Walk in the Desert of Zakhara

[mannedoc]

Hello everybody,

This small project started as something to carry out a campaign, it grew until the present work. given to the immense invested time, I venture to bring it here, to see if it is a map that can be use and understand, and not just a stein over a blue background. This is a map of Zakhara, of the al-Qadim: Arabian Adventures setting; it is mostly a desert, I have included a small portion of Faerun, either to the northwest and northeast, and of Kara-Tur.

With the textures I tried to find a way to give information, what kind of terrain and where one is standing. I played excessively with fonts, to differentiate each type of label, hope is not to confusing and it is readable.



https://i.imgur.com/x1WCKeC.jpg

It is based on two magnificent maps. Hanzo’s map, found in FR Fandom Wiki, because it has a lot of information; besides, I assume is the go to reference when it comes to Zakhara. I also used the maps and ideas of Adam Whitehead, as he is one of the best mappers of Faerun that I have seen. What I use from them was a mix of their silhouettes, to maintain coherence and continuity with existing works, plus few changes, both for convenience or by mistake (it is likely that I have lost few islands). Finally, I toyed with my vision regarding textures, trying to display enough information. I do not add the links to the sources, because I don’t know if it is permitted in this forum; nevertheless, I must give credit to both sources.

My question is whether can be read and used, or was it a waste of invested time.

To those of you who have read this, thank you.

[Diamond]

From what I can see it looks really good, but the imgur map is so small I can't really make out much detail. Any chance of posting the map directly on this site so we can get a better look at it?

[mannedoc]

Thanks Diamond, i am terrible working with forums. There is the link under the thumbnail, if I click on it takes me to a imgur 3900x5100 image, at least that is what I get. Let me know if that works, else will load it different so is available.

[ChickPea]

If you need help with how to upload an image to the Guild, there are instructions here...

https://www.cartographersguild.com/a...chmentid=94582

Nice work on your map, btw!

[mannedoc]

Thanks ChickPea. Hope this time works

[Arimel]

Yep! It uploaded. I like the details on the map, particularly the names of the island chains to the southwest. The legend is a nice touch as well.

[Diamond]

There ya go. Looks really great, mannedoc. Now I can read all the names and pore over all the details.

[Bogie]

Great map! This would fit in wonderfully in the current Lite Challenge theme of "Map a Desert"...just sayin'