[MOC] The Black Falcon Embassy

[Sarophas]

My latest MOC, dedicated to my grandfather who recently passed away. Hope you like it.

It was custom for the four kingdoms to have an embassy in each others capitals. This made diplomatic work much easier than sending a traditional diplomatic contingent. These embassies quickly became important status symbols for their respective rulers. What had started out as simple townhouses, meant to house a couple of diplomats had since turned into mansions worthy of the wealthiest city-dwelling nobles. This was especially true for the embassy of the Archduchy of Rabenfels, also known as the Black Falcons due to their heraldry depicting a falcon on a blue or yellow background. Rumor has it that the bird is actually a raven or a crow, referring to the their ill-gotten wealth. The embassy is currently governed by the archdukes nephew Alexander Raben, who notoriously neglects traditional diplomatic duties in favor of knightly sport and diplomacy by the sword.

 

Edited January 22, 2023 by Sarophas

[zoth33]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather well wishes to your family.  I like the archways and the front of the main tower has a nice design.  I wish Lego made a molded eagle or falcon piece like the lion piece you have in the middle that would be great for so many builds.  Nice build overall.

[Sarophas]

44 minutes ago, zoth33 said:

Sorry to hear about your grandfather well wishes to your family.  I like the archways and the front of the main tower has a nice design.  I wish Lego made a molded eagle or falcon piece like the lion piece you have in the middle that would be great for so many builds.  Nice build overall.

Thank you! I absolutely love the lion head brick, but you are totally right, a bird version would be great!