Ayrlego Posted June 26, 2021 The most sacred and holy order of Athena is a monastic order dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge. Monks of the order spend their lives in peaceful contemplation and study. New chapters are usually funded by a wealthy patron, and the order appoints a prior to administer the monastery. Sir Dirk Allcock has been looking for a discrete way to signal to his Oleon acquaintances that he bares them no ill will after the recent conflict. A rational and scientific man he passionately believes in the separation of church and state; so when he heard of the drive by the clerics of Nola Mar to create a centre of culture and piety, he was hesitant at first to support it. The Athenian order he feels is a good compromise. The monks are academics; rumour has it members frequently get in trouble if the Order feels they challenge dogma too far, and are perhaps the closet organisation in Oleon to the Royal Society of Natural Philosophy of which Sir Dirk is a member. So, after some contemplation, Sir Dirk has quietly funded the building of a modest monastery for a small chapter of Athenian monks led by Prior Timothée - who he has had some correspondence with in the past regarding a rare species of bi-valve mussel found in Port Raleigh. My entry for Category B, supporting the clerics. @KotZ I'm happy to donate this to the Olean/Nola Mar account for licensing as an art and culture or education as you see fit. Let me know if you want me to do the paperwork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted June 26, 2021 Excellent build yet again. The orange roofs look great with tan walls, and the wands in the railings are really neat. I have mixed feelings about the pillars being outside the base but it's a fine creation and a fine entry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KotZ Posted June 26, 2021 Lovely work. I love all these taller buildings you've been making recently. As for the licensing, let me talk with my faction and decide. We will have an answer shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted June 26, 2021 Divine build! I can't seriously find a single thing I don't like! And you make the whole build look so effortless from your part. Every time! Bipod mussel? Is that really a thing?? Come join Oleon people! Scientific progress through religion, Religion through scientific progress! Well, almost! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted June 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, blackdeathgr said: Bipod mussel lol, it was supposed to be Bivalve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted June 26, 2021 Impressive build ! As always with you the quality of the building and the details are excellent And so is the photography ! A masterpiece ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted June 26, 2021 I second @Faladrin : there's nothing more to say except a special mention to the balcony rails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted June 26, 2021 Yet another fantastic build! The tan really goes great with the height and angels of the build and you can't go wrong with the 1x1 round roof! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KotZ Posted June 27, 2021 @AyrlegoWe definitely will take it, and would love to have it as arts/culture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted June 27, 2021 13 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: I second @Faladrin : there's nothing more to say except a special mention to the balcony rails. Yes, I confirm this balcony rail is top notch ! I tryed myself something similar with HP wands but never came to something good with it and abandoned it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapOnBOBS Posted June 27, 2021 Again there is a ton to see in a small 16 x 16 build. I love the sculpture inset in the wall. I have really liked your pergolas in previous builds and I think you did a great job in a slightly smaller scale on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted June 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, CapOnBOBS said: Again there is a ton to see in a small 16 x 16 build Wait, that's all just 16x16? Holy crap. You pack it all in @Ayrlego! A really great build. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted June 27, 2021 And you've been Frontpaged ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted June 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Ross Fisher said: Wait, that's all just 16x16? actually it's technically 20x20 with an additional 1 stud black border... and significant overhang - but yeah, the aim of these builds for me was to challenge myself to a high amount of detail with a relatively small footprint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SATSOK Posted June 28, 2021 Awesome moc !!! Well done !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted June 28, 2021 The combination of greens and tans creates a great peaceful atmosphere, and you continue to kill it with these multi layered buildings! I love the rounded roof style you've used on this one, and the wand use is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 29, 2021 Wow what a perfect architetture! Lovely minifigs too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoLars Posted June 30, 2021 Absolutely amazing build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
