[Brandon Stark: Part 1, Chapter 3] The Docks of Albion

[Brandon Stark]

Part 1, Chapter 1

Part 2, Chapter 2

Albion Docks by Brandon Stark, on Flickr

Brandon had feelings of uncertainty as he walked towards the Albion docks. To whom was his duty owed? He had seen starving peasants and refugees from the countryside on his way to the docks. Yet many of the High Lords were oblivious to this fact. Brandon himself was unsure. Avalonia, his own homeland, where he had been raised, desperately needed good leadership and protection. Yet here he was, marching 500 Avalonians into possible death, to a guild they had never known, a guild that cared little for the sufferings of Avalonians. However, Brandon reassured himself, These poor people will be suffering more if Raavage is not defeated. He walked on, arriving at the South Docks. 

The Albion South Docks were a relatively new addition to the city. Since the Avalonian Civil War, Drow raids in the countryside had caused many to flee behind the safety of the city walls. Unfortunately, the small city found it hard to accomadate such large numbers. Thus, slums popped up outside the city walls overnight, built by refugees with whatever wood they could find. The lack of a competent warden was in part responsible for the growth of these towns, where crime flourished. The South Docks, however, were built by merchants fleeing war in the south, and was notably grander than other parts of the slums. It extended across the river into Mesodraconem. Yet few nobles ever came here, preferring to use the grander North Docks for travel.

Brandon walked into the docks, where he was greeted by Karlon Ironsmith. House Ironsmith was an ally to Dragonstone and Ironsmith soldiers made up the largest addition to Brandon's forces. "Good day, Lord Stark. All is going to plan. We should be able to embark soon. Also, the Steward from the Keep came here with a chest. He said it was yours."

"Ah, yes, the chest. I requested to have in delivered here." Brandon motioned to a guard nearby to take the chest onto the boat. "By the way, what are our forces? I heard the Council didn't allow us to use their forces, so it is about 500?"

"No, my lord. We have 700 soldiers. I brought about 200, House Mormont brought about 200, and House Tollett brought about 100. But your father arrived about a week ago with 200 soldiers from Drond's Feelds. Lord Alric probably requested them. The Council will send 1,000 soldiers if they see the cause is worth supporting." 

Brandon looked to his left to see two soldiers in Drond's Feelds armor walking to the ship. Yet this was a different variant. Brandon remembered they were his father's, immediately proving Lord Ironsmith's words. "Good. Hopefully we will be able to arrive in Nocturnus on time." Brandon then walked onto the ship. 

Edited February 21, 2017 by Brandon Stark

[halixon]

Very nice build and Story!

[TitusV]

Indeed a very nice build. The only thing  don't really like are the roofs, there are little gaps and they seem very blocky. But all the rest is really good, keep it up  

[Brandon Stark]

On 1/3/2017 at 7:11 PM, Windusky said:

Very nice build and Story!

Thank you!

On 1/4/2017 at 1:08 PM, TitusV said:

Indeed a very nice build. The only thing  don't really like are the roofs, there are little gaps and they seem very blocky. But all the rest is really good, keep it up  

Thanks! I wasn't very satisfied with the roofs either. I will try another technique next time.

[soccerkid6]

The SNOT dark brown tiles work well for wooden beams A railing might be a nice addition for the edge of the wharf

[LittleJohn]

Nice wharf, the MDF as stone looks good on the building on the right A few small waves on the water would be nice though