Ancient Quest Map(Super Easy)

Make Custom Old Looking Quest Maps

Supplies

• An A4 paper
• A Paint brush
• A Pencil (Optional : 2 pencils, one HB and other one 6B)
• Some Coffee powder (alternative Dirt)

Step 1: Take Inspiration

First, take some ideas from antique maps.

I attached some examples above.(all images taken through internet)

Note down common features you can see,

• drawings of perspective objects
• decorated name tag
• drawings of ships/sea creatures on sea area

Then apply those features you found onto to your design

Step 2: Make Edges Rough

First, take the A4 paper and tear the edge to make it imperfect.

Step 3: Give Old Look to Paper

Take the coffee powder and mix it with some water.

Then, take the brush and apply brown coffee mix on the paper.

This will give a natural old dusty look to our paper.

Then, let it dry for around 10mins and repeat this process for 3,4 times.

Step 4: Draw the Land Area

After the paper dried completely, You would have and old looking scroll like paper.

Take the paper and draw the basic shape of the land

Then give some height to it to make it appear 3D

Step 5: Shade

Take the 6B pencil and draw some shadows around the land

Step 6: Add Some Details

Draw mountains, water bodies and landmarks on your map.

Draw shipwrecks, sailing ships, sea monsters(like “kraken”) on sea area to cover up empty spots.

As previous step, use 6B pencil and add some depth to details.

Step 7: Add More Details

Draw a north indicator near a corner

And name your landmarks with some fantasy names

Step 8: DONE!

Now you have your own quest map, Let's Go Adventuring

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