MassEditor Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) My warzone pick, if I win, is O17. Compelled by their recent victories, the Desert King's forces marched day and night to reach Queenscross. They reached the great city just hours before the High Council army appeared. The Desert King's men swept aside the Queenscross city guard, and fortified favorable positions within the city to meet the coming High Council onslaught. One of these positions included the Well of Vlasik, named after one of the city's ancient kings. In Queenscross, where water is considered a precious commodity, officials went great lengths to accentuate its city wells. The structure around the Well of Vlasik, though completely ornamental, proved to be a valuable fighting position. A copse of blood ash trees, attracted to the well by its moisture, also provided cover for anyone occupying the small hill. A mixed squad of mummy regulars and Royal Warrioresses were tasked with the defense of the well, and pledged to hold the ground to the last soldier. When the battle finally erupted, High Council commanders were quick to target the well - with temperatures soaring above 40 C, the High Council realized water was as important to its troops as swords. But, despite possessing a numerical advantage, the High Council soldiers were unable to push through the defensive ring surrounding the well. The Desert King's troops proved their superior training and repelled wave after wave of enemy soldiers. Yet, with each wave they saw their small number reduced even further. After countering countless attacks, the defense finally cracked. True to their word, the Desert King troops fought until none survived. The High Council soldiers, fatigued and disillusioned by their heavy losses, were not able to celebrate the small victory. Its forces were meeting stiff resistance throughout the city, and the promised breakthrough would not be made. That evening the High Council collected their dead and wounded, and they abandoned the battle. Morale among the High Council soldiers sank, but their commanders knew they could not risk the obliteration of their army in Queenscross - larger battles were still to come. The Desert King soldiers were surprised to find themselves in sole control of the city the next morning. It had been a lucky turn of fate, for so battered were the Desert King defenders that another large attack by the High Council would likely have pushed them out of the city. Although bards would long write of the bravery demonstrated by the Desert King's soldiers at Queenscross, those who had fought there would remember only the brutality and death of that day, and how many others would be lost in this terrible conflict. A pic of the whole MOC, and some close ups: Sans-figs: Edited April 27, 2015 by MassEditor Quote
robuko Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Fantastic story and landscaping ME. I love those red trees! Quote
Garmadon Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Excellent build MassEditor, fantastic job on the architecture, trees, landscaping, and pathway! Superb minifig posing and story as well! Quote
mrcp6d Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Sweet build ME! (Other than the fact that the HC army is losing.... ) Quote
LittleJohn Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Fantastic work! The architecture is fantastic, as is the landscaping The stairs are great as well Quote
Jacob Nion Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 The architecture of the well is just wonderful. But the most I love about your entry is the base. I love how it raises up to a small hill and highlight the building in it's center. Great work. Quote
Kai NRG Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Very nice way of rounding the tower! The sand and rock landscaping is also well done! Quote
Captain Dee Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Wow. That combination of colors against that backdrop really stands out. The architecture is very unusual - and very good! I must echo the thought that the rounding of the tower is clever. The well is pretty basic but looks neat and clean. I really like the vegetation - both the trees and the climbing plants. And of course the minifig posing is well done. Quote
Spader Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Wow! The colors here are simply amazing, and the architecture is quite good as well! Excellent build! Quote
Robin Creations Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Epic!! That base is amazing and the architecture is fantastic! Reminds me of something from The Hobbit Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Great story- unusual! And a brilliant build to go along with it as well! Quote
Umbra-Manis Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Incredible! That ruin's shape is really neat. Quote
Balbo Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Fantastic creation and story . Especially the way you made the wall is incredible. The landscaping and the trees look great, too Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 So beautiful, I almost forget that it is a battle scene.... Quote
Blufiji Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 The colors flow really well here, but the things that stand out-the double layered tower and the irregular base. Great Job sir! Quote
MassEditor Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks a lot for the awesome comments everyone! Quote
soccerkid6 Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 I don't even know what to say anymore. All of your builds are just so pretty! The landscape colors and textures look stunning, and I how the trees are taking over the tower. Quote
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