Map for "Bloodlands"

[Haradion Drogon]

Here is the WIP for my map, for the book I am writing - or rather trying to write. Still long ways to go yet. I intend to add cities eventualy, and rivers, but all the ground work is there. Any suggestions for adding cities that look realistic will be appreiciated. Note - by cities I mean things like Minas Tirith, Elantris - medieval cities, not metropolises.

Please comment and review.

EDIT: Removed, as it is outdated.

Edited August 31, 2013 by Haradion Drogon

[Emeralis00 she/her]

Well, why are all the country boundaries jagged? COuntries usually make very smooth borders unless there is a natural marker such as a river.

Also, here you go. http://worldbuildingschool.com/world-building-geography-by-brandon-sanderson/

[Lady_Yasha she/her]

I'd like to inquire as to how you did the paper tear effect around the edges? Other than what Em said, good job.

Edited October 7, 2012 by Lyrebon

[Haradion Drogon]

Ah - I must admit, the parchement effect and the tear was not as a result of my artistic endeavours. I downloaded a parchement back ground when I finished it, and simply stuck it to the back ground as a final finish.

[Lady_Yasha she/her]

Ah There are ways you can do it. I can replicate the effect pretty well using Gaussian blur and renderers but I'm not so experienced to produce the tear.