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!
The Kelpie of Celtic Mythology
The kelpie is a legendary water spirit from Scottish folklore, known for appearing as a horse near lochs and rivers. Described with a wet mane and an unnatural stillness, it lures the unwary closer before dragging them beneath the water. These stories reflect the real dangers of Scotland’s waterways, where calm surfaces can hide deadly depths.
How to Draw a Ancient Greek Ship
The sea stretches before you, the same wine-dark expanse crossed by Odysseus as he wrestled with gods, monsters, and the whims of fate. Greek ships like his carried stories across the Mediterranean for centuries, their painted eyes watching the horizon for both danger and destiny.