A parchment-style fantasy map titled “Mid Orvainor,” showing the capital city of Sanctaris and surrounding towns and villages. Notable places include Radeila, Gloiraforl, Athura Torvne, Lumir Hollith, and Lythar. Rivers, mountains, and forests are inked in soft detail. The map has an aged, mystical feel, with elegant script and digitally drawn terrain. Created by T.J. Hassall, 2025.
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Worldbuilding Fantasy Map Update: Sanctaris, Mid Orvainor

I’m now entering the next stage of map development, which is adding mountains, rivers, and other natural features. I’ve been using mountain brushes from KM Alexander’s site, which you can get by clicking HERE. They’ve been incredibly helpful in shaping the style of this, and I’m grateful for the free resources. I found out rather…

A fantasy map of Aekinthar, a region in Northern Viridorn. The background is textured parchment, with black line borders and elegant serif-style text labelling each location. The capital city, Aekinthar, is marked with the largest black dot in the centre. Surrounding towns and villages include Riutthar, Caxim Grauve, Mossivaehl, Emperviri, Muresond, Kortmir, Fisslerux, Tibriforl, Sondveld, Mardrill, Braithenrygsta, Lohtiscathe, Riuttuaoith, and Cralariut. The map is signed “© TJ Hassall 2025. All rights reserved.” in the lower right corner.
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Worldbuilding Fantasy Map Update: Aekinthar, Northern Viridorn

Fantasy Map: Aekinthar This is one of the newer maps I’ve finished: Aekinthar, a land of deep stone, fertile soil, and shaping magic. It’s part of the broader Viridorn region. Where Viridorn feels more druidic and fluid, Aekinthar is grounded. It is shaped by earth-based rituals, farming traditions, and protective magic pulled from the stones…

A parchment-style fantasy map of Mid Ruvenar, a region marked by deserts, fire magic, and volcanic influence. The capital city, Solaeris, sits near the western coast. Other labelled towns include Flelyrmenall, Sterinfyre Vaehl, Cierrna Sineler, and Cuskhaldir. Villages such as Lynx Cris, Aemyruil, Tempaar Sceru, and Feonix Grauve are spread across the landscape, alongside mysterious locations like Te Drimm Rux and Aesce Porthe. The map is titled in elegant script and has a hand-drawn aesthetic. © TJ Hassall 2025. All rights reserved.
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Worldbuilding Fantasy Map Update: Solaeris, Mid Ruvenar

Some of you might recognise this fantasy map as well as Vetarith. I shared it once before, but technical issues got in the way, and I never gave it the post it deserved. I’m circling back now, giving each region a fuller introduction as I continue building this world piece by piece. This is Solaeris,…