Suramar Environment
These are my concepts for the land of Suramar. I had a fantastic time working with the environment team on this zone.
Once a great Night Elven settlement, it was isolated from the rest of the world during the War of the Ancients as the great Night Elven Empire Kaldorei crumbled. Those that remained became the Nightborne. Through out Suramar are the presence of powerful ley lines, and their magical influence can be seen on the landscape and flora.
We wanted the flora to echo the shapes of Elven motifs, with the curves and swirls of arcane magic visible in the trees.
Quick screenshot paint-over showing idea for plant decoration in Suramar City.
Flora within Suramar City. The entire city is covered with a field of magical darkness, so we explored similar shapes, but with a bioluminescent look.
Landscape features along the shores of Suramar.
Water imbued with arcane magic runs through the land.