A Map (cont'd) Spoilers Spoilers Spoilers

[Priscellie]

although this is possibly not the correct place to say this I just thought i would pop in and I noticed the map on the main page, its beautiful, a true work of art and congrats and thanks to everyone involved, i know personally it will make reading CA far more enjoyable being able to visualise the locations etc of the events as they unfold and will be a godsend for getting more of my friends into the series 

Thank you!  Glad we were able to make the series even more enjoyable for you.

[Tsunami]

TSU! Have you heard from Koko at all? He should be basking in the glory also 

Mikey

Nope, nothing. His Profile marks him as being last active on November 19th... so he should have had his share of glory.
Maybe he's shocked into silence. 

[belgarion]

The dedication:

Bows to the map queen (princess?) Priscellie the Magnificent:

"This one owes deep debts of gratitude to my editor, Anne Sowards, who deserves something for having to put up with me. Another big thank-you goes out to Priscilla, for going above and beyond the call of fandom in helping make the map of Alera, finally. Thanks also to the many fans at the jim-butcher.com forums, whose efforts helped us to refine and create the map by providing us with multiple reference points upon the maps they have made.

And, as ever, thank you, Shannon and JJ."

WOOT!!!

[URIELa.k.aWATCHMAN]

thanks for the map it's freakin awesome... u did a really good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Chianacat]

I agree!  That map was frakking awesome!  It was great to be able to reference it!  Excellent work people!

[Fyrchick]

I have already mentioned it in other locations, but WOW.
The map is wonderful and I don't think it would have happened if *some* people weren't obsessed fans! 

Though I don't remember Helfstein in the book.... 

[belgarion]

I have already mentioned it in other locations, but WOW.
The map is wonderful and I don't think it would have happened if *some* people weren't obsessed fans! 

Though I don't remember Helfstein in the book.... 

Bottom right side of the Alera Map Southeast of the Feverthorn Jungle.
We obsessed fans thank you  :~)

Hugs to Fyr !!!

[Shecky]

Still have it up as my wallpaper at home and at work; my work computer, a Mac, has the capacity to switch the wallpaper periodically, so it's cycling between the map and the cover.

[belgarion]

Still have it up as my wallpaper at home and at work; my work computer, a Mac, has the capacity to switch the wallpaper periodically, so it's cycling between the map and the cover.

Ah, someone else who's almost obsessed as me I have all Alera series covers cycling, and have now included the map.

Mikey

[Shecky]

Ah, someone else who's almost obsessed as me I have all Alera series covers cycling, and have now included the map.

Mikey

Obsessed? *twitch* ME? *twitchtwitch*

[Uilos]

ok, now that I've had time to sit down and rest from the MapSquee (OMG MAP!! ) I have a few notes I found interesting (and funny).

The Map of Alera looks similar to mainland North America, with Central and South America omitted.



Now, from the books (I think) it's established that Phrygia and Antillus are 3000 miles apart, which is roughly the same distance from the pacific to the altantic in the northern areas, making Alera roughly the same size as Continental US.

So this means, in my warped head:

-Riva is roughly roughly analagous New York, Mass, and Pennsylvania Region.
-Alera Imperia is ironically enough, lined up nicely with Missouri.
-The Amaranth Vale is the Great Plains states
 -Icemen territory is, if I'm not mistaken, connected to Alera, and the Wall is just built up at the border. Which means the Icemen are Canadians...

The only thing missing is the Rockies, which explains why Kalare, Forcia and Parcia are so lush. There is no mountain shadow affect to deprive them of moisture.

Anywho, that's my notes

[Priscellie]

*gives Craig a cookie*

[Dreamweaver Mirar]

*is impressed*

[Uilos]

*gives Craig a cookie*

*accepts cookie, makes happy sea lion noises*


You think I would have noticed that sooner, considering I saw the map in advance, and we'd discussed it ad nauseum.

In fact, does this mean I'm thick, and am only just getting it now 

[Priscellie]

*accepts cookie, makes happy sea lion noises*


You think I would have noticed that sooner, considering I saw the map in advance, and we'd discussed it ad nauseum.

In fact, does this mean I'm thick, and am only just getting it now 

Seeing as how I often describe Alera as having the approximate dimensions of the continental US, and you were probably privy to such a description?  Yes.  But you get a cookie anyway, because I said so.