Fracture Collab Display NOW WITH DETAIL SHOTS

[Torgar]

Anzar Strongfist, son a Zar Strongfist, the slain Dragon Master feels as if the entire world is collapsing around him; his father slain by the black knight, and now the Zugal in full assault on Dragon Keep. Anzar is not the warrior his father was. He has no mind for tactics and no love for the glory of battle. If his brother, Tanzar were here, the Dragon Masters would have a leader. Word would never reach his brother at the Drake’s Den in time. For this battle Anzar was alone. Mere moments after his father’s dead body was dragged from the keep, Anfil, the Dragon Masters’ resident mage approaches the new leader.

Anfil: The black knight must pay for this crime. Throw him from the parapets now and be rid of this scourge!

The demand instantly snapped Anzar into focus. He was no tactician, but he was no fool either. He recalls the black knight shouting “The Zugal send their regards” before he committed the heinous act, but then why was a snake on the scroll Burress brought before his father? What’s more, why did he carry a token from Malicia Darkheart, a very dear ally of his father? Why did the guards allow the black knight before his father armed with sword and ax? A thousand possibilities ran through his head. Perhaps this was a Zugal plot, or maybe Raavage held a secret grudge that the Dragon Masters never joined his call to arms. Maybe Tanzar, Anzar’s own brother sent assassins hoping to replace his father as new leader. Perhaps Anfil , now desperate to silence Burress, enchanted the black knight seeking power for himself. The only thing Anzar knew is he must get more answers from the black knight.

Anzar: No Anfil. We may need information from the black knight. Clap him in irons and lock him in the tower.

Anfil, speechless for a moment, squints sharply, peering hard into Anzar’s eyes. Anzar meets the mage’s glare and in that moment Anfil knows it was not weakness that drew these words. The mage leans back slowly and cranks his head to the right. The Dragon Guard seems to be waiting on Anfil’s commands.

Anfil: You heard your master- to the tower with the murderer!

Anzar was too tense to be upset that the guards appeared to follow Anfil’s orders. Suddenly an archer calls down from the towers.

Archer: The Zugal are in full attack! They have unleashed the raven from the Eyrie. What are your orders m’lord?

Anzar leans over the parapets and sees the assault before his eyes. The Zugal warriors have taken full flight and the tides of war have already turned against them. Anzar gives the only order he can.

Anzar: Open the gate. Release Handrind. Release the Dragon!

A low growl is heard as the portcullis slowly creeps upwards. As the sunlight pours into the opening below the keep, Handrid emerges and lets out a great roar. While the results of this battle hang in the balance, the unity of the Spire does not. This battle can only result in one thing- fracture.

**********Detail shots**********

**********About this MOC**********

The Collab MOC started around mid February when ZC asked Torgar if he would be up to do a collab for SpringCon, a comic book convention in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. The local LUG, TwinLUG, does a display every year and with ZC and Torgar becoming members, the opportunity seemed perfect for a collaboration. At the time, ZC had already built most of Dragon Keep, so he focused on covering the massive landscape while Torgar built the imposing Eyrie. The base is 80 x 288 studs. The project from that point forward took about three months.

********** Other Parts of the Story**********

Throne Room at Farnhorn Collab Prelude Part I

The Spider's Chambers Collab Prelude Part II

The Ruins Collab Display Part I

Dragon Keep Collab Display Part II

Zugal's Eyrie Collab Display Part III

Fracture Collab Display

[Lord Vladivus]

Damn. Actually speechless. This is fantastic all together, and I love how there's still things I'm discovering, even though I've seen all the individual parts before!

[Maxim I]

That's impressive!! Congratulations to you two for this awesome collab!!

[Torgar]

Thanks guys! Z's going to be adding some close up shots of the collab when he has time today.

[MassEditor]

Incredible gentlemen! I've been waiting to see these combined for what feels like ages now. I'm left pretty much speechless. This is just phenomenal! I know I haven't been here long, but I've never been prouder to be a Nocty!

[Infernum]

Wowsers! I need more pics, and I need them soon!

[Thomas of Tortuga]

Oh, wow. This is just stunning all put together like this.

[MKJoshA]

This is probably the most fantastic Lego build I've ever seen. Ever.

[Mike S]

This is one awesome build! Very inspiring to see such a massive build like this!

[Scaevola]

Fits together wonderfully!

[Tomsche]

That looks awesome, great work!

[-Carson Haupt-]

Amazing. The way these connect is just great.

[Gunman]

WOW Massive MOC.... Congrats on the collaboration guys... this is AWESOME work!! Excellent...!!

[ZCerberus]

And this one is from another TwinLUG member.

[Davidbarrena]

Awesome!! The full display is even better than the sum of the (already incredible) different parts.

Edited June 1, 2014 by Davidbarrena

[Dragonfire]

Absolutely stunning. Fantastic job!

[TheUtilityBelt]

...... AMAZING!!!

[Gilbert Despathens]

Both castles are too stunning for me to think of a decent comment.

[soccerkid6]

Seeing each section separately was impressive, but seeing them all hooked together is just mind-blowing

The battle posing throughout is superb Congratulations, you two, on an amazing collab

[Wedge09]

Awesome diorama, very well detailed

[Infernum]

The windows on the Dragon Masters' fortress are amazing! (the ones in the top of this shot: https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14299775066_7efffc40f4_c.jpg )

[kabel]

well, what am I to say? I guess I bow down and say: Moc Experts!

[Bearded Castle Guy]

Ahh it's posted in all it's glory! The collab build just has fantastic detail, great job Torgar and zcerberus! Many of the MCBA Springcon attendees were just amazed that 'That's Lego?' It gathered a lot of attention and many folks took quite a few pictures of the collab.

I can happily say I got to see this in person :)

Kudos guys!

[Gabe]

Fabulous! Just amazing to see it all together. The two castles are both equally imposing in thier different styles, and the battle scene in between them is filled with drama. So much to come back and look at again and again... Congrats on producing such a wonderful collab!

[robuko]

Truly extraordinary. Well done both of you!