World of Warcraft Dragonflight: Valdrakken
As zone point on Thaldraszus, I was also responsible for the creation of the city of Valdrakken, Dragonflight's main player hub. The city features all of the amenities players have come to expect from a major hub in WoW, with some special extras added in. I designed the initial 2D layout, built the initial rough 3D, and after some invaluable iteration help from fellow world builder Victor Cortis, settled on a final city plan which I took all the way to final polish, including building dozens of furniture sets for the interiors throughout the city.
Additional World Building:
https://www.artstation.com/vcortis
Environment Art:
https://www.artstation.com/arylia
https://www.artstation.com/meldyran
Prop Art:
https://www.artstation.com/ashdoodles
https://www.artstation.com/alexquinbyart
https://www.artstation.com/nakaroo
https://www.artstation.com/antonioneves
https://www.artstation.com/sworddog
Dungeon Art:
https://www.artstation.com/jessicaclarke
https://www.artstation.com/dy_roman
https://www.artstation.com/sofiasyjuco
Valdrakken is a large, bustling city, built by and for Dragons and their Drakonid companions.
While Dragons themselves can easily fly to the city from where ever they roost, many other visitors to the city arrive on foot, and the city gates are there to welcome them.
Two large dragon statues greet visitors as they arrive at Valdrakken.
This fountain is the centerpiece of the main Valdrakken courtyard, servicing the bank, inn, auction house, and large citadel building, the top of which houses The Seat of the Aspects.
Just past the inn, players can begin to venture into The Obsidian Enclave, where blacksmiths, miners, and engineers can find wares and training suited to their respective disciplines.
The Sapphire Enclave is where the Blue Dragons built their libraries, open for all to browse the ancient knowledge held within.
An alchemist's workshop located within The Sapphire Enclave.
Further down the tiled path, we approach The Ruby Enclave, home of the Red Dragons.
The Ruby Enclave features lush gardens as well as a feasting hall where travelers can learn how to create exotic dishes from resident chef Rumiastrasza.
The Artisan's Market is home to Jewelcrafters, Alchemists, and Herbalists, all working to hone their craft among the greenhouses.
Further down the steps of the Artisan's Market, players will find the various other tradeskills as well as a food court with a robust offering of delicacies from across the Dragon Isles.
Busy dragons can drop their whelplings off at Little Scales Daycare, where play and learning happen side by side.
The attendants at Little Scales Daycare have their hands full with all of these whelplings, and keep them entertained with a variety of books, toys, and of course, nap time.
Bring your dragon riding companion to the Rostrum of Transformation to get a brand new set of horns and enjoy the views that Thaldraszus has to offer at the same time.
The path into The Emerald Enclave is lined with trees imported from the Green Dragonflight's finest gardens.
It was important for the Green Dragonflight to maintain a space that reminds them of their true home in the Emerald Dream.
Past the butterfly conservatory the player is treated to views of Tyrhold across the valley.
The Green Dragon Wistera enjoys a snooze in her cozy home, surrounded by delightful dreams and all of her favorite gardening supplies.
The Bronze Enclave has a light dusting of the sands of time, just the way the Bronze Dragons like it.
A comfortable bedroom fit for a dragon.