Skyrim Fan Creates Stunning Hand-Drawn Map That Impresses the Community

A dedicated fan of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim recently showcased their love for the game by creating a stunning hand-drawn map of the game's world, impressing many within the community. This real-life recreation of Skyrim’s map required a significant amount of artistic skill and dedication, and the game’s fans on Reddit quickly took notice of the intricate artwork.

While Bethesda's latest title, Starfield, is currently in the spotlight with its vast universe of over 1,000 planets, Skyrim holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. When it was released in 2011, Skyrim featured one of the most expansive and beautiful open worlds of its time. The province of Skyrim offered numerous breathtaking locations, such as the Forgotten Vale, Sovngarde, and Blackreach, which continue to inspire fan tributes to this day.

One such tribute comes from Reddit user ddsmithstudio, who recently combined their passion for both cartography and The Elder Scrolls series by hand-drawing a detailed map of Skyrim. The fan-created map is incredibly detailed, using traditional India ink and watercolor to give the parchment an aged, authentic look. Along with labeling all the key locations in Skyrim, the artist added rivers, mountains, and trees to represent the game’s topography. They even included a dragon, possibly Alduin, in the bottom left corner near the map’s title.

Skyrim Fan’s Hand-Drawn Map Impresses the Community

Unsurprisingly, the map has received widespread praise on the Skyrim subreddit, gathering over 800 upvotes. Fans have been quick to recognize the hard work and dedication required to complete such a project. In the comments, ddsmithstudio shared that the map took about a month to complete, working on it periodically. They used Skyrim’s in-game map and posters as references, and their love for handwriting and calligraphy made the project even more enjoyable for them.

Fan creations like ddsmithstudio’s map highlight the enduring legacy of Skyrim, even over a decade after its release. The game continues to attract thousands of players on platforms like Steam, even in 2024. With The Elder Scrolls VI still likely a few years away, many gamers are returning to Skyrim to relive its timeless world in the meantime.