This is a hand-drawn fantasy map in an isometric perspective, crafted in the signature Qatlasmap style for Spellsword LLC's upcoming The Dragonwilds project.
Hand-drawn and digitally colored, this map follows the journey from New Hope to San Anglo and brings together the key locations, encounters, and landmarks from Ian Livingstone's classic Fighting Fantasy adventure, Freeway Fighter.
Brought this down from the attic today. I remember spending so much time on the line work, trying to capture the raw energy of his Khare illustration. He had a massive impact on my creative journey. Grimdark forever.
From the land of the Lotus-Eaters to the island of the Cyclops, from Circe’s enchantments to the deadly passage between Scylla and Charybdis,
the map explores the mythical locations, creatures, and encounters that shaped one of the greatest adventures in Greek mythology.
The artwork combines fantasy cartography, historical inspiration, and illustrated storytelling in a detailed pictorial map style.
Like many of my projects, the map began as traditional hand-drawn artwork before being refined digitally while preserving its handmade character.