Garmadon Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 The storyteller stared into the fire. After a few seconds he began: "So there I was, navigating my frail craft through the ice-filled waters to the north of Mitgardia. Concentrating all my efforts on trying to avoid a disaster, I failed to notice the huge wall of ice that I was rapidly approaching - until I hit it, that is. Well, having made up my mind to explore the new land I had come into rather violent contact with, I set to work to dig a whole through the wall... "After a couple of days, by which time my scanty supply of food had nearly ran out, I succeeded in making a whole just large enough to squeeze myself through. You may imagine my surprise when I found myself face to face with an angry and humongous blue-eyed white walrus! It was by far bigger than any walrus I have ever seen, and after throwing my spear at it (I missed!) I took to my heels. I had never run as I ran at that moment, but it was to no avail. The walrus ran faster! I slowed down for one split second, and, the next thing I knew, I had been swallowed by the walrus! "Be assured, it was extremely warm inside that walrus, though the ribs did provided comfortable seats. However, I soon grew anxious as I noticed that the walrus was going towards the water, and that if he was to dive I would of certainly suffocate. In my terror I began to rush hastily back and forth, an action, by the way, which the walrus did not seem to enjoy, judging from his movements and the muffled noises I perceived to be his roars. In desperation I grabbed at a the inside of his tail and pulled with all my might. To my astonishment it moved inward a little. I was instantly struck with a wonderful idea, and tugging as hard as I could, I soon pulled it up to the walrus' stomach. "Now it really seemed to be unhappy. It seemed to believe that it had a stomach ache (which was true enough!) and was trying to vomit out its own tail! Although it was now moving outwards of its own accord, I did not cease to pull on that tail with all my might. Finally, after a tremendous upheaval, I was shot out of the walrus' mouth like a bolt of lightening. I had just enough time to look back and see the walrus turned inside-out before I went crashing through the hole I had made in the icy wall and plummeted onto an ice-flow, from which I was rescued a few days later. So, you see, I would probably stay away from there if I were you!" Another pic: The fire was actually lighted, though it is a bit difficult to tell. I would like to receive UoP credits for: General Building - interior design and General Building - lighted builds The story was inspired mostly by a similar tale in one of R. M. Ballantyne's books (Red Rooney, I believe?). Thanks for viewing, C&C are welcome! Quote
Gideon Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I like the middle photo, good job with the composition and lighting UoP +1. Quote
kabel Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Garmadon, you're such a great story teller that I always get a good laugh from your stuff. It's great to have someone like you in Migardia ! Quote
LittleJohn Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Excellent story! I really like the fig posing too +1 UoP for both claims Quote
Kai NRG Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Great little scene Garmadon, the pillars especially look great and the story is pretty funny too! Edit: +1 for both your UoP claims! Edited February 26, 2015 by Kai NRG Quote
Garmadon Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks all! I like the middle photo, good job with the composition and lighting UoP +1. Thanks a lot Gideon! Garmadon, you're such a great story teller that I always get a good laugh from your stuff. It's great to have someone like you in Mitgardia ! Thanks kabel, glad to hear that you like it! Excellent story! I really like the fig posing too +1 UoP for both claims Thanks LJ! Great little scene Garmadon, the pillars especially look great and the story is pretty funny too! Edit: +1 for both your UoP claims! Thanks for the comment and the UoP credit! Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Nice scene! ... swallowed by a walrus .... Looking forward to the eggmen in your next MOC! Edited February 26, 2015 by Captain Braunsfeld Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Haha brilliant story, and great build! Quote
Garmadon Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 Nice scene! ... swallowed by a walrus .... Looking forward to the eggmen in your next MOC! Thanks! Ha, ha! But I'm afraid he's not going back to check it out! (I had actually thought out doing a build with the walrus, but as I wanted this posted before the end of the month, I had to forgo that!) Haha brilliant story, and great build! Thanks LV! Very nice! I like the story! Thanks Carson Haupt! Quote
soccerkid6 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 That poor walrus Very cool interior, you've got some great wooden architecture designs here I think you have a few too many ins and outs in the walls though, particularly behind the storyteller, from the top of his helmet up: the many different inverted slopes/arches are a little overwhelming. Overall, an excellent build and story Quote
SarahJoy Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Fun story, and nice little build! UoP +1 for both claims. Quote
Garmadon Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 Wonderful story and neat build! Thanks LordDan! That poor walrus Very cool interior, you've got some great wooden architecture designs here I think you have a few too many ins and outs in the walls though, particularly behind the storyteller, from the top of his helmet up: the many different inverted slopes/arches are a little overwhelming. Overall, an excellent build and story Ha, ha thanks SK! Yes, I guess it could be a bit overwhelming! Fun story, and nice little build! UoP +1 for both claims. Thanks for the comment and credit SarahJoy! Quote
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