Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Custom maps are the heart of Red Quills. Whether you have a fully fleshed-out world or a handful of ideas, Ryan works with you to shape a map that reflects your lore, culture, geography, history — and everything that makes your world feel alive
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Yes. All commissioned maps include revisions. Free downloadable maps are fixed designs, but any custom commission can be adjusted so the final piece matches your vision.
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Every Red Quills map begins by hand. Ryan drafts the world on paper first before refining and preparing it for final delivery. The practical, tactile process is a huge part of why the maps feel grounded and alive.
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Red Quills is based in Victoria, Australia, and ships prints worldwide.
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Just send a message through the contact form or commission page. Tell Ryan about your world, what you’re imagining, and the type of map you need — he reads every enquiry personally and will guide you through the next steps.
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Each commission tier is designed for a different kind of worldbuilder — from writers who need a simple reference map to game masters who want a fully detailed, lore-rich world layout. You can explore the full list on the commission page to see which option fits your project.
What Arrives At Your Doorstep
Original Hand-Drawn Map
The heart of every commission is the original A2 hand-drawn map, inked or painted on 180gsm watercolour paper. This is the one-of-a-kind piece Ryan creates line by line, the physical artwork that brings your world into being. It arrives safely packaged, ready to display, archive, or treasure as part of your world’s history.
High-Quality Printed Copy
To give you a version you can use freely, every commission includes a professionally printed A1 enlargement of your map. This print is ideal for game sessions, reference, or collaboration; the version you hang up, roll out, annotate, or pass around without risking the original.
High-Resolution Digital File
Each commission also comes with a polished digital package: PNG, JPG, and PDF files of your map. These are colour-balanced, refined, and ready for screens, books, publishers, virtual tabletops, or personal archives. Files are delivered via a shared online folder (Google Drive by default), with alternative options available on request.
Get in Touch
Have a question about a commission? Want to discuss your world, campaign, or map idea? Write your message below, the cartographer reads every scroll personally.
