This is The Witcher map I illustrated: the map of Geralt of Rivia’s world, the Continent of Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy saga, which I created for the Spanish editions of Andrzej Sapkowski’s saga, published by Alamut Ediciones, including the collector’s edition of The Last Wish. The books have been on sale for a while, but here it is, together with its updated version.
What The Witcher map shows
The Witcher map covers the Continent where Geralt’s story unfolds: the Northern Kingdoms of Redania, Temeria, Kaedwen, Aedirn, Lyria and Rivia, the forest of Brokilon, Cintra, Sodden and Verden, the islands of Skellige to the west and the Empire of Nilfgaard in the south. It includes a scale in miles and a compass rose with a wolf’s head, a nod to Geralt’s School of the Wolf.
I drew it in black and white, with a line style inspired by old engravings, so that it would print cleanly on the pages of the book and feel like a document that belongs to that world.
About the Witcher saga
Geralt of Rivia is a witcher, a superhuman mutant who makes his living hunting monsters in a land of magic and wonder. He carries two swords on his back: one of steel for men and one of silver for beasts. Geralt deals with strigas, manticores, griffins, vampires and chimeras, but only when they threaten the peace. Ironic, cynical and always on the road, he travels from village to village offering his services, and more often than not finds that the real monsters hide behind human faces.
Why the novels needed a map
Sapkowski’s saga moves constantly between kingdoms, rivers, mountain ranges and borders at war. For many readers, a good map is what makes it possible to follow Geralt and Ciri’s journeys and to understand the politics between the Northern Kingdoms and Nilfgaard. That is the job of a book map: to help the reader find their way without ever getting in the way of the story.
Updated version of the Witcher map
Update: I have made a newer version of the Geralt of Rivia map illustration.
Would you like a print of the map for your home? Send me an email and I’ll tell you how.
The saga has enjoyed a new wave of popularity thanks to the TV adaptation starring Henry Cavill as Geralt. I’m a big fan of the books, and I can assure you that diving into Geralt of Rivia’s universe is well worth it. All the novels are magnificent, entertaining and magical.
You can find more information at Alamut Ediciones.
Need a map for your novel?
Since this Witcher map I have kept illustrating maps for fantasy novels for publishers such as Planeta, Minotauro and Esencia. You can see more examples on my map illustration page, or get in touch and tell me about your project.
The Witcher map: frequently asked questions
Is this an official map of The Witcher books?
Yes. It is the map I illustrated for the Spanish editions of the saga published by Alamut Ediciones, and it was also used in the Brazilian edition.
Can I get a print of The Witcher map?
Yes. Write to me and I’ll tell you which formats are available.
Can you illustrate a map for my own novel?
Of course. I work with publishers and self-published authors. You can see more examples on my map illustration page.
Where this map has been featured
Epic Maps wrote about the map I created.
Trazos en el bloc also featured the map of the world of “The Witcher”.
Omegascopi covered the map for the Brazilian edition.
