Sunday, 9 April 2023

Archeon Western gateway to Mercia

 


 Latest city to be updated, Archeon. Below you can see the original drawing that I did many decades ago. It was always meant to be a small coastal city and I have kept it that way, I think. I have made some changes but for the most part, for good or bad, I have tried to stay true to the original.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Atlanti, Guardian of the North

 


This is one of the first cities I ever worked on for my C&S game. Atlanti is a city located on the western shore of the North Sea. At one time an independent country, Atlanti (the country) was conquered by Mercia. The City of Atlanti became the seat of a Duke, while the Cathedral remained the seat of an Arch Bishop. 

The city is often referred to as the city in the clouds, but that usually is accompanied by a sarcastic tone. Vapor rises up from the swamp waters and fog frequently rolls in from the sea. This combination enshrouds 'High town', which is built on an escarpment, creating the impression of a city floating on clouds. Lowton on the other hand is often blanketed in a thick foul smelling cloying mist. This makes it difficult and dangerous to move about. The area called the Shambles is the most affected area. Those in High Town appreciate the obscuring fog, but could do without the smell.