DevenRue

Map of Loc from L.R. Lam's Dragonfall

I had the esteemed pleasure of creating the map of Loc from L.R. Lam's newest book, Dragonfall and just loved how it came out! Below...

Euphoros B&W free download

Thanks to my amazing patrons, I'm able to offer the black & white versions of my maps free for everyone to download! Click the attachment below to download the file or 2023-05-10 07:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Lesson 7: Creating Coastlines

In this lesson I show you how to draw different coastlines and how to determine what your coastlines look like depending on the biome.

Ayon B&W Map free download

Thanks to my amazing patrons, I'm able to offer the black & white versions of my maps free for everyone to download! Click the attachment below to download the file or 2023-05-03 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Lesson 6: Maps with a Purpose

In this lesson we discuss the reasons behind creating your map and how that help determines how it looks and what goes on it.

Patreon Perks - May

This is your monthly reminder of how to access your perks!  You can find the menu pinned to my page or...

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2023-05-01 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Lesson 5: Creating Nations & Territories

In this lesson we discuss how the features of your map can help determine the borders of your nations, kingdoms or territories. 

Lesson 4: Ancient Civilization

In this lesson, we discuss where civilization would start in your world, why it starts there, and how it expands globally to determine trade routes, new cities, and new territories.

What do you want from me?!

No, seriously, other than drawing specific maps either for your world or a particular fandom, what else would you like to see from me?

I'm currently working on a huge world map that will be a...

Double Width Digital Paper Packs

These double width digital papers are perfect for book or double page layouts. 25 digital papers in total at 300 DPI & 17 inches wide by 11 inches tall - split into 3 packs to easier downloadin...

LegendKeeper

Hello my Ruebees, I've got a surprise for you! Ok, sort of. I vaguely talked about this previously but this month I'm taking steps towards making it happen! 

I'm going to be world buildi...

The Crystal Coast Map

A regional map of the Crystal Coast created for fun using just my cartography brushes (except for the title banner)!

Brushes used:

• Mountain ranges
• Rocks in water
2023-03-30 20:44:39 +0000 UTC View Post

Lesson 3: Filling in the Features

With our fault lines, ice caps, and various other underlying work done, time to start filling in the map and talking about how each feature helps fill in the areas of your map.

Another New Collaboration & Exclusive Discount!

When Works of Whimsy approached me for a collaboration, I couldn't say yes fast enough! AND WE'RE NOT DONE! We've got more in the works but for now, check out their amazing 2023-03-19 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

New Collaboration!

I'm excited to announce that I've teamed up with Talon & Claw to make these gorgeous Dual Hex Vaults featuring my Queen's Treasure map!  We've got them on 2023-03-18 18:24:59 +0000 UTC View Post

LotR MtG Cards Reveal!

*Edited to add all the cards

All of the 10 cards I created for Magic the Gathering's Lord of the Rings series have been revealed online! I'm so excited for the cards to become availa...

Submit your map!

Hello Ruebees! The new form to submit your map to possibly be made is now live on my website! Follow the link below, log in (or if you're creating an account, use the same one you use for Patreon s...

Menu is complete & going forward

It took over 2 months but the main menu & the 2023-03-08 18:34:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Building Your Character's Story

I give my players the following series of questions to not only help them develop a character but also give me something to build more of their hometown with them. We also use these questions for a...

Letting Players Help Worldbuild

One of my favorite things to do with my players is to have them join in the world building process by building everything associated with their backstory. I start off by asking them a series of que...

Death & Unconsciousness

If a player is revived before having to make any death saves, they are revived with a point of exhaustion and can only heal to 75% their full HP until their next long rest.

They can, however,...

Making of the Kingdom of Rhomeria

The making of my latest map for a patron of mine. Music generously provided by BattleBards.

Karma Points

Similar to inspiration, I use Karma points to reward players for actions taken in game. However, unlike inspiration, karma points are accumulative. In other words, you can have more than 1 karma po...

Musical Instruments for Non-Bards

If you are playing a non-bard character and use an instrument, if you roll a natural 20 on a performance check, your character shows a “natural infinity for music” and can play that instrument ...

Character Secrets

You have 3 levels of “secrets”:

• Level 1 is something you’re just keeping to yourself but if it’s discovered, you’re generally ok with it being known.
• Level 2 is som...
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Blind/Visually Impaired Characters

Whether you want to have a blind/visually impaired NPC or OC, here's some tips on playing one respectfully and with accessibility in mind.

First, I want to say this is written from my persona...

Pirate Flag System

A secret flag code known only to the pirates of the Blood Reef Armada. A simple colored flag signal system to let the nearby ships communicate in a basic way.

How to Read a Fantasy Map

This might seem like a "common sense" thing to you but I can assure you, a great deal of people have a very misguided way of looking at and reading fantasy maps. I know this because whenever I work...

Sword Coast Map!!!!

I am SUPER excited to share this with you all! Last year UltraPro & WotC asked me to create a map of the Sword Coast for a rolling dice tray and it's FINALLY being released (sort of, as the pic...

World Building Prompt: Quarries

Not all precious material is in mountains! Just digging under the soil's surface can be enough or mining specific stones that are embedded in hard earth. Things like granite, limestone, marble, and...