The Fortress of Tol-in-Gaurhoth

[soccerkid6]

An entry into the Forbidden Fortress category of the Colossal Castle Contest. A collab between John (LittleJohn) and I: John built the landscape, while I built the fortress. The build is based off of the story of Beren and Luthien from the Silmarillion. There's a full interior inside, and the drawbridge is functional. Sauron's werewolf form, and Huan were both inspired by Dunedain and Blake Baer.

Luthien and Huan, the Hound of Valinar, rescue Beren from Sauron's fortress of Tol-in-Gaurhoth. Sauron takes the form of a werewolf to battle Huan.

"Therefore he (Sauron) took upon himself the form of a werewolf, and made himself the mightiest that had yet walked the world; and he came forth to win the passage of the bridge... But no wizardry nor spell, neither fang nor venom, nor devil's art nor beast-strength, could overthrow Huan of Valinor; and he took his foe by the throat and pinned him down" (Tolkien 175).

Gates and drawbridge closed:

There's a lot to see, so check out additional pictures here: http://www.brickbuilt.org/?p=1687

C&C welcome

Edited January 12, 2016 by soccerkid6

[Schreeuwwitje]

Just one thing...... oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh yesssssssssss!!!

[KlodsBrik]

This is looking great.

Sauron style build indeed !

[nymmerod]

An epic moment wonderfully re-imagined in Lego form! Thank you for sharing.

[Graham Gidman]

Didn't think I'd like that colorscheme when you told me about it originally, but I really love it. Great landscape, too!

[BrickCurve]

Great build!

[Spader]

I just love when we see a Tolkien scene not from LOTR or Hobbit, and you do not disappoint. Lovely work!

[soccerkid6]

Just one thing...... oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh yesssssssssss!!!

Thanks!

This is looking great.

Sauron style build indeed !

Thank you, it was quite a fun project

An epic moment wonderfully re-imagined in Lego form! Thank you for sharing.

Thank you! I'm glad you like it

Didn't think I'd like that colorscheme when you told me about it originally, but I really love it. Great landscape, too!

Thanks Graham

Great build!

Thanks BC!

I just love when we see a Tolkien scene not from LOTR or Hobbit, and you do not disappoint. Lovely work!

Thank you, and yeah, seeing Tolkien stuff outside LOTR and The Hobbit is nice

[Puvel]

The landscape with the swamp create an eerie atmosphere, the bridge fits perfectly and makes the scene look a bit evil.

Well done!

[Keter]

Wolfs are interesting, and I realy like lanscape near the fortres!

[Umbra-Manis]

Nice work here LJ and SK!

[soccerkid6]

The landscape with the swamp create an eerie atmosphere, the bridge fits perfectly and makes the scene look a bit evil.

Well done!

Thanks Puvel!

Wolfs are interesting, and I realy like lanscape near the fortres!

Thank you

Nice work here LJ and SK!

Thank you!

[Blufiji]

Your collabs never dissappoint.