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Joshua Fontany
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Techical Artist, Code Wizard, Martial Arts Guru --chaos 23

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Map generated with ChatGPT o3.
April 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Map generated with ChatGPT 3o.
April 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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And there will be local factions and mysteries to navigate in the Neo-Thracian Nexus. I am designing the local campaign setting based off the seminal JG-102 Caverns of Thracia by Jennell Jaquays. The area exploration will be run as a Caravan in the style of Luka Rejec's Ultraviolet Grasslands.
A dramatic fantasy coastal scene featuring two ancient-style ships with red sails and glowing hydrofoil technology. The larger ship, in the foreground, hovers just above a sandy shore, its sleek hull painted in teal with golden trim and a row of round shields lining the side. The smaller ship floats nearby on similarly radiant jets. In the background, a fortified gate built into a massive cliffside cave glows with firelight, guarded by soldiers bearing spears and shields. Tall trees rise atop the cliffs, and the dense greenery frames the scene in a mythic atmosphere. The mix of ancient naval aesthetics and magical propulsion suggests a blend of heroic legend and sci-fi worldbuilding. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
April 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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The dragon's agents (the PCs) have braved the sea voyage through the chaos storms to the mouth of the Hebros river, and have found a river island to fortify as a base camp. This region has not seen outsiders for 500 years, and the other world factions are bound to have agents on the way.
Two majestic, ancient-style warships with striking red sails hover just above teal-blue waters, propelled by glowing aqua mana hydrofoils. The foreground vessel is richly detailed, its hull adorned with ornate carvings and lined with oars lifted from the water. Behind it, a second, smaller ship follows the same mystical trajectory. Both ships are headed toward a large, dark cave mouth carved into a steep cliff face covered in lush greenery. Pine trees line the cliff top, and in the lower left, a sandy beach with scattered rocks and shrubs gently slopes into the water. The whole scene radiates mythic adventure, blending Homeric aesthetics with fantasy propulsion tech. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
April 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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... but the dragon's agents are braving the chaos storms between the World Nexuses and searching for the ancient Power Core tech used by the Neo-Thracian Empire, which fell 500 years ago during "the Night of the Vampires" event which started the current world Age.
A vividly painted fantasy scene of two ancient triremes—classical Mediterranean warships—gliding above a turquoise sea on jets of glowing aqua light. The ships are ornately detailed with red and gold accents, featuring curved, scroll-like prow designs and a high stern. Each vessel is equipped with a large square sail billowing in the breeze and manned by rows of armored oarsmen and soldiers. The oars, though extended, are lifted from the water, reinforcing the sense of flight. The background shows a serene, sunlit coastline with soft green hills and a mountainous horizon under a clear blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds. The overall vibe is heroic, adventurous, and mythologically turbocharged. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
April 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The Ali'i have leveraged this technomagic as a key member in the League of Free Cities. The dragon of New Delos has started to produce experimental galley and trireme designs with mana-foils. The magic currently uses the crew's life energy as they row and work the rigging...
A fantastical depiction of a Mediterranean-style galley soaring above a turbulent sea, propelled by glowing aqua-blue hydrofoil jets beneath the hull. The vessel features a single, large cream-colored square sail billowing in the wind and a carved figurehead resembling a stylized beast or sea serpent at the prow. Along the sides of the ship, round bronze shields are mounted, hinting at a warrior crew. About a dozen helmeted and armored figures stand aboard, gripping oars or watching the sea ahead. The scene is rendered in a dramatic painterly style, with dynamic ocean waves below and a stormy, cloud-filled sky above. The vibe channels mythic seafaring adventure with a dash of sci-fi magic. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
April 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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My daughter's rpg game Elyncia (beta in progress) has multi-cultural fantasy folk from various Earth-time-periods and fantasy worlds. One of the voyaging cultures is the Ali'i of Hawaiki - who are the first folk to develop mana powered hydrofoils for their voyaging canoes.
A stylized Polynesian-inspired outrigger canoe with traditional tan sails is depicted hovering above teal ocean waves. The vessel glides on glowing green-blue hydrofoil jets that lift it slightly out of the water, giving it a sci-fi or magical appearance. A zigzag red pattern runs vertically down the main sail. Several figures are aboard, rendered in soft, painterly tones. The sky is dreamy and pastel, with floating island-like clouds and streaks of warm pinks and oranges from a surreal sunset or sunrise. The whole scene has an ethereal, mythic quality—equal parts ancient seafaring and futuristic fantasy. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
April 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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I have mentioned this before, but my love of airships started with a book I had as a kid. The Wreck of the Zephyr by Chris Van Allsburg is a dreamy painterly myth of a boy that learns to sail above the waves.
A surreal and atmospheric book cover illustration for The Wreck of the Zephyr by Chris Van Allsburg. The image features sleek white sailboats with green undersides suspended mid-air, seemingly sailing through the sky above a golden-hued sea at sunset. The boats cast soft shadows on thick, dramatic clouds. One boat skims the water’s surface in the lower right corner, while the others soar at an angle, defying gravity. The style is dreamy and painterly, with warm, muted tones. The title is set in a classic serif font at the top, and the author’s name appears at the bottom in large green capital letters. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
April 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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MidJourney prompt: style of Moebius Jean Giraud, surreal hypercolor blacklight, fantasy character design, faerie sorceress knight.:: A pattern has an integrity independent of the medium by virtue of which you have received the information that it exists.::0.62 --chaos 5
A fantastical scene depicts a female warrior clad in ornate, dark metallic armor, accented with intricate engravings and small glowing details. She wears a striking red hooded cloak that drapes dramatically behind her, evoking both mystery and strength. Her face is partially obscured by the hood, but strands of silvery hair flow from beneath it. She holds a long, jagged sword that gleams ominously, her stance resolute and composed. In the background, an imposing Gothic-style castle rises against a teal sky, its spires sharp and adorned with delicate architecture. A single glowing window in the tower contrasts the stone façade, hinting at life within. Two pale moons float in the sky above, adding an otherworldly tone to the scene. The ground in the foreground is covered in rocky, barren terrain, emphasizing the warrior's solitude and determination. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
December 18, 2024 at 5:41 AM
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"Nightfire" appeared in a 2020 issue of "Heavy Metal". Artwork by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt.
A fantastical, vibrant sci-fi fantasy scene featuring a powerful warrior woman perched on rubble amidst a chaotic, apocalyptic backdrop. She wears gleaming silver armor, including a revealing metallic bodysuit, thigh-high boots with intricate lace-up designs, and a matching gauntlet. Her flowing, luminous green-highlighted hair radiates energy as it catches the surreal glow of her surroundings. She grips the hilt of a large, glowing sword with a neon-green blade that is planted firmly into the ground. Behind her, an inferno engulfs a futuristic, castle-like city, with spires piercing a dark, stormy sky lit by electric blue and green bursts of cosmic light. The composition combines a sense of raw destruction and dynamic energy, underscoring the heroine’s strength and resolve. The artwork is signed by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt. Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
December 6, 2024 at 10:48 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 50 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --weird 100 --v 6.1
MidJourney render of a fantasy map with aerial perspective of a town. Prompt: Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 50 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --weird 100 --v 6.1
November 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 50 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --weird 100 --v 6.1
MidJourney render of a fantasy map (playing with chaos/wierd flags). Prompt: Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 50 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --weird 100 --v 6.1
November 26, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 10 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --v 6.1
MidJourney render of a lush valley set in rugged mountains. Prompt: Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 10 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --v 6.1
November 26, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 10 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --v 6.1
MidJourney render of a fantasy kingdom map. Prompt: Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 10 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --v 6.1
November 26, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 10 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --v 6.1
MidJourney render of a deeply cut valley with lush vegetation. Prompt: Plan oblique aerial perspective fantasy landscape map, cartographic styles of Bernhard Jenny and Tom Patterson, dungeons and dragons wilderness adventure cartography --chaos 10 --ar 4:3 --stylize 500 --v 6.1
November 26, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective d&d adventure map in the style of Tom Patterson and Ultraviolet Grasslands 3/x
This image shows a stylized map with vibrant, detailed line work and a focus on a fantasy-like, mountainous region. The emphasis on the interplay of earthy tones, forest greens, and golden yellows adds a warm, immersive depth to the landscape. Roads and settlements are depicted with intricate detail, leading the viewer's eye naturally through the terrain. Generated by MidJourney.
November 26, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective d&d adventure map in the style of Tom Patterson and Ultraviolet Grasslands 2/x
This visually striking map, generated via MidJourney, shows a procedurally generated RPG setting with rich attention to cartographic detail and color theory. Warm, earthy tones contrast with vibrant blues, evoking a sense of dynamic energy while emphasizing natural features like cliffs, waterways, and the built environment.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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A poetic overlay set against an idyllic canyon scene, where jagged rock formations and verdant foliage frame a winding dirt path. The text, written in bold cyan, contrasts sharply with the natural tones, reflecting a harmonious yet striking balance between human introspection and untouched wilderness. The message reads: The canyon does not question its depth, nor does the tree measure its growth. Be as the path— effortless and unknowing.
November 26, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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A vibrant scene rendered in warm hues of orange and red juxtaposed with cooler blues, creating dynamic color harmony. The focal figure—a devil-horned witch—sits amidst a glowing atmosphere of scattered candles and a bass guitar, emphasizing a moody, alternative vibe. The use of complementary lighting and soft brush strokes adds a dreamlike texture to the artwork, resonating with themes of mysticism and casual rebellion.
November 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Plan oblique aerial perspective d&d adventure map in the style of Tom Patterson and Ultraviolet Grasslands
Plan oblique aerial perspective d&d adventure map in the style of Tom Patterson and Ultraviolet Grasslands
November 26, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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Image meme showing a dark cloaked figure wielding a sword in a field of mushrooms. Pink lightning illuminates a dark tower in the background. Text projected in front of the image reads "I don't have rizz or swag but a third more esoteric thing"
November 20, 2024 at 6:33 AM
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A comic showing two crows in a magical scene with swords scattered around, one of which appears cursed with glowing blue energy. One crow says, "Yup. This sword's real cursed all right." In the next panel, one crow asks the other, "Wanna pretend we're fairies to get a human to touch it?" The other crow responds, "Stop reading my mind."
October 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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Richard Corben
Scifi RV life scene with giant alien toad being, by Richard Corben
August 27, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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The future is already here – it's just not **evenly distributed**.

The Economist, December 4, 2003 (emphasis mine)

Musings on Web3.0 follows. In a quickly evolving present with new LLM driven tools, the web will start to undergo some rapid changes. Here's what I'd like to see...
Irregular networks of glowing nodes and strands cluster and spill into the distance.
February 25, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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" Asterixia & Obelixia " by Mariano Navarro.
" Asterixia & Obelixia " by Mariano Navarro.
February 9, 2024 at 5:39 AM