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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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