Mapmakers timeline

Mapmakers

This is a detailed timeline outlining the various mapmakers of Elanthia. Thanks to Kythryn for the information.

• Salius was the first person to publish maps for DR. These would have started being used possibly as early as late 1995 (he was a Trailblazer), with wide-spread use by late 1996/early 1997.
• Upon announcement that Salius was retiring, 3 mapmakers stepped forward with comprehensive sets of maps, although none were directly connected with Salius: Sablina, Phaedra and Kythryn. Phaedra’s maps followed the closest in style to Salius, while Sablina added color and artwork to hers, and Kythryn's maps added life mana and foraging information. All three of these mapmakers began publishing and circulating maps via web sites in late 1997/1998.
• Also during the 1997/98 era, a number of specialized mappers emerged and published via web sites. A few can still be seen today although are not being added to:
  • Osirian’s House of Maps – City focused maps
  • Taffei’s Journal – Specific towns, areas and buildings
• Phaedra completed a full set of maps for the original 3 provinces and Qi’Reshalia before retiring. An archive of her maps can still be found here: Phaedra Archive
• Kythryn has continued to publish maps (2009) that add 'active' room items, as well as the life mana and foragable items in the room. These are widely used by Rangers and Empaths. Kythryn is the longest-serving active single mapmaker in DR, and those maps can still be viewed here. She also contributes the foraging information she gathers to the Foraging Database that can be found on Olwydd’s site.
• When Sablina retired, the Warrior Mage Ranik continued on her work, building off her existing style, and expanded the range of those maps as areas were added to the realms. Over the years, additional useful information such as ranger trails have been added as well. Upon Ranik’s retirement, Brablo, Aetherie, Xaphira and Vanara have also done some mapping continuing on with Sablina’s style. The Forfedhdar maps are some they have done. The Sablina line of maps is the longest running published set in DR, and should be commended for the timely updates they have provided throughout the years!

• Ranik's maps are now officially housed here on Elanthipedia, where anyone can contribute to correcting, updating and expanding them. Also included now on each map page are helpful links to creatures, shops and NPC's found on each map.

• As of 2007, there are also some emerging mapmakers with their own focus.
  • Wheller has created various mana maps.
  • Aveda's Field Guide contains Forfedhdar hunting ground maps.
  • Wyrblade has mapped out all the horse stables.