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No More Wandering Blind

Artist Santiago Reyes Maps WoW Forever's New Dungeons

elving into the uncharted dungeons of World of Warcraft: Forever has left many beta adventurers navigating corridors completely blind. Stepping into the void is fan artist and cartographer Santiago Reyes (@SR433_20 on X ↗), who is hand-illustrating authentic in-game style maps for all nine new instances directly on his feed. Here is a first look at three completed maps bringing the beta's uncharted depths to light:

1. Halls of the Thane (Hall of the Thanes)

The dwarven subterranean stronghold beneath Khaz Modan features intricate stonework, deep forge corridors, and fortified royal burial vaults. Reyes's map captures the sprawling multi-wing layout, providing clear pathways through ancient dwarf-carved halls.

Halls of the Thane Dungeon Map by Santiago Reyes
Halls of the Thane Dungeon Map by Santiago Reyes
Source & Original Dispatch: Santiago Reyes on X (@SR433_20) — Halls of the Thane Map ↗

2. Ruins of Lordaeron / Under-Lordaeron (New Horde Dungeon)

Deep beneath the ruined capital city of Lordaeron lies a treacherous network of crypts, sewage waterways, and forgotten royal catacombs. This map charts the hazardous descent from the surface ruins into the shadowy domain below.

Ruins of Lordaeron Dungeon Map by Santiago Reyes
Ruins of Lordaeron Dungeon Map by Santiago Reyes
Source & Original Dispatch: Santiago Reyes on X (@SR433_20) — Ruins of Lordaeron Map ↗

3. New Dalaran & The Violet Citadel

The arcane enclave of Dalaran—reconstructed before its eventual skyward ascension in later eras—stands protected behind towering towers and arcane wards. Reyes's rendering maps out the streets, libraries, and inner sanctums of the Kirin Tor's stronghold.

New Dalaran Map by Santiago Reyes
New Dalaran Map by Santiago Reyes
Source & Original Dispatch: Santiago Reyes on X (@SR433_20) — New Dalaran Map ↗

Cartography Progress Tracker

Map / LocationStatusInstance / Zone TypeSource Post
Halls of the ThanePublishedSubterranean DungeonX Dispatch ↗
Ruins of LordaeronPublishedHorde Undercrypt DungeonX Dispatch ↗
New DalaranPublishedArcane City / Zone HubX Dispatch ↗
Remaining Dungeons (4 Maps)In Progress (5/9 Done)Beta Dungeon InstancesX Profile ↗

A Community Scribe Tradition

In original 2004 World of Warcraft, players explored sprawling instances like Sunken Temple, Wailing Caverns, and Blackrock Depths without the aid of built-in dungeon maps—relying entirely on printed strategy guides, fan drawings, or sheer memory.

Santiago Reyes's work taps directly into that golden age of community-driven exploration. By publishing high-resolution illustrations directly to his X profile (@SR433_20) ↗, he gives beta testers and future launch raiders the strategic insight they need while preserving the classic aesthetic that defines WoW: Forever.

As more beta testing phases unfold and the remaining four dungeon layouts are unveiled, the entire realm will be watching to see what uncharted territory Santiago maps next!

Primary Sources & Dispatches Cited

This article synthesizes official announcements and external community dispatches into original Chronicle reporting. Review the primary source scrolls below:

Printed on the Great Steam-Press of Barnaby Ironpress. Hot off the iron plates! We cannot wait to see what brilliant new maps and uncharted caverns Santiago charts next—ink on parchment, dungeons in the dark, and chronicling the beta for a hundred more years of WoW Forever! 100 years of maps! Barnaby and the Steam-Press charting the world forever and ever!
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