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Urh-Gatkhar: Setting and Mapmaking

Hey everyone! I am starting a new project which involves the making of a whole fantasy setting dedicated to orcs. I like to start these kinds of projects by quite literally getting the lay of the land, as these things can later help me make designs that are both grounded and consistent. In this case, we have an only semi-habitable land wracked by tectonic forces, a people pressed into it by enemies on all sides, and an absence of one of the fundamental resources for any given culture: wood. If this looks interesting to you, stay around for the journey! There's a lot to explore. Until next time ^^

Full map and metereological annotations

Full map and metereological annotations

Annotated map and map showing land use

Annotated map and map showing land use

Notes on the setting. All images via Wikimedia Commons

Notes on the setting. All images via Wikimedia Commons

Initial shape exploration, and landmass thumbnails

Initial shape exploration, and landmass thumbnails