Emma Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Here's my entry for the Mount Up! challenge: The Nocturnus Rous This unusually large rodent is a choice mount for any Nocturnian. The Rous was domesticated through centuries of careful breeding programs. Programs through which the largest, strongest, and most trainable Rouses were selected to continue the line. Not many breeders remain today (probably because Rous breeding has not proven to be as popular/profitable as the horse, wolf and wyvern industries), but there are a few who remain loyal to preserving the breed. A nifty little factoid to note: the Rous secretes a fire retardant oil which comes in real handy when riding through the southern Moruth swamplands where dangerous flame spurts frequently occur; atop your Rous, there is nothing to worry about. Phew! Just in under the deadline... I think... right? I finished the head eons ago, shortly after the mini-challenge was announced - but the rest of it was all done today. It turned out a bit larger than I had originally wanted, but I really liked the head and so decided to build the rest of it to match (size-wise). Those new ball joints are fantastic for creature building, I just wish they all came in black. Oh, and I just watch The Princess Bride for the first time - I definitely borrowed a few things from it... C&C always welcome Quote
Yzalirk Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I have to say that this is my favorite entry. I like the look of it, it looks menacing and those teeth just make this a whole lot menacing. Great job! :thumbup: Quote
-Carson Haupt- Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Very creepy. Better hope this doesn't visit me in my dream! Quote
Slobey Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Wow this is great. A nightmarish creature befitting the realm of Nocturnus. Quote
TenorPenny Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Dear lord..! Terrifying and wonderful. Quote
Maxim I Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Nope, I never want to meet this animal in real life! :D Quote
gedren_y Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 A perfectly dark build, rightly suitable to Nocturnus. And the Princess Bride reference doesn't hurt. Quote
Scaevola Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Excellent mount, well built head and legs. Definitely one of my favorite entries at the moment. Quote
LordDan Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I bet it never even has to fight! One look at it and everyone would be fleeing in the other direction. This is amazing and truly terrifying, let's hope it stays well within Nocturnus. Quote
robuko Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I feel the Princess Bride reference strong in this one. I also feel terror. Great build and very effective photography. The head and torso in particular are just excellent. What did you use for the tongue? I am not so much a fan of the exposed plate on the foreleg, it looks a bit out of place. Excellent build! Quote
Gunman Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Very well made mount Emma! The mouth rocks and the overall design is top notch! Quote
Simon_S Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Very scary, you really know how to create a nocturnian atmosphere. Now just think what you could have done if you added a base, which was built also as good as this, instead of having white background... Quote
Kayne Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Great build Emma, this really captured the feel of your guild and the life(or undead life) of the landscape there. My only concern here is that you addressed only 2 out of the 3 dangers of the fire swamp. Quote
the lego dwarf Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 That looks amazing. Great job. Quote
Jorrith Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Whoa! I really like this one, what a wicked beast! Quote
Infernum Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Scary! That head is awesome! Great use of black spikes, they really convey the "Ah, I'm scary!" feel. Quote
Kai NRG Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Fantastic job with your mount, very ferocious looking! The slight forward tilt is really great, and all those horns really add to it! Quote
Commissioner Gordon Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 wow, nailed the rodent look! i would rather be chased by a cave troll! Quote
Gideon Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Terrifying creature for sure! It reminds me of the LotR fell beasts, but more down to earth (pun totally intended) The head is definitely one of the best we've seen in this challenge. Quote
MassEditor Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Awesome entry Emma, stellar critter and very fearsome looking! This build is filled with creative parts usage and skilled building, especially the head. Perfect pic of the mouth - that's the last thing anyone would ever want to see. Hats (or rats) off to you! Edited September 1, 2014 by MassEditor Quote
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