When I first started out with mapmaking, one of the things I was interested in was what kind of tools other people used to create their maps. There are two ways to think about this: going analog or going digital. I have less experience with analog tools, at least for now, even though I love the tactile feeling of having a pen in my hand and drawing on a flat sheet of paper.

Eden’s Retreat is a small area located in the temperate climate of its continent, protected by mountains. Its lush vegetation, and crystalline lakes and rivers make it the perfect place for a weekend getaway — for some camping or fishing. True, unwary travelers might meet a grizzly or two, but if they’re lucky, due to the area’s almost magical serenity, the bear will be content with some fishes from the lake.