Dwarves Dropping Eaves

[Str0ngbad]

Guests were traveling from every corner of Historica for Damaxius' grand celebration and the dwarves of Mitgardia's southern mountains were among the throng. As much as they loved to party, they hated big political affairs such as this one far more. In spite of this, the prospect of forging new trade relationships would have been enough to set their caravan on its way to Kaliphlin but for this trip they had far greater motivation.

When the rumors spread that some of the most detestable figures in Historica would be smuggled in for the party it sent shockwaves through many political circles. Many of the elf lords of Avalonia were livid and refused to attend in protest but the dwarves saw in this rare gathering an opportunity. Long had they hated the Drow with a passion to rival the elves and many years they spent sealing the gaps between the roots of the mountains to prevent Mitgardia from being defiled with the countless tunnels that lay hidden and twisted beneath the rest of Historica. Lately, the Drow had been ambushing trading caravans; leaving most of its cargo but taking any surviving dwarves to the Underdeep. With whispers of war brewing in Nocturnus, the dwarves hoped to catch a glimpse into what mischief the Drow were planning and what evils might lay in the deep shadow of the east.

Khor went to the party and talked to a few of the movers and shakers of Kaliphlin; finding more than a few overeager to agree to new trade relationships thanks to the strong Dwarven ale. A couple of days later when the city reopened for business as usual, he went about delivering some of the ale he had brought in expectation of a buyer and prepared a timely accident.

I had a hose sticking through the ground and coming out beneath the table but I lost it outside somewhere when I went to take pictures...

The wagon:

The minifigs:

As always, C&C wanted and thank you for looking.

Edited June 24, 2013 by Str0ngbad

[-Carson Haupt-]

Nice! I really, really like you figs! Great build too!

[TheLegoDr]

Great story. I like the idea of the planned accident.

The builds with well for the story.

Keep up the great work. I need to get my butt in gear for some story telling.

[SkaForHire]

I like it... Looks like we have a subplot brewing before the hostilities.

I really like the wagon, and it was a good story. Clever dwarves.

[Ecclesiastes]

Great scene and the wagon is really nice. Also great job on the figs, especially adding the neckpiece on the Cyclops!

[soccerkid6]

Nice work making the building look Kaliphlin The tunnel section is excellent and I also like your tree. Great to see another Mitgardian free build

[Infernum]

Very nice! Love the figs and cart!

[Maxim I]

Very nice execution of this story!!!

Also great detailing

[Kayne]

Good job....but as Samwise said, "beggin' your pardon sir, but I ain't been droppin' no eaves"

[kabel]

Really cool moc, interesting idea to fake the wagon break down! And, as Eric Grimmson would have it, SAY NO TO DROW!!!

Edited June 25, 2013 by kabel

[Gideon]

Exciting build and story! I think my favorite pic is the one where you see down the subterranean tunnel, dwarves in their natural element :)

[Str0ngbad]

Thank you guys! I'm glad everyone seemed to like the figs. I had fun putting them together. When Damaxius posted his MOC of him smuggling Drow in for the party, I knew I had to make this. I wasn't at all happy with the house (I had unwisely split my pieces between three builds and that is more than my collection can support) but I really enjoyed the build anyway, especially the tunnel. I should have the next (uneventful) part of the story up next week if not tomorrow.

[Erynlasgalen]

Great job on the Kaliphlin architecture, colors are perfect on this one and I really like the splash of color with the orange leaves.

[lord raphael]

great cart