Swearing allegiance

[dathil]

The snow is gone, and the mountain passes are accessible again. Some of the first to arrive in the Bull's Eye, were messengers, carrying a message from a Nocturnian lord.

'King' Ryban sent away his troops, but let his second man Davok come with him to recieve the messengers in the hall.

Ryban stepped forwards, and told Davok to keep his weapons close, seeing the envoys were armed. Even though there were countless guards available within a moment, it felt more safe.

"Who are you, and what is your business here?"

The envoy looked at the sword pointed to him and grinned.

"I come from my lords castle in Nocturnus, bringing you a great opportunity. In return for gold and loot, I ask you to help defend my lord's castle against a few intruders. My lord is the mightiest man in the region and will for sure reward you, if you and your company come to assist us."

The dog started growling, yet Davok kept him away from this guests, no matter how unwelcome they were. He whispered to Ryban.

"The snow is just gone. They are the first to arrive. We do not know what happened in the rest of historica, we have lived the whole winter without any messengers, and rangings were impossible. How can we know he speaks the truth?"

Ryban ignored him, and Davok saw in his eyes what he had feared for a long time: Greed. This bull had the heart of a dragon, and would do anything to gather gold.

"Ryban, please. There is no glory in gold. There is no glory in getting slaughtered in an ambush."

Ryban still ignored him, keeping the frown on his face. Then he raised his sword, presenting it to the envoy.

"me and my bulls are with you. Yet I want your promise on the following: all our loot is ours, we will not have to yield gold to your lord."

Davok's face turned into a thunderstorm, and sweared he would stay.

The envoy grinned once more.

"You have my word, I swear on my life."

Davok would not realize earlier than next day, how strange that sounded from the mouth of an undead.

Now the second messager spoke.

"you have two days to gather your forces, then we will guide you to our lord's stronghold, the Obsidian Spike."

Somehow, Davok thought he had heard that name before...

So, the bulls are joining in the whole crusade thing. Greedy mercenaries as they are, they might have chosen the wrong side. Or are you all on the wrong side? :D

I could not spend too much bricks in here for I have 1.5 castle built, this was more for story purposes ^^

The light bley pattern on the floor resembles a bull by the way.

[Exetrius]

Nice to see your story progressing! The tiling of the floor with the bull mosaic is a nice touch. That hatch is simple, but looks very realistic, being slightly raised above the rest of the floor.

[TitusV]

Neat knterior build, I like the floor

[Jacob Nion]

Good story. I think at least a few people have to join the Black Spire just for balancing. And for keeping the story thrilling.

[Blufiji]

Nice story..I like how everyone seems to want to fight for us..but the Rat Lord is correct..someone's gotta be the bad guy. None the less nice build.

Edited April 4, 2016 by Blufiji

[bricklover]

Cool figs and interior!

[Umbra-Manis]

Nice vig! The floor being not completely pressed down is a great effect!

[Gideon]

Interesting developments! The intrigues in Nocturnus are growing more and more interesting

[halixon]

This is a very nice build! I like the flooring. The story is very nice!

[soccerkid6]

Cool interior, the wooden panels in the wall make for some nice contrast with all the stone.I like the dog chained up, and the picture on the wall too

[Full Plate]

Interesting story and a nice little build Good job!

Edited April 18, 2016 by Full Plate

[LittleJohn]

Excellent build! The inset wall sections looks great and I really like the floor as well