This time it was a bit of work.

I used only two groups of images for the trees: pine trees and scrub trees, multicolored, varying between colors 114 and 120, to try to achieve greater diversity, even with the same icons.

@Loopysue Thanks for the resize of the farm, it looks much nicer, at least to my taste.

The Southern Towns

On the southeastern edge of the capital Tiang Long Du, with cliffs protecting its mist-covered shores and crystal-clear rivers, lies a region known as The Southern Towns. Comprising three towns – Han Yue Cun (Cold Moon Village), Mu Shui Cun (Wood and Water Village) and Chou Ye Xiang (Stinking Leaves Village) – this area is both prosperous and dangerous, home to both natural riches and mysteries.

Han Yue Cun – The Village of the Cold Moon

A prosperous farming village located on a vast green plain bathed by the Bai Lin He River, whose crystal-clear waters fertilize its famous fields of Moon Rice – grains that shine with the silvery light of the moon, giving the village a mystical air. However, its tranquility is threatened by spectral creatures that roam the region. On the nearby cliffs, the enigmatic Yinying Temple attracts bold adventurers seeking its legendary blessings.

Mu Shui Cun – Village of Wood and Water

Sitting along the great Hei Lin He (Black Cedar River), Mu Shui Cun is the commercial heart of the region. Famous for its rare Yingmu (“Shadow Wood”) timber, which is highly durable and used in elite weapons and construction, the village also thrives on fishing and shipping. However, workers often disappear into the forest, where Yingmu herself is said to create monstrous forms to protect herself.

Chou Ye Xiang – Village of Stinking Leaves

Despite its unpleasant name, Chou Ye Xiang is crucial to the region. Situated in a wet, marshy area in the south, it produces rare medicinal herbs and a valuable fertilizer extracted from the leaves of a local shrub, Ye Chou. However, the toxic air of the marsh can sicken travelers, and the region is inhabited by dangerous creatures such as spirits that transform into familiar forms to lure their prey.

The Yinying Temple – A Test of Faith and Endurance

Standing high atop the cliffs, the Yinying Temple is a place of mystery and reverence. Those who reach its gate and survive the trials are said to receive blessings from the ancient guardians. The journey, however, is brutal:

1. The Path of the Dark Mist – A treacherous trail shrouded in magical mist, where illusions confuse travelers, leading them to fatal falls.

2. The Pass of the Cutting Winds – A gorge where razor-sharp winds constantly sweep through. Only the most agile or resilient can cross it without mortal injury.

3. The Riddle of Shadows – Spiritual guardians of the temple challenge those who arrive with riddles that test logic, memory, and perception. Wrong answers result in curses or attacks from the guardians themselves.

Dangers of the Region

In addition to the challenges of the temple, the region is plagued by terrifying creatures:

• Black Jiao Longs – Aquatic serpent-dragons that inhabit the sea, attacking fishermen and boats.

• Forests – Home to Yingmu trees that come to life to protect their roots, crushing intruders.

• Swamp Wraiths – Spirits that roam Chou Ye Xiang, whispering promises of gold or forgiveness in exchange for a worse fate.

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A smaller map of the main areas of the Kingdom of Serenia and the West Coast.

I have the habit of saving the map step by step to compare where something is needed or missing. I usually delete everything after the map is ready. I decided to upload the photos this time, for those who are interested, so that they can compare the expansion of the forest and the addition of effects with its production process.

The last photo has the colors retouched in Lightroom.

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New overland map 1000 x 1410 km of the Karkaroff region, this time adapted to the new scales of the world made by @Maidhc O Casain .

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21 - Here again use the trees to hide details, like the street - in this case leading nowhere, from the structure icons.

22 - the river is too big to grow the mike schley overland bridge icon which would cause it to pixelate a lot. so I choose the isometric city bridge and place it where I want it.

23 - after the bridge has been placed i select stone road size 2 and draw on both sides. Always try to get right out of the middle of each part of the bridge your road, so it will be correctly positioned in connection with the bridge.

24 - now using a dirt road, I place it where the dirt roads will be.

25 - we already have the trees, buildings, roads and streets. now let's do some decorating. Using isometric images, I position the market, boats, and a few more trees.

26 - time to place the plantations. You can intersperse the colors or put them all the same, it depends on your taste or need.

27 - I chose to put both in this example

28 - Refresh and look how is going

29 - I want a little more inner edge fade on the roads, so I go to your sheet and increase the intensity of the effect until I get what I want.

edge fade inner more strong on roads now.

Refresh and see, maybe adjust settings onde more, untill you like the results.

30 - let's add green, terrain light green where you want it. I always use these effects beyond the edge of the drawing, since when I use the edge fade inner effect "inside", it doesn't attack the inner edge "in the border".

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