The Making of the Treasure Map - Dixiesilverniner’s The Adventures of Captain K

Conceptualizing stage.

Whist decorating the sails of the Dragon Fire with lights and all manner of merriment Hive account@agscotskiwi asked, ”What do we do to Celebrate Christmas on the Dragon Fire?” ,her Celtic burr still distinct after these years at sea.
“Tis the season to keep good company I say.” Hive account@slacker-stacker looks over his shoulder taking the Arch Mage aside and whispers, “Me thinks of a fitting gift for thee Captain.”
“Aye, something Magical!” waving her hands in the air as some bright glitter descended from her hands before fading. “But No snow!”
“Shall we throw the Captain into the drink and holler, “Merry Christmas Captain!” Shant it be. He deserves much better but we need more firepower to hatch our nefarious plan.”

Cold press paper testing the Ink integrity.

Key Wee’s eyes lit up, “I know, a new Treasure Chest? Naw he’s got a bunch.”
“Gold and Silver? Not interested he’s in it for the Adventure.” Replied Slak-Tor “A pretty Rum serving Wench? Not going there yet maybe after ‘es 21, till at least at proper drinkin’ age."

The Start, proper positioning is Important

That seems about right

"I see a Log book to record all his adventures for all to read!" Mulled Slak-Tor
"Filled wit fancy writtin' and embellishments and illuminations, I've read a book or two."
“Lady Ravenhill I believe is deft with quill and ink as is taking on an entire Company of enemy Infantry herself.”
"Aye, but we must hither the Captain nor his senior staff must not get wind of this. We must ask her what can be possible by Christmas."

Going for the Movie poster look

The room was spartan with a drawing table with a few books and a few scented candles, her swords hung on the bulkhead next to a shelf with several books and a tea service.
Lady Ravenhill climbed out of her hammock, "Twas reading some Hamlet, of what pleasure bring ye to my company?"
Slak-Tor opened his mouth as to say something but looked over to Key Wee.
Lady Ravenhill shifted her stance on to her other foot, "Oh come now, what favor do ye seek?"

It's coming together.

She looked upward as if she sought some heavenly guidance, "For a book I need an entire cohort of monks to produce the many stories so far. And we have a slight writing Paper shortage."
"Then a Map it must be." said Slak-Tor.
Lady Ravenhill's eyes brightened, "A worthy cause, and fine Treasure Map it shall be."

Now the Dragon Fire, a fine vessel she is.

The cool guys

One of these gnome guys is named "Sal"

We're past the hard parts.

Aging the document - actually its the tea bagging process.

Adding the Letter from the Craftswoman.

Add a few little details and voila, the Finished Product as far as the Map is concerned
Map creation time was slightly over 28 hours.

The Video Dixiesilverminer's : The Adventures of Captain K

Put on the headphones for the Epic musical score by Thomas Bergersen of TSFH.

Production Time and Upload 10 hours

”Instrumenta confecissem; Artifex sum ego, ut respondeam præcepto opus in tenebris lux “: ”I am an Artist, I work in the dark to serve the Light”