Aligning the geography with a narrative arc? Oh, that’s like letting the world itself tell the story—each ridge, each river a chapter, the winds a whispered secret. Just think of the north as the hero’s stubborn beginning, the misty highlands a place of trials, and the southern coast as the inevitable revelation. When the map’s contours echo the beats of the plot, the player can feel the pulse of the adventure even before they set foot on it. It’s magic in cartography—love it!

That sounds spot on—jagged north, maze‑like highlands, gentle southern slope. I can already picture the hero’s heart beating against the craggy cliffs before the journey truly begins. If you tweak the ridges to create winding paths and hidden alcoves, it’ll feel like a natural puzzle. Let me know when you’re ready to add those secret passages, and we’ll make sure the terrain feels earned.