Belgarion
Wasn't trying to take over anything.  These are just ones I've been working on independently for a while.  I made these maps for my own reference and decided to share them to show how I have seen things.  I have read the .pdf file and this thread.  Your general Alera map is very similar to how I've pictured it, and much more detailed (Some of the cities on mine are placed very generally).  I really haven't had the time to put alot of work into the political map.  The real difference here is that I see the Caldreon Valley different, based on the 4 or 5 times I've read the books.  Unfortunately, alot of the directions and locals in the books are very general.  Until Jim himself chooses to step in give a definative answer on anything, most of this is pure speculation and up for interpretation.

I wasn't looking to have you remove your maps.  I guess I thought everyone was entitled to an opinion on a public forum.  Unfortunately, I don't have the time to spare on this that others might, or I might have been posting more often and added my 2 cents worth sooner.  I'll just continue my work for my own benefit and leave you to yours.


BTW, I use AutoRealm.

Here's my version of Calderon Valley at the beggining of Furies of Calderon.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn211/amadeus_rex/CalderonValley2.jpg

As I read it, it seemed that all the Steadholts were back from the main causeway, which runs from Riva to Garrison.  The Rillwater runs the length of the valley.  The stream that Isana and Odiana come to after escaping Kordholt is said to run into a stream that runs down through Garrison and evetually to the Sea of Ice.  As figure the first encounter with Kord and his sons occurred where the lane to Bernardholt crosses the Rillwater or a small stream north of that (as Bernard tell Isana they met them at the North Bridge).  This is just how I see it.  This is only a small part of a larger map I'm working on.  I'll post more as I get more done.

Amadeus_rex