Hello from the Empire!

[Lauwenmark]

Hello, people!

Long ago, there was an Empire whose greatest asset was its Lego mines. Extracting the finest quality parts from its huge supplies, minifigs of the Empire erected cities, built machines of all kinds and waged wars against their arch-nemesis Kingdom of Bigger Sister. The orders of the Emperor were dutifully executed, from the Bedroom Capital to the faraway countries of Living Room.

Then came an era of scientific discoveries. The discovery of the pneumatic technology led to dramatical improvements in the daily lives of the citizens of the Empire. Machineries of peace and war led to a Golden Era of technology. Wired telegraph allowed instant communication across distant provinces. The mastering of the rubberband accumulator technology became a key point in the imperial military weaponry. Boats and submarines were experimented with some success. Computing machines were built for the greater good of science.

Then things changed. New populations came from the mountain borders of Televisia. They called themselves "The People of Mario", and came known to the Empire as "Nintendists". Although ultimately winning exhausting wars against them, the Empire left the conflict weakened. When the Computian tribes invaded its borders a few years later, the Lego civilization had to concede most of its former territories to the newcomers.

Yet the Empire survived, somehow. Although greatly diminished, its science was not forgotten. Remains of its glorious past were kept as sacred relics by the Order of Librarians, carefully ensuring that all necessary material was kept safe for better days.

Then came a rumor from across the oceans. Travellers and traders from overseas spoke about strange living machines born from a new science that puzzled even the wisest Technifig giants. The emperor sent an expedition in an attempt to learn more about those legends. The tale of their odyssey is now so famous that I won't retell it again here; suffice to say that they bring back one of those strange pieces of technology, studied it with careful attention, and quickly put it into use.

And so started the Era of the New Empire - technology rose to unprecedented levels, and the old knowledge of the Librarians went out of their dusty books, coming back to life. The New Empire is now stronger than ever, and ambitious projects are being laid down, offering to its citizens a bright future.

At least, that's how they tell the story of my Lego bricks. And who am I to contest what my very own minifigs are telling? :P

[-zenn]

Wow, nice intro. I'm looking forward to see some of your builds.

welcome and enjoy the boards!

[XimenaPaulina]

Very unique and creative introduction, you really got 'literary' talents my friend. Welcome aboard EB Lauwenmark! Nice avi too.

Edited July 22, 2010 by KielDaMan

[BrickClick]

Welcome to EB!

You made a great intro and I'm sure you'll enjoy the site!