I created a Dark Souls inspired map and setting, the Thrice-Cursed Lands of Avak'Emnar (Free Map Pack) (No AI) (OC)

# Map Details

The map pack for this week is one heavily inspired by the Dark Souls video games. That series, and all the Souls-like games, have always been favorites of mine since 2011. The maps posted here on Reddit are compressed as JPGs, but the uncompressed versions available 100% for free on my Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/stoneward13](https://www.patreon.com/stoneward13)

This map was custom made in Photoshop, like all my maps are. Dimensions of the map are 8925 x 4811 pixels. As always, no AI was used in the creation of the map, or in the writing.

And just for fun, I figured I'd share this music I listened to while making this map. I think it captures the vibe of the map very well. I listened to a lot of Dark Souls music while making and writing it all. The way the sun remains frozen there on the horizon, and everything is bathed in golden light, is exactly how I envision Avak'Emnar. Link to the Music:[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFo01GRhUvY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFo01GRhUvY)

There are 5 versions of this weeks map available:

* \#1 - Original version, fully labeled.
* \#2 - Without title or lore text block.
* \#3 - Without any location text, except for the 7 major dungeons.
* \#4 - Without any location text of any kind.
* \#5 - Without any text, roads, or location markers of any kind.

I hope you enjoy the maps! Feedback and comments are always welcome.

If you'd like to know more about the map or the settings lore, feel free to ask. If you'd like to request changes to the map, send me a message and we can discuss it.

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I'll copy over and transcribe the upper left lore text block below, for ease of reading and for translation purposes.

# Lore Text

In these **Thrice-Cursed Lands of Avak’Emnar**, reality has become twisted and corrupted. Those who are compelled to travel here are, therefore, afflicted in turn. Those poor souls are known by all as the **Accursed**. 

And their burdens are thus:

**The Curse of Veiling**
The longer one travels across **Avak’Emnar**, the stronger the shroud over their mind grows. **The Veil** will obscure their past life, blurring the faces of friends and enemies alike. All memories fade. Eventually, they can recall only their name, and whatever skills they possess. 
Those **Accursed** who are more prepared will have written down what is most important to them. Those who lose their written memoirs, however, will find themselves at the mercy of others, and easily manipulated.

**The Curse of Hungering**
The longer one travels these cursed lands, the more insistent **The Hunger** becomes. It is a deep need, a need for "Essence", for the undiluted power of life and souls. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat difficult to acquire. It is typically taken when vanquishing others, or sometimes it can be scavenged from those already fallen. 
Any **Accursed** who resist will experience a slowly growing and agonizing ache in their souls. Those who choose to indulge, however, will swiftly grow in power.

**The Curse of Amberlight**
Just above the western horizon, the sun stands eternally frozen in place. It bathes all of **Avak’Emnar** in a permanent sunset known as **The Amberlight**. Its influence has disrupted the natural flow of time in many unusual ways, and with many consequences. One of which is that those who walk this scorched land rarely feel a need for sleep, food, or drink.  
Any **Accursed** who gaze too long into the golden incandescence of the **Amberlight** will often begin to experience troubling visions and dreams.

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