Here’s something rather neat for you. As you know, my fantasy universe of the Realms has a map. It’s in the book, right there at the beginning. In the true spirit of olden times, I kept the map rather simple and vague, depicting only  the major border lines and the bigger cities, so you get the feel where you are, but not the exact coordinates. No GPS in The Lost Words, I’m afraid. Still, due to semi-popular demand, I decided to create a special version of the map. Available in HD, or at least a big size with lots of pixels, you get the map in lovely colors, antique fonts and runic symbols. Oppan Tolkien style!

 

Anyhow, I accomplished this feat using GIMP, a freeware image processing software, plus the TSMB GIMP brushes, created by TheWhiteCrayon, on deviantART. So you have the little teaser map above, but the beauty is the full version just below, for your fun and pleasure. I believe it could enhance your reading experience. Or at the very least, I had some fun drawing. Click to enlarge and whatnot.

There you go. Now if you like this, then I have another surprise for you coming in the next few weeks. Yet another map, and this will reveal some additional secrets from The Lost Words universe. And you will only find them here, exclusively. Not even the second book, nor the other sequels will have them featured in their pages. So you get an extra perk, plus if you like maps, then this is a definite bonus for you. Now, enough self-flattery. Enjoy.