S. J. Forester

Author of the book series The Relmlord Odyssey. Follow for updates, sneak peaks for concept artwork, and audiobook creation.

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@frothyfriar Oh good, this would only take a modest group of servants a few hours to prepare 🧐

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@BaritusCatholic Excellent 😎

[Josh | Map Effects @MapEffects]

As I'm drawing the different stamp brushes for my upcoming Medieval Realms Map Builder, I periodically like to print sample sheets to see how everything reads on paper.

I just did this one the other day and thought I'd share it with you.

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@MapEffects @Lawton_Braves I don’t got the time either 😒

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@Vivek4real_ …could you just buy some of my books?

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@MapEffects 🤔 Hatched

[Bishop @BishopJaxi]

Happy month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June belongs to Christ the King, not the spirit of the age.

[Josh | Map Effects @MapEffects]

You follow a winding path through the hills until you spot a solitary figure standing motionless among the stones.

Wrapped in a weathered cloak, the druid neither greets you nor bars your way. The locals claim he has stood there longer than any living man can remember, watching the roads of the kingdom and speaking only to those fate has marked for a greater purpose.

The figure waits in silence, already knowing why you’ve come.

[Josh | Map Effects @MapEffects]

A good map doesn’t just convey information, it invites you into a story.

Mountains, rivers, and forests tell us where things are. But a lone bear standing among the peaks makes us wonder why it’s there. Is it simply wildlife? Or is it a clue to a local legend that warns travelers who dare to cross the pass?

Small details like creatures, ruins, and monuments can transform a map from a reference into a world that’s pregnant with meaning.

Memorable maps don’t just help us navigate from point A to B. They are an invitation to step into a world and uncover a story.

[Josh | Map Effects @MapEffects]

You come upon a clearing in the forest, and before you stands a great oak at its center.

From its branches hang the battle-scarred shields of fallen knights, weathered by wind and rain. Each bears the devices of warriors who once sought virtue, glory, and a name that would be whispered through the ages.

No birds sing beneath its boughs, and the air seems strangely still. Some say the Tree of Shields marks the beginning of a knight’s trial.

The shields sway gently in the wind, waiting for the next hand to claim them.

[Josh | Map Effects @MapEffects]

Why are cliffs so fun to draw on a map?

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

Also! I got an invite to Riverside Market up in Post Falls, ID 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🏔️ for my first book signing 📖✍🏻📗 so it you happen to be in the area, stop by and say hi 👋 and maybe buy a book 📚

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

Hey everyone🌲Its been a while. 🌲 I’ve been working on many projects since loosing my job last year. Its been a struggle, but I am finally able to announce my very own publishing company I’ve created to help other indie authors. ✨https://t.co/N2KoO4QwUQ✨

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@MapEffects Love it! ✝️

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@MapEffects Don’t get me started 😑 utter disgrace

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

RT @BaritusCatholic: I've been working on a ton of long-term projects, so haven't been posting art much lately, as that generally happens w…

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

@MapEffects @Ser_Crotum @_filmcrave Agreed, I’m so done with all this 🤬 demonic crap. No one messes with my Mother. May God punish all those who mock her. Ugh its probably rage bait too. But stillx

[S. J. Forester @S_J_Forester]

Happy Easter 🌲🕊️

[BARITUS Catholic Illustration @BaritusCatholic]

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