Jason Cicchini Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Farming and Agriculture provide much for the province of Darwynia, and so each Summer a grand celebration sweeps through the land. One of the oldest traditions is widely acknowledged, but rarely spoken of: A visit with the Soothsayer. On the border of the forest Darwynia shares with Benoic, just out of sight from the casual traveler, sits an ancient and dilapidated wagon. It has been converted over what looks like centuries into a ramshackle dwelling, where the Soothsayer herself resides. Women of all the villages in Darwynia gather their boys and girls at least once before their tenth birthday, and travel to see her. For the first three days of Summer they wait for her to choose only ten children. She then reads their fortunes, and commands the children never to speak of what they hear to anyone. Her motivation behind the chosen are unclear, but all have gone on to become notable members of society, royalty, even legend; both beloved and notorious. It is a widely accepted rumor that the Soothsayer once read the fortune of the Mage Talonmere, and his reaction was...less than pleased. The forest area around her shack is rumored to be rich with magical objects and plants. Notable warriors have journeyed to request gifts and blessings from her, but she is known to refuse often. Despite her youthful appearance, the tradition of seeking the Soothsayer has a long legacy. She is never seen in public, and only emerges from her dwelling for the three mornings she ritualistically chooses. Her only companion is a toad named Lorr. It is said he speaks on her behalf in the Human tongue, negotiating the Choosing and other private audiences with her. -From the Book "Darwynia: A History" by Jarr Darwyn Quote
Gideon Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Gorgeous wagon with excellent smoke from the chimney! Quote
TheLegoDr Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I love the wagon/shack. Without reading the story, I could easily tell what it was. But after reading the story, it intrigued me more. I really like the gold 1x1 round tiles used. The tilting effect on much of the shack adds to the age. Are those mushrooms non-LEGO? The smoke from the chimney is neat. I've seen that used before and it works really well, so I can understand why you would use it too. Quote
soccerkid6 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 The wall technique works very well for the wagon/shed Nice landscape as well Quote
de Gothia Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Nice lanscape for sure! That wagon/house is a great idea! I love her little place for fortune telling! Quote
Ecclesiastes Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 Great wagon, love the roof! And nice use for the carpet! Quote
robuko Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 Very nice look - once grand and now ramshackle. I really like the details of the porch and its contents Quote
Erynlasgalen Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 Very nice house wagon, I always love when I see another one and this is no exception! Quote
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