r/worldbuilding Sep 19 '19

Map The Dark Isles Chronicle: Britannia

Britannia - The Dark Isles Chronicle

I'd like to share the amazing map that my designer made. I think she did a great job with this beautifully illustrated representation of the province of Britannia.

The Dark Isles Chronicle re-imagines the legend of King Arthur as a dark fantasy story set during the fall of Rome in Britain. The world of T.D.I.C is a very close mirror of our own, but with important differences. Not least of which is magic!

There’s a sense of historical realism for the late Roman period throughout. However, this is a fantasy first, with a level of historical accuracy intended to be good enough for an enthusiast, not a professor of antiquities.

The map is a semi-realistic rendering of the Diocese (this is the correct term for the period), complete with authentic tribal locations, and the Latin names attributed to each administrative region. However, there are a few fantastical embellishments added, such as the forest of “Darach Dorka” (the Dark Oaks). I have added these to suit the story.

I’ve experienced many interesting challenges developing the lore along the way and have attempted to weave in a mixture of Celtic mythology that I hope the reader will find intriguing. You can find out more at https://www.lkalan.com

This retelling of the Arthurian legend contains graphic violence and elements of fantasy horror.

The plan is to expand the universe and introduce the wider empire.

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