Scaevola

Nice work, I like the gold detailing and the white part of the gate. Nice figs as well

Nice little wall. Not sure I like the studs as grass though. I like the figs overall too, but I think the guards shouldn't be identical

Nice tree

Great mosaic and story

Very nice, I like the techniques you used for the siding

Both are pretty important. Though in my opinion, the prizes and chance of winning are greater in SG, but in Challenge II you can gain more influence in the overall GoH storyline. Sorry that doesn't quite narrow it down for you but...

Thank you everyone @Gabe I can see what you mean about the dense foliage (and it should be fairly easy to do in another moc) so I'll withdraw it from the claim. I haven't looked into GIMP yet simply due to time shortage (my athletic season was at its climax, and I have to study for my final exams, but I should find time soon) @SK Thanks, I couldn't find a door I liked, but I see now its absence is quite conspicuous @Thomas of Tortuga Thank you. I completely agree with you about the parapets ( I mostly used the figs as an afterthought to tie it into my storyline). The foliage is actually spread on three 1/3 brick high levels, hence the slight overlap for some of the pieces. Due to my shortage of baseplates though, I couldn't heighten the hill like I wanted to.

Superb moc. Every aspect of this moc is spectacular from the the stonework and roofing to the texture of the trees and the innovative usage of light blue in the landscape . I cannot wait to see what you will build next!

Congratulations Wat Tambor, Gunman, and Garmadon!

Great work, the floor mosaics and the stained glass windows are very well executed

You already outdid yourself with one ship yet you submit another superb entry ! The sides of the ship look great with the plates and ornamentation, (especially all the oars). I also like the sails and mast. Very well done

Thanks everybody for your comments @Kai I've been taking the pictures outside on cloudy days, but in the shadow of my house. Maybe I'll try taking the photos in my yard. Also, I edited the post to include the claims at the top of the post @krono111 Thanks. I tried the stalks but I couldn't really get behind it (it seemed to leave a lot of gaps, and it was hard to insert them with the other foliage pieces already planted)

My new freebuild is up 005 by scaevola11, on Flickr (Picture is link)

Architecture roofing -- Demonstrate mastery of three roofing techniques, not including using standard LEGO slope bricks. Each technique is a separate certification. See examples here and here. wall techniques -- Demonstrate mastery of three advanced wall techniques. Standard, studs-up walls of bricks are not included. Each technique is a separate certification. Examples include (but are not limited to): 1x1 round plate walls (a la Derfel Cadarn) (approved, SG: Chateau of Roses) SNOTted tile stonework half-timbered Tudor style wooden walls [*]round walls and towers [*]roof rakes (the inclined end of the roof between the eaves and the ridge; see explanation and a great example from Derfel Cadarn) [*]advanced windows (approved, SG: Chateau of Roses) and window frames [*]advanced SNOT -- See question below for an explanation [*]Landscape Design trees (demonstrate mastery of at least three different tree building techniques; examples here and here) flowers and dense foliage landscaping studs up rocks and cliffs two of: sand dunes snow and ice extreme environments (lava, caves, acidic pools, etc) sideways rocks (studs horizontal) [*]Hydrology four of: still water (lakes, ponds, ocean without waves, etc) waves flowing water waterfalls underwater [*]General Building (Other Techniques) minifig posing interior design forced perspective microscale one of: lighted builds (e.g., light bricks, LEDs) movement-enabled (Power Functions, or manually operated via gears or other mechanisms) mosaics, stained glass, or complex SNOTted floor designs brick films [*]History A special discipline, wherein you must build three MOCs depicting significant events in Kaliphlin's history (you make up the events, or use whatever existing history there is). You must also supply a story of suitable length and quality describing the historical event pictured. At least two of the history builds must consist of at least three different pictures, either different scenes altogether, or the same scene at different moments in time, with changes to the scene such as figure movement. [*]Military Science battle scene siege fortifications military camp [*]Trade and Law marketplace manufacturing one of: caravan / shipping by land shipping by sea / water [*]two of: arresting criminals and/or jail courtroom governing body (king, council, etc) [*]Agriculture and Zoology three of: crop farming raising livestock fishing harvest time logging [*]brick-built animals -- Brick-built animals, birds, or fish, realistically rendered using advanced or innovative techniques. Number of animals should be commensurate with their scale -- three or more if they're approximately minifig sized. [*]Anthropology two of: city scene village life countryside scene tribal scene [*]life in Kaliphlin (approved, 1/2) ( Baladil Plantation, Hacienda) [*]two of: life in Avalonia life in Mitgardia life in Nocturnus life in Valyrio [*]Geography four of: mountains or cliffs oceanside or river scene forests swamp desert grasslands [*]Culture pick 2 of the following: Theater Music Art

Urgaul, Kaliphlin A bustling yet modestly-sized town on the southeast tip of Lesser Quataria. It is in the Spice Islands and has an agrarian-based culture HSS Agriculture: Farm

Baladil Plantation, Hacienda I'd like to claim a UoP credit for: Anthropology: Life in Kaliphlin 005 by scaevola11, on Flickr Due to current developments in the Quatarian civil war, Imperator Baladil of the Urgaul Pact called for a council of war with Haladin, his Archduke of Greater Quataria, at his luxurious plantation near the town of Urgaul. Baladil: With the assassination of the Chancellor at Anemaquar, the Principality is in shambles. A swift, upward thrust at their forces in Quataria City would force them to sue for peace Haladin: Wherefore our armies are currently occupied in harassing the border governates, it seems it would be prudent to regroup before we strike, perhaps at Ramon Baladil: Our element of surprise is more important than a few more centuries (a Roman word for a group of 100 troops; is the root of the English word). Few forces will be concentrated in the metropolis since we have been prosecuting our campaign on the border townships. Therefore, the ramshackle shantytowns around Quataria City will be nearly devoid of soldiers. Haladin: Well stated. If we ardently and effectively achieve this objective, the war will swing greatly in our favor. (From left to right: Imperator Baladil and Archduke Haladin) Now for a general description: This hacienda is one of several extravagant plantation houses dotting the colossal Baladil Plantation, in the Township of Urgaul. The workers cultivate a variety of different crops, but mainly Quatarian staples such as plantains, sugar cane, tobacco, and black lotus. Black lotus is the primary article, being a powerful hallucinogen inducing flower (the violet-colored flowers in front of the hacienda; named for black seeds and ooze). While the effects are intoxicating, the lotus is still highly coveted by priests as a method of "communing with the gods" via burning them in pyres and inhaling the smoke. Baladil, being the planter, is in charge of the overall administration of the plantation and sale of goods. 009 by scaevola11, on Flickr A close up of the ornamentation 013 by scaevola11, on Flickr An angled view There are more photographs on my flickr . Critique and tips are welcome as usual.

Nice entry, the the rock and landscaping are good. The tree is also excellent,

Good work, the wall section looks very cool, as does the bridge. Some more leaves would help for your tree though

Nice work, I like the combination of yellow and white tiles. Nice parts usage with the back of the sith lady's head as the face for that minifig (forgot her name)

Nice work, the autumn colors of the trees look good and I like the figs

Nice work, I like the milling machine. I like the snow-scaping with the slopes, but it would look better if more of the studs were covered. Good start and keep up the good work

Very nice job with this. The story was quite interesting (yes, I read the whole thing ) and I like Hembrygga, especially the arches from which the water flows under. The main tower could have been enhanced with some more texture variation, but nice work all the same

I like the drueggar. I think I commented about the pillars in your other recent thread, but other then them this is really good

Nice work, I like the slopes-up rocks and the landscape. The tunnel is excellent too, but I think the pillars would look better without the blocky pieces in the middle

Nice work here, I like the stone wall (especially the foliage). Nice usage of those shutters as well. +1 UoP DoH for all claims