Ramelin’s Fricana, 8 miles per hex v2
In December 2021, Jose shared this map to his DeviantArt gallery — a gift to the community. The previous version was already an amazing achievement, and this map is in fact just a cropped version of that map, with zero changes that I could find. But that’s not to say that this map wasn’t welcome — not at all.
Both versions are massive, to the point of being difficult to handle at times. This second version cropped off the northern and southern extremes, focusing more tightly on this are of northern Davania which Jose named Fricana. It’s still a huge map and a very large file, but any amount of reduction would make it easier to deal with.
As of this writing, this is Jose’s last published map for Ramelin Mystara. It has been four and a half years since its publication, and many may be wondering if we’ve seen the last of expansions to the world at 8 miles per hex.
To that, I can only say: don’t worry. It’s the nature of Mystaran fandom that projects wax and wane, and people wander off and later return — sometimes repeatedly.
But you don’t have to take my word for it. Recently, I spoke to the man himself on Discord, where he explained:
Each of my maps needs a seeding idea. When I come up with one, I explore and expand the idea as far as I can. I have some other half made maps, nowhere near completion. Be reassured I have not abandoned My Mystara mapping. I Will post as soon as I am able to complete more maps. (I am working on the Tangor Peninsula in Skothar, and venturing into the lands of the diamond ring in Davania).
So there you have it. Thank you for all of your wonderful and astonishing work, Jose!
Ramelin Mystara will return…
Fan-made Map by Jose Ignacio Ramos Lomelin (December 2021)
This is an original map created by one of Mystara’s excellent fan cartographers. For more information on the cartographer, including a gallery of all their maps, see also Appendix M: Mappers of Mystara.
The map above is a lower resolution preview. To download the full size version, please follow the link (right click and choose “Save Link As…” or equivalent). Mobile Users, please note that it may not be possible to view the full resolution image on your device due to its large size.
Sources
- Hollow World Campaign Set (1990) (PDF at DriveThruRPG)
Fan Sources
- Ramelin’s Davanian Hinterlands, 8 miles per hex (February 2016)
- Ramelin’s Adakkian Sound North, 8 miles per hex (September 2017)
- Ramelin’s Amalur, 8 miles per hex (September 2017)
- Ramelin’s Pearl Islands, 8 miles per hex v2 (September 2017)
- Ramelin’s Aryptian Peninsula, 8 miles per hex (November 2017)
- Ramelin’s Gulf of Mar, 8 miles per hex (November 2017)
- Ramelin’s Meghales Amosses Desert, 8 miles per hex (January 2018)
- Ramelin’s Aryptian Basin, 8 miles per hex (February 2018)
- Ramelin’s Fricana, 8 miles per hex v1 (February 2018)
References
- All of Jose’s maps at the Atlas of Mystara
- Jose’s entry in Appendix M: Mappers of Mystara (upcoming)
- Jose’s author page at the Vaults of Pandius
Chronological Analysis
This is a fan-made map. It was published in December 2021. The updated Atlas version of this map is not yet available. See also Appendix C for annual chronological snapshots of the area. For the full context of this map in Mystara’s publication history, see the upcoming Let’s Map Mystara 2021.
The following lists are from the Let’s Map Mystara project. Additions are new features, introduced in this map. Revisions are changes to previously-introduced features. Hex Art & Fonts track design elements. Finally, Textual Additions are potential features found in the related text. In most cases, the Atlas adopts these textual additions into updated and chronological maps.
Under Construction! Please check back again soon for updates.
Additions
- Settlements —
Revisions
- Settlements —
Hex Art & Fonts
- Hex Art — Ramelin Mystara standard.
- Fonts — Bell MT (major geographic and all water labels), Bell Centennial (all other labels), Feinen (titling).
