This is a great thread! I love to see this sort of creativity! And finding out new techniques for mapping is also great.
I have two maps, one from my previous WIP that's on hiatus, and another from my current WIP.
The first one is a map of Therannia, the country the story is set in:
This is...
I really like the idea of mixing magic and science, especially if there are some sort of steam-punkish elements. I haven't read a lot of it, I'd say, but The Dune always gave me that sort of feel - even though magic is explained as high levels of consciousness that help you do extraordinary...
Wizard can be whoever you want it to be. I don't see why it would have to be applied only to males. Also, I am currently reading the Seven Realms books by Cinda Williams Chima, which is also YA fantasy, and her wizards are male and female alike. And all are called wizards :)
I have a big weakness for tall, slim, pale, long and black-haired men. So usually at least one of my MC's is gonna fit the type. I also like characters that leave impact - so depending on the theme, and where the character's from, it's going to affect their looks.
In my current WIP I have around...
I believe there are many stories/myths that are history based that you could draw inspiration from. I could try to put up a list of suggestions - but you could always just google it and then go from there.
If it's a completely contemporary story with magical elements, you will need to dig deeper...
Now this got me thinking. I usually share my worlds with people close to me - friends, boyfriend etc. But I've never shared much of my world over the internet. I did share many tidbits with my critique partner - Ray M. but above that I haven't even thought of doing a wikia or blog.
So this is...
This looks wonderful. I wish my level of map-making was half of this. :) Also, if you need any help with the Slavic history, I might be able to give you some insight as I am from a Slavic country.
I find it annoying. I love to read books in English exactly because it is not my first language and I want to get better at it, so I can write better in English. Because of that, I'd probably be upset if I saw such a strange (and grammatically incorrect) word in good prose.
I dont' mind if you...