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*labels of ''terra incognita'' or "unknown territory," used to denote unexplored portions of land. | *labels of ''terra incognita'' or "unknown territory," used to denote unexplored portions of land. | ||
Because the purpose of an illustrated map is to give an accurate sense of relative size and distance, these maps tend to cover a wider area. As a result, illustrated maps are of greatest use when applied to the [[wilderness]]. | Because the purpose of an illustrated map is to give an accurate sense of relative size and distance, these maps tend to cover a wider area. As a result, illustrated maps are of greatest use when applied to the [[wilderness]]. | ||
With the release of [[Seafaring]] to the adventuring population of Achaea, '''nautical maps''' are more commonly seen than before. Used by crew at the helm of a ship, they allow estimation of distance and direction to a particular harbour from the ship's current position. Skilled navigators are also able to scribe their own maps to distant harbours. Blank maps are sold by [[Maelstrom|Captain Maelstrom]]. Maps depicting the areas around harbours are most commonly found in use upon ships, stored within a [[Cartographer's Desk]]. | |||
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