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Notes: I designed the Verhaegen map with Photoshop 7.0 but using almost exclusively CC3 elements including those from Pro Fantasy Annuals and free online resources.

Practically all the elements I added to the map were modified in some way as to introduce blending effects that I found pleasing.

Background elements such as the ocean, base land, road, and rivers were generated thru PS7.

Summary: Verhaegen is the largest of several islands off the main coast of the world of Maroon (the focal point of a 4E DD campaign I just started running).

The island is still remote and wild enough that no major kingdom has laid claim to it.

Instead, a small community of explorers and fortune seekers has established the free town of Navahla near its central point.

Points of Interest (Just a few near the town): Navahla: Small town of about 500 residents including a self regulating armed force that stands watch against marauding creatures.

The town is largely financed by mining and trading operations.

Two trading companies vie for political control of the town each looking for ways to gain the upper hand on the other.

Adventures and mercenaries make up the bulk of the population as work and exploration is plentiful.

Scourcone Forest: The pines that grow in this forest produce a robust variety of cones remarkable for their strength.

The nuts of these pines, although difficult to reap, are highly nutritious.

Fey creatures call them home and although not too dangerous, have proved trouble at times.

Pincer Lake: A lake famous for a creature that stalks the unwary.

It attacks only during the spring and summer months and is often debated in the local taverns.

A reward has been offered to anyone that kills the beast but it has gone unclaimed for six years now.

Silvercomb Harbor: A calm and naturally beautiful harbor begs the question; why isnt Navahla built at its shores Trade goods are either run up and down the Willow Reed Rill or hand carted north and then west along the east walk.

A construction project to connect the harbor with Pincer Lake is ongoing.

The East Walk: The east walk is a trail turned dirt road due to high traffic.

It runs east and then northeast of Navahla, thru the Faerie Woodlands, past the Basilik Slopes and all the way to the Caryatid Stones.

On occasion, bandits use the road but are swiftly dealt with.

It extends south and north of Navahla, past the crossroads and over the Ballari Ridgebacks at Bent Elbow Pass.