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ah, true. I didn't think about that

thank you Henjin. You're right, the fact that it actually looks what it's supposed to, IS a great compliment - I'm very glad ^^ And good point about the formatting, I'll keep it in mind. I was hoping someone would say this, so thanks a bunch! Thank you both. I didn't want to engage in any particular design for my first go, just feel like I'm ok with the basic. Next ones, though, they're a different story - I'll give it a good thought

oh wow, this is just lovely. Rocks, snow and house are awesome, but the bell tower is definitely my favourite part - very nice idea! .. but hey I don't envy the guy's job at all!

Thanks Isaac, really glad you like it ^^ As for the story, well that's a relief!

yes exactly - it doesn't have anything to do with modern Eng - I had no idea! as for the film, I never seen that one [I'll check it out, just for the sake of it], but once I was looking for something on that line and I found this 'film' which was actually kind of cartoonised (more similar to The Elder Scroll games, to give you the idea) - it wasn't that bad. what about the series? did you watch it? If so, did you like it? I'm told the majority of the audience hated it, so it's not likely to appear again with season two..

hello ^^ claiming UoP credits for Landscape design - Trees [1of 3] with Encounters 1 [note: 'classical' trees, big brown/tan ones in the MOC]

en_zoo Approved: Landscape design - Trees [1 of 3] - Encounters 1 Pending: Architecture; Roofing techniques [1 of 3] - Weathered shingled - Encounters 2 Architecture; Wall techniques [1 of 3] - Half-timbered Tudor style - Carpenter's house

ok so looks like I'm over the deadline, but the thread is still open so I'm posting here [also first time doing so, so apologies if wrong]. Encounters 1 | en_zoo | Avalonia

Well then guys, the wait was long enough, but here we go! Please allow me to present my very first build for GoH as well as the first chapter of Laesonar’s * adventures: Unexpected Encounters [Part 1]. * For those who don’t know: this is my 5th MOC ever --> all C&C are most welcome! ^^ As for the MOC: I’m obviously working on landscape, especially terrain and trees. See more pics in my Flickr album: Encounters 1 UoP credits: I feel like I can claim credits for the ‘classical’ trees [the big ones with brown and tan trunk - Landscaping, Trees, only one type out of the 3 required]. On the other hand, I’m not satisfied with the design of those ‘fir’ trees, so any suggestions on how to improve them is encouraged. As for the photography/editing: it’s my first attempt at doing something more than just ‘taking a pic’. Comments will be most useful for me to learn (I’ve got no camera, just a Lumia phone) – if you feel like giving advice, do check all pics on Flickr, I’ve posted few questions there As for the story: again, it’s my first attempt and, being the first chapter, is a bit lengthy – I hope you enjoy anyways and I promise: next time it’ll be shorter Thanks for reading/watching! ^^ Laesonar - Episode 1 Unexpected Encounters – Part 1 “Nice and fresh, yes. Hmm, such nice and fresh air.. Really fresh.. How is it so fresh? I did close the window last night. What is.. ?!” Laesonar opened his eyes. He was laying down, supine. He could now see the green tree tops far above. Under his body, something vaguely soft, yet definitely not his bed. Some rustles, birds singing, the fresh air of a forest. “Where am I??” He sat up, looking around. Only few rays of sunlight were reaching down to the humid soil, cutting through the dense foliage of the tree tops. Up there, leaves and branches were fluttering gently in the morning breeze, while the air of the deep forest underneath was rather still, yet rather nice and fresh, indeed... “My, my.. Now what has happened this time? I remember going to bed last night in the tree house.. The wizard was smoking his pipe and I said Good Night..” He was worried: he looked around and listened harder. “Only my sleeping trousers. This confirms I was in bed after all.. But wait, my katanas are here? What on earth.. ??” He stood up, picked up the katanas and whirled them with a quick movement of the wrist – they were undoubtedly his own. Incredulous, he looked into the forest and felt lost. The sensation made him feel childish, to which he quickly reacted: “Well then, let me see. I have no idea where I am and no idea how I got here. Has my memory just got even worse? I do remember my training with the wizard, as well as the tree house with the garden, right in the middle of.. ? Oh great!” He couldn’t remember the name. He felt angry, becoming then resolute. “Very well then, not much I can do about it. So, this looks like a path, the moss indicates the North.. Hmm, I do feel a bit thirsty so first things first: let’s find a river or.. Hang on. Something is coming. Hmm.. two ‘something’, from two different directions. What could it be? A nymph perhaps? A nice forest maiden?” He smiled, passing a hand through his hair. He cleared his throat and listened harder: “Hmm, no ladies, I’m afraid. Three men instead, one is heavier than the other two. And what do we have this way? It’s faster, so it’s going to be here first. Oh my, horse hoofs, yet lighter than a horse.. could it be.. a goat?! Hang on, a goat.. on two legs?!” The thought amused him and his sense of adventure suddenly spiked – he felt serene now. He shook some leaves off himself, wielded his katanas and waited. He could see him now: a middle-aged faun armed with a tomahawk was walking quickly uphill towards him. Noticing Laesonar, the faun stopped for a moment and looked around quickly, then stared at him. He frowned, then smiled sarcastically, whirling his weapon and carrying on walking, just a little slower than before. Laesonar: “Smiling, uh? That’s the spirit! I mean, after all he’s just seen an armed half-naked half-elf all alone in the middle of a forest!” Again, he felt amused. “So, let’s see: an experienced fighter, quick and rather strong. I might even like the guy! Only.. Oh man he’s ugly.. !” Laesonar: “Good morning, good sir. I was wondering if you could please point me in the direction of a river, if it isn’t too much trouble.” The faun, smiling, nodding once in agreement: “Good morning to you. I happen to come exactly from a small river. Just follow the path. But please allow me a question: how do you happen to be in this area, this early in the morning?” Laesonar, nodding: “Now, THAT, good sir, is something I’d really like to know myself.” He replied, raising his eyebrow. The faun’s sarcastic smile turned into a sarcastic grin, to which Laesonar reacted by grinning in the same way, in amusement: “Yes, the guy definitely has the spirit!” However, he focused on the other approaching steps: he could now hear a light clang. Thus, he became serious. Laesonar: “Say, do you happen to know this area? Do you know whether small groups of armed men are in the habit of passing by?” The faun turned serious as well and frowned: “They do, actually. And to my knowledge, there’s none that I particularly like, I’m afraid.” They waited shortly: three armed men, displaying unknown heraldry, popped out right in the middle of the two from behind a big rock formation. They were all startled, and immediately unsheathed their weapons, bearing their teeth. Laesonar: “So, the big one is kind of strong, yet slow. The swordsman just average. As for the archer, he’s getting too close: he doesn’t have a clue.” The big man shouted: “Both of you, drop your weapons now and surrender!” Laesonar, looking up to the sky: “Surrender to what? And why? And who are you?” The big man shouted: “You lower creatures have no right to question anything at all! Drop your weapons now and none will be hurt!” Laesonar, getting irritated: “Lower creatures?! Someone is lacking respect here, which does not bode well for..” The big man interrupted him, still shouting: “You think you’re allowed to an opinion?? A half-goat and a bastard elf! Haha! What a joke! You will just serve as slaves.. ?” He couldn’t finish as Laesonar didn’t think about it twice. The archer had got too close - he jumped and slayed him with a single hit. He then jumped towards the swordsman, who tried to hit, but he dodged easily and beheaded him. The big man screamed and attacked with his heavy mace: Laesonar was right on time to use both katanas to block the hit right over his head, shaking slightly. Laesonar: “Well, he has strength after all.. Now let’s see if I can..” He saw something flying towards the man’s back, who screamed in pain and dropped dead. Laesonar managed to step aside right before the blood overflowing from the man’s mouth could touch him. The unidentified flying object was, indeed, the faun’s tomahawk – he was still standing in the same position. They looked at each other and smiled slightly. Laesonar: “Well, I didn’t think you’d do that.” The faun: “I could say the same.” Laesonar: “Eh, what can I say, I hate people when they’re not polite!” They grinned again at each other, in agreement. The faun approached and picked up his weapon. The faun: “I must say, your agility is rather impressive” He gave his hand to Laesonar: “My name is Ogrik.” Laesonar, shaking the faun’s hand: “Ogrik? Really? But you are no ogre.” Ogrik, chuckling: “Hehe, what can I say.. And you are.. ?” Laesonar: “Oh, how rude of me! My name’s Laesonar.” Ogrik, smiling: “Laesonar? Why? I mean, your enemies do have lesions after meeting you, I can tell. But you have no idea where we are, do you? So isn’t it rather you having a lesion? No offence meant..” Laesonar, smiling back: “None taken. And well, both, I suppose.” Ep. 2

@ gedren @ SK thanks both ^^

hey I really like the scene, but even more the idea of MOCcing Beowulf! Do you happen to have watched the series? Your MOC reminds me a lot of the Heorot depicted in the 'cartoonised' version of the film, so maybe you happen to have watched that (too/instead)? As for the poem, is that actually old English? Wow, I'm impressed to say the least o.o

hey guys, sorry to change topic again, but guess what? I have more questions! 1 - about freebuilds: how does it work exactly? all I could gather is that you need to register them so that they can give points to your guild.. but I see no one doing so - is there a reason behind it? 2 - about UoP credits: who exactly should I expect approval/denial from? I've rarely seen people actually 'approving' or giving the '+', so I can't quite tell. In the main post it says '[currently active Kaliphin] guildmembers', but as 3 guildmembers can block the approval, and as I know this it is not for Kaliphinians only, this means that I need to see what everyone thinks before considering the credits assigned. Or am I missing something? 3 - about AoM: I've always assumed it's for Mitgardians only, but no one is gonna be offended if others do show buildings changing over time in their non-Mitgardian cities, right? thanks in advance, once more ^^

lovely scene, rocks and bridge! oh and 'Sayn Gwinos'.. not 100% sure if you meant the word play, but if so, then nice one! haha xD

thank you all guys, I'll give it all a shot

newbie's questions: 1 - how do I put a 'spoiler' in my posts? I can't find the proper button.. 2 - I've seen that people post pics of different dimensions to accompany their stories: how do I do that? Is it done through the options you have on Flickr? If so, how exactly? Also, is there a limit for said dimensions? [when posting my character's small presentation build, I remember getting something like 'this type of pic is not allowed on this forum' or something like that..] thanks in advance ^^

uhh, where? where?

ahh man, such a pity Exetrius didn't make it! ^^ once again, I really like how you realised the spells and, in this case, the kick into the boulder!

ehhh I'm digging up oldish stuff here, I know.. but hey, I've just finished to read the whole thing from the start and it was epic ^^ a lot of cool builds and I really enjoyed the story! the only thing I couldn't get is why Fenrir was considered a traitor, but I guess that's either something I forgot about the lore or just another story anyways, great job! it was a pleasure to read and look at - can't wait for more!

well as we're on topic.. hm ok, long story short: I wanted to join for ages but couldn't because I wouldn't receive the confirmation e-mail. Then finally managed to join, uploaded my first 2 builds and then was never able to upload the 3rd, so I just gave up (all this from last Jan to last Mar)..

ahhh that overhang! had I seen it before, I'd totally have copied it in my current build!

I totally second this. All of it.

I second Blufiji: love the lore behind it! ^^

makes sense, I'll give it a thought then oh and thanks for all the quick info ^^

that's awesome. in this case I'd like to claim the land at the Western shore of that lake (does it have a name?) as shown here: http://prntscr.com/cgqvod as I mentioned, Laesonar won't be there for a while, though. oh and I don't have a name for it yet either is this possible?

hey guys, I was looking at the map because of that claiming-land issue that I left open and I was wondering: you see that big lake immediately North from Albion? those 2 rivers getting out of it, are they navigable? or can I just say they are all they way down to the see? or they simply can't be?