July 2018 Entry: Ithlum, the Elemental World

[PeriphReal]

My fantasy prompt is:

Ithlum, an elemental world of endless rock and bottomless chasms. The world is primarily populated by dark elves, and dwarves.

In mind's eye, I see a lot of mountains from the Earth element, I see a bit of fire and lava in there. With Bottomless chasms, I imagine Ithlum to be a world floating in the void, and an island of rock and flame survives on. Air and Water are necessary for life? well, fortunately for the mainland, the Great Crystal attracts air and water, enabling somewhat of a biosphere. And for the borderlands, where the Crystal's influence is weaker, that is where Air and Water Elementalists are in high demand.

Here's my planning so far:

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Concept.png

[Diamond]

This should be a good one! Can't wait to see what you develop here.

[PeriphReal]

Thanks Diamond I'm still quite a beginner (this is my fourth map ever) but I hope to learn a ton and make something good as well!

Been working on the lining. I didn't realize how ambitious this was; but fortunately, I've been enjoying this map so far.

Anyways, ### Latest WIP ###
Elemental Mountains.jpg

and this image made me really happy ^-^
Elemental Mountains void rendering.jpg

[ThomasR]

WOW ! That is impressive !

[PeriphReal]

WOW ! That is impressive !

Thanks ThomasR! I've been drawing most of this by hand, and what is also impressive is the amount of cramps I'm getting in my hand

[Ilanthar]

Excellent floating lands!

[AlfansosRevenge]

I'm really liking the colors used for the space behind the world. The deep purples and greens look really nice

[PeriphReal]

Update: Mountains and Colors and magma oceans

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Elemental Mountains v2.jpg

[Diamond]

That's really coming together now - I like it.

[MistyBeee]

Nice colors, Periph ! This purple is a great choice !