MiloNelsiano Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Osric's Tale Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 It took Osric some time to decide the best way to get through the Rakath Mountains and to the Goolag Archipel. In the end he decided on the more traveled road through Qarkyr and try to find a ship at Adskhan that was traveling to Nocturnus. It was a longer route than some others he had considered, but it seemed the safer and wiser route. His decision seemed to have paid off, as he made it into Adskhan without incident. He was also able to find a Captain who was travelling North on a trade route to Mitgardia. He was a little hesitant to take Osric on when he mentioned he would need to be dropped off in a rowboat near Goolag Archipel, but he later agreed when Osric said he would pay for the rowboat and would not require being picked up when he was finished. Finding the island where Gregor’s keep was would have been fairly simple even without the compass, although the word island might not have been the right word of it. The island looked like a jagged rock sticking out of the ocean with a stout keep crookedly perched upon it. There was a winding stair leading up to the keep, and little room for anything else. The Captain was again hesitant when Osric told him that he wanted to be left near the island, but eventually he ordered the crew to drop the boat and left Osric muttering. Osric rowed to shore and found a small post to tie his boat to at the base of the stair. Osric climbed the steps thinking about Professor Binkett’s warnings. All he could do was hope Gregor was in his friendly state. If he was not, Osric wasn’t exactly sure what to do, as a hasty escape seemed unlikely. He finally reached the door and pounded on it with all his might. After no answer, he called out, “I seek the lord of the keep, Gregor the Enchanter. I have come from far away, for I seek your wisdom.” After he finished Osric only had to wait a few seconds before hearing a loud click within the door. The door slowly began to swing inward with a terrible groan. Osric took a deep breath as a pale light poured out upon him from beyond the doors. He took a step through the door with a feeling of uncertainty. This was a fun one! It was without a doubt the largest MOC I've build to date (aside from DUPLO "MOCs" with my son!) There are a few little details I wasn't completely happy with, but overall I'm very satisfied with how it turned out. I've also got the next chapter done and photographed, but might take a little longer to write it. Please let me know what you think! Enjoy! Edited November 13, 2015 by MiloNelsiano Quote
de Gothia Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 Nice one!! I like the windling stair up to the keep! Quote
Balbo Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Excellent work! I love the rockwork and the stair Quote
Kai NRG Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 The winding stair looks really good, as others have said! Neat little boat there too! Quote
Garmadon Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Fantastic build MN, the rock-work is excellent and the winding path is superb! The boat and water at the bottom lend some nice color to the scene, and the tilting (? I still can't decide if it is actually tilting or if that is just an illusion!) tower is excellent as well! Quote
soccerkid6 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 The basic architecture looks great here, and I like those upper windows The winding stairway is really neat too Quote
LittleJohn Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Fantastic work, MN! The rockwork is excellent and I really like the door design too Quote
Captain Dee Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 The island certainly looks jagged and the switchback path is lovely. The tower design is interesting and I like the huge doorway. I'm curious about the angular appearance - the base is level or very close to it but the top of the tower clearly isn't. It doesn't seem to be built on an angle to the base and neither does it look like it's leaning at the base. However it's done, good work! Quote
Blufiji Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 That switchback path is really something as well as the off center tower. Quote
MassEditor Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Very cool! As mentioned, the path is great and I really like how the keep is set into the mountain. I like the jagged look of the island and especially that little boat. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.