Vedauwoo Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Saga of the Sea Rats, Volume 1: Piraat Rhys in Bastion Previous: Outside of Belson... Next: Running guns to Rassilion |~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~| Log Entry 15 March 616 "Takashii Village" - 10 miles up "The Lifeflow" river, Nest of Thieves (8.5 land miles from Bastion "as the crow flies") {Large Education - "Way of the Blade" School / Red Dragon Shrine} {Settlement: Takashii Village} Capt. Rhys Flaidd DeTaillefer Kurosawa-san: "I came here with my father from 42 years ago, I was only 5 then...and barely remember crossing the sea." We are sailing up "The Lifeflow" with our new-found friends...apparently due to the rocky, volcanic nature of this end of the river, our ships, even the larger ones, can travel some 12 miles up river before reaching an escarpment of waterfalls that feeds the lower river. Le Dindon on The Lifeflow.... on Flickr Kurosawa-san's group made their home here in a bend of the river, 10 miles upstream from Bastion, that stills the waters to a glassy, lake-like consistency.... Brotherhood of the Red Dragon Dojo on Flickr "My father and his men disassembled and brought this entire structure from our homeland...and rebuilt it here..." said Kurosawa-san, "Fine craftsmanship, especially in metal-crafts and wood-working is prized among our people." Brotherhood of the Red Dragon on Flickr helping a friend on Flickr "Our students come from all over....Garvey, Tellvok, Namere, Pan, Carna and Salleek. We've even had graduates from the 'Allied States' of the Mokolei Empire and beyond." Musketeer seeking training on Flickr arrival at the Dojo on Flickr "We train them in life skills and mental discipline...." Fishing at the Dojo on Flickr "...as well as swordplay...." Guru training initiates on Flickr "...and the use of our traditional armour, which is made of laquered wood and paper, among other things...." Master warriors on the pier.... on Flickr "But, the heart of the Dojo....and our spiritual lives, is our beloved shrine to the Red Dragon." Red Dragon Shrine (with offerings) on Flickr "We hope to establish an alliance with Bastion and the 'Sea Rats,' as you call yourselves. In exchange for transport and regular shipments of goods, we will train your people in our crafts, and our graduates can help fill out the ranks in your crews...." Red Dragon Dojo on Flickr Captain Rhys: "That sounds like a fine plan! I will make arrangements in Bastion upon our return...." arrival on Flickr Brotherhood of the Red Dragon Dojo Dojo - doorway on Flickr Dojo - Far end on Flickr Dojo - Back side on Flickr Dojo - Interior view on Flickr ====================================================== Thanks for visiting! Edited May 12, 2016 by Vedauwoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vedauwoo Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Can "the powers that be" please correct my title to "Brotherhood of the Red Dragon" (I forgot the "r") Thanks Edited April 1, 2016 by Vedauwoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puvel Posted April 1, 2016 That is a beautiful dojo! Adding a small version with its surroundings is an excellent idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted April 1, 2016 Ninja Sea Rats!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy MacFuzz Posted April 4, 2016 Fun build with some very fine features, like the dragon's head altar and the trainee fighters. I love the combination of a micro and full sized build in your story telling. Great integration of samurai Lego into BoBS. Maybe this is the origin of the Occidental pirates who raided Port Raleigh? Whatever the truth, this new alliance cannot be good news for civilised shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted April 4, 2016 I like that the first build is the micro-Version of the second! Good job on both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vedauwoo Posted April 4, 2016 Ninja Sea Rats!!!!!!! Yes, yes....the whole "Pirates vs. Ninjas" thing is a common myth....the truth is Ninja pirates rule....."Ninja" makes everything better....even turtles.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exetrius Posted April 12, 2016 Awesome dojo, the dragon shrine inside is a great detail, as well as the bamboo. I like how it's build on poles above the water and how it has a nicely tiled walkway going all around. I'd say a few points to work on are the 'studdedness' of the water, the pier and the black part of the roof; just a few tiles would make it look better, I think. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted April 12, 2016 Great to see some far-west (? ) architecture in BoBS! The idea of showing the setting in micro scale is brilliant, and I think the building is full of great details. The story is great too! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
