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TJ Hassall: Writer & World-Builder

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A parchment-style fantasy map of Vetarith, a cold and sparsely populated region in the north. The map shows the city of Vetarith at its centre, surrounded by a few towns and villages. Kristel Vost lies to the northeast, with Shimreglis nearby. Snovael’s Rela sits further south, close to the border. Other marked locations include the high-altitude village of Snovaelporo, the cliffside village of Glistorvne, the forested Vosthaivil, the water-preserving Glis Tel, the ritual site Glaithir Rill, and the storm-battered Vostarsond. The surrounding area is labelled Northern Orvainor. The map is rendered in elegant black ink on an aged parchment background. © TJ Hassall 2025. All rights reserved.
Fantasy | Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding Update: Vetarith, Northern Orvainor

ByTiffany April 16, 2025April 15, 2025

Some of you might recognise this one! I’ve shared the map of Vetarith before, but I didn’t post much about it at the time. Worldbuilding is key to creating rich, immersive stories. I’m starting to go back and give each of these regions the space they deserve, so I’ll be doing fuller posts like this…

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A pencil drawing of a single rose in full bloom, with soft shading on the petals and two dark leaves behind it.
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Back to Drawing

ByTiffany April 12, 2025April 11, 2025

Before I started drawing the creatures from my story, I needed to figure out if I could still draw at all. Relearning to draw was essential as drawing a fantasy world requires a unique set of skills and imagination. It had been a long time since I picked up a pencil for anything more than…

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A parchment-style fantasy map titled Southern Ruvenar. The landmass is edged with jagged coastlines and scattered islands, shown in fine black ink with elegant calligraphy. Key locations are marked with black circles and names such as Reunaecathe, Arcane Kava, Meoscathe, and Lunaarthar. Regions like Cathe Sarus and Celestria are labelled in a flowing script. The overall aesthetic is classic and slightly aged, evoking a sense of forgotten history and old magic. Map by TJ Hassall, 2025.
Fantasy | Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding Update: Reunaecathe, Southern Ruvenar

ByTiffany April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

I’m so happy because this week I get to share the piece of my world I’ve been working on. Reunacathe (also known as Runeveil) is now known as Runefall. It was once the heart of arcane schools of magic. They were far more advanced in technology than any other country and willing to share their…

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