[Freebuild] Embervale Advent Calendar 2023 - Winter Nights

[zoth33]

Love the star trek reference.  These last 3 with all the star gazing theme look great.  The collar and hat piece from the winter warrior look fantastic for Alrune.  

[Aurore]

@Kai NRG Thank you! This book cover is my favourite one...It's a pity it came in only one set (the 2017 Silent Mary)!

@Yoggington Thank you so much - both for following and for your kind words! 
Most of the builds were ready by the end of november or the beginning of december. At this moment, though, I'm almost late since I have not photographed the builds for tomorrow and the day after yet...and still don't consider the one for the 24 finished. 

@zoth33 I knew someone woud recognise the quote! 

Edited December 21, 2023 by Aurore

[Aurore]

Day 21 : Moths and the Magic Light

Alrune - "This kind of light, designed by Archimage Willibert on a day when he was bored, is not blinding and attracts the elusive Saturnia Borealis. A must-have for nocturnal naturalists!" 

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Fifth scene...stargazing.

Edited December 22, 2023 by Aurore

[Kai NRG]

Ohh, those butterflies are so beautiful!  They finish off this scene so well.  That's a really neat lamp too!

[Aurore]

@Kai NRG Thank you so much! I was absolutely thrilled when those butterflies showed up on PaB - they are gorgeous!

[Yperio_Bricks]

I have to second what @Kai NRG said. The butterflies look beautiful and work so well together with the lantern. The scene is small but the effect is great

[zoth33]

1 hour ago, Aurore said:

@Kai NRG Thank you so much! I was absolutely thrilled when those butterflies showed up on PaB - they are gorgeous!

They are really nice to have.  When they showed up on PAB i got 3 of the black ones and 2 each of the other two butterflies.  The latern scene is such a great little build.  

[Aurore]

Day 22 : Crystal Cave

Alrune - "The mountains around Embervale house abundant blue quartz deposits. Although very common, the crystals are prized both by mineral collectors and jewelers."

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@Yperio_Bricks Thank you so much! I'm really glad so many people enjoy this Stargazing scene! 

@zoth33 Same! I ordered a flock of butterflies as soon as they showed up! Now I'm waiting for the newer one in CMF 25...

[Kai NRG]

Oh, this is very cool!  I was wondering what you'd do to make the last scene the same size as the others with only three days, this double sized cave is really great!

[Aurore]

@Kai NRG Thank you, so glad you like it! The final scene is going to be much bigger than the other ones, actually, because I couldn't give up on the idea I had for the 24...which is quite large. 

[Kai NRG]

3 hours ago, Aurore said:

@Kai NRG Thank you, so glad you like it! The final scene is going to be much bigger than the other ones, actually, because I couldn't give up on the idea I had for the 24...which is quite large. 

Oh fun!  Anticipation!

[Aurore]

Day 23 : Grandfather Frost and the Tellurites

Evrart - "An elder traveller reports encountering wary but friendly blue-white gnomes with large eyes in the high mountains around Embervale" 
Dresghar - "From what I know, tihis may be Tellurites...Reclusive gnomes who live deep underground and rarely travel to the surface."

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@Kai NRG I hope you'll like it! 

Edited December 24, 2023 by Aurore

[Aurore]

Day 24 : The Maiden of Light

Alrune - "Elven legends tell that three days after the Winter Solstice, the Maiden of Light descends to our world to try to bring her Grandfather the Frost back home. Which is not an easy task, as he's a stubborn old man who enjoys his time here and does not want to leave. That's why it takes a few months more before Spring comes!"
Dresghar - "You still have room for improvement in terms of storytelling skills,honey, but that about sums it up."

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And this is the last scene of this year's Advent Calendar. I wish you all a wonderful festive season!

Edited December 24, 2023 by Aurore

[zoth33]

Another great scene.  The sleigh looks great, nice color combination.  Nice use of the white leaf piece.  The figures are wonderful too.  

[T-86(swebrickLUG)]

Thank you for the gorgeous calender! It has been a fun little happening each day to await every new build. Great job @Aurore

[Yperio_Bricks]

I second that! A big thanks for the wonderful advent calendar!

[GeoBrick]

And another beautiful scene, Aurore

I like the sledge. Seems to have the right amount of design uniformity versus detailing. And I love the use of those white flower stems as tree twigs. 😉

Can I ask what element you used for the sledge's back seat? I don't recognise it.

Merry Christmas, and thanks for the  Advent scenes.

 

[Kai NRG]

What a treat this whole calendar has been and this last one does not disappoint!  Elegant sleigh, and funny tale of Frost unwillingness to leave!

[Eyrezer]

Merry Christmas and thanks for the advent calendar!

[The Stad]

I always enjoy your advent calendar, and this is the best one yet! Excellent fig combinations, terrific mini-builds, and wonderful compositions with each of the scenes.