Welcome Kellri
I think you'll find this is a great place to talk maps, and one where you'll see a myriad of different mapping styles and techniques. I think the map is great. Very clean, very clear and conveys its message well. I particulalry like the shading of the desert area. My only gripe would be the forests and in particular the edges of the forests. I think the edges are a little too clean, as if they have been cut out of paper. I think that if you add some roughnes to the edges it will gretaly improve the look.
Welcome again.
Torq