MEC Category B: Siege of Karna

[MagPiesRUs]

In Gondor the King Elessar now ruled, and in Arnor also. In the lands of those realms of old he was king, save in Rohan only; for he renewed to Eomer the gift of Cirion, and Eomer took again the Oath of Eorl. Often he fulfilled it. For though Sauron has passed, the hatreds and evils that he bred had not died, and the King of the West had many enemies to subdue before the White Tree could grow in peace. And wherever King Elessar went with war King Eomer went with him; and beyond the Sea of Rhun and on the far fields of the South the thunder of the cavalry of the Mark was heard, and the White Horse upon Green flew in many winds until Eomer grew old.

- Return of the King, Appendix A (The House of Eorl)

Years after the defeat of Sauron, the forces of Gondor and Rohan march together again in an attempt to subdue the fearsome Haradrim. After a protracted siege at Karna, the Southron leadership ride out to negotiate with the kings Aragorn and Eomer.

A Southron hornblower heralds the arrival of the Harad ambassadors.

The gates are opened

Several Haradrim chieftains ride forth to discuss terms with their besiegers.

The Men of the West are willing to hear the Southrons out.

In the background, reminders of the long and grueling siege linger - here, a howdah that once belonged to a mumakil burns outside the city.

Enjoy! More pictures can be found here. Comments and criticism are much appreciated.

[Adolfo]

I love this technique on the gate! Very nice MOC and excellent minifigures. Congrats!

[Xcod119]

Nice MOC you could even recycle that gate for something GoH related

[dwarvenFORGE]

This is a great idea, attacking the Southrons. Tolkien never really expanded on what happened to them. Great work!

[Zerobricks]

First thing I noticed was the magnificent arch. Good work, nice details, I also like the horn - your idea?