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Learn to create authentic fantasy maps step-by-step!
Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world can unfold.
All the skills necessary to create awe-inspiring maps are covered!
• Landscapes. Add depth, balance and plausibility with rocky coastlines, towering mountains, dark forests and rolling plains.
• Iconography. Mark important places–towns and cities, fortresses and bridges–with symbolic iconography for easy-to-understand maps.
• Typography. Learn how to place readable text and the basics of decorative script. Bonus instruction teaches you to create fonts for Orcs, Elves, Vikings and dragons.
• Heraldry and shield design. Depict cultural and political boundaries with shields and colors.
• Advanced cartography. Includes how to draw landmarks, country boundaries and political lines. Build roads to connect merchants and troops, troll cairns and dragon lairs. And complete your maps with creative backgrounds, elaborate compasses and thematic legends.
30+ step-by-step demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from start to finish–both digitally and by hand!
Publisher : IMPACT Books (September 1, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1440340242
ISBN-13 : 978-1440340246
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 8.2 x 0.25 x 10.77 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides clear instructions and helpful tips on creating maps. They appreciate the illustrations and pictures for reference. Many consider it a comprehensive guide to fantasy map making suitable for various games. The book provides inspiration and is praised as an interesting journey through the mapmaking process. However, opinions differ regarding its value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others feel it’s thin and not really worth it.
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