Nov-Dec 2019 Challenge: The Cartographer's Guild

[Ilanthar]

Spectacular is the word...

[Kellerica]

Thanks Kell !
From what I read on Discord, it's for the best reasons if you don't have time : congrats !!

Oh, thank you! ^^ It is quite a relief to have a job again.

Misty, seriously, you have got to stop this madness! You're putting us all to shame with your insanely beautiful maps and that magnificently precise lineart. Seriously, if it wasn't so gorgeous, it'd leave me depressed! All I can do now, however, is gape at it in amazement. This is just glorious. And you haven't even started shading and colouring!
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I mean. Yeah. What he said.

This is just astoundingly beautiful, B. You'd think I was used to your skills by now, but every time it still manages to blow me away. I love this. So. Much.

[fol2dol]

Amazing!!!
Le grand jeu, les coudes, le dos de la cuillère, la peau de l'ours... on pourrait sortir toutes les expressions françaises pour cette carte!
Grandiose, j'ai hâte de voir le résultat.
ThomasR et toi m'impressionnez par la quantité de travail que vous abattez! bravo
And again, bon chance for the translation

[Greason Wolfe]

All those little details. Yowsa! This is looking incredible Misty.

[MistyBeee]

Haha, love it!

When I first saw 42, I thought it looked a bit strange, but then checking the number, quickly realised why, but the way you've added in those extras as well... Bravo!

Also, must say, those new trees are gorgeous and the parchment curls look a treat too!


I know that feeling; time really is flying by. I'm really hoping to get another update on my challenge soon. Hopefully, everyone will be able to finish in time!

Hehe, 'so glad you loved the idea ! 'was really fun to conceive the whole map ^^

Wow, this map is really spectacular! You've created a quite magical little realm, Beee I really like your border on this map, too, and your linework, as usual, is amazing.

Wingshaw

Thanks so much, Wingshaw ! ^^

Amaizing and so innovative idea with the border. This is devinately a winner

Oh, I never bet ! We already saw wonderful maps being not the first on the votes ^^

Misty, seriously, you have got to stop this madness! You're putting us all to shame with your insanely beautiful maps and that magnificently precise lineart. Seriously, if it wasn't so gorgeous, it'd leave me depressed! All I can do now, however, is gape at it in amazement. This is just glorious. And you haven't even started shading and colouring!

Also, sign me up for a desk in #33. I think I'll fit right in!

Aww, 'sounds once again, I'm bad for the precious (mental)health of my dear fellows. Sorry, Caenwyr ! I swear I would like to be able to do... less, but I have that crazy mind always pushing me to do more, and more, and more... really tiring !
Old 33 is now 58, but you have your desk on it ! ^^

Spectacular is the word...

I mean. Yeah. What he said.

This is just astoundingly beautiful, B. You'd think I was used to your skills by now, but every time it still manages to blow me away. I love this. So. Much.

Oh, I'm so happy you love it, Kell ! Hope you'll enjoy the final version as well ! ^^

Amazing!!!
Le grand jeu, les coudes, le dos de la cuillère, la peau de l'ours... on pourrait sortir toutes les expressions françaises pour cette carte!
Grandiose, j'ai hâte de voir le résultat.
ThomasR et toi m'impressionnez par la quantité de travail que vous abattez! bravo
And again, bon chance for the translation

Merci Fol' ! Je ne vends pas la peau de l'ours, mais la pierre roulait bien : aucune mousse amassée ^^

All those little details. Yowsa! This is looking incredible Misty.

Thanks so much Wolfe !! I maybe... went a liiiittle too far with this one

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(Final map to come on a second post !)

[MistyBeee]

Here we are. The complete illuminated manuscript page after restoration. Calligraphy, coat of arms, and official Great Library authentification stamp.

Maybe some of you may think the text is too massive and hide the map, but that's on purpose, because it's what's the Guild for me. A lot of reading, not always easy as it's not my mother language, and it's also a whole part of map making of a lot of us : world building is about writing as much as mapping, and that's why I wanted to balance text and map on this one.

I have to thank a lot J., who kindly took time in his insane schedule to correct and enhance the translation for me

Also have to apologise if ever I forgot something or someone important. On the bottom right are tree big coat of arms : one for the Guild, one for the Guild Masters, one for the Community Leaders. On the middle are smaller coat of arms for important members and their investment on the Guild. There's an empty coat of arms for all those I couldn't add there and who also work a lot for the Guild. Maybe one day I'll make another version of the manuscript, a very complete one, but I'm done for this year. Anyway, you're welcome if ever you have any idea : I'll note all of them, and who knows what could happen in the future ! ^^

### Latest WIP ###


Hope you'll love it, and wish you all the best days for the end of 2019 ! ^^

[- JO -]

An insane work for a magnificent result ! You are a unique kind of a mad(p)-(wo)man !!!!

Happy New Year for you and your loved ones !!!

edit : "horror vacui" , c'est pour "horreur du vide" ?
edit 2 : I love Nr 54 !!!

[Falconius]

Wow incredible as always. Insanely detailed, right down to the faint bleed through shadow of text from the other side of the page.

[Kellerica]

It came close, but you did it. My number 1 favourite from the works produced around the Guild this year. I think I'll print this one out and hang it on my wall, if you don't mind
Not only is it a beautiful piece, but such a fantastic representation of the Guild. Bravo, my lady, bravo.

[Voolf]

That's increadible work Bee. You outdone yourself with this one. Probably an atlas award piece