Mike S Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) When Ageven and Merith arrived in Barqa they were met by three elves. Ageven thought he had seen one of them before. The elves hurriedly escorted them to a building just a few blocks from the docks. Gaius looked quite relieved to see them. “I'm sorry that you must leave right away,” he told Merith. I don't think you will be safe until you arrive with Kucuk's kin. “So that is why this elf looks familiar,” Ageven thought to himself. “He must be Kucuk Kartal, winner of the Eastern Archery Tournament in Mpya Stedor.” Gaius instructed Merith to follow one of the female elves and a short while later when they returned, Merith and the elf had swapped clothes. “The female elves in Kaliphlin cover their faces with head scarves to protect their beauty from the sun,” Gaius explained. “Three elves arrived at this house, and now three elves will leave and no one will be the wiser. Farewell now and may you find comfort at your journey's end.” Ageven bade Merith farewell and then Merith, Kucuk, and Tawaret, the other female elf, walked back to the docks where they boarded a small dhow. Their was not much room on board and what little room there was, was filled with provisions for the journey. They sailed west and Merith watched as the coastline disappeared beyond the horizon. Ten days later they sailed past a large island and four days after that they arrived at a large port city with many canals. Kucuk navigated the dhow to a large fortress in the harbor. Three lion men greeted them and helped secure the dhow to the docks. “Welcome to Amancio Castello in Illyria,” Kucuk gestured at the fortress. “You are safe here and this will be your home as long as you wish to stay." I want to give a shout out to MikeyB who with his Varlyrio Guild gave me inspiration for the foundation. A shout out also goes to Kristel for her modular building designs which helped inspire me with the architecture. Once again, please remember I am a crappy photographer, so keep that in mind when viiewing my photos. Edit: Added more pics. This build is modular and actually sits between to towers I am presentlyworking on. Edited March 23, 2013 by Masa of Kaliphlin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManInATopHat Posted March 23, 2013 Nice MOC and cool story! I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted March 23, 2013 This is great! I love the clean lines of the architecture in this building, especially how the windows are framed. The candles are also nicely done, as is the edging around the flowers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badboytje88 Posted March 23, 2013 Love the use of the fences for window shutters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted March 23, 2013 Great job, I love the way you gave it a sheltered feel by putting walls on both sides! The upper story especially looks awesome, and you've got some great details there with the flowers and candle/flame holders! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted March 23, 2013 Very impressive looking fortress and the dhow looks great Cool storyline you Kaliphins have going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted March 23, 2013 Nice MOC and cool story! I like it! Thanks! Glad you liked it! This is great! I love the clean lines of the architecture in this building, especially how the windows are framed. The candles are also nicely done, as is the edging around the flowers. Thanks! Looking forward to seeing a GoH MOC done by you, Love the use of the fences for window shutters! Thanks! I think it was my only solution to have it in pearl gold. Great job, I love the way you gave it a sheltered feel by putting walls on both sides! The upper story especially looks awesome, and you've got some great details there with the flowers and candle/flame holders! Thanks! I kind of built it like that for modularity. This build snaps between two other tower builds im working on. Very impressive looking fortress and the dhow looks great Cool storyline you Kaliphins have going Thanks! Finally a comment on the dhow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayne Posted March 23, 2013 Very cool build! I love the clean feel to it, there are so many castle MOC's that feel dirty and worn, but this has a feel of a place in the height of its glory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted March 23, 2013 Mikel, this is spectacular and I really like that someone else beside me is still building in Varlyria. Can't wait to see the additions to this moc!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted March 23, 2013 Wow! I love the cobblestones on the top! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted March 23, 2013 Excellent work here! I agree, the height adds a lot of majesty to the build, and now I am eager to see those other two pieces. Actually, I think you have inspired me with this. I will probably give a Valyrio build a shot after C6. Thanks for running with the story, and saving Merith! The real Merith says the water is really good, and much better than my water. She is really supportive. I never knew this would take off as a community story, and I now think at least over in Kaliphlin we will have to do it again - maybe this summer? Unless Kai is going to come back to using Merith, or you are, MK, I will probably use her again soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted March 24, 2013 Wow, this MOC is awesome!! I love how big that house is and the contrast it has with the little minifigs! Also a nice final in the storyline!! I am glad she is safe now! And a nice dhow too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayne Posted March 24, 2013 Unless Kai is going to come back to using Merith, or you are, MK, I will probably use her again soon. What kind of guild are we running here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted March 24, 2013 Very cool build! I love the clean feel to it, there are so many castle MOC's that feel dirty and worn, but this has a feel of a place in the height of its glory Thanks! I'm trying to create a unique style for my castle, one that sets it apart from the rest. I kept dreaming of a mountain fortress but I get bored with building rocky surfaces too easily. Varlyrio's rich atmosphere gave me the inspiration and a foundation to finally settle on a plan. Mikel, this is spectacular and I really like that someone else beside me is still building in Varlyria. Can't wait to see the additions to this moc!! Thanks! Varlyrio rocks! Wow! I love the cobblestones on the top! Thanks! I thought it would add more texture to the upper level. Excellent work here! I agree, the height adds a lot of majesty to the build, and now I am eager to see those other two pieces. Actually, I think you have inspired me with this. I will probably give a Valyrio build a shot after C6. Thanks for running with the story, and saving Merith! The real Merith says the water is really good, and much better than my water. She is really supportive. I never knew this would take off as a community story, and I now think at least over in Kaliphlin we will have to do it again - maybe this summer? Unless Kai is going to come back to using Merith, or you are, MK, I will probably use her again soon. Thanks! Sounds like my wife when I show her other people's MOCs. She always manages to point out where their techniques are better than mine. Keeps me objective and been helping me improve I think Yes, this was the end of the "Rescuing Merith" story arc so I think its in your court to continue her adventures. Wow, this MOC is awesome!! I love how big that house is and the contrast it has with the little minifigs! Also a nice final in the storyline!! I am glad she is safe now! And a nice dhow too Thanks! I see you been reading the comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Carson Haupt- Posted March 24, 2013 Are the people greeting them elves?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted March 24, 2013 Are the people greeting them elves?? Here is your answer I believe: Three lion men greeted them and helped secure the dhow to the docks. You will find out more about the lion men and the castle as I finish more sections of the castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks! I see you been reading the comments Nah, the I.A.M.S. is doing that for me and for every posted MOC, they give me a quick overview of the important things I don't lose time and the I.A.M.S. knows what is going on in Historica, so it's a win-win situation (ooc: sometimes, the comments are really funny, so that's why I always try to read them ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted March 25, 2013 ...(ooc: sometimes, the comments are really funny, so that's why I always try to read them ) We're you trying to... prove your point? (Oh the irony, right...) Ska, I have no further plans for Merith, at least not ATM... except that I'd better add this build into the character thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted March 25, 2013 Wonderfull clean architecture and nice use of the barrels and a really like your torches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted March 25, 2013 Nice build! The street (?) on top, the windows and the boat are my favourites in this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted March 27, 2013 Wonderfull clean architecture and nice use of the barrels and a really like your torches! Thanks! I was pleased with how the torches turned out. Nice build! The street (?) on top, the windows and the boat are my favourites in this one. Thanks! You actually gave me an idea with that street comment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derfel Cadarn Posted March 27, 2013 A nice clean moc, which I always enjoy to see as its something different to what I build. Nice color combos and the use of mainly 1x2 bricks works well here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
