Nate Mangion

the Ahrisheni Waterways & Art

Here's the latest map for the Atlas Elyden, and one I've been wanting to make for some time - giving some information on the river-system known as the Ahrisheni Waterways as well as the engineer-warriors who maintain it and keep it safe.

The art was commissioned specifically for this by Dominique Van Velsen<...

Atlas Elyden #106 - the Dark Sea

Here's the latest entry for the Atlas Elyden - another thematic map detailing the Dark Sea - a companion piece to the Sea of Lethea map from last year.

You can find an updated key to the map here.

This is the low-res version av...

Ahrisheni Waterways and art (high-res)

Here's the latest map for the Atlas Elyden, and one I've been wanting to make for some time - giving some information on the river-system known as the Ahrisheni Waterways as well as the engineer-warriors who maintain it and keep it safe. 

The art was commissioned specifically for this by Dominique Van V...

Atlas Elyden #106 - the Dark Sea (high-res)

As always, here are the high-res and textless versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing the Dark Sea - a companion piece to the Sea of Lethea map from last year. I've also included the images as files you you can d...

Atlas Elyden #105 - Countries

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, and this time It's another thematic map, showing country borders and giving some filler info.

I'm in the process of creating more thematic maps for the Atlas, which is getting ever closer to completion. I may not be done by the end of the year as I had been hoping, but it is becoming a tangible goal. The index is complete, and the number of ...

Atlas Elyden #105 - Countries (High-res)

Here is the high-res versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing a simplified world map with some information on countries. I've also included the images as a file you can download directly.

I'm in the process of creating more thematic maps for the Atlas, which is getting ever closer...

Animal Fact Box - Anther

Another skeletal drawing! 

This is the Anther - the tallest therops (mammal) in Elyden (at least at the time of writing this. I may find something larger during my explorations of the world).

Intended as a cross between a brachiosaur and a giraffe, this is one I've wanted to make for a while now. I imagine it in the entourage of royalty, covered in caparisons and howdahs, with ...

ATLAS ELYDEN #104 - Parthisan Colonies

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, showing off the various Parthisan colonies scattered around Elyden.

You can find an updated key to the map here.

This is the low-res version available to everyone.  Become a ...

ATLAS ELYDEN #104 - Parthisan Colonies (High-res)

As always, here are the high-res and textless versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing the various colonies of the Parthisan Republic.

I've also included the image as files so you can download them directly.

You can find an updated key to the map 2022-10-05 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Fact Box for Parthisan Colonies

Here is the fact box for the main Parthisan Colonies, for the next map I will be publishing, next week of Thetishi States, located to the west of the Inner Sea.

This will be the focus of the next high-res and textless atlas maps that will be published next week, exclusively for Acolytes, followed by the normal version ...

Atlas Elyden #103 -the Republican Empire of Parthis

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, and this time It's another thematic map - a companion piece to this, detailing the Reformed Empire of Sarastro as it appears in the present year, 4007 RM. Included are some recent events.

For more details on the regions depicted on this map check out:

- 2022-09-28 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Atlas Elyden #103 -the Republican Empire of Parthis (High-Res)

As always, here is the high-res version of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing the Republican empire of Parthis. I've also included the image as a file you can download directly.

There's a bit of retconning with years and names, and some historical events, and I've also added a few more colon...

Atlas Elyden #102 - Distribution of Fauna

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, and this time It's another thematic map, showing the distribution of fauna across the world. Check out the newly-updated Atlas Key for the key/legend to the map.

I'm in the process of creating more thematic maps for the Atlas, which is getting ever closer to compl...

Animal Fact Box - Amaurid Elk

So, it's been a while since I've shared one of these! This one has been on the back-burner for some time (about 2 years actually...) so I thought I'd finish it off. It's still a bit rough, but given the size that it will be in the encyclopaedia, the image will do for now. 

For anyone interested, the animal is a cross between a hadrosaur and a deer, though is technically a 'mammal' de...

Atlas Elyden #102 - Distribution of Fauna (High-res)

Here is the high-res versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing a simplified world map. I've also included the images as files you can download directly.

I'm in the process of creating more thematic maps for the Atlas, which is getting ever closer to completion. I may not be done by...

Atlas Elyden #101 - World Map

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, and this time It's another thematic map, showing the geography of the Near-hemisphere, naming the larger landforms, most notable mountains, forests and other major areas.

I'm in the process of creating more thematic maps for the Atlas, which is getting ever closer to completion. I may not be done by the end of the year as I had been h oping,...

Atlas Elyden #101 - World Map (High-res)

Here are the high-res and textless versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing a simplified world map. I've also included the images as files you can download directly.

I'm in the process of creating more thematic maps for the Atlas, which is getting ever closer to completion. I may ...

Atlas Elyden #100 - the Confederacy of Thetishi States

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, showing off the Confederacy of Thetishi States (or just Thetis, to friends)

You can find an updated key to the map here.

This is the low-res version available to everyone.  B...

Atlas Elyden #100 - the Confederation of Thetishi States (High-res)

As always, here are the high-res and textless versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing the region of Thetis.

I've also included the image as files so you can download them directly.

You can find an updated key to the map 2022-08-24 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Worldbuilding Tips

Most of my followers are worldbuilders of some form or another - be they cartographers, DMs, or writers. I often get asked similar questions about mapmaking or worldbuilding in general.

Though I think there are people much better qualified to answer these questions than myself, I thought I'd try to put something down with which I can answer people asking for MY opinion on things,...

AMA!

I'm doing an AMA about the world of Elyden on the r/elyden Reddit today at UTC 15:00 (GMT 15:00 / 8:00 PT / 11:00 ET). This isn't going to be a strictly live AMA, so if you can't make it at that time, don't fret, just go ahead and ask something and I'll reply later on. As long as I find comments I'll continue responding to...

Fact Box for Thetis

Here is the fact box for the Confederation of Thetishi States, located to the west of the Inner Sea.

This will be the focus of the next high-res and textless atlas maps that will be published next week, exclusively for Acolytes, followed by the normal version and encyclopaedia entries the week after that.

Thanks ...

the Encyclopaedia Elyden

Finally, I feel ready to post the long-awaited Encyclopaedia Elyden, so you can now look up any map feature, city or lore detail that I mention, with ease!


This has been a real labour of love, and I've spent the last few months working on the formatting, spelling, and making sure the links in the near-700 page document all work the way they should. The document is a fully hyperlinked...

the Encyclopaedia Elyden!

EDIT: The October 2024 update is live, with loads of new entries, including information for all the states of the Ammashi Peninsula in the south west of Sammaea, as well as the states in the north east of Llachatul (Tisara, Anbattur, Loegress, Calbia, and Kommea). This edit sees the encyclopaedia reach a new milestone - over 1,410,000 words! (not that that's re...

Atlas Elyden #99 - the Autocracy of Ophiussa

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, showing off the Ophiussan Autocracy

You can find an updated key to the map here.

This is the low-res version available to everyone.  Become a Patron at the Acolyte tier for a...

Atlas Elyden #99 - the Autocracy of Ophiussa (High-res)

As always, here are the high-res and textless versions of my latest map, available to Acolyte patrons and above, showing the region of Ophiussa.

I've also included the image as files you can download them directly.

You can find an updated key to the map 2022-07-27 14:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Fact Box for Ophiussa

Here is the fact box for the Autocracy of Ophiussa, located to the west of the Inner Sea.

This will be the focus of the next high-res and textless atlas maps that will be published next week, exclusively for Acolytes, followed by the normal version and encyclopaedia entries the week after that.

Thanks all for you...

Atlas Elyden #98 - Geography of the Near-hemisphere

Here's the latest map of the Atlas Elyden, and this time It's another thematic map, showing the geography of the Near-hemisphere, naming the larger landforms, most notable mountains, forests and other major areas.

I'm planning on making other maps similar to this one soon - including religions and languages, and maybe ethic groups and cultures.

You can find an updated key to the map...

How do you use my maps?

I's been a while since I've asked this and a lot of patrons have come and gone since the last time, so I thought I'd what you use my maps for, if anything?

I know a lot of my patrons are GMs who use their maps in games, or some might be writers who use the maps as settings for their stories.   

I'm very much interested in knowing more about how you've used my maps in your...

Atlas Elyden Key (High-res)

Here's and updated high-res version of the Key that I'm using for the Atlas Elyden. I've included the image as an attachment too.

Thank you so much for your support  :)

This is available to use as per the CC licence on the image itself.