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Realistic Hand-Drawn Fantasy Maps

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99 per unit - Virtual OK - Posted Jan 19, 2017

This is not just a map drawing service, anyone can draw some lines and colour in mountains, grass and oceans. This is a much bigger deal.

Beyond just Drawing a map, I have some tools I've created myself, which form the land mass from moving tectonics, track wind & rain to determine rivers, forests and jungles, track the migration of Animals, deforestation from Dinosaurs, the rise of Cave-people or creation of races from gods, If needed I also have a game that can be played (by your players) to determine dominant races and territories, borders, trade resources, technology levels, etc. The first stage of the map takes approx 2-4 weeks, the second 3-8 weeks, but you'll have a comprehensive map.

This map could have a full backstory, epic tales, plots written into its very fabric, this isn't a light, simple drawing, this is a world being created, that will have living beings, stories to tell and nightmares to run from.

Please note, this isn't a 1 paragraph = 1 map kind of service, this can range from a long and complex process that will require weeks of communication from a full from scratch service, to a remastering or rejigging of an existing map you have, to be more realistic. The larger the 'space' the longer the process, from 50 Simbi, I'm thinking approx a single A4 sized map of 1-3 countries scaled at 10-20km scale for google maps. 85 to 100 for A3, same scale, or A4 zoomed out(or in)

My Style is based on Hand-drawn Icons, I have a few 'cartoonish' buildings, or simplistic line drawing with either pencil or copic marker colouring. I'll do the Electronic Design & Scan for Simbi, but the Physical Copy we'll need to negotiate price.

I do offer a simpler service, but please be advised, I want to be proud of the work I do, which means a level of perfection, if I don't feel I can achieve a great map, I will state that what you're asking is not possible within the realms of fantasy-realism.

Oh, my favourite comic xkcd posted this: https://what-if.xkcd.com/10/ which explains what I do to make these maps realistic!

Training & Qualifications


I have been drawing Fantasy game maps for myself and friends off and on for 10 years, I've recently started commission works for some gamesmasters & systems. My own worlds are 3D plotted in a computer and run in live time, I draw sketches of my worlds as my needs arize, each different from the last as the world is constantly (slowly) evolving.

Availability & Preferences


I can visit Simbi maybe 1-2 times a day, so don't expect a rapid response, due to the increasing demand of my time, I'll be limited in doing any task within a month.

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Bannister


May 22, 2017
Bannister was incredibly thorough with this design, he spent time making sure he had all the information he needed from me to make the map as close to... my ideas as possible while also making it "realistic" in the sense that the geography actually made sense. Would absolutely recommend.show more
Nov 09, 2017
Wonderful artist, absolutely stunning map! It is amazing to have such an incredible talent on Simbi! Love his work and would definitely recommend.
Mason provided unit of Fun Doodle for Bannister
May 09, 2018
Better late than never? ;)
Christian received package of Dungeon Design & Sketches from Bannister
Apr 03, 2018
Bannister had some pretty creative ideas... I'm happy with what I got
Patrick provided unit of A Font for Your Script for Bannister
Mar 08, 2018
Mr. Bannister was very generous and pleasant, and extremely patient. Thank you for being so encouraging!
Justin provided unit of Draw a cartoon for you :) for Bannister
Dec 29, 2017
If been slow at completing my drawings and he was very patient
Patrick provided unit of A Script for Your Language for Bannister
Dec 20, 2017
Gave me an interesting project, and knew what he was looking for. Very pleasant to work with!
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Inactive User received visit of An Ideas Man from Bannister
Sep 29, 2017
Bannister did his best to provide me help even though I wasn't an ideal or clear customer. I really appreciate his feedback and ideas.
Chris received session of RPG & GM advice from Bannister
May 28, 2017
really awesome and well thought out response
Siannia provided session of Let's create your totem for Balance for Bannister
May 27, 2017
What a gentleman, was wonderful to read for, asked pertinent questions and showed an understanding of the information I gave. I hope I have the bless...ing of helping again, and getting a copy of the final project would be cool too.show more


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About Bannister Nicholas

I have a vast and varied past, I've worked in almost 50 different kinds of jobs, lived, worked or travelled in almost 44 different countries (Does sleeping in an airport count?) Stayed with hundreds o...f people on Couch-surfing and enjoyed almost 40 years on this planet. I grew up with a computer as a best friend, so programming was my first love, but I relate more to graphic design and love to sketch things, especially if those things have an ultimate goal or purpose. My time on Simbi has been sporadic, I offered a service that I can do easily, draw maps, and with an explosion of interest I am swamped with requests, yet I have a life, I'm a professional Gamesmaster, I have family and a day job, so I have only a few hours a week to continue my 'hobby' as a Simbi Service, hence, thank-you for your patience. show more

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