THE LEARNING ARCHIVES

Whether you're creating maps for a novel, rpg, or just for fun, this collection of tutorials and map tips will help you create more professional and believable maps for your story!

How to Draw Old-Growth Forests
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How to Draw Old-Growth Forests

Do you want to learn how to draw a dense, old growth forest on your fantasy map? From Fangorn in Middle Earth, or The Old Forest in Harry Potter, some of the most iconic locations are hidden beneath the trees.

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How to Draw a Chasm
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How to Draw a Chasm

There are so many storytelling possibilities for your RPG adventure by including something like a mysterious chasm. Is it a natural feature? Was it created by someone in the ancient past with the power to make fissures in the rock itself? Is it the entrance to a portal or an underground city? The question is…how do you draw a chasm?

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