Elostirion Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) The southern part of Cascadia is a lot drier than the fertile jungles north of and around the large mountain range where the Myzectlan have found their refuge. Yet still there is life on the southern side as well: Both in vegetation and wildlife. Large carnivorous wild cats stride through the high and often dry grass und brushes, seeking their prey - and sometimes stumbling over the remains of a former meal, where vultures have eaten away the last pieces of meat the hunter had left. Most likely the knowledge of the wandering felines is still unknown to the scientists of Corrington - that there are walls on the ground at some places, small and crumbled and overgrown, yet still walls of stone. Whatever may have been there, a long time ago. Quote Geographical Features: This large island is home to the largest mountain range in the Prio Seas, and covered in verdant, fertile jungle. There is plentiful fresh water, cascading from the mountains in beautiful waterfalls. The south side of this island is drier while on the part of the island north of the mountain it is nearly always raining.Rumors: This island is home to large carnivorous wild cats, which are a constant threat to the natives of the Island. Vulture has been inspired by this creation Edited October 5, 2017 by Elostirion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted October 5, 2017 Absolutely stunning! That vulture is brilliant and the leopard is spot on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted October 5, 2017 Awesome display! I absolutely love the skelleton, and that vulture build is impressive, yet simple. Same goes for the overgrown walls: not a difficult build, but effective. The whole thing tells a lot of stories, and just oozes character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted October 5, 2017 Great job with the drier grass/brush terrain! I think this is a first in BoBS. Very good piece and color usage! And of course the skeleton is excellent. And that vulture is fantastic! Can we get a closer look at it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted October 5, 2017 Awesome, and pretty much exactly how I imagined the flat south eastern plains to be like (minus the ruins - that is an interesting twist!!). Those dark orange stalks are really coming in handy here! Just now, Capt Wolf said: And that vulture is fantastic! Can we get a closer look at it? This! Specifically a breakdown of the body where the legs and head/hairpiece attach. A fantastic brick built bird which I'd love to steal take inspiration from someday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabi Posted October 5, 2017 Nice build @Elostirion! The grass that you did was great. Are you going to license this, or no? And if you do, as what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elostirion Posted October 5, 2017 Thanks for your awesome feedback! The vulture has been inspired by this one. I will provide a close-up-shot / building-breakdown tomorrow or Saturday. (I also have a small variation, will show that one as well). I have no intentions of licensing the MOC; the only category might be Art&Culture due to the ruins.@Bregir: if the RSNP wants to license it, just go ahead and give me a quick message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted October 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Elostirion said: I have no intentions of licensing the MOC; the only category might be Art&Culture due to the ruins. I think we should just enjoy it as is, not every build needs to be about the EGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodi Posted October 6, 2017 Nice build! I like the vegetation, the vulture and the skeleton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted October 6, 2017 I apologise for leaving an unintentional pun in my comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted October 6, 2017 The leopard is spot on indeed! The dry look of the vegetation is really nice, and so is the vulture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted October 8, 2017 This is a fantastic build, Elos - the landscaping and vegetation is a perfect backdrop for the amazing skeleton, the great tree (and vulture!), and the leopard, and those ruins really help setting the mysterious and desolate atmosphere of the build! Fantastic build all around!I think you will like the upcoming challenge, Elos! (Also, no, I do not think we should license this - let it bask in its own beauty without tainting it with the EGS... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elostirion Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks again for your fantastic feedback, so happy you all like the MOC! :-) @Capt Wolf, @Ayrlego: The breakdown of the vulture (feel free to copy, adapt, etc.): Also another variation which did not make it in the MOC, but is quite similar: Edited October 8, 2017 by Elostirion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
