Blaze Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 My latest free build and also my biggest moc I probably ever made. At the northern foot of the Pikesteel mountains lies Pikesteel Village, a small village with a lot of commerce because two major Mitgardian trade routes run right through it and also because of Marcus, the master blacksmith. He is famed for his unique style of creating Vanadium folded weaponry and other crafts. What makes his Vanadium steel unique is that he folds multiple layers on top of each other (the more, the stronger) to create the best type of Vanadium steel. Even the dwarves envy him because of his skills as a blacksmith and take internships at his famed Damast-forge. Because Pikesteel Village lies in the most northern part of MItgardia, the protection is mainly governed by the Mitgardian Rangers. Captain Virgil, the Wolf of the North, (My sigfig) is one of the eastern captains of the Rangers and this city's Governor. Under his lead, a small City Guard was formed, lead by the elf Ranulf. Pikesteel Village not only holds Marcus' forge, also a small market area, several houses, a small slums area, the Drunken Mummy (a Kaliphlin tavern) and a statue dedicated to the great hero Ivar Pikesteel. Two overview shots. Marcus' Damast-forge. Marcus is talking to some dwarves who most probably want to know his secret. And who's the lucky guy holding up a Vanadium folded chopping axe on the right? Looks like Mitgardian's favourite lumberjack and one of his companions (probably sick of envy because of the great axe Steen just bought, its almost like his saying: Hey let me hold it too!). The busy Market area. There is a stand where you can buy the best Avalonian flowers and greenery, one with exotic Kaliphlin goods and trinkets and one with meat and apples from the Mitgardian fields. Looks a bit like a scam. And lord Jakon is falling right into it so it seems The Kaliphlin stand. Potions, treasure maps, you name it. (I don't know why, but I started to use my fleshies as Kaliphlins and I kinda like it. Its probably a tan...) Rucorder and Cara talking to some werewolves from Nocturnus. (sorry about the hair, guess you two needed a hairdo nonetheless.) Outside of the Drunken Mummy. An orc and some guy smoking outside of the pub (No smoking inside!) and two travelers paying their respect to the great hero Ivar Pikesteel. Close up of the statue of Ivar. Inside the Drunken Mummy. Interiors are not my best qualities. As is photographing... Moving on upstairs. Two mercenaries without jobs just chillin'. And Rucorder's Colloseum champion shouting random things. That's just the way he is, I guess. Two Ranger Captains talking to an important Kaliphlin mummy. On top of the stairs stands Ranulf, the city guard commander and one of his men. The ballista used by the city guard for defence. Slums area with a rich magistrate wondering through it. Not a smart move when you're rich. Not a smart move at all! Assassins? Or just plain muggers? Sir Glorfindel and Trian Buress, what a rare sight, two such great members of their own guilds in one picture. I guess Sir Trian was on a vacation under company of his own squire and a veteran member of the Flight of Dragons. And here we see sir Virgil with his two companions Kieran and Lola meeting with sir Elon Chorian, the mighty Hersir of Valholl. Elon is accompanied by a Green Dragon, an elite member of the Hersirguarde. A few of the Rangers. From left to right: Bahl, Lola, Virgil, Kieran, Adam and Abel. Virgil, Adam and Abel are brothers. Some of the greatest heroes Mitgardia have ever seen. Rucorder, Steen, Elon, Glorfindel, Jakon, Cara and Sven the Mighty! Some of the foreigners and locals at Pikesteel Village. And the famed city guard. I hope you guys like it! It took me quite a while to build, not only because of the size, but also because of my very limited time at the moment. I also had a lot of fun putting in other members' sigfigs, but unfortuantly I didn't have all the right equipment/hair so I'm sorry if some things are not correct with your sigfig. Quote
soccerkid6 Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 This is by far my favorite build from you yet (that has nothing to do with the fact you included Glorfindel ) The story with the pictures adds a lot (especially the part about Rudcorder's Colosseum champion that cracked me up) The market stands are cool, too bad it is over the size limit for the commerce challenge. Excellent job on the Mitgardian landscaping too, this build really makes me want to do a MOC with other members of Mitgardia in it Quote
Mike S Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Nice little village! I like to see guild sigfigs together in a MOC. Shows the connectedness that should be in Historica. Quote
Blaze Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 Yeah thats one of the things I liked the most for this moc, trying to put together as much sigfigs I could without making it to forced. Next moc I might try to use other sigfigs from other guilds as well. Thanks for the comments! Quote
de Gothia Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 You really worked with this one! Great job! Little nice details here and there! That ballista is so nice! Fun to see other sigfigs included! Quote
Captain BeerBeard Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Your village look's really cool but I wish your pic's were a lot brighter. Quote
Ecclesiastes Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) That's impressive! It's great to see a whole village. I really like how you've made it come alive with all the different minifigs and actions. And ofcourse all the sigfigs! Also a smooth ballista design, and the aqueduct is a nice touch but what stands out most is the angled path! Keep up the good work! Edited June 26, 2012 by Ecclesiastes Quote
Jakon Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Oh God, card games, they haunt me... so much lost gold.... anyway, excellent build, the buildings are all very well done, and the blacksmith's backstory is great as well. Quote
Blaze Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Your village look's really cool but I wish your pic's were a lot brighter. Yeah me too, I've been building with Lego for quite a while, but taking pictures of it is relatively new to me, so I still have much to learn. But at the moment I'm in the middle of moving to an other apartment in which I will have a nice little room with lots of windows where I can build and hopefully take some good pictures. And a new camera is on his way, so thats a great improvement as well. JakonOh God, card games, they haunt me... so much lost gold.... Haha nice! Thanks for the comments everyone. Edited June 26, 2012 by Blaze Quote
Legonardo Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Nice! A village is something that I really want to have a go at, I just don't have the parts! keep it up! ~Legonardo~ Quote
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