This product consists of a title and credits page, the overview map in two "sizes", and a brief history of the world (with the occasional reference to places seen on the map).
The small "history" section is fine, no particularly new ideas but a good general concept for a setting. It's the map itself that is the main selling point (if a free product can have a selling point?) of this item. I believe that every great fantasy setting should begin with a map that draws you in, makes you want to learn more, and is labelled with the names of places that you want to roll around on your tongue because they sound good! This is one of those maps - lots of wild open land and ocean full of mysterious places, even though you're only getting a very high level, abstract view. Something about it reminds me of two of my favourite fantasy settings, the Shadow World of Kulthea (originally for Rolemaster) and, in the names/history, the world of Orb, from the Way of the Tiger books - so that's a good sign.
I'm certainly likely to purchase some of the other products to learn more about the world. So, overall, a good way to get people interested and shows promise.
|