[Freebuild] Embervale Advent Calendar 2024 - Storytime

[Umbra-Manis]

That cottage is adorable, brilliant use of the rocker plate bases! 

[Aurore]

@GeoBrick Thank you so much! The cottage would indeed make a nice Christmas stall in a micro-market, that's a great idea

@Umbra-Manis Thank you very much!

[Aurore]

Day 13 : the (Micro) Monster

Dresghar – "As the winter solstice drew near and her younger sister grew weaker with each passing day, the elder made her choice. She would venture deep into the forest, facing the frost and the monsters that lurked within..."

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[Kai NRG]

Looks like a really lovely homestead and a massive frog 

[Aurore]

@Kai NRG My first idea was to cast the Friends salamander as the monster...But it looked way too cartoonish! So a giant frog it is. 

[Aurore]

Day 14 : the (Micro-)Spirit Glade

Dresghar - "...for she had heard legends whispering of a hidden glade, veiled by enchantments and revealed only on the longest night of the year. At its heart, it was said, lay a crystal of untold power, waiting for one brave enough to claim it."

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Which puts the final touch to the second scene!

Scene 2 : the Frozen Forest

 

 

[GeoBrick]

3 hours ago, Aurore said:

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Which puts the final touch to the second scene!

Already?!! 

That's a nice visual way to hint at the new chapter, placing the next location a bit separate from the previous.
Again, marvelous work on the snow -and landscaping.
And now I'm curious if the new type of tree has any significance for next weeks' part of the story.

[Aurore]

@GeoBrick Hehe, you guessed the topic of the next scene! 

[Aurore]

Day 15 : the Mischievous Pixie

Dresghar - "She had trudged through the snow for hours, her feet heavy and her spirit heavier, when she encountered a pixie perched high in a tree. Eyes glinting with mischief, the creature offered to guide her to a hidden treasure, tempting her to abandon the search for the crystal. Yet the girl refused, her heart unwavering as she chose her sister’s health over riches and comfort."

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Day 15 - Mischievous Pixie by Aurore, sur Flickr

 

Edited December 15, 2024 by Aurore

[Umbra-Manis]

Great use of the horn piece in that tree! 

[Aurore]

@Umbra-Manis Thank you very much! There have been several new interesting parts for trees lately. 

[Aurore]

Day 16 : the Pink Fairy

Dresghar : "A little deeper in the forest, the girl found a delicate fairy, frozen in a cocoon of ice. Her wings, once vibrant, were now brittle and cold. The fairy whispered weakly, calling for help, unable to live without warmth. With tender resolve, the girl cradled her in her hands and sang a song, one she had once sung to calm her sister. As the melody filled the air, the fairy’s colors bloomed once more, revived by the warmth of love and memory."

 

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Edited December 17, 2024 by Aurore

[zoth33]

The pixie in the tree is a fun idea.  

The color usage in the pink fairy build are a nice aesthetic.  Really looks wonderful 

[Aurore]

@zoth33 Thank you! The scene of this week is something the person who opens the "physical" calendar each morning requested me quite a while ago...

[Aurore]

Day 17 : Birch Tree

Alrune - “Quite the densely populated mysterious forest, is it? When I go for a stroll, all I ever find are brambles and bugs.” 
Dresghar - “That’s because you’re not an innocent heroine, dearest.”

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[The Stad]

4 hours ago, Aurore said:

@zoth33 Thank you! The scene of this week is something the person who opens the "physical" calendar each morning requested me quite a while ago...

Would love to see what your “physical” calendar looks like to house so many different sizes of builds!

[Aurore]

18 hours ago, The Stad said:

Would love to see what your “physical” calendar looks like to house so many different sizes of builds!

Well...little paper bags on the mantelpiece of our fireplace. 

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Edited December 18, 2024 by Aurore

[Aurore]

Day 18 : Friendly Pixie

Dresghar - "Further into the forest, our innocent heroine encountered another pixie. His wings shimmered faintly, like frost touched by moonlight, but his eyes were warm and kind. 'The storm ahead will test your heart,' he told her. 'But remember this: the light within you is stronger than the darkness around you.'"

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[Eyrezer]

I love the little faerie folk. I still need to get some of the Harry Potter ones. I think the story explanation of the fairy in ice helps sell the part use by the way.

Like others, I'm delighted to see you have an actual advent calendar that can be opened! Have you done all the photographs in advance for us online audience?

Edited December 18, 2024 by Eyrezer

[GeoBrick]

That's a nice blend of those translucent pieces in the landscape. And I feel you have the color shades in the birch tree spot on.

[Aurore]

@Eyrezer Thank you very much! I’m very fond of the various fairy folk in LEGO form, they’re all so cute...And yes, I take all the photos in advance. I’m a bit late currently though, as I still have not finished the last three builds! 

@GeoBrick Thank you so much! 

[Aurore]

Day 19 : Frost Fairy

Dresghar - "The forest turned wild as snow swirled and winds howled, blinding the girl and filling her heart with despair. At the heart of the storm appeared two fairies sculpted of ice and frost, their voices sharp as crystals: 'What keeps you walking through the storm? There is nothing for you here but death.' "

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[Kai NRG]

Way to use all those transparent fern pieces, they look quite magical against the snow.  Love the hint of yellow in the tree too, helps sell it as a birch!

[zoth33]

2 hours ago, Kai NRG said:

Way to use all those transparent fern pieces, they look quite magical against the snow.  Love the hint of yellow in the tree too, helps sell it as a birch!

Agreed about the fern pieces.  The bark of the birch tree also looks good. The story is coming together nicely.  

[Aurore]

@Kai NRG& @zoth33Thank you so much! I'm really glad you find the design of the vegetation effective!