Jakorin Swiftsword Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Not long after their arrival in Kaliphlin, Jakorin and his men were given their first task: Take out the spies and scouts along the Arkbri, whether they be Ulandian or Desert King followers. Already friends with some of the natives who despised the intrusion of the Ulandians on their territory, a Guvandian desert tribe warrior named Ibiki offered his guidance to a nearby Ulandian scout outpost. Jakorin accepted graciously, and included Ibiki in his plan to destroy the outpost and any scouts within. Dressed in his Kaliphlin atire to avoid immediate suspicion, he and Ibiki alone decided to take on the outpost. Ibiki alone was silent enough and could handle the terrain. Ibiki had drifted into the Arkbri a ways back from the outpost and was supposed to swim up along side the riverbank to avoid being seen. It was the element of surprise that held the key to success for this mission. Jakorin couldn't see him as he approached the small outpost and hoped dearly he was nearby. It was exactly noon: the designated time for the mission to start. Jakorin felt sweat roll down his forehead as he approached the gate. Whether it was from the unfamiliar heat or nervousness, he could not tell. He gulped when the guard above spotted him and yelled out. Ulandian guard: "Halt, there! This position is off limits to civilians! We are under strict orders from the First Centurion to end anyone who interferes!" Jakorin: (In his best Kaliphlin accent) "Forgive me, sire! I come to the river for a drink and perhaps any spare food you can offer. I haven't eaten in-" Ulandian guard: "Get lost or I'll blow this horn and you'll have twenty men like me raining down on you within the hour!" Jakorin: "I mean you no harm! I can pay for my food if you've any!" Jakorin allowed himself a quick smile as that caught the Ulandian's attention. Ulandian guard: "How much?" Jakorin: "I just need enough to last me-" Ulandian guard: "No, you idiot, not food! How much money you got in that belt pouch?" Jakorin: "Lots, sire. I hardly ever spend it!" Jakorin grinned as the guard jumped down from his perch. He heard the latch on the wooden door click, and then it swung open, revealing the Ulandian guard holding a crossbow pointed directly at him. Jakorin frowned at his hostility and ignorance of the situation. Ulandian guard: "Alright, scum! I think you know how this goes. Hand over the money and you get to live." Jakorin watched as the guard inched away from the safety of his outpost and dared to threaten Jakorin at a closer range. He did his best not to dart his eyes to the left as he saw Ibiki begin to clammer out of the water and onto the bank. Scarily silent, he couldn't help but think. And just when the guard was only a step or two away, and Jakorin was feigning to reach for his pouch, Ibiki struck! He pulled his knife with a quick hiss and then rammed it into the back of the guard. Jakorin leapt to right just in time, for the surprise attack caused the guard to clench his fist and pull the trigger. The bolt whizzed past his head and skidded off in the sand. The guard dropped to the ground with a thud. Jakorin: "Well done, Ibiki!" Ibiki smiled. Ibiki: "He no dead. Just poison from dagger make him sleep. He make good slave for my people. He scout us and allies no more." Jakorin grinned. Nothing went to waste around here. ----------------------------------------------- [Edit] If I win, I move for the next spot to be E8. Edited March 15, 2015 by Jakorin Swiftsword Quote
Lord Vladivus Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Awesome! Great story, and great little build! Quote
Adair Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Very nice! Nice and simple. The story was well written as well! Quote
Kai NRG Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Love the "I've got plenty of money." "Okay. Hand it over or you die." Didn't see that coming! The build itself is very nice as well, both the bank and palisade are well done! Quote
LittleJohn Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Excellent little build! I really like the palisade and the use of heads for mushrooms is great Quote
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Awesome! Great story, and great little build! Thanks! Very nice! Nice and simple. The story was well written as well! Thank you Adair! Love the "I've got plenty of money." "Okay. Hand it over or you die." Didn't see that coming! The build itself is very nice as well, both the bank and palisade are well done! Yeah, I figured I'd use something cliche in this one. Thanks! Excellent little build! I really like the palisade and the use of heads for mushrooms is great Thanks! I'm not sure if I came up with that idea or not. I know I haven't seen anyone else use it. Quote
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 Very nice! I like the story alot! Thanks! Great work, Jacob! I love it! Thanks Graham! Nice creation ! Thanks a lot! Lovely design of the ground Thanks Gideon! Quote
Jacob Nion Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Awesome! The base is great. Most interesting entry so far imho. Quote
Garmadon Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Very nice build and story Jakorin! That type of door in a palisade looks a little odd though for the approval! Quote
LordDan Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Great scene!The landscaping and palisade are very neat!! Really nice story aswell! Quote
Yzalirk Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Awesome build, Jakorin! I always enjoy the quality of your builds and photography, they're always vibrant and I love it! Quote
Maxim I Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Very suprising to see how cool you made such a small base!!! Congratz! Quote
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 Awesome! The base is great. Most interesting entry so far imho. Thank you! That means a lot considering all the stiff competition. Very nice build and story Jakorin! That type of door in a palisade looks a little odd though for the approval! Yeah, I may not have thought that all the way through. Great scene!The landscaping and palisade are very neat!! Really nice story aswell! Thanks Dan! Awesome build, Jakorin! I always enjoy the quality of your builds and photography, they're always vibrant and I love it! Thanks! Very suprising to see how cool you made such a small base!!! Congratz! Thank you Maxim! Quote
soccerkid6 Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 The border looks great, and I like the studs out landscape a lot Quote
de Gothia Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Yes, the ground is what realy stands out here ! So great looking! Quote
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 The border looks great, and I like the studs out landscape a lot Thanks man! Yes, the ground is what realy stands out here ! So great looking! Thanks de Gothia! Quote
Robin Creations Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Nice job Jakorin! I like how the land sticks out onto the base. My only tip would be to make the transition between water and land a bit smoother. Quote
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