[G:DK:C7 DK vs U] True Motives

[Blufiji]

A coordinated attack with Lord Dan. Forwarning-This is my first attempt at writing a story for my builds so C&C is definitely appreciated.

Somewhere outside of Sands End, an emissary and spy of the Desert King has called together an emissary of Gal-Turok, Goblin Lord of the Rakath, and an emissary of the newly allied Southern Dwarves..

Tu'k (Goblin Emissary): "Why have you brought us out here serpent? My time is valuable!"

Olumutag (Dwarven Emissary): "For once me and the goblin are in agreement. The town is more than ripe for the taking, and between the three of us, our forces should be more than enough. Let's get to it! There is precious things to be had!"

Nem Set: "I see you two are still as short-sighted as you are tall!"

Tu'k: "Careful serpent..The Uniter may be allied with your "King", but my clan has it's own agenda. I am still tall enough to split you in two, and make a midnight snack out of your entrails.."

Nem Set smirked and glanced sharply at the goblin to his left, and then refocused his eyes towards the south. Feeling the tenseness of the situation, Olumutag quickly spoke up. While he had no like for either of them, now was not the time for this nonsense.

Olumutag: "Back to business both of you..what is this about?"

Nem Set: "Your earlier statement is true dwarf, the town is ready. My spies have informed me that constant fear and uncertainty runs through the populace, and that the city's resources are stretched daily. The Guard is so depleted from quelling other engagements, that male citizens are being called upon to man the battlements and protect key buildings, such a the graineries and supply stores."

Tu'k: "Then lets relieve them of their fear and pillage this sandtrap!"

Nem Set: "Simple minded being, The Desert Kingdom has progressed beyond ruthless and needless slaughter, but the Desert King is not above aggressive negotiations, and that is why my dear friends, we are on the hill tonight."

Both Olumutag and Tu'k rolled their eyes at the word "friend" as Nem Set continued.

"Both of your kind are well known for their mastery of tunneling..and the Desert King will see it put to good use. Inform your men to tunnel under the bedrock and directly into the cities food storages. You will then empty them quickly and silently. Do not bring attention to yourself, and remove only who you need to from your path. After you empty every grainery and storage building, burn them down. However it is important that you burn only those buildings and nothing else."

Olumutag: "I take it there is more to this plan."

Nem Set: "I see you are learning dwarf. Once the citizens discover that their food has been "destroyed" they will have little choice but to make for other safe havens in the desert. The shear amount of people dictates that they must travel along common trade routes, making them easy plunder for your master's forces goblin. At that time, the Desert King's soldiers will step in and defend the innocents from your group."

Tu'k: You would attack us, those who you call allies?!"

Nem Set: "No, more like put on a show. We will save them from you, however do try not to harm them too much, just scare them a bit. After we intervene, we will offer them food and safety within the secure areas of our kingdom."

Tu'k: "And what if they refuse your offer for safe haven?"

Nem Set: "Then you and the dwarf's forces may do with them as you wish. I'm sure Gal-Turok could use more eager people in his labor force for the mines. And the dwarves could always use more riches, no?"

Both Tu'k and Olumutag chuckled at the thought...

Nem Set: Dwarf, when the town empties, the Desert King will deliver on his promise. You may pick it clean of any precious items you find, but after that you will remove yourself from my King's claim, understood?!"

Olumutag: "I understand perfectly serpent.."

Nem Set: "Wonderful..lets begin..."

Here is a link to Lord Dan's build, which is essentially the first part of this collaboration.

http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=106986

I left the building open for good inside shots. Thanks for viewing.

Edited March 15, 2015 by blufiji

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Excellent build!

Black tiles work surprisingly well to form a convincing hole in the ground.

[Lord Vladivus]

Ah awesome! Great idea for a collab!

[Bregir]

Excellent build!

Black tiles work surprisingly well to form a convincing hole in the ground.

Indeed - Until I read your comment, I was convinved there was a hole in the ground!

Cool build and nice idea to collab.

[Jacob Nion]

Now that is exactly what I expected for guerilla actions! Great scene!

The architecture is fantastic and there's a lot of action going on.

May the dark gods of the east be with you during your attack, Gal-Turok!

Edited March 15, 2015 by Jacob Nion

[LittleJohn]

Great work with all the arches! Nice palm tree and sand too

[LordDan]

Great scene! Awesome job on the architecture and the landscape!! Nice story also!

Edited March 15, 2015 by LordDan

[Maxim I]

Congratz with the architecture!!! So many things to like in this MOC!!

[robuko]

Absolutely brilliant idea. The fig use and posing is great, and the architecture looks very good. Sparse, but full enough. I really like the floor especially.

[Jakorin Swiftsword]

Nicely done! The textures and scene are both very nice.

[MassEditor]

Awesome build and very intriguing story blufiji! More foot soldiers for the Desert King's campaigns, and more civilians to hail him as a hero. Love the Kaliphlin architecture and the texture, especially those piles of sand. That's a small but really aesthetic touch. This is a pretty build, I can totally imagine this building within a windswept desert city. Great work!

[Gideon]

The colonnade and the interior are the stars of this build imho. Black tiles worked surprisingly well as a hole in the floor, but in the last pic at a lower angle the reflection in the tiles ruins the illusion somewhat

[Blufiji]

Thanks guys! I'm not too good with desert architecture, and I was afraid that it turned out quite poorly. But it was learning experience I suppose, and look forward to these type of builds as the war progresses.

@Gideon: One day I'll get it right with the photos, you'll see!

[Kai NRG]

Excellent work here Blufiji! As has been mentioned the black tiles work very nicely and on the whole your architecture is great!

[MKJoshA]

Great architecture!

[Garmadon]

Excellent job with the story and build blufiji! The hole is very convincing, and the architecture and sand look fantastic, a big for the approval

[Dr.Cogg]

Nice Interior

[soccerkid6]

I like the little sand dunes, and the architecture looks very good as well

[Blufiji]

Thanks again guys! For the Desert King!

[Adair]

Nice build! While the area outside looks a little weird (is it dessert, or just a floor with small piles of sand on it?) I do love that tree, and the walls are nice as well!