From the gloom of Mirkwood to the comfort of the Hundred Acre Wood, forests are one of the most iconic settings in storytelling. There is just something about a forest that brings a feeling of mystery, not knowing what lies around the bend in the trail. Whether you are creating a setting for your next rpg campaign or writing a story for your book, an enchanted glade in the middle of a dense canopy, or a lost city reclaimed by the trees is where myths are born and retold.

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Draw Us a Map of Your Personal Fantasy Island! Imagine you could create an island to your exact specifications. What would it look like? https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/draw-your-perfect-fantasy-island-map?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8d41cc7b36-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-8d41cc7b36-66339782&mc_cid=8d41cc7b36&mc_eid=5226d9148b

If you enjoy finding inspiration for your stories from real-world locations, then look no further than the stone pillars of Wulingyuan, China. But the real question is, how do you draw something like that on your fantasy map? In this tutorial, I’ll break down the process so you can add these iconic

Here is my drawing of a compass and an island map.

How do you draw a floating island on your fantasy map? In this Map Tip I will break down for you my method for drawing the underside of a floating island for your fantasy rpg or book. #mapeffects #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #pathfinder #rpg #fantasy #maps