[MOC] The Tower of Ernst and Isabella

[Farseer Petriel]

Hello Eurobricks again!

 

May I introduce my new MOC set in the same gaslamp fantasy universe as Fean Walker, albeit in a different, preceding era. Behold the Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Brother and Sister!

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

Somewhere in space, there is a far world where WW1 technology co-exists with fantasy creatures and magic. And it has been already sieged for centuries by demonic armies. The human kingdom of Katzenhausen is one of the mightiest powers that can fight them. Queen Isolda has not only well armed troops, but a superweapon against the Legions of Hell - Ernst and Isabella. Brother and Sister, the legendary demon hunters. Their powerful violet magic burns the demonic flesh, and the invisible Field gives the ability to read thoughts of each other and fight as one,

Katzenhausen Castle is the majestic white-stone residence of the Queen. Few people know that one of its towers only at first glance does not differ from the other ones. After all, Isabella and Ernst live there, returning in between the fights to rest and think over the plan for upcoming battles. And no one can get inside without the permission of Sister and Brother - no demon, no human, no elf and no other creature. That's because the tower is bewitched - all of its rooms are actually located in a pocket dimension. This is made to secure Ernst and Isabella against the demons - and, possibly, against the humans of Katzenhausen who are suspicious against the violet mages...

 

The tower reaches 75 cm in height and 18 cm in width:

The Tower Size by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Its architecture is heavily based on one tower (second right, to be precise) of French Château de Chambord that was designed by great Leonardo da Vinci:

Chambord is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture combining classical and gothic elements. And I found it very fitting to represent Katzenhausen Castle, the residence of kings built near the Writers' Lake.

 

The LEGO tower is a bit thinner and longer. It is built using the same pattern as in 4707 set (2001 Hagrid's Hut) - corner plates are placed together at the angle of 45 degrees.

Isabella and Ernst near the Tower by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Here are some side views:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Side View 1 by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Side View 2 by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The round balcony stands atop three floors of the tower.

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Third Floor Balcony by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Isolda I Vuzurro, Queen of Katzenhausen, stands on the balcony of her castle:

Queen Isolda on the balcony by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The chimneys of the tower look like they are separate towers on their own:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Roof with Chimneys by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The roof has two large, intricately detailed skylights:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Roof Windows by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The tall spire crowns the entire tower:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Spire by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

After the battles with demons, Brother and Sister like to spend time together - looking at serene water of Writers' Lake from the balcony, for example.

Ernst and Isabella on the balcony by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Sometimes they meet Ernst's old friend, now-Queen Isolda Vuzurro.

Queen Isolda, Ernst and Isabella on the balcony by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The interior of the tower contains the kitchen, the library, the bedroom and the attic. It is inaccesible for no one but Isabella and Ernst themselves and their guests because it is actually located in another dimension. But, as you can see, some demons found a way to infiltrate the tower...

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella Interior by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The basement of the tower is narrow, and there are some treasures, a rat and (hopefully, demonic) bones...

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Basement by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The kitchen is on the first floor:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Kitchen (First Floor) by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The clock hangs on the wall of the kitchen. Magical gas lamps provide the light:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Kitchen Clock by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Ernst, Isabella and their friend Queen Isolda sometimes drink tea in the tower's kitchen:

Isabella, Queen Isolda and Ernst in the kitchen by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The kitchen has a vintage, steampunk-looking stove with a pipe.

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Kitchen Stove by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Ernst and Isabella make different food with their stove:

Isabella and Ernst are cooking in the stove by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

A mischievous imp stole chicken legs from Ernst and Isabella, but they quickly spotted the thief:

Demon hunters chase a mischievous imp by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The library is located on the second floor:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Library (Second Floor) by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The bookshelves contain lots of literature about demons and anti-demon magic. The famous PANDAEMONIUM, where various species of demons are described, is located there.

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Library Bookshelves by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Isabella is reading a book about demons while Ernst is writing about their last fight against armies of Hell.

Isabella and Ernst in the library by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The third floor stores the bedroom of Ernst and Isabella:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Bedroom (Third Floor) by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The bedroom has a wardrobe, a bed and a staff holder:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Bedroom by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The bed is enormous and comfortable, and demon hunters sleep there together. No Lannister-type subtext here - Ernst and Isabella cannot have children because of their not-so-really-human nature, but like to be together due to their magical bond with the Field:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Bed by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Good night, demon hunters!

Isabella and Ernst peacefully sleeping by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

This holder bears two magical staves with amethyst crystals that amplify the power of Isabella and Ernst:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Staff Holder by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Brother and Sister prepare for their mission.

Ernst and Isabella take their magic staves by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The chandelier lights the bedroom:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Chandelier by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

The tower has a tall and massive attic:

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Attic by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

The roof inside is inhabited by spiders and bats. No one knows how they got into the pocket dimension of the tower!

 

The tower's attic is full of magical artifacts and things that were important in Brother and Sister's lives before they manifested their powers.

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Attic by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

There is a fireplace in the attic (and a stuffed baby dragon too):

The Tower of Ernst and Isabella, Attic Fireplace by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Demons invade the attic. Probably, they appeared through a portal in some book...

Demons invade the attic by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Ultimately, Ernst and Isabella learned about the inursion and stopped the hellish invaders:

Demon hunters fight the demons by Farseer Eldar, on Flickr

 

Thank you for watching and reading! I hope you like this MOC and its concepts and lore. I would also like to hear some feedback and criticism to find out strong and weak sides of my works.

More photos can be seen in my Flickr album!

Edited September 27, 2019 by Farseer Petriel

[ShishOK]

Wow! It looks awesome! I like violet interior. The library is mysterious, and I like it. 

The attic is so funny, just look at the book in cauldron - this is the real cooking book now))

The original tower is much fatter, but for your tower it's ok. But, they are similar!)

Looking forward to see your new MOCs))

Edited September 27, 2019 by ShishOK

[Farseer Petriel]

Thank you, ShishOK, for positive feedback!

 

6 minutes ago, ShishOK said:

Wow! It looks awesome! I like violet interior. The library is mysterious, and I like it. 

That's a magical tower, after all. By the way, all interior is purely my fantasy, and it intentionally has some furniture from my previous works set in the same universe.

 

6 minutes ago, ShishOK said:

The attic is so funny, just look at the book in cauldron - this is the real cooking book now))

I like you appreciate this finding. I had another chest in the original LDD concept but later saw the cauldron from Hogwarts Great Hall and decided that it will be much funnier.

 

6 minutes ago, ShishOK said:

The original tower is much fatter, but for your tower it's ok. But, they are similar!)

I even like the new form better, as it gives more magical and gothic impression.

 

6 minutes ago, ShishOK said:

Looking forward to see your new MOCs))

I hope they will arrive some time!

Edited September 27, 2019 by Farseer Petriel

[KotZ]

This looks great! I love the details and the usage of the old torsos. I’d love to see the tower on some terrain, I think it would really elevate it.

[Farseer Petriel]

Thank you, KotZ!

 

3 hours ago, KotZ said:

I’d love to see the tower on some terrain, I think it would really elevate it.

I didn't think about this, because this tower is a part of the greater castle, and it would take really LOTS of bricks to make it. And in reality, there is water around it:

So, the only option in my eyes is to build how the tower's surroundings look in another dimension, and I'll need many trees with violet leaves for this landscape.