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How was the Orya continent map designed?

June 5, 2026
·7 min read
artworld-building

Starting Point


A map was needed for the Orya Continent. A map that is realistic, fantastical, yet reflects a parchment texture.


Working on the Art


Hundreds of iterations were made to find the most effective look. Finding the optimal combination took 3 weeks.


The key prompt principles:

  • Ancient parchment paper texture
  • Medieval cartography style with ink drawing
  • Detailed coastlines, mountains, rivers
  • Named regions and political boundaries

  • Result


    A 4096x4096 resolution parchment map was created. This map serves as both the visual backbone of the website and is used within the game.