excuse to present new locations the players have never visited... 'tis the charming life of an explorer)

2. Dhargenaas Political Map

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   [img width=400 height=400]http://ancient.strolen.com/ag_coldforged/dhargenaas_political.jpg
   
   Old Nobleman's Political Map of Dhargenaas

3. Aumethorion Political Map

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   [img width=387 height=400]http://ancient.strolen.com/ag_coldforged/aumethorion_political.jpg
   
   Metal Map hung on the wall of the Steam Council

4. Old Continent Political Map

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   [img width=400 height=400]http://ancient.strolen.com/ag_coldforged/oldcontinent_political.jpg
   
   Old Marble slab, currently within the Court in Koenigsberg, with a map of the Old Continent

5. Acaian Political Map

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   [img width=400 height=400]http://ancient.strolen.com/ag_coldforged/acaian_politicial.jpg
   Two Canvas Maps in the ownership of a wealthy Kaldarien Merchant Prince

6. [Coldforged]Maps

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   [img width=400 height=400]http://ancient.strolen.com/ag_coldforged/valkarhoth_political.jpg
   
   An old map of the Valkarhoth Islands in the possession of an Ardamian Merchantman Captain

7. Dhargenaas Geographical without text

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   [img width=400 height=345]http://ancient.strolen.com/ag_coldforged/Dhargenas_Geographical_smal.jpg
   
   Big Version

8. Re: [Coldforged]Maps

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   Whine whine, nag nag, the links are all dead, et cetera et cetera; here's to hoping you'll repost them somewhere, and a link to help you on your way.
   
   http://forum.cartographersguild.com/

9. Re: [Coldforged]Maps

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   Maps fixed

10. Re: [Coldforged]Maps

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    I like em!

11. Re: [Coldforged]Maps

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    Thanks mate! Always nice with some praise. Fuel for creativity, it is!

12. Re: [Coldforged]Maps

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    I've been trying my hand at mapping lately, and any inspiration is welcome. I'm trying to come up with a map for my city of Respite.  Thrown out a lot of ideas so far, and the one style I did settle on, I had difficulty replicating via computer.
    
    Have any city maps to display?

13. Re: [Coldforged]Maps

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    Well, to be truthful, I love drawing city maps by hand. Or... more like town maps, actually, as cities have far more buildings than I care to draw (I draw each and every building in town).
    
    I start out by consulting my world map, and scanning my subconscious for prior adventures having taken place in that particular town.
    
    Then:
    1. I write down major geographical bodies adjacent to the city (rivers, mountains, oceans, deserts, steppes, the like)
    2. I write down any locations the PCs have visited, or know of in town.
    3. I brainstorm forth any spectacular facilities, strongholds or the like, in town
    
    
    I start off by drawing the landscape. I use an aerial view, with curve lines for mountains. A) Draw oceans and lakes B) Draw rivers, C) Draw mountains and hills. This is what the settlers had to deal with. Then I draw the major fortifications: Strongholds and city walls. Roads. The buildings of the city itself, markets, spots of interest. Then comes foulburghs and shanty towns.
    
    Reason for being so vocal: I want to find a map and scan it, but I am so darn lazy, it will probably take forever.
    
    Hint 1: Create shades with the flat side of your pencil and use your finger to smear. It will enhance the outcome.
    Hint 2: Use wagon wheel tracks for non-paved roads. Detail adds flavour.
    Hint 3: Do not rely on computer software other than Photoshop. For geographical maps, fractal edges work nicely, but for city maps the only option is to do everything yourself.
    
    Hmmm... I love maps.

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