Muakhah

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    De Fiori Forge

    Forge and bellows are the best parts for me. Otherwise it’s an excellent clean build that looks extremely realistic. i also like that there are two anvils for multiple projects or the master and the apprentice to work side by side.
  2. Nice build! Why do I get the impression that gnomes have an advanced labeling and filing system that enables them to make sense of that jumble of boxes but proves incomprehensible to others? i am loving how Kashgar is coming along, and of course extremely jealous that you can have a whole town built at once! i am probably going to steal that door design!
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    Helenia Warhorses

    Hi sorry to be a nuisance but Flickr is blocked in China where I am. Could you link a couple of photos into the post directly. Then I can see them. Looking forward to seeing some horse training! Thanks!
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    AoM: Stables Phase 1: Clifftop Riders

    That is a really good looking forced perspective. It really looks like a sheltered valley that people might take refuge in.
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    Kashgar Customs [VAR - Freebuild]

    Very nice build. I like how crisp and clean it looks while retaining textures due to the various bricks and walls. The only bit I think could be better is the spindly pillar at one corner. The light shines through and makes it look like that corner isn’t part of the building like the other bits. Could just be me though.
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    De Fiori Armory

    Nice work, the kneeling skirts and grindstone are the highlights. The wall in the background is detailed and there are other nice details spread around. It will be interesting to see these weapons sold or put to use.
  7. @en_zoo Avatar the last air bender was excellent stuff. I would recommend it to anyone of any age. Fun characters with real growth and development. Actual thought gone into how the “magic” for want of a better word, happens. Funny moments and the occasional tear jerker. Might rewatch it soon actually.
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    [Freebuild - Mitgardia] Abandoned Kirk

    An interesting start with a nicely detailed and worn down Kirk. It will be interesting to find out what caused the people to leave.
  9. Nice rushing water and the ground either side of it is suitable barren. I love the expressions on laesonar and Armin, they are very good. An earth bender you say? Glad to hear that the water will soon return. Hopefully the town will be able to pick itself up again.
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    AoM: Inn Build 2: Yule Celebrations

    The sand green and snow work really well together. The muted colors on the build draw attention to the festivities. As I have said before I really love the way your buildings have enough detail but also a practical simplicity that makes them look like they could go anywhere with a few tweaks. That ground floor level is great for so many builds. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and then build some more!
  11. It was more to refer to them in a poem or story symbolically. So if it read the Dragon placed the Unicorn on the throne then people would know it actually refers to Avalonia and the current Queen. As Varlyrio doesn’t have one yet I guess I’ll pick based on whether the in character story teller has a positive or negative view of Varlyrio.
  12. It’s a cool symbol. I am not sure if the falcon has already been used by any factions. Reminds me of the Maltese Falcon a bit.
  13. I have a question as I was thinking of ideas for future builds. The other guilds have an animal associated with them, Dragon, Bear, Lion, Serpent. And the queen is associated with the Unicorn. Does Varlyrio have an animal associated with it?
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    Prelude: The Long Discussion

    Another polished floor and wonderful arches. The tree looks crooked and natural and as others have mentioned the roof looks good too. I like the servants gossip too. Interesting to hear a few more details about the queen’s requirements too. We will have to see how people put their spin on them. Also I like the many statues in the niches. Lots of little differences between them. Another polished floor and wonderful arches. The tree looks crooked and natural and as others have mentioned the roof looks good too. I like the servants gossip too. Interesting to hear a few more details about the queen’s requirements too. We will have to see how people put their spin on them. Also I like the many statues in the niches. Lots of little differences between them.
  15. Great to see more of Varlyria and it’s different peoples. All of the cut throat deals make it seem a breathing, living world. Looking forward to seeing whether Varylians enjoy the end of their isolation or not. I like the cobbled streets and the decorations on the buildings especially the white building with thin pillars and some exposed brickwork. I am getting quite excited for this challenge!
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    Alistair's Forest Lair

    The cave rock work, trees and snow are all very nice. I love the clan of Minotaur freedom fighters. The Bovine Liberation Front? The interior is nice too but the gap at the back, while good for lighting, makes the cave look a bit odd. I don’t know if a backdrop there and detachable roof for light would have made for better interior shots. Very good stuff though! Looking forward to a scuffle between the different groups.
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    Prelude: The Queen's Council

    Great stuff here. I love how the floor looks polished and shiny but not in a plasticky way. The lighting really has set that up well. The beams and furniture are great along with the little details. The only thing I think might be better is a little more posing to match the story at times. I love the story itself and how difficult it is to balance different groups as a feudal lord. I am currently playing Crusader Kings 2 which has a unique vassal system which is great inspiration for these kinds of meetings and who is responsible or loyal to who. @Basiliscus War is usually easier to get people motivated. But peaceful builds flesh out the world and give the meaning and backstory to the world. I think we still need to have a more settled period before starting the violence again! Plus some of the scheming challenges are good fun too. I like the scope for different entertainments this could provide.
  18. I like the scrub and the path. The blue does seem an odd shade. Not really sure what it represents. I like the posing and the story. I look forward to seeing whether Orsen Waythe and his band will be able to preserve their morals. What will they do when armed traders refuse to pay? Will they become the very vagabonds they defeated?
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    Murder at the Golden Flag Inn

    Awesome atmospheric builds. I really like the current trend people have for detailed and well lit interiors. Love the story and the juicy details of the backstabbing over there. I really want to know more! What will Bernaldo be doing? Will he brush this assasination attempt off or will it invigorate his lust for adventure? Looking forward to the next part.
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    Mitgardian Farmhouse

    Nice house with a great interior and details. Love the goats and the chicken coop. The build has a nice range of colors and textures without being too busy.
  21. Really nice statue that incorporates the symbols of the cult. Knightly orders and brotherhoods allow a lot of scope for different factions and drama. I like the clear blue and white and the posing. I hope we can hear more of the exploits of these knights in the future!
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    Fishery and Shrine at Prenmôr

    This looks pretty good. So many gulls! I like the dark sea but as others have said it is a bit too dark for such shallow water on a bright day. If you ever do a deep harbor it will be great. The orange cliff and rocks might work better as horizontal layers. Overall though it’s a very good gull infested scene.
  23. Inside the simple Temple of Mazadar a Warrior Priest addresses a group of potential converts to the cause. "Mazadar is pure goodness, the creator of all things right and true." Exclaimed the Priest of Mazadar. "Yet Mazadar is not alone in the Cosmos of Creation. At every turn Mazadar is opposed by the evil spirit of chaos and destruction. Seeking to cast down all that is good and replace it with evil, this destructive force seeks to confound Mazadar and goodness at every turn! Existing only to cause suffering and pain. Mazadar and the evil spirit have opposed each other since the dawn of creation and even now wage their battle over the souls of mortals. How can Mazadar ever hope to triumph against the equal and opposite evil spirit?" "Only by enlisting the figure upon the pedastal can Mazadar hope to win the Cosmic struggle and bring about a paradise in all realms and all lives. And that figure, is YOU. Only you can choose good over evil! Only you can make the difficult choices to do right in this life. Only you can help to build a paradise in all realms. Only you can tip the scales of good and evil. Your choices, your actions will make the difference in the Cosmic struggle. Mazadar needs you to choose good. Will you answer the call?" Meanwhile in the temple garden Muakhah fields the questions of two younger Khadirans. "When I get to paradise, will I see my grandma? ...and my cat?" Asked the short quiet girl. "Would it be paradise without them Mirah?" replied Muakhah. "So I will see them again?" The little girl persisted. "When we die Mirah, Mazadar judges our deeds, our intentions, our very soul. We either enter paradise or for want of a better word, hell. But fear not little one. Hell is temporary. There are no sins that could warrant eternal punishment! Every sinner will spend time in hell to account for their sins and recognise the consequences of their actions. It may take them a long time but eventually they will enter paradise, having atoned and understood their wrongs." "Does this mean that I might see someone evil in paradise? Like a Drow?" Asked the taller boy. "Why yes. You may even meet Revolword or Ravaage himself." "I don't want to meet Ravaage in paradise." Said the boy firmly. "Of course," said Muakhah gently. "But understand that the Ravaage you meet in paradise would not be the Ravaage who walked this earth. He would have paid the price for his crimes in hell, but not only that he would have come to understand and repent for them. The Ravaage you meet in paradise will be Ravaage as he could have been. Had he made the choice to do good and walk in the light." "Is this why we have to help the Nocturnans...even though they are evil?" The boy continued. "Look at the plant over by the gardener. See how it is not lush and green like this one to my left." The boy and girl nodded. "Is that plant evil?" "No!" laughed the children in unison. "This plant to my left is lush and green because this corner of the garden has good light, soil and warmth. The plant over there lacks these things and so its growth is more difficult. If both plants are to bloom then one of them needs help. Which one do you think?" "The one over there." said the girl. "And so it is with the Nocturnans. They are not evil. They simply come from a harsh land where it is not easy to do good. Where everything is a struggle. But with help they can walk in the light." "But some are evil?" The boy continued. "Some choose evil. But others do not. And do not forget that Kaliphlinites, Avalonians and Mitgardians may also choose evil. It is often the easier path. Doing the right thing is often the more difficult choice. Were it easy then there would be no evil." Additional Photos! I finished this build a little while ago and held off posting pictures because of the Sandstorm of freebuilds. As there seemed to be a lot of immersive shots I retweaked the posing a little to get immersive shots myself but it doesn't really work well as it wasn't designed for it. I know the story is pretty waffly but hopefully this is the beginning of an organisation that may grow to rival the knights of Aslan (fingers crossed) I feel that there is a curse going around the forum. When I set it up for photos it seemed that I had avoided light shining through cracks. But when the photos are on the comp there they are... Seems to be a common problm these days. I'm hoping that this is enough to count as a Temple for Khadira and also a freebuild for the great Guild of Kaliphlin! And yes...I'm still mixing all colors of minifigs...
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    Temple and Gardens of Khadira

    Thanks @Exetrius I’ll make sure I get nocturnians right in the future. Hope you get a chance to use the tile at some point. I’m really glad you like the story. Nothing frustrates me more than books or movies where “genius” characters are stupid. It’s hard to write characters that are believably smart or wise... I’m very happy the dialogue conveys wisdom. It’s better than me just saying he’s so wise. Don’t forget there is nothing stopping you from building more in Nocturnas!
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    Calbridge Castle

    I think my favorite part is the little village by the foot of the castle and the sea.