gedren_y Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) It began like this: The Ulandians had no realistic estimate about the population size of the Nestlands, therefore the Blazing Swords Legion was dispatched in full force for the invasion. That was their mistake. The Ghuin Nol High Guard at Skywatch Perch spotted the army weeks out, and were able to warn the Clans right away. Most of the non-combat citizenry (children, pregnant women, the aged and infirm) were evacuated to the deep hiding places south of the Nols. It was decided by the High Ministry that the defense would be a retreating line. Warriors were ordered to make only a token resistance, then to disappear into the forests. The main force of the Nestlands Clans would gather in the tunnels and caverns of Edst Nol and Dun Nol. From there they could send out raiding parties to strike back at the invaders, once the bulk of the Ulandians were forced to move on. The Blazing Swords did exactly as expected. Once the major towns were secured, the occupying Ulandians set about inventorying what remained. They found precious little food, and no drinkable water (all the water distillers had been dismantled and removed). There was no choice, but for the bulk of the Blazing Swords Legion to move on to a more livable location. Several small units remained, supplemented by a unit of Guardians of the Garden, to catalog and examine all the interesting little devices made by the Nestlands Clans. ------------------------ It was decided that Skywatch Perch had to be retaken. Ghuin Nol High Guard Captain Gorgd MkTavsh, the new commander of the late Hugh Hos' unit, and Olik Funrirr, Bloodmane's apprentice, were afforded the honor of first strike. Using secret tunnels that the Ulandians has missed in their search, Gorgd and Olik made it all the way to the cavern beneath Skywatch Perch without encountering a soul. There they found a fireplace with eagle feathers and bones littered about. This sent Captain Gorgd into a rage, causing him to rush up into the main outpost. There was only one Ulandian inside at the time. Restus Solus, a Guardian of the Garden officer, had only microseconds to respond by crossing his blades. This did little to deter the furious Captain, and with his first blow sent Restus' right arm and his blades into the outpost foyer. The rest of him was smashed backwards into the cavern below. Mitus Dolum foolishly left his pilum inside while he examined the skyviewers. Olik made his way quickly to roof. The Leoparder slave had no chance. Grhiishir didn't even manage a mewl before his treachea was severed. Olik takes a moment to wonder if Leoparder might taste like mountain cat. "Grabbagh na bollagh, Sassenuk!" roared Gorgd. A blast of pain. Mitus' screams could be heard for miles, as his wrist is shattered and his hand barely remains attatched. The major artery in the wrist bleeds profusely before Mitus falls down the mountain dead. Thus Skywatch Perch was secured. --------------------- Some overview shots. Detail shots: Architecture Skyviewers Plants and rocks ------------- I may do some figless and bloodless shots later. CCC Edited March 11, 2015 by gedren_y Quote
Gideon Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Nice overall design and some nice details as well, I really like the skyviewers I also like the use of "ice cream" as parts of the plant on the last picture. Quote
Adair Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 "Together we stand, divided we fall." Great job! Now that this is posted i think we have a pretty good chance of keeping the Nestlands! Quote
LittleJohn Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Very nice! I really like the telescopes and use of white Quote
Capt Wolf Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I like the close-up photography. It makes me feel like I'm in the scene! Quote
Bregir Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Great build - I really like how it looks from the outside! The inside is a little bit too rectangular, which makes it look a little too "Legoish" if that makes any sence. Nice story too, although I would hate to have to read it out loud with all those names! For the High Council! Quote
Maxim I Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Very nice entry Gedren!!! The architecture is completely how you depicted the Nestlands earlier and the minifig posing is excellent! Approved for sure! Quote
gedren_y Posted March 12, 2015 Author Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks all. The skyviewers are a design that I came up with over six months ago. The main body is a Brickarms MAWS launcher, and the 'crystal' is attached to a MAWS shell inside the end. Yes, the geometric stylized eagle is quite common in the Nestlands, and sandstone is often used in the construction of official buildings. This, though, is intended to have been carved from the peak, with some insert stones. The interior is a cavern that has been reshaped to be symmetrical. The Nestlands themselves are considered sacred by the Clans, and desecration by outsiders will be met with extreme violence. Eat a bird in the Nestlands and you will find yourself painfully dead. The Clans also have no compunction about eating the dead of other races. Those Brickforge splat pieces sell the violence really well. I may need to get some more. Quote
LordDan Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Nice design, it looks really neat from the outside. It nice to see that those foolish Ulandians were massacared. I will definately remember not to harm any birds after seeing this!! Quote
de Gothia Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Such a great story! The moc is also looking good but the photos could use some improvement.. Quote
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