Bregir Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Tea is an important part of the Lotus culture, and many different kinds of tea are believed to have certain properties. Some are soothing, some are healing, and some are uplifting, and they are each used in different applications, often enjoyed in special tea houses. For a long time, special tea houses known derogatorily as "Tea dens" serve lightly addictive, soothing teas and allows people to relax and possibly forget their problems and concerns. The effects have always been fairly light, and tea addicts have only been a limited problem. However, as explorers returned from El Oleonda with dried leaves of a closely related bush, the Great Trading houses eyed an opportunity... Initially only found in the wild, the new species of tea bearing bush (Camellia Oleoensis) is already now being cultivated on the Eastern end of El Oleonda around the Lotus encampments, and large quantities are being shipped back to the Lotus Empire. Unfortunately, it will only grow on El Oleonda, and all attempts to cultivate it in the old world has so far failed. The resulting tea has proven to be both much more addictive and much more soothing than the Lotii variants. Users will find themselves drifting into a nothingness of forgetfulness and inner silence, as well as an extreme passivity and carelessness. In many an alleyway around the Lotus Empire and its neighbouring states, the socalled "Tea Dens" have changed dramatically. Rather than places of light entertainment and relaxation, they have now turned into refuges of oblivion and debauchery. Rumour has it the Great Trading houses are using the new substance to control the masses, and apart from racking in great quantities of silver from its users, rivaling states and factions are finding their soldiers and workers pacified by addiction, and many speculate whether control of Camellia Oleoensis will be the new power broker for the Lotus. ___________________________________________________ Spoiler Turned out more of a rush job than I had hoped, but I felt like I wanted to get my entry up. C&C welcome as always. Quote
Bodi Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 I like the roof, it's kind of cute, and this technique works well at this scale. Interesting story as well, though by it's addictive property, one may suspect if it's really a different kind of tea. Quote
Fraunces Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Very attractive colour scheme! Sad for the Lotii addicts though... Quote
Legonaut Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) The Doors Look magnificent! These orange parts also do their Job really Well. I begin to think that the Lotii have quite a Problem with several sorts of plants Edited April 18, 2020 by Legonaut Quote
Darnok Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Good use of the new parts, and that door is marvelous indeed. Overall well done! Another type of drug you say? The WTC might want to investigate and... invest. Quote
Beleg the Ranger Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Very nice tea room and backstory! Looks like it is begging for a companion build... Quote
blackdeathgr Posted April 20, 2020 Posted April 20, 2020 Nice building techniques for the plants and the roofing! The story is nice too! Quote
Tezclatipoca Posted April 30, 2020 Posted April 30, 2020 Nice story... Some are selling Tea; and others are going to sell "other" plants... Well... I am asking me question about you Corries... Are you dropping in shaddy business like minifig traffic and drugs ?? Well, it's a cool build btw; and has a nice asian style ! Cool job ! Quote
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