Bregir Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Somewhere in Mitgardia, near the grand city of Amortug, a Leander enters a tavern and orders a goblet of wine. Clad in dark, earthly colours atypical of his people, he leans discreetly on the halfwall to a booth inhabited by two dwarves, wetting their tongues with wine, and falls silent. His thoughts linger on his own kind, who, with Royal traditions in their blood and myths, are now shattered throughout the Guilds of Historica, living lives far from the lordly stations of their past. Yet, still they maintain a creed of royalty to preserve and uphold peace in the lands of Historica, once said to have been ruled by a mythical line of Leander kings, before Man, Elf, and Dwarf arrived. It is but a few weeks past his Duke called him in and warned him of the risk of war between Mitgardia and Avalonia. A war that was likely to spread, and bring death and destruction upon all free people. A war that should be avoided at all costs... At the clash of two cups, he is brought out of his musings and back to present reality and the task at hand. Through the bustling sound of a seacaptain boasting his provess to the barmaid, and the general commotion of the inn, the burly voice of the younger dwarf becomes clear to his feral ears. Younger dwarf: "Cheers to victory and success of our ruse! When our miners break through to Avalo...." The older dwarf sends a harsh glance and interrupts. Older dwarf: "Hush, you fool - Would you have the whole world hear of our plans?" He lowers his voice and smiles. "Yet, I agree with your sentiment, good fellow..." The younger dwarf follows suit and lowers his voice, after looking over his shoulder. Younger dwarf: "None be listening here, and there aren't a single elf amongst the patrons... Anyway, the tunnels are almost done - none will be able to stop us now." Older dwarf: "Ah, you are right in that - let us raise our cups once more. To victory over the Drow in Avalonia. We shall show them underground elves how true tunneling is done. He raises his cup in a toast. Younger dwarf: "When we emerge upon their lands, the Drow will fall and the Avalonians will tremble before our might!" Spying isn't necessarily a complicated process. Sometimes, the combination of a keen ear and a slip of the tongue is all that is needed. And as anybody will know, no ears are keener than those of a Leander, and no tongues slippier than a dwarf in his drinks.... _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Overview picture: Quote
ArchitectureFan Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 The bar looks good, but the pictures are a bit dark. Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 The bar looks good, but the pictures are a bit dark. I agree. (I still hope that the dwarves will be successful) Quote
Jorrith Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I think the darkness fits the scene quite well... Anyone seen a well lit establishment in that age? Shady deals and talk don't take place in broad daylight. Though in honesty, the lighting could have been a bit better. Lovely build tho! Quote
de Gothia Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I like the ruogh feel this has with the light. The moc itself is as always a pleasure to look at Quote
soccerkid6 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Neat interior The chandelier and booths are my favorite parts Quote
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Nice work. Lots of good little details to look at. Quote
mrcp6d Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I agree that the darker lighting works for the content of the scene, but I wonder what some strategically used yellow (as opposed to the bright white we all know and love) lighting would have done. Quote
MassEditor Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Great little build Bregir, I like how the halfwall is just tall enough for the Leander to stand unseen. A very lively scene, good work! I think mrcp6d had a good idea with some yellow lighting to give it that warm, candle-lit feel to it. Quote
Slegengr Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Nice inn and interior, Bregir! The chandelier is nicely done! The tables and cask rack are simple but effective. The dark lighting is fitting here, but I also think some yellow candle-lit glow would be nice. Quote
SarahJoy Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Nicely done! I like the crowded, cozy tavern atmosphere, and the weapons storage is a nice touch. Quote
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