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Gaul Falith (144x96)

Gaul Falith is no pretty castle, nor is it grand like that of the Burbric kings. Instead it is sturdy, made to stand the test of time. In that it has been successful: safe for a handful of reparations and minor expansions it has stood strong since the days of Looras the Great, eight hundred years ago. 

Hofendal, the capital of Rasfadal, is watched over by the castle called Gaul Falith. It is the home of the Fendalian kings and their family. The main keep houses the royal family mem...

July Poll

The Strongholds theme has come to an end and its time to chose a new theme. Pick your favorite and let me know what the next theme will be!

This poll will close July 5th.

Happy gaming

-Daniel

Castle Gate

You've been traveling long, and far, and finally you see before you the great city that you're going. Before you towers a large gatehouse with great towers on its flanks. The portcullis is down, as it has been for weeks. From above the towers a guard calls out to you: 'Hey you! What is your business here? Your answer better be good, or I'll make you regret ever coming here!'. Besides the guard you see two men with loaded crossbows, aimed right at you.

They told you not to expect a warm ...

Daniel's Maps Discord Server

Recently I've been a little more active on the Discord server. It's nice to see a little community growing there. Now I wanted to ask you: are you interested in the Discord server and what would you like to see there?

Are you interested in the Daniel's Maps Discord server?

The Royal Demesne

The Royal Demesne and surrounding lands are commonly referred to as the Land of Castles. Fortified manors of countless dukes, counts and barons dot the land. You'll often encounter lords and knights traveling from town to town and a keen mind might spot a delicate web of political intrigue keeping the place together. 

The Royal Demesne is the land under the direct control of the Burbric king, though his control has severely weakened after the War of the Vale. The conflict ended in ...

House of the Elven King

The home of the elven king is hidden away from other mortal creatures, built in the veil between the mortal world and the fey realm. Deep within the Hinder-Larr Forest it almost seems to fade into and out of existence, here one moment and gone the next.

Long ago when the Elven Purge started, many high elves left the continent. Nobility was granted to all who could trace their bloodline back to elven origins. In an attempt to secure their position the ruling nobles began a war against th...

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It's been a while since I checked in to see what rewards are most popular. I always to want to make sure that what I offer matches with what you're looking for. Please take a moment to fill out the poll below and let me know which rewards you find most interesting/useful/valuable. Of course, if you'd be interested in rewards that I'm not offering yet, please let me know in the comments!

 Thank you in advance! :D

Orcish War Camp

The Orcs of Murr have lived on the shores region of the same name for as long as anyone can remember. The land used to be covered in a soft blanket of greenery and wildlife. In the center of the now gone Murr Forest was the home of the orcs. In the center of their home they kept a large fire, the Eternal Fire of their gods. This fire must burn forever or they will suffer the wrath of their gods.

To keep the fire burning the orcs cut down the forest around them with little regard for nat...

The Royal Palace of Mul Domar

King Girrae VI of the Domar dwarves has his court in the Royal Palace of Mul Domar. To outsiders this is a large building hewn into the cave walls of the mountains City of Mul Domar. In truth the king's palace lies hidden deep below the mountain, in the Undercity of Mul Domar where he ru...

The Town of Mystdal

Mystdal is an old castle town that has always watched the northern borders of the kingdom of Rasfadal. During the War of the Vale it has fallen to the Archduchy of Sovar. Now the bishop of Fern is seeking to retake this old settlement. 

Mystdal castle, which the town is named after lies to the north east and is surrounded by a moat. The rest of the town is surrounded by a 3 meter high palissade. After Sovar took the town lord Ælfred of Sabras, recently promoted by his new overlord...

May the 4th be with you!

Happy Star Wars day everyone!

For the occasion I thought I'd share some Old Republic ships with you so you can use them in your Star Wars themed one-shots or campaigns!

Enjoy!

Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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The Village of Dargan

In the foothills of the Gynardan Mountains lies the small village of Dargan. Its community consist mostly of woodcutters and miners who work in the mines in the Gynard Canyon to the south. The people of Dargan are very secluded and like living that way. When outsiders come to town they should not expect a warm welcome.

Two months ago a group of children disappeared and were found six days later, alive, but nothing else. They were like empty husks. A couple of days ago four other childre...

April Poll

April is almost over which means it's time for a new theme! Let me know what you want to explore for May and June!

Racial Strongholds: With this theme we'll explore some different strongholds for various fantasy races. We'll delve into the dwarven strongholds of Domari, and discover the palaces of the elves in the Feylin Forest and much more. 

Evil Hideouts: Evil creatures often have their own camps or lairs. With this theme we'll explore som...

Kingdom of Rasfadal 2.0

May I proudly present to you my newest creation: The Kingdom of Rasfadal. Some of you may recognize this kingdom and you are correct: I originally made a map of the kingdom in the summer of 2019.

This project has been a wild ride. I started way back in July 2020, using the Rasfadal template only for a style test. I tried using the Kingdom Come: Deliverance style and apply it to my old map. It quickly turned into a passion project that I would end up spending 100+ hours on.

Along t...

Desert Cliff

Many centuries ago the Fall of Parretoa brought magic into the world, leaving a giant grater is his wake. After all this time, arcane energy still seeps out of the depths fueling the abilities of great sorcerers and studied wizards alike.

The energy bundled in this area is so strong that powerful mages can feel it from across the continent. Individuals born with an innate connection to magic often experience a pull towards the crater and many end up going on some sort of pilgrimage. It'...

The City of Londun

Let's step out of Wordal for a bit and visit a much more familiar place. This map of Londun was made for my patron Alex Loveridge. it shows the city of Londun at around 400AD.

Londun was a mostly abandoned city that was built by the romans and was finally being reclaimed after hundreds of years of neglect. People were starting to fix up the old Roman building and patch their roofs with Sod and thatch where they were needed. It was surrounded by a thick roman wall that protected it from ...

The Village of Rysamaan

Along the Delasis River lies the village of Rysamaan, a small trading outpost in the Aganaan Desert. Many merchants from around Tarnen travel through the village to sell their wares or stock up at the Bazaar. Not much goes on in Rysamaan, but every once in a while someone comes around to stirs up the place.

Just the other day a small caravan of merchants from Callaern has come to the village. They carried goods from the new "Western Continent", but refused to sell any insisting the...

Ziggurat Interior (24x24)

This time I present to you the Interior of the Desert Ziggurat!

Scattered throughout the Aganaan Desert are dozens of pyramids and ziggurats. The people of Tarnen often repurpose them as temples to their gods, but no one known who built them originally. Or what their purpose was.

The Aganaan is place of mystery and wonder. Its most famous landmark is the Gift of Parretoa, but it also contains many remnants of the lost civilization. Many people have ventured into the desert to find...

Desert Ziggurat (24x24)

Scattered throughout the Aganaan Desert are dozens of pyramids and ziggurats. The people of Tarnen often repurpose them as temples to their gods, but no one known who built them originally. Or what their purpose was.  

The Aganaan is place of mystery and wonder. Its most famous landmark is the Gift of Parretoa, but it also contains many remnants of the lost civilization. Many people have ventured into the desert to find these places, both locals and people from faraway lands. ...

Desert Oasis (18x24)

After a long trek you finally see it: an oasis. The water will be fresh, and the shade more than welcome. But wait... You see tents in the distance. Someone else got to the oasis before you.

This could mean many things. It could be a small group of merchants. Maybe you can continue your journey back to the city with them, and trade some goods in the meantime.

Maybe they're fellow adventurers. That would be fine company.

Or it could be that these are the men that were after y...

The Town of Zetrent

The Town of Zetrent is located between de cities and Darlon-is-Met and Hotlon-is-Met along the King's Road and the river met. This makes it a well travelled and prosperous town.

Zetrent was once a small fishing village. When the cities to its north and south started to grow, so did the little village. It become a common place for people to on their travels between Darlon and Hotlon. 

The Church if Ylana, the Goddess of Havest, is located near on town square. Mother Auriane is...

Republic of Callaern & Kingdom of Tarnen

The western shore of Wordal is under the control of the Republic of Callaern. The people of Callaern are a seafaring folk and trading people. They have set up trade ports throughout Wordal and even made contact with the western continent, though contact is only sporadic and superficial. 

Callaern has been an independent state since it broke off from the Burbric Empire around 270AP, though it wasn't always a republic. After gaining independence Callaern was ruled by the king. At fir...

Wordal Map v1.11

Recently you guys have been asking for a for map of the setting so far so here it is. This map shows all the nations, regions and settlements we've explored in Wordal so far! Enjoy!

The Mine of Montalla

The mine in Montalla is very old. Over a century ago a group of miners set up their operation here. When they had exhausted the mine they moved their operation. Now, decades after being abandoned, a group of adventurers has bought the mine and started excavating again. 

Scattered throughout Wordal are remains and ruins of old settlements and buildings, dating back long before anyone can remember. Little is known about the civilization that built these structures, but it is commonly...

Next theme

February is almost over, so it's time to start a poll for the next theme. Cast your vote down below to let me know where we're going to go next!

Time Lapse: Northern Knurden

Here's the time lapse for Northern Knurden. On my YouTube channel you'll find a collection of all the time lapses I've done so far!

The Town of Montalla

In the western foothills of The Para's lies the picturesque town of Montalla. It is built into the mountain and originated around a small mine, long ago. These days it is known for it's well-trained mercenaries. Recently a group of adventurers has purchased the mine and starting mining again, but no one known what for.

Montalla is built around an old mine that has long been abandoned. When the mine seemed exhausted they stopped operating and moved on to look for a new mine. What remaine...

The Village of Komico

In the Valley of Undorra lies the village of Komico, a small settlement nested in the southern stretches of the Domart Mountains. It's an isolated town, but has two things to offer: hot springs and access to a path through the Domart Mountains and into the Kingdom of Domari.

While the village is mostly secluded, and far removed from the rest of the kingdom, it sees a fair amount of traffic for two reasons. Its hot springs are believed to have cleansing properties. Long ago the springs w...

Time Lapse: The City of Varrava

Here's the time lapse for The City of Varrava. On my YouTube channel you'll find a collection of all the time lapses I've done so far!

February Update & King Tier

It's a new month and that means that it's time for another monthly update. We have a lot to discuss so let's get started. 

The first bit of news is what I'm most excited about. A couple of days ago we reached the King Tier goal. There's usually a drop in pledges at the start of each month, so I wanted to wait with sharing the news a bit, but it seems like we have still unlocked the goal. T...