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Ch II: Team Simon: Cat B: Beleriand

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See the previous tales:

Wyndor's Saga Chapter 1

Part 1: A Tragic Beginning

Part 2: A Rude Awakening

Part 2.1: Liam's Shop

Part 2.2: Upward Trek

Part 2.3: Misty Fight

Part 2.4: Arrow Training

Part 2.5: Weapon Training

Part 2.6: Wind-up and Shoot

Part 2.7: Stingy Trainer

Part 3 Intro: An Evil Plot

Part 3: A Timely Friend

Part 4: For Whom the Bells Toll

Part 5: Small Help

Part 6: The Map Maker

Part 7: An Excuse for Dialogue

Part 8: Over the River and Through the Woods

A few minutes after the sun had gone done the travelers were still walking. They still had about 5 miles to go before they reached Beleriand and were determined to get there that night. Before leaving Kaliphlin, Valanice had written her Uncle to let him know when to expect her and that she was bringing visitors. Riders from the Earl met them on the road just as the last traces of daylight were slipping away. He had grown worried that his niece had not arrived when planned and had sent out some of his men to see if Valanice had run into any trouble. He had heard about the recent Drow attacks all throughout Avalonia and had even had to help some of the neighboring Earl’s deal with some of their own attacks.

They road into the Earl’s fortress with a clatter of hooves and the clank of a barred and locked gate behind them. The Earl was there to greet them as they dismounted by the stables.

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“Uncle Richard!” proclaimed Valanice, “I’m so glad we made it safely!”

“Yes, I was quiet worried about you.” responded Richard, “Since you left the situation throughout Avalonia has grown more dangerous than you can imagine. I tried to send riders to meet you at the Kaliphlin border, but something happened to them and I fear the worst for their fate.”

“It seems we have much to catch up on, but first, allow me to introduce the three sons of Graham who have escorted me from Kaliphlin: Wyndor, Natolyth, and Chalin” said Valanice.

“I have much to thank you for sons of Graham,” stated Richard. “I have no daughters of my own you see, so Valanice is like the daughter I never had. I am very thankful for the protection you have provided her. And now you must rest, I have much to tell my niece.”

“Uh, Sir Earl, sir,” Wyndor started to say.

“No, there is no need for more words tonight. We will talk more in the morning” responded Richard.

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With that he whisked Valanice away and motioned for some servants to show the brothers to their room. Valanice looked over her shoulder at Wyndor and mouthed: “We’ll talk later.”

Wyndor had no other choice but to follow the servants. When they got to their room Chalin and Natolyth went straight to bed, barely even bothering to take off their boots they were so tired from the battle that morning. Wyndor, on the other hand, stayed up sitting at the window watching the shadows. He could see a corner of a window of the great room where he assumed Richard and Valanice were discussing the events of the past week. Eventually he nodded off.

He woke up early the next morning to find Richard standing over his bed.

“Let’s go for a walk, you and I,” he told Wyndor.

They walked around the inner perimeter of the wall surrounding the manor and a few other buildings that served as the Earl’s estate.

“How’s Valanice?” Wyndor asked trying to start some conversation.

“She is exhausted from the journey and a late night discussion about why I should let you marry her” Richard responded abruptly.

“Well, I was hoping to ask for your permission first, but, well, you see…” Wyndor started.

“But real life got in the way” responded Richard. “I do understand how that can happen you know. I’m not one to shoot a crossbow bolt at every man who comes to the doorstep.”

“Well that’s a relief” said Wyndor.

“So why don’t you tell me why you love my niece?” stated Richard.

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They had ended up on one of the elevated walkways that ran across various parts of the estate. Wyndor spent the next hour going into detail about why he loved Valanice and how he planned to care for her. Richard was impressed with Wyndor’s passion, but more than that, he was impressed with how much Wyndor had thought through all the details for caring for Valanice.

“Wyndor,” started Richard, “I can tell that you will take care of my niece and I can give the two of you my blessing. But, you must promise me one thing.”

“What’s that?” asked Wyndor.

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“You must take Valanice away from Avalonia as quickly as possible. I’m afraid that the Drow you met on the road yesterday are just the first of many to attack these lands. I have been reinforcing the defenses of Beleriand and my manor, but it may not be enough. I fear for the safety of my people and I do not want to have to fear for hers also” said Richard. “If Valanice agrees, we can have the ceremony today and you can leave first thing in the morning for Mitgardia.”

“You have my word that I will put her life before mine, always” stated Wyndor.

The rest of the morning was spent making plans and that afternoon Wyndor and Valanice were married. Their witnesses were Wyndor’s two brothers and Richard’s honor guard. It was a simple ceremony which Richard oversaw himself.

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Never before in Historica had there been two people happier to be together that day than Wyndor and Valanice.

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Nice build, the roof and stain glass window on the church are very well done :thumbup:

I like the cherries on the vines too, though it strike me that, ahem, the guards seem to be looking the wrong way :laugh:

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Nice roofing on the church and great stained glass. It's hard to take Earl seriously with that hairpiece though :wink:

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Haha, I was going to say the exact same thing Scaevola, that hairpiece is pretty amusing.

I really like the chapel, it has a nice clean look. I always love to see stained glass too!

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Beautiful moc MKJosha... I like the small "lake" and the building's design :)

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That church is really well done! Love the foliage on the white section!

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Nice clean, white walls and I really like the roof section!

That church is really well done! Love the foliage on the white section!

Thanks guys!

Nice build, the roof and stain glass window on the church are very well done :thumbup:

I like the cherries on the vines too, though it strike me that, ahem, the guards seem to be looking the wrong way :laugh:

Well, the guards are acting as witnesses to the wedding so the direction they're facing is to be excused :classic:

Nice roofing on the church and great stained glass. It's hard to take Earl seriously with that hairpiece though :wink:

Haha, I was going to say the exact same thing Scaevola, that hairpiece is pretty amusing.

I really like the chapel, it has a nice clean look. I always love to see stained glass too!

That was the general idea behind the hairpiece :laugh: .

Another Historican wedding! Awesome! :)

Yes, we aren't all barbarians :laugh: .

Beautiful moc MKJosha... I like the small "lake" and the building's design :)

Thanks Gunman!

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The churc is so well made with it´s roof! I like the different walls and angels, make the moc more alive!

The ground seems a little bare though... Some pebbles and stones perhaps?

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Very elegant architecture, the church is excellent :thumbup: The numerous vines are a nice touch :classic:

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The churc is so well made with it´s roof! I like the different walls and angels, make the moc more alive!

The ground seems a little bare though... Some pebbles and stones perhaps?

I struggled with the ground. I wanted it open enough for the wedding pictures, but I also didn't want it bare. I tried to strike that balance by adding more greenary on the ground along the path. I didn't want to add stones to the path because I wanted it to seem like a well kept garden, and what gardener would allow pebbles and stones to be scattered across his freshly raked dirt path? :grin: But maybe I should have added some "stones" amongst the greenary along the path.

Very elegant architecture, the church is excellent :thumbup: The numerous vines are a nice touch :classic:

Thanks!

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Very nice build! I like how much you've packed into it with the wall, the chapel, the courtyard, and the walkway. I like the arches windows beneath the walkway, the ivy and growth along the courtyard walls, the pool in the courtyard, the interior of the wall (a very nice touch) as well as the cheese slopes and additional details on the chapel. The story is also a great addition. I always like the continuous story lines, as DeGothia has done so well. I too would like to see a little more with the ground, but that's a matter of preference.

Excellent entry!

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Question in regards to the contest. I didn't realize that there was a 5 picture limit. Would it be right for me to remove some of the pictures for the sake of the contest?

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Very cool entry MKJoshA! I like the variety of window openings you have on the white wall, as well as the trellis roof. The windows in the church are nice too, and i love all the greenery and the little pond. :thumbup: I'm not sure about the various changes in pitch on the church roof however - they seem to conflict with the profile of the roof ends in places, which is distracting. It would be cool to see a little cobblestone path leading to the church door too - would add some nice texture to the ground. Anyway, nice work! :classic:

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Since the path was the consistant comment in this build I have since picked up a number of bley 1x1 round tiles. Hopefully I'll be able to use them in future builds to improve the pathes. Glad you like it though!

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The whole thing looks extraordinary MK! Everything looks great. I think my favorite part is the stable. :thumbup:

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Well, thank you. But what do you mean by "stable"? I don't really have a stable in this build.

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Wow, this is a very nice MOC!!! I really love the whole scene!! Also great minifig posing

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Well, thank you. But what do you mean by "stable"? I don't really have a stable in this build.

Oh sorry I meant the church. I made the post before I read it all and thought that the church was the stable.

The Earl was there to greet them as they dismounted by the stables.

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Wow, this is a very nice MOC!!! I really love the whole scene!! Also great minifig posing

Thanks DM!

Nice build! I like the greenery and the stone cross of the chapel! :thumbup:

I have a small collection of greenery so I try to use it well. I'm glad you like it and the cross!

Oh sorry I meant the church. I made the post before I read it all and thought that the church was the stable.

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I see where the confusion came from, sorry for that! The "stables" were mentioned because I envisioned them right outside the range of the build and it just seemed to fit story-wise. I guess it was kind of confusing!

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I see where the confusion came from, sorry for that! The "stables" were mentioned because I envisioned them right outside the range of the build and it just seemed to fit story-wise. I guess it was kind of confusing!

It's fine. Though without the stained glass, it could work for a stable from the outside. :tongue:

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