A continuation of the last map to the east, sketching more of the Black Sea coast along modern Turkey, the west coast of the long province of Bithynia. The surrounding region of Constantinople is represented on the far left, against the sea, just before the 30th meridian... where, unfortunately, the map is about to bend to maintain the illusion of the hex-map portrayed circle that is it the northern hemisphere.
This section shows the inland roads form the hinterland, which is often cliff-faces and tangled forest, denying any easy travel along the coast. Even the section between Eregli (centre) and Karasu (left), where there is a road, is so unpopulated, with poor infrastructure, that much of the road is no better than a foot path or a rutted cart track. Easier to take a boat along the coast than to travel it... as that road is mainly for use by peasant shepherds and no better. Good adventuring country, though.
Posting these larger map areas does require more preparation... though I admit, working on the The Lantern has consumed much of my free time of late. Which will be a steady thing, though I love making these maps when I can find the time. I can almost see a point where the Black Sea is completely ringed around.
