Siercon and Coral Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Hey all! So many of you may have been following this as it has unfolded. But for those who havent, this is a series that is ongoing for the remainder of the Micro Castle Competition. There are 8 parts to this segment of the story and they all connect together to bring one final entry for the MCC. :) Hope you guys like it! This is Volume 1 with the start of Blake's volume 2! Chapter 1 “Deep from the east an army creeps from the ashes across the rolling hills of Sorna. We must prepare. We must conquer. Two thoughts will touch, and the earth will cry beneath them.” Chapter 2 "My name is Joshua, and I’ve lived in the forest all my life. There have always been reports of battles with the death knights, but never have they been so close to home. The wind rustles through the leaves in the forest, and our houses sway responding to its whispers of war and fire. If they advance past the foothills, we are the last living village between them and our city in the heights. My father is gathering the golden gryphons and the forestmen are on the move. They say it won’t be long before she overtakes our borders. Chapter 3 “My name is… Victoria. I cannot remember who I was before I came to be called so, in some past existence, before I governed this great realm. Beneath this vast emptiness, I recall life and vitality. I cannot change what I am, nor do I desire to return to who I may have been. This emptiness is peace to me. The fullness of life has passed and the pain of touch has faded. We hollow knights of the dark wish a simple peace. We are the silent pile of ashes after the painful hiss of flaming oak. Burn softly my love, I am coming to bring you home.” Chapter 4 "We have gathered remnants of the living. As men, ogres, and wild beasts, we draw arms together, awaiting this hollow evil. The battle shall be decided on these very plains. It was here I lost her, my life. Without her I feel empty inside, but will revenge bring me peace? Lily… for you, I must survive." Chapter 5 “We bring against you war machines, how long do you mortals expect to resist? Why must your final moments of feeling be in pain? We wish for unity and peace as you do. Joshua, if death is inevitable, why do you hesitate to join me in this new lifeless existence? Lead your people into our cities of ghostly bliss. The wheels of war will turn, the momentum of death is gaining, and its gears cannot reverse.” Chapter 6 “The beacon burns bright, calling for aid in an empty world. The lighthouse seems a dim candle - a last desperate cry - seeking generations who once broke away from our city long ago. Buildings which were houses of prayer and lights to the world are now vacant, and only the ever hopeful mermaids remain. Will God hear our pleas on unholy ground? My father returns to us, riding his white horse to the field of battle. I pray the final beacon he lit draws our long-lost brothers to us once more. Behind him strays the very last men the city could spare. For now even from below our own city evil raises it’s head, creeping from lost and ancient caverns. The end, whatever end, is only a matter of time.” --Joshua, Knight of Sorna Chapter 7 “Joshua, I was the love of your life, a life I no longer posses. We cannot hold back this stroke upon you. You swore unto me for rich or for poor, in sickness and in health… till death did us part. It has, and now you draw your arms against me and your fellow slain. Too often we could hear your voices on the wind wishing us back and tears on the floor bidding us home. Now we are here, and as enemies you cling to that which is fleeting. Do not wait for a hope that will not come; for no one from heaven above or across the vast sea can hear your cries for help or delay your deaths. I shall make it quick, and we shall be together. My love burns yet for you, and anew these phoenix will take us home.” --Victoria, Lily of the underworld Chapter 8 “Lily, my hope for you will never die. My prayers and intercessions will live on. Love, we shall not burn forever. Our eternity cannot be this empty netherworld. You have been lulled deep into the passage from this place to the next. I fight for our future peace, not an empty life of necrid love lit by the fading phoenix. Even now I tremble before a messenger of the gods. ‘Fear not,’ he spoke, ‘though I cannot fight this battle for you, have hope. Know that aid comes swiftly from the west.’ My hope will not die; and if my body breaks, may the gates of heaven await us both. This little castle on a hill will glimmer and shine with the coming of the dawn. Darkness shall flee from the rising sun.” Chapter 9 (The collection of 1-8) “Footsteps quickened, and swords shone bare under the masked sun. Joshua’s heart raced, his feet pounding beneath him almost involuntarily. The moment had come, and he could feel nothing but the rough handle of the sword in his grip and the weight of his shield pulling heavily at his arm. The ground trembled under the pounding of the elephants and the charging line of armored knights. “Where are our brothers? Will they make it in time? With how many men?” were the last thoughts Joshua had before forcing it from his mind and gritting his teeth. With a deep, shaking breath he released his clenched jaw and joined the chorus of men; shouting in a united prayer as much as a battle cry before the hordes that awaited them. Victoria glided effortlessly across the field, ashes swirling at her feet like a low mist. It was time to erase her past and paint a new future. To wash away the painful colors of life with the beauty of grey. Death knights advanced beside her methodically, without fear or urgency. Leading vicious scorpions and machines of war, they proceeded toward the line of hopeless men. “Hold nothing back! Your kindness is in your swiftness of execution. Remember you were once like them, clinging to a pathetic life before you were awakened to a new existence! Bring these desperate souls peace through our blades.” Victoria caught a glimpse of a face in the masses that rolled forward to crash with them, sending a ripple across the still, dark waters of her heart. For the briefest of moments something seemed to grow within her... what was it? The word came to her mind unwillingly, from some forgotten past. It was... a lily. Victoria clenched her fist, and the lily faded into ashes, steeling her current resolve. The war had begun.” Volume 2: chapters 1-5 by Blake Baer Chapter 1 “The time has come. We were startled by bells in the night, calling us to waken and arise. People crowded out of their houses, staring in one direction, each with different thoughts. There on the veiled horizon was a small prick of light, a beacon burning forth in the hearts of men. Our Sornan allies are sending forth a cry-- a yearning for a friend when all the world has turned against them. Ready the ships-- We sail to war.” Look forward to chapter 2 of volume 2! Quote
Niku Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Awesome mini construction. I´m just very surprised with the techniques you have used. And how the chapters connect so well with each other. Great job and good luck. Quote
lorax Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 These are just awesome. The use of parts in these are genius (Chapter 3, is just perfect, the castle, the colours the dragons... perfect). Quote
Vindicare Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Ingenious use of parts. Turning the mice into elephants. That angelic warrior is killer. The bats turn dragons, it's all great. The entire scene is stunning. Quote
Sid Sidious Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 This whole diorama is beautiful. The rat-beasts are awesome, and were instantly recognizable. The use of the geisha fan in chapter 3 for stairs is genius. Quote
lightningtiger Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Wow, fantastic 'Siercon and Coral' ! The black castle one is my favourite of them all ! Though they are all excellent pieces of micro-designing......Brick On ! Quote
Hiawatha Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 I love the elephants and the sailing ship! Very creative! Quote
fred67 Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 I'm withholding my kudos in a fit of jealousy. Naw... it's fantastic; congratulations on an awesome job. Quote
Hartfan Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 This is outstanding. Great story and work ! Quote
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