mccoyed Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 All across the North, fires are lit to warn the people and rouse their anger at the invasion of ice, cold, and the monstrous reavers that have come from the Frozen Beyond. Long has fire been the best ally against the winter, and as the beacons were lit in Mitgardia, that allegiance became more than symbolic. Alva Tyrnsdottir accomplished much on the ruined tower at the edge of her clan's territory. She united elves and dwarves and her own men in common purpose to build something that would one day protect them all. Unfortunately, today was that day and as she saw the nearest beacon-fire light up the night skies of the east, she knew what she would have to do. The people of Arnarvhall were remote, cut off by the forest and fearful of the consequences that a traditional beacon might wreak on such a densely wooded region. So Alva ordered her men to gather their things, to strike the camp they'd established around the tower, and to prepare water in case the improvised beacon-fire got out of control. As she watched it burn, her heart was heavy. But she remembered her father's words. He had said to her that sacrifice was sometimes the only way forward. That a warrior might give up an inch only to take a mile on some other day. She spoke these words aloud to her men as they too looked on the burning tower with uncertainty. BONUS SHOT: Quote
Kai NRG Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 A very effective beacon if not your typical one! Good work depicting the flames popping out of the roof! Quote
kabel Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Very interesting beacon, excellent burn effects. Seems like this could be seen even across the bay! Quote
Captain Dee Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 The overall scene is built very well and the concept for the beacon is unique. The fire and smoke both look great. I really like that tower and I hate to see it go up in smoke. The base and vegetation are very good, especially the rock steps. Excellent work! Quote
mccoyed Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 A very effective beacon if not your typical one! Good work depicting the flames popping out of the roof! Yeah. I wrestled with doing a whole new build, but I liked the idea of building that tower only to have to burn it down for the common good. Love the smoke effect, great build! Thanks Tomsche! Fine build, fine smoke! Thanks. Very interesting beacon, excellent burn effects. Seems like this could be seen even across the bay! Oh probably! The overall scene is built very well and the concept for the beacon is unique. The fire and smoke both look great. I really like that tower and I hate to see it go up in smoke. The base and vegetation are very good, especially the rock steps. Excellent work! Thanks. You can see how this build developed by looking at my Age of Mitgardia Tower phases. Those told the story of a tower ruin getting discovered and then used to establish a watchtower, only for dwarves and elves to get involved. Then Alva had to decide between continuing the chain of beacons to the south, or keeping what she had built. She chose the common good. Quote
LittleJohn Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Excellent build! The landscaping and smoke are superb Quote
Legocity2713 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Oh wow thats great. The blue flag adds a great touch of a cooler color in the build. Great texture all around man. Awesome work. :thumbup: Quote
Balbo Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Fantastic work! I love the rockwork and the tower. Moreover the fire effect is very nice, too Quote
Blufiji Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Really nice beacon, lots of texturing to appreciate in this build. Quote
Slegengr Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Nice beacon, Mccoyed! That will certainly do its part in warning Mitgardia of the danger! I like how you made the roof and had it burning as part of the beacon. Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Nice use of your tower- it lends great continuity to this series of builds! Quote
Full Plate Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Great fire and smoke effect! The landscaping is very nice as well. Nice work! Quote
soccerkid6 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 That's true dedication there Sad to see the watchtower burn, but Alva made the right choice Excellent fire and smoke designs Quote
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