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See the previous tales: Wyndor's Saga: Chapter 1 -What Has Past- Chapter 2 Part 10: A New Home Part 10.1:Blunted Edges Part 10.2: Cramped Spaces Part 10.3: (You're Here!) The last group of the Militia that Wyndor visited that day were the cavalry. He talked with the lead rider about the men and the horses. “You wouldn’t believe how much planning there goes into keeping a stable up and running!” exclaimed the rider. “You have to keep track of how much the horses are eating and what they have already eaten; you have to make sure the stables are mucked out at regular intervals; you have to make sure they get regular exercise but not too much exercise; and the list goes on! I’ll have to get you up to date on the dietary plans for each of the horses first…” “Hold on there!” Wyndor interrupted. “I’m not planning on replacing you, I’m just here to help.” “Well, that’ll make organization easier to maintain I must admit” the rider responded. “I have a very organized way of doing things that all the men and horses are very used to. I imagine it’d be pretty hard on them if things were to change suddenly. Here, let me show you around.” Wyndor could tell that he took his job very seriously and was glad he could leave the “important organizational details” in someone else’s hands. However, it seemed that there was much to do in the way of training. So he got started right away.

See the previous tales: Wyndor's Saga: Chapter 1 -What Has Past- Chapter 2 Part 10: A New Home Part 10.1:Blunted Edges Part 10.2: (You're Here!) Part 10.3: Enthusiastic Worker The archers had a barracks of their own where they housed their training gear. There was some room for archers to live there if needed, but it was a cramped place. Wyndor worked with what he had though and asked the city’s archers to shown him what they were capable of. They started by shooting with short bows at close targets. There wasn’t much else they could do in the archers’ barracks. The rest would have to be done in the archery fields outside the city walls. After they were done with the short bows Wyndor asked Chalin to teach the archers about knife throwing. “Sometimes you won’t always have time to get your bow strung and an arrow notched before your attacker is upon you” Chalin was saying. “It’s always good to have a backup method of defending yourself.” “That’s why I practice my swordsmanship” one of the archers piped up. “Swords are a good weapon to be familiar with, trust me, I know. But a sword also means you allow your attacker to get close to you. If you know how to throw a knife, you’ll keep your enemy from getting close enough to do you as much harmer as you can do to him” Chalin responded. Liam leaned over to Wyndor and said, “Your brother has great skill. Did he by chance learn from one of my brothers?” “You have brothers?” Wyndor asked. “I didn’t know that. However, I don’t think he’s run across any of them. He learned his skill out of necessity in the Kaliphlin fighting pits.” “Perhaps you should have taken a turn in them yourself. Maybe you could have learned a thing or two that even I couldn’t have taught you” Liam responded.

See the previous tales: Wyndor's Saga: Chapter 1 -What Has Past- Chapter 2 Part 10: A New Home Part 10.1:(You're Here!) Part 10.2: Cramped Spaces Part 10.3: Enthusiastic Worker “Again!” shouted Wyndor. He had found the foot soldiers to be willing students, though they had a long way to go before they were up to the standards Wyndor expected of them. He was impressed with the training tools they had at the Barracks. There were the usual assortment of weapons to train with but also a wooden dummy and a mock hill on which to practice defending the high or low ground. Since Dålig Ulv was situated at the base of Mt. Mitgard, fighting on hills and mountain sides would be a common situation. Wyndor asked Natolyth to help with the training by applying a magic edge to the swords so his militia could practice fighting with real blades without fear of maiming each other accidentally. “So what do you think of the men?” asked Wyndor. “I think they have a long way to go, maybe even as far as you had to when we first met” answered Liam. Wyndor thought, “Some things never change.” Most of the men had homes in the city, but the barracks were built to be able to house a number of them if needed. Because there was more space in the soldiers barracks, often some of the archers would spend time there rather than in their own cramped courtyard.

Dålig Ulv, Mitgardia REQ - Agriculture - Grains & Produce: Farm Agriculture - Livestock: Farm Nautical: REQ - Military: Archery Barracks, Infantry Barracks Religious: Cemetery Medical: Hospitality: Food & Beverage: Bakery REQ - Hospitality - Lodging: Stables, Inn REQ - Laborers: Lumber Mill, Grain Mill REQ - Craftsmen - General Goods: Cooper Craftsmen/Merchant - Arms & Armor: Blacksmith Craftsmen/Merchant - Clothing: Craftsmen/Merchant - Specialty: Jeweler Services: Scholars: Entertainers: Minstrel Administrative (Town or City only): Town Hall

See the previous tales: Wyndor's Saga: Chapter 1 -What Has Past- Chapter 2 Part 10 (You're Here!) Part 10.1: Blunted Edges Part 10.2: Cramped Spaces Part 10.3: Enthusiastic Worker Wyndor and company arrived in Dålig Ulv and he immediately asked for Pjeter. He was directed towards the town hall and there saw his old acquaintance. “Ho there Pjeter!” said Wyndor. “Well laddie! Times have been good to you. Welcome to Dålig Ulv” replied Pjeter. “So, what have you been up to?” asked Wyndor. “You’ve come a long way from serving on a trade barge.” “Aye, now I’m a reputable land owner. They elected me mayor just last year. But since then an entrepreneur named Lief has moved here from Erikson and has caused me no small amount of grief!” said Pjeter. “Well, it sounds like we have much to discuss then. Where can we go to talk in private?” asked Wyndor. “I have a study here in the town hall. But, before we go in I must ask you, where did you get one of the breastplates of the Blue Wolf Clan?” inquired Pjeter. “What? This? I got this ages ago in Northridge. I’m familiar with the Wolf Clans and the Wolfpack mercenaries, but who are the Blue Wolves?” responded Wyndor. “They are a radical group of misfits who have taken up residence near Dålig Ulv I’m afraid” said Pjeter. “They started as a splinter group from the local Wolfpack riffraff and are led by a renegade from the Wolf Clans. Hence their name. Normally they don’t cause too much trouble, but recently their, uh, demonstrations have grown more aggressive. They have no set standard of armor as they come from all over, but the breastplate you wear is used by some of their elite and is a symbol of fear here.” “I have worn this armor over hundreds of miles and all four guilds Pjeter,” said Wyndor. “I am not about to abandon it simply because it has a negative association here. I will just have to give them a better association with it.” As they were talking another man walked up and interrupted their conversation. “I take it this is your new lackey Pjeter” said the stranger. “Ah, yes, Wyndor this is Lief” said Pjeter. “It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance sir” said Wyndor as he held out his hand. Lief ignored Wyndor’s hand and said to Pjeter, “So you’re filling our council with local radicals now Pjeter?” “Lief, as I’ve told you before, you are not on the council. You are a valuable member of our community because of the financing you have done for our militia and shop owners, but you hold no sway over who I appoint to the council” said Pjeter. “Well, that remains to be seen” Lief said as he turned and walked away. “I can see what you mean about him causing trouble” said Wyndor. The next day Pjeter introduced Wyndor to the town. They stood on the platform in front of the town hall which faced an open courtyard in the center of the city. “Good people of Dålig Ulv, I present to you the newest member of our council” Pjeter announced in his thick rolling accent. “He has traveled much of Historica and has fought many battles with a true heart. He will be taking charge of our militia and training with them to ensure that we are prepared for anything.” Wyndor stepped up to speak. He was slightly nervous as he had never had this level of responsibility before. But he had asked his brothers to accompany him today and had one other person whom he had written to before arriving in Dålig Ulv whom he knew would be of great help as well. He began to address the crowd of townsfolk who had cared enough to assemble, “Good people, I am Wyndor Grahamson and I am glad to be a part of this fair city. I hope to be able to add my knowledge to your own and cause some good in Dålig Ulv.” There was a murmur running through the crowd and Wyndor knew he would have to address something right away. “Many of you may be asking why I wear a symbol of rebellion. Long before the Blue Wolf Clan started troubling these lands, back when we were all suffering from the actions of Victor Revolword, I began a journey across all of Historica. This armor may be a symbol for rebels to you, but to me it is a symbol of protection against my attackers. I hope you will give me the chance to prove myself by my actions before judging me by my armaments. Now, I would be amiss to promise you that I could handle all of the responsibility you have granted me by myself. I’d like to introduce you to my two brothers who will be aiding me in training the militia.” Natolyth and Chalin walked up and give a short introduction. The people seemed especially impressed with Chalin who had learned how to charm the crowds while fighting in Kaliphlin. After their introductions Wyndor made one more introduction. “I would also like to introduce you a personal advisor I’ve asked to join me here in Dålig Ulv. His name is Liam and he taught me much of what I know about fighting.” Liam stepped up and just stared at the crowd. Wyndor could tell they were a little uncomfortable with having a Cyclops living amongst them, but he knew they would grow to like the old weapons master. Wyndor gave some final remarks and then stepped away from the crowd as Pjeter gave some mayoral updates. He stood next to Liam and said, “Thank you for coming on such short notice Liam.” “Hmprf, and miss a chance to see one of my students either shine or make a fool of himself?” Liam replied. “I would never miss it!” “Well, regardless of your confidence in me, I will be glad to have you here” answered Wyndor.

I've got 3 coming tonight!

This is a gorgeous build! Such great details! I love the minifigures you've created for this as well as your space ship. Feels like something out of Jetsons.

Any tips you'd like to share with the rest of us? I just spent $60 (pennies compared to some of you, I know) on an order I had expected to cost under $30. Now, I did pick up some minifigure pieces and those always jack up the price. But besides avoiding those is there anything else I could have done to bring that price down?

For some of u For some of us, it will never be irrelevant! Stupid Lucas and his stupid decisions to to do stupid things. Anyway, I digress.

Ok, stupid request. Can someone link the HSS main topic thread for me here? I can't it buried amongst all the other builds right now, EDIT: While I'm asking questions. Does anyone know if an AoM build can count as a HSS build also?

You really bring Historica together with your builds. I love it!

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Very true! All the ramps on the Death Star were rail-less, I guess they had a stricter safety inspector here Thanks Dap! You can see more pictures of the Rough Edges here Taking a page from MstrOfPppts are we? But really, I greatly appreciate all your positive criticism. SNOT slopes are one of weak points in Lego building as are rock faces. I was trying out some techniques here but I realize I need to be more adventurous . Thanks again for all the feedback!

I love that you know your Star Wars history, even if it is future history relative to where we are at in the timeline .

So much to love! My favorite parts are the smoke-clear slopes used to make the curved window/skylight, the dark red, the clips on the ceiling with the "wires" coming out, and the use of official Lego string. Great job!

Wow. Just wow. Thank you so much Nom Carver for such a great contest. I hope the Imperials haven't lost all hope. I still like a good challenge in my contests

Love the nostalgia! I grew up with M-Tron, Iceplanet, and Insectoids. It's cool to see you combine all of them in this build!

Wow! Simply amazing! I love the statues on the round towers, the reverse cheese slope roof (I've used the method myself a few times), all the older minifigs like the ninja and forestmen, the way the boats are sunk in the water, and the perfect amount of texture on all the walls. Incredible!

Beautiful angles! This is definitely the best ship so far (and I have one in the running!) Great job!

I love the grey wool vs. white. Great design! And I too love your sitting minifigure. I know it's not the first time I've seen it, but it works especially well here.

Beautiful! I love how sleek you've made your boat. It has a great feel to it. And I love the Norse you're using. Gives it authentication

I have a bunch of builds that I'm sitting on until the May 1st deadline for HoM and the beginning of Chapter 2. The reason being is my builds for chapter 2 come first in my storyline before the HoM builds. Just get ready for the MOC onslaught that day

I wish I had a few days off next week. Lucky man Ecc!

I just want to confirm that we have until the end of May 1st to have our entries in, right? We don't have to have them in before May 1st?

I like this build. It's a great first entry for AoM. I would recommend making the bottom of your base flush with the ground. Right now it looks like a Jenga game with that extra plate on the bottom and the lips on the edges. Having plates all the way around the bottom edge will make it look better.

I say "eye"! (pun intended)