MassEditor Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) At Senurhem's stronghold of Lagash Ur, Raavage stares at the angry faces that surround him. He ponders how everything could have gone so wrong. And yet, perhaps in this moment there is still an opportunity to unite these fractured alliances against his enemy. Raavage’s corrupt agents had reported Burress' betrayal and also that the Zugal had received both messages he had sent. Raavage has also sensed that the Drow and Varlyrians were not aware that he knows of their plan to recruit the Dragon Masters. The Dragons’ presence here has unnerved them. This is it, a chance to seal the fracture and bring the Zugal into the assault on Abyssian. Raavage could have picked no better place in all of Nocturnus to host this meeting. With the alliances of the Black Spire on the verge of complete dissolution, Senurhem's stronghold is the last bit of neutral ground in all the Darklands. Senurhem and his Covenant - Senurhem's name for the motley collection of Nocturian races he has pressed into his command - allied with Raavage late during the Civil War but proved an effective fighting force. The Zugal have also enjoyed a beneficial relationship with the Covenant, often combining forces for small operations against pockets of Nocturnian resistance. By agreeing to meet at Lagash Ur, the factions at least knew it wasn't one of Raavage's traps. Despite the neutral setting, Raavage knows today's meeting will be bitterly resisted. This will be a delicate dance. First he must reassure the ravens before consoling the Dragons; and finally unite them all against the snake! Raavage looks to the Zugal contingent and speaks. Raavage: My friends, you have been the victims of a Nocturnus plot to fracture our unity. The Nocturnians at Abyssian have tried to turn you against us. Raavage locks eyes with Korrak. He can tell the Zugal are not going to be easy to convince. Raavage shifts his focus to the others in the meeting room. Count Basil the Valyrian and General Zurnof the Drow avoid Raavage’s gaze. Both wonder what happened at the Eyrie. They sent no message to the Zugal but they fear what the Dragon Master delegation will tell Raavage. Both wonder what the Lord of the Hand knows. Korrak lets out a small click and hiss, his eyes darting over the faces of the gathered brood. Korrak: So you would have us believe that you did not intend to ally with our enemy? Korrak glares in the direction of Anzar Strongfist. Anzar doesn’t respond, he too would like to hear the explanation from Raavage. The altercation at Dragon Keep had cost the Dragon Masters much.Their dragon Handrid had fled into the mountains, the Dragon Keep was lost, and his father, Zar Strongfist, was slain at the hand of Raavage’s agent, the black knight Sir Burress. Raavage: I am most loyal to my friends, Korrak, and the Zugal are our most honored allies. As I said, you are the victim of an intricate plot perpetrated by the snake and his minions. Anzar could see the benefit the Nocturnian rebels may have gained by sparking this conflict, but if Raavage’s hands were truly clean then why were the Dragon Masters invited to this meeting? He wonders if Raavage intends to offer him up as sacrifice to the Zugal. His mind races as he considers the other possibilities. If the Nocturnian rebels were behind this plot, why did a Drow agent send a message to his father before Burress arrived at the Dragon Keep? Were the Drow behind the assassination? Burress, after all, is allied with Malicia Darkheart, a Drow sorceress. Anzar weighs his options carefully, then speaks. Anzar: If you truly have no affinity for the Dragon Masters, then why have you called here? Your honored allies decimated our Keep and killed many of my men. If you have brought us here to seek peace, we demand reparations for these actions. We would have the raven’s head on a pike! Korrak humms softly as he lets out a wry smile. Korrak: And where would you put that pike, Dragon? Surely not outside your Keep! The Zugal contingent lets out an audible groan, then a low clicking begins to fill the room. Anzar grips the hilt of his sword and his guards set their feet for battle. Raavage knows he must take control. If his plan to take Abyssian has any chance of surviving, he must take his chance now. Raavage slams his fist on the table and releases a commanding growl. Raavage: Enough! Can you not see? This is what the snake wants! He has used your vendetta to divide the Spire! It is the snake whose head you desire. The Zugal clicking fades as Korrak lifts his arm for silence. Korrak: Even if all you say is true, the Zugal will not cede our gains to the Dragons. Anzar stares furiously at Korrak. He was never the warrior of the family, but the Zugal’s cockiness enrages him. No matter what the Lord of the Hand says the Zugal will never be his ally! Raavage: Anzar, your losses were unfortunate, but perhaps this misunderstanding can improve your situation. The Dragon Keep has always resided in the long shadow of the Eyrie, and peace was hard to find. What if I allow you to keep Abyssian once we have slaughtered the snake? Anzar has no desire to possess Abyssian. It is not a suitable home for training dragons... Dragons! They must be what Raavage needs to take Abyssian, otherwise he would not have been summoned to this meeting. Anzar then wonder why it was he that was called and not his brother, Tanzar. Tanzar has the army, two dragons and is the Dragon Master's fiercest warrior. Did Raavage need Handrid for this assault? Why would he favor Handrid over Dravin and Dronis, his brother’s prized twin dragons? Perhaps Raavage thought he would be easier to manipulate than Tanzar. Was Raavage even aware that Handrid had fled into the mountains after the Dragon Keep fell? It must be something else. Anzar is only certain of two things. First, that Raavage is using him and second, that the Zugal are his enemy. If he does not ally with Raavage, he would ensure the fracture became a rift. Anzar surveys the audience and senses disquiet from the Drow and Varlyrians. He thinks carefully about his next move and then speaks. Anzar: We don’t want Abyssian. We want Malicia Darkheart! Raavage is surprised by the request. Where is the dragon pup going with this? He only brought Anzar to this meeting because he was inexperienced, easier to manipulate and intimidate. Why would he ask for Malicia, his most trusted advisor? Raavage: Out of the question, Dragon Master. Anzar: You say that it is the Nocturnian rebels who plotted to kill my father and spark this altercation, and yet Burress is under the command of Darkheart. The black knight came baring a shield given to Darkheart by my father. How are we to know it is not the Drow who conspire against us? I demand you turn over Darkheart for interrogation and possible execution! Raavage: Burress was allied with the Nocturnian rebels before his capture. It is clear they placed an enchantment on him long before he began to serve Malicia. The snake wanted to place Burress in a place of trust within my ranks to exact this plot! It is Burress you should question! The pace of the argument quickens. Anzar: Are you sure that Malicia is trustworthy? Are you sure that the Drow are your allies? Raavage: Malicia is trustworthy. Anzar: And the Drow- are they your allies? Raavage: They are loyal to me! Anzar shoots a glance towards General Zurn and flips a scroll onto the floor bearing Zurn’s seal. Anzar: If they are loyal to you, then why did they send my father a secret message promising the return of our lands in Avalonia if we would join them in an assault on the West? Are you sure the Drow work in your interests and not against them? Korrak smiles to himself, pleased to be witness to this altercation. Finally Raavage is being exposed! Raavage, however, is stunned. If he claims he ordered the Avalonian assault proposed by the Drow, the Drow will know that he is lying and that he is aware of their betrayal. Raavage: All part of the Rebel's plot! The answer comes too quickly and easily. This meant one thing - Raavage knew of their plan to recruit the Dragon Masters to assault Avalonia. General Zurn begins to question everything. Did Raavage send Burress to kill Zar to sabotage the Drow’s alliance with the Dragon Masters? How did Raavage know? Is the Varlyrian, Count Basil, a Hand spy? The only thing he knows for sure is Raavage cannot be trusted. Korrak: Unlikely, even I have a hard time believing the Rebel's could know enough about our fracture to exploit it. Raavage ignores Korrak's comment. Shifting his eyes to Zurn, Raavage sees the realization that his betrayal has been discovered wash over the General . The Lord of the Hand knows he must separate the sides now before all is lost. Raavage: This IS a Nocturnian plot. Let us cease these accusations now to gather our composure. The Covenant has prepared a unity feast. Let us allow our tempers to calm while we enjoy our host’s bounty. Senurhem walks forward to address the angry, but hungry mob assembled in his council chambers. Senurhem: Yes, I have ordered my finest chefs to prepare some traditional Nocturnian cuisine for your enjoyment this evening. The menu includes roasted crocodile, pan-fried Moruth trout, a light swamp salad and, for our Zugal friends, giant Nocturnian earthworms. Senurhem waves to a dark figure leaning against the wall. The man, obviously Senurhem's second-in-command, has said nothing the entire meeting. Senurhem: Anfauglir, order the waiters to begin serving. Anfauglir: Yes m'lord. Anfauglir exits through a side door and waiters soon pour out, their arms full of trays holding food and drink for Senurhem's guests. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Here's a few shots of the rest of the MOC without figs: ------------------------------------------------------------------ About this MOC: Torgar and Z were awesome enough to let me get in on some Collab action for Nocturnus, and this is my first entry so far. While I handled the MOC on this one T and Z worked up this part of the story, which I assure you has some twists in store. This of course takes place soon after the epic collab story T and Z put together and shared earlier this month. Definitely stay tuned to the forums over the next week to see the rest of this chapter! Thanks for checking it out! Edited September 12, 2014 by MassEditor Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Damn, that's awesome. So much Nocturnianness in this! I think all the small details, such as on the tables, and round the throne, really make this moc! Quote
Infernum Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Wow! Awesome build! It's massive! And the story is incredible! Can't wait to read the next section! I have one question about the MOC: What is the dark bley cheese mosaic at the bottom of the carpet leading to the throne supposed to be? The mosaic I'm talking about is in the bottom left of this picture https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/14477227246_21f4e40b7d_c.jpg Awesome work! Quote
MKJoshA Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 I love how this story is continuing and with such a fantastic build! Quote
Hammerhand Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Wow, that's awesome man. There are some great building techniques you've used here! Although it's a small part, the red carpet with the gold studs just looks great. The pillars and the walls also look amazing, great job! Quote
mccoyed Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 This is great. Everything about it, but especially the overall design of the room with many interesting details like the altar and throne area. And man, those figs! Quote
Garmadon Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Stupendous work, MassEditor, this is an excellent continuation of the collab There are so many great things in this build, from the throne to the carpet and stairs to the lava-falls I really like the use of all those dark gray slopes in an interior - awesome minifigs as well Quote
Torgar Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 I really like the throne, the snot floor, the carpet, and the lava running throughout the room. Awesome job ME! Quote
Gunman Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 What a beautiful throne room ME... Awesome lava flow I really like it. Also good details all around, I like the dish filled with blood. Quote
Gabe Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Wow... it's decided, you are my new favorite GoH builder, this is superb! You are cranking out the quality builds so quickly too , it's very impressive! Everything looks great in this - the polished floor with red carpets, the repeating SNOT stairs, the throne itself (cool design!), that huge, intense gate and porticullis, and of course the lava flows. (wouldn't it be cool to have the lava lit up on the back wall tho? Only thing i can think of to improve it) So good, and the perfect illustration to the excellent storyline. Can't wait to hear the next installment! Quote
ZCerberus Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Awesome work. Great work with the photos too. Nocturnus take over time! Quote
Scaevola Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Great work, the snotted carpets and floors are superb, as is the channel of lava that encircles the throne's dais. Excellent job as usual Quote
Kayne Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Just stunning work here! What the 3 of you are now putting together, are just an amazing collection of builds and will shake GoH to its core Quote
robuko Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 This is one amazing story. It is so fascinating that I read to the end and then realized I hadn't looked at the MOC! Reminds me of the great SoT. It is a very sweet build, very confident and composed, not flashy but beautifully executed. Oddly makes me think about a Spaceship hangar deck! Quote
MassEditor Posted June 25, 2014 Author Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Damn, that's awesome. So much Nocturnianness in this! I think all the small details, such as on the tables, and round the throne, really make this moc! Thanks Vladdy, much appreciated! Wow! Awesome build! It's massive! And the story is incredible! Can't wait to read the next section! I have one question about the MOC: What is the dark bley cheese mosaic at the bottom of the carpet leading to the throne supposed to be? The mosaic I'm talking about is in the bottom left of this picture https://farm4.static...1f4e40b7d_c.jpg Awesome work! Thank you sir! That cheese mosiac is supposed to be like the old, torn end of the carpet roll. I love how this story is continuing and with such a fantastic build! Thanks Josh! Wow, that's awesome man. There are some great building techniques you've used here! Although it's a small part, the red carpet with the gold studs just looks great. The pillars and the walls also look amazing, great job! I appreciate that Hammerhand! I have to admit, my favorite part is the carpet! This is great. Everything about it, but especially the overall design of the room with many interesting details like the altar and throne area. And man, those figs! Thanks McCoyed! A few of the figs certainly aren't spot on, so I apologize to my guild mates for cheap makeovers Stupendous work, MassEditor, this is an excellent continuation of the collab There are so many great things in this build, from the throne to the carpet and stairs to the lava-falls I really like the use of all those dark gray slopes in an interior - awesome minifigs as well Thanks a ton Garmadon! I really like the throne, the snot floor, the carpet, and the lava running throughout the room. Awesome job ME! Thanks dude! What a beautiful throne room ME... Awesome lava flow I really like it. Also good details all around, I like the dish filled with blood. I very much appreciate it Gunman! So glad you liked it! Wow... it's decided, you are my new favorite GoH builder, this is superb! You are cranking out the quality builds so quickly too , it's very impressive! Everything looks great in this - the polished floor with red carpets, the repeating SNOT stairs, the throne itself (cool design!), that huge, intense gate and porticullis, and of course the lava flows. (wouldn't it be cool to have the lava lit up on the back wall tho? Only thing i can think of to improve it) So good, and the perfect illustration to the excellent storyline. Can't wait to hear the next installment! On my, you've got me blushing here. Considering the works of art you call Lego builds, I am most humbly gracious for these kind words. Man, great idea too with the lighting, I certainly should have done that. I need to get some more lights, the only one I had was from the Orthanc set which I built into my Crater of Doom MOC, which I also took to a display and accidently left on the whole day and now the battery is dead. Awesome work. Great work with the photos too. Nocturnus take over time! Thanks Z, and for your help too and the million questions you had to answer! Great work, the snotted carpets and floors are superb, as is the channel of lava that encircles the throne's dais. Excellent job as usual Thanks Scaevola! Just stunning work here! What the 3 of you are now putting together, are just an amazing collection of builds and will shake GoH to its core Glad you liked it sir, I've definitely enjoyed your recent MOCs! Definitely keep an eye out, there's a bad moon a'rising in Nocturnus! This is one amazing story. It is so fascinating that I read to the end and then realized I hadn't looked at the MOC! Reminds me of the great SoT. It is a very sweet build, very confident and composed, not flashy but beautifully executed. Oddly makes me think about a Spaceship hangar deck! Man, what an awesome comment, thanks robuko! I thought the same thing for a time about the hanger look! I might just get rid of the figs and decor, and build a spaceship real quick just to check it out. Edited June 25, 2014 by MassEditor Quote
kabel Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Amazing build and interesting story. I'm glad you found your way into GoH, albeit the wrong team ... Quote
HammerBro Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Wow, epic story! Nice job with the floor techniques and it took a lot of slopes, but the walls are awesome. I also love the throne with those lotr pieces! Quote
Kayne Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 So about the lights, not sure how much of a purist you are, but there is a product called lifelites, available at lifelites.com that are designed just to light up Lego. I have just the starter set, but I love them. They are LED, and I've had the same battery in for a year now. Quote
MassEditor Posted June 25, 2014 Author Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Haha, yes sir, the owner, Rob Hendrix, is in my LUG and actually lives just up the highway from my neck of the woods. I will admit I'm a bit of a purist but if I'm going to keep doing lava scenes if anything, I probably need to look into them. Rob always has some great stuff he's been working on when we meet, maybe he'll give me a good deal (or at least free shipping)! Thanks for the tip Kayne, I'm glad to know you've enjoyed using them! Amazing build and interesting story. I'm glad you found your way into GoH, albeit the wrong team ...Thanks Kabel! Sorry, it's just too cold in Mitgardia! Wow, epic story! Nice job with the floor techniques and it took a lot of slopes, but the walls are awesome. I also love the throne with those lotr pieces! I appreciate it HammberBro! I actually had to depend a lot on those slopes after a ran out of dark bley bricks while building the floor. Edited June 25, 2014 by MassEditor Quote
TheUtilityBelt Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 The lava is cool, the throne looks great, and the gate looks awesome! Great build overall man! Quote
Maxim I Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Breathtaking!!! I love it how huge the MOC is and how you managed to make every single place in this MoC interesting!! Nice job! Quote
Yooha Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I love the storyline. With so many conspiracy and stabbing each other's back, it is a little hard to follow what the situation really IS, and what the different factions THINK it is, but I try. :) Quote
ZCerberus Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I love the storyline. With so many conspiracy and stabbing each other's back, it is a little hard to follow what the situation really IS, and what the different factions THINK it is, but I try. :) If it was easy to follow it wouldn't be interesting! I think the story is more Game of Thrones like than Lord of the Rings like, it is supposed to have a lot of political intrigue and layers. Quote
Kai NRG Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Another excellent MOC from you... especially love the way you did those rugs! Quote
MassEditor Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks again everyone, glad you liked it! I'm glad you mentioned something Yooha, I totally meant to link the first of the Collab MOCS recently done by Z and Torgar in case anyone needed a refresher on the plot developments. Here is the link to Z's Throne Room at Farnhorn and their other Collab MOCS, which the story above continues. The other MOCs are linked at the bottom of the Z's post. Quote
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