Torgar Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Anzar Strongfist, son a Zar Strongfist, the slain Dragon Master feels as if the entire world is collapsing around him; his father slain by the black knight, and now the Zugal in full assault on Dragon Keep. Anzar is not the warrior his father was. He has no mind for tactics and no love for the glory of battle. If his brother, Tanzar were here, the Dragon Masters would have a leader. Word would never reach his brother at the Drake’s Den in time. For this battle Anzar was alone. Mere moments after his father’s dead body was dragged from the keep, Anfil, the Dragon Masters’ resident mage approaches the new leader. Anfil: The black knight must pay for this crime. Throw him from the parapets now and be rid of this scourge! The demand instantly snapped Anzar into focus. He was no tactician, but he was no fool either. He recalls the black knight shouting “The Zugal send their regards” before he committed the heinous act, but then why was a snake on the scroll Burress brought before his father? What’s more, why did he carry a token from Malicia Darkheart, a very dear ally of his father? Why did the guards allow the black knight before his father armed with sword and ax? A thousand possibilities ran through his head. Perhaps this was a Zugal plot, or maybe Raavage held a secret grudge that the Dragon Masters never joined his call to arms. Maybe Tanzar, Anzar’s own brother sent assassins hoping to replace his father as new leader. Perhaps Anfil , now desperate to silence Burress, enchanted the black knight seeking power for himself. The only thing Anzar knew is he must get more answers from the black knight. Anzar: No Anfil. We may need information from the black knight. Clap him in irons and lock him in the tower. Anfil, speechless for a moment, squints sharply, peering hard into Anzar’s eyes. Anzar meets the mage’s glare and in that moment Anfil knows it was not weakness that drew these words. The mage leans back slowly and cranks his head to the right. The Dragon Guard seems to be waiting on Anfil’s commands. Anfil: You heard your master- to the tower with the murderer! Anzar was too tense to be upset that the guards appeared to follow Anfil’s orders. Suddenly an archer calls down from the towers. Archer: The Zugal are in full attack! They have unleashed the raven from the Eyrie. What are your orders m’lord? Anzar leans over the parapets and sees the assault before his eyes. The Zugal warriors have taken full flight and the tides of war have already turned against them. Anzar gives the only order he can. Anzar: Open the gate. Release Handrind. Release the Dragon! A low growl is heard as the portcullis slowly creeps upwards. As the sunlight pours into the opening below the keep, Handrid emerges and lets out a great roar. While the results of this battle hang in the balance, the unity of the Spire does not. This battle can only result in one thing- fracture. **********Detail shots********** **********About this MOC********** The Collab MOC started around mid February when ZC asked Torgar if he would be up to do a collab for SpringCon, a comic book convention in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. The local LUG, TwinLUG, does a display every year and with ZC and Torgar becoming members, the opportunity seemed perfect for a collaboration. At the time, ZC had already built most of Dragon Keep, so he focused on covering the massive landscape while Torgar built the imposing Eyrie. The base is 80 x 288 studs. The project from that point forward took about three months. ********** Other Parts of the Story********** Throne Room at Farnhorn Collab Prelude Part I The Spider's Chambers Collab Prelude Part II The Ruins Collab Display Part I Dragon Keep Collab Display Part II Zugal's Eyrie Collab Display Part III Fracture Collab Display Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Damn. Actually speechless. This is fantastic all together, and I love how there's still things I'm discovering, even though I've seen all the individual parts before! Quote
Maxim I Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 That's impressive!! Congratulations to you two for this awesome collab!! Quote
Torgar Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks guys! Z's going to be adding some close up shots of the collab when he has time today. Quote
MassEditor Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Incredible gentlemen! I've been waiting to see these combined for what feels like ages now. I'm left pretty much speechless. This is just phenomenal! I know I haven't been here long, but I've never been prouder to be a Nocty! Quote
Infernum Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Wowsers! I need more pics, and I need them soon! Quote
Thomas of Tortuga Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Oh, wow. This is just stunning all put together like this. Quote
MKJoshA Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 This is probably the most fantastic Lego build I've ever seen. Ever. Quote
Mike S Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 This is one awesome build! Very inspiring to see such a massive build like this! Quote
-Carson Haupt- Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Amazing. The way these connect is just great. Quote
Gunman Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 WOW Massive MOC.... Congrats on the collaboration guys... this is AWESOME work!! Excellent...!! Quote
Davidbarrena Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Awesome!! The full display is even better than the sum of the (already incredible) different parts. Edited June 1, 2014 by Davidbarrena Quote
Gilbert Despathens Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Both castles are too stunning for me to think of a decent comment. Quote
soccerkid6 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Seeing each section separately was impressive, but seeing them all hooked together is just mind-blowing The battle posing throughout is superb Congratulations, you two, on an amazing collab Quote
Infernum Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 The windows on the Dragon Masters' fortress are amazing! (the ones in the top of this shot: https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14299775066_7efffc40f4_c.jpg ) Quote
kabel Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 well, what am I to say? I guess I bow down and say: Moc Experts! Quote
Bearded Castle Guy Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Ahh it's posted in all it's glory! The collab build just has fantastic detail, great job Torgar and zcerberus! Many of the MCBA Springcon attendees were just amazed that 'That's Lego?' It gathered a lot of attention and many folks took quite a few pictures of the collab. I can happily say I got to see this in person :) Kudos guys! Quote
Gabe Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Fabulous! Just amazing to see it all together. The two castles are both equally imposing in thier different styles, and the battle scene in between them is filled with drama. So much to come back and look at again and again... Congrats on producing such a wonderful collab! Quote
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