Gabe Posted July 1, 2016 Built for the Summer Joust, Guild category, Team Kaliphlin. And also a free build! After the civil war in Kaliphlin ended in stalemate, the main concerns of it's leaders turned to how to rebuild their shattered economy. Marauding armies had raided and decimated farms throughout the land, leading to widespead hunger and deprivation. Peregrinus had fared somewhat better than it's neighbouring provinces, as most of it's battles had been fought against Ulandis on the sea. Although not blessed with much arable land, the locals have made do by cutting into the hillsides, creating terraces where produce can be grown. Soldiers from both sides of the conflict have found ready work on the land, finding a new common purpose after the exhaustion of war. Terraced Villa in Peregrinus - 1 by Gabriel Thomson, on Flickr] Terraced Villa in Peregrinus - 2 by Gabriel Thomson, on Flickr] Terraced Villa in Peregrinus - 4 by Gabriel Thomson, on Flickr] Many Ulandian personnel were washed ashore on Peregrinus during the fierce naval battles fought off the coast. Here a stranded Ulandian veteran is reduced to begging for alms on the street. A Peregrinian soldier on patrol is moved by his plight and helps him with money so he can buy his passage home. Terraced Villa in Peregrinus - 5 by Gabriel Thomson, on Flickr] I feel like a bit of a fraud cause i didn't actually take part in the Kaliphlin civil war... (work was bonkers during that time), but at least i can play a role in showing the recovery afterwards! Anyway, i hope you have enjoyed looking at my build. C&c welcome as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted July 1, 2016 This build is just beautiful, Gabe. The vivid colors you have achieved scream Kaliphlin, as do the architectural styles. Absolutely love those terraces! Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted July 1, 2016 I love the colorful stripes on the white walls; they really pop out and give a great deal of character to the build. And your stonework is excellent, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted July 1, 2016 The terraces are so jaw-dropping, as is the colourscheme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordDan Posted July 1, 2016 This is a absolutely beautiful build! All the colors, the layout, everything looks so awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 1, 2016 Simply amazingly! So many of the small details here are so well implemented, (that window design on the light blue building is a master stroke). The path design, side landscaping, wall texturing, door technique, the white and light blue details near the arch, vines, garden beds, roof technique and story line each add up to an amazing build! If I was forced to find an error with such a great build, it would have to be the square part at the front of the irregular base, it looks a bit out of place when compared to the more natural looking, angled sections of the base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted July 1, 2016 Thanks everyone for your kind words! I'm very glad you like my build, although it was rather rushed, i had a lot of fun building it. Simply amazingly! So many of the small details here are so well implemented, (that window design on the light blue building is a master stroke). The path design, side landscaping, wall texturing, door technique, the white and light blue details near the arch, vines, garden beds, roof technique and story line each add up to an amazing build! If I was forced to find an error with such a great build, it would have to be the square part at the front of the irregular base, it looks a bit out of place when compared to the more natural looking, angled sections of the base. Thanks Henry! I'm glad to hear that you noticed the upper story window, that's one of my fav bits also. I see what you mean about the stepped rather than angled edge at the front of the base... i hadn't considered that, prob because it seemed enough that it mimicked the curve of the terrace behind it. I'm happy to let that rough edge show i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonardo da Bricki Posted July 2, 2016 Amazing build! So many colors, yet it all looks great! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 2, 2016 Also Gabe, don't forget UoP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlongworth Posted July 2, 2016 Love the terraces and the color scheme. The blue in the white wall is great. Wonderful build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) I did not even notice the detailing in the short wall surrounding the upper level walkway and balcony patio. Are those bricks the sheep legs from the Minecraft sets? Or do they come in other sets, too? It looks fantastic, and adds a great texture to the build as a whole. Edited July 2, 2016 by Henjin_Quilones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaasEffekt Posted July 2, 2016 I love it! The colors are perfect together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x105Black Posted July 2, 2016 This is a beautiful build! I love the rock and landscaping. I also really like the plants in the terrace by the main gate. The tree is also really well done. The building itself is really nice. I like the colors used. The white and light blue work really well together, and the contrast with the darker colors of the building and rooftops helps them to pop even more. I also like the use of the flower pots, and the main gate looks great. The story also works very nicely. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted July 2, 2016 This is really great! Love the color integration! Reminds me a bit of Witcher 3's final DLC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted July 2, 2016 Beautiful build Gabe! Although that Ulandus soldier doesn't deserve any coins. He has no home to return to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted July 3, 2016 I was quite excited to see you were able to enter the Summer Joust, despite your short time-frame. Lovely color and composition, as I've come to expect in your creations The roofs are spectacular, the little cloth one up top is especially cool Wonderful terraces as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Outstanding work again, Gabe! The color choices are perfect, and I love the overall layout The trellis over the chair on the porch was a great detail. Excellent job with the road texturing and roof as well Edited July 3, 2016 by LittleJohn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niku Posted July 3, 2016 It feels so alive on the first photos, and the building has a lot of details to admire. Greatly done. Truly liking the first gate, the tower and the crops. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted July 3, 2016 Wow ! Excellent ! Just excellent ! Now I just want to build a villa too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted July 4, 2016 Thanks so much Faladrin, Niku, LittleJohn, SK, Umbra-manis, Mike, x105black, Lazer, Henjin, Mlongworth and Leonardo da Bricki! I appreciate all your kind words. Also Gabe, don't forget UoP. Oh right, yes! I'd forgotten about that. Good to see it's still going though. I did not even notice the detailing in the short wall surrounding the upper level walkway and balcony patio. Are those bricks the sheep legs from the Minecraft sets? Or do they come in other sets, too? It looks fantastic, and adds a great texture to the build as a whole. Those 1x2 modified bricks have been around for donkey's years and comes in a bunch of colours. See it's Bricklink element page for more info. Beautiful build Gabe! Although that Ulandus soldier doesn't deserve any coins. He has no home to return to. Oh, really? Are you serious, has Ulandis been sunk again, or is that just a statement of intent from the desert king? I've been away from GoH for so long, it's hard to keep up with what's what. I was quite excited to see you were able to enter the Summer Joust, despite your short time-frame. Lovely color and composition, as I've come to expect in your creations The roofs are spectacular, the little cloth one up top is especially cool Wonderful terraces as well Thanks so much SK, for both your comment and for orginising such a fun comp! I really enjoyed taking part, even though i only came in at the end. If it happens again next year, i'd love to take part! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narbilu Posted July 5, 2016 Lovin this a lot, attention to detail... little words for this stunning piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted July 5, 2016 ...Oh, really? Are you serious, has Ulandis been sunk again, or is that just a statement of intent from the desert king? I've been away from GoH for so long, it's hard to keep up with what's what... It's just DK foam. Or if it isn't, I didn't know about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted July 5, 2016 Awesome job once again, Gabe, the terraces are superb, and the house, colors, and rock-work are excellent as well! About Ulandus - its ruler has poofed, but other than that it ought to be doing fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted July 6, 2016 Lively and lovely - very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
