Fantasy Worldbuilding - Roads and Monsters

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In this video I talk about roads and fantasy worldbuilding, while I draw fantasy maps in watercolour and ink. This morning, I got up at 06:15 to film an old Roman Road that is located in a nature reserve not far from where I live here in Oxford. (And I did it all for you. You’re welcome.😺)
It was a lovely morning, I saw three cute rabbits and even heard a woodpecker.
I've recently started making watercolour fantasy maps. I’m far from an expert, but I thought it would be fun to share my creative journey. If you’re a beginner, you can draw along together with me, if you like.
I also talk a little bit about Eastern Farraway and the enchanted heating bricks that were once used to make sure the roads between Winterhold and Whiteport were clear from snow during winter. In addition, I’ve also listed D&D monsters and encounters that you can use for your next RPG session.
If you would like to talk more about fantasy worldbuilding and map-making, leave a comment below. I read all of them.
I hope that you’ll have a wonderful and creative day!🖌️☕️🎨
Cheers/ Tove
P.S. You can watch the entire Fantasy Worldbuilding playlist here, if you like:
• Fantasy Maps and World...
Time stamps
00:10 Setting things up
00:45 Different types of roads
00:05 Setting everything up
01:00 Different types of roads and natural roads
01:31 Built roads, bridges, and tunnels
01:51 Trade routes in a fantasy world
02:28 Eastern Farraway trade roads connect towns and different regions
02:42 Enchanted heating bricks to keep roads clear from snow
03:35 Old Roads in our world and a Roman road in Oxford
04:37 Fantasy Worldbuilding and alternative to roads
05:30 Roads can be dangerous: RPG encounters for Dungeons and Dragons and other 5e system adventures
06:31 Friendly encounters on the road for worldbuilding
07:00 The final watercolour fantasy maps and different types of roads
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Music: Me and You (slowed and reverbed version) by Olexy and LesFM | Courtesy of LesFM. We supported the artists by purchasing a single-track license to use their music for this video.

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@TomsMoonpie-hs9rk 3 күн бұрын

Especially appreciate the layout and short story. Leaves me to elaborate more on the details of the story. Thank you

@mitschire 22 күн бұрын

I love them

@midnighttower4717 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, it makes me very happy to hear! 😺 Kind comments like this really make my day!

@Chiggerhollow 6 күн бұрын

I've done similar maps long ago when gaming with friends, player enjoy seeing overhead views or finding maps. Adding in ponds, abandoned fields and ruins from a cabin to a crumble tower can change a game from just going from point a to b. Keep mapping I just started my art on dragons and fairies a few day ago too and I'm 59, not too old to start. Good luck.

@midnighttower4717 5 күн бұрын

I completely agree: I think maps, and especially maps for fantasy novels and roleplaying adventures, create something amazing: It makes an imaginary place real. (At least my brain tends to go: “Well, of course it’s real: Look: Someone made a map over this place.) Maps also spark the imagination, both readers and players tend to start asking questions and envision the area. My old D&D maps were made just so that I could keep track of places, but with time it became my strongest tool as a DM, and I still use them for worldbuilding and ideas for my books. Also: Drawing dragons and fairies at 59 years old: You just became my personal hero. Thank you for your comment and an awesome start to my day! 😺

@RyanSpargo 20 күн бұрын

Two days ago, I thought, "I wish I could find a peaceful KZfaq channel that worked on fantasy maps and D&D settings. Something where I could potentially learn but also just relax." Today, the algorithm was like, "Guess what I found?" SUBBED.

@midnighttower4717 19 күн бұрын

Hahaha! The matrix has you, Ryan! I’m a beginner at mapmaking and this is just a fun side-project. But I’ve quickly falling in love with watercolour maps (and making these videos) and I thought I could share it with other people. Personally, I really enjoy watching concept art and map videos, it’s so inspiring! Thanks for subscribing, and I’m happy to hear that you like my videos. 😸