kahir88

Same here! My votes: @de Gothia and @Servertijd

Where should I start @FurnaceFox? Lok's wearing body wear from Ninjago. This allows him, to put two katana behind his back. This is, but in a different color: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=23983&name=Minifigure, Armor Shoulder Pad Single with Scabbard for 2 Katanas&category=[Minifigure, Body Wear]#T=S&O={"iconly":0} His shield is a homemade sticker. I used Paint to create the new design, measured, scaled it and printed on a sticker paper. The weathered effect wasn't intended :D it was made ages ago, and stored together with other shields has its toll. Also, I made a lot of custom body stickers, with the same black and red color scheme, and Wolfpack insignia. Now, Boris. He is equipped mostly, from Brickwarriors. Go and check it out. there is a lot of cool stuff for your army. Whatever era you prefer. Both his armor, the quiver, and the crossbow is from there. Their stories. Not long ago started to collect my self to tell their stories, how they fit in the world, and how they met. There is yet, only two: Conrad's story and Lok's story. There will be more, and if I have time to take pictures, the next story will come out, at least tomorrow.

I too a big fan of the Wolfpacks. Really liked back then, and felt the same, shame for only having 3 sets. So, a few years ago, I started to "reboot" it with upgraded armors, weapons, style. Many from GoH keep telling me, how they like the stories about them.

Aye! It was a nice challenge to find a new king for Avalonia. My vote for this round goes to @Servertijd

And if the set doesn't have some special parts, like a windshield, can we add them, or it's up to us, to solve this problem?

My votes for the next round: @derEselausErgste @de Gothia Who would though, I would reach next round :D

Funny, this gave me an idea. :D

I would call them, some kind of willow trees.

Alright, I voluntary start the voting. I read all the entries once more, commented too, and wrote down some notes to my self, who shall take my vote, and why. My point of view, to elect someone to rule, is to have a good, solid backstory, without it, a humble peasant can go to Albion and volunteer to take the crown. All this set, here are my votes: Faladrin vs. derEselausErgste: I vote for derEselausErgste. As I said, an elf would be a strong connection between the humans of Albion and the elves of the Enchanted Forest, but someone, who was taught in the ways of the is more likely king type. Henjin_Quilones vs. dalle: I vote for dalle. Scholar, diplomat. If she studied in this arts, I'm sure she has a paper of certification about them. She would be a better queen, than a knight, who was supported by the locals, to be Avalonias new ruler (and also, you already has a ruler fig. :D ) Grover vs. TheLordOfBricks: I vote for TheLordOfBricks. Again, a promised one versus a local lord, who was taught how to rule many people. I learned from first hand: the guilds of Historica doesn't like prophecies, about rulers ( like my Historica ruler entry). en_zoo vs. kahir88: And if it's legal, I vote for myself, kahir88. Cause he was selected by the previous king, after seeing his deeds. Although, an elf or at least half-elf would be great on the throne too, the connection between humans and elf. Like I said earlier before. The build and presentation is good, but we (or at least I) didn't get his and her name. And yet again, just a local, who wishes to rule. Huh, I hope I didn't get new enemies with my honest writings. I really liked the builds and stories, and sometimes it is hard to choose between two builds. But this is life, there are winners and losers, like me. I hope the way I voted is good if not, show us, how to vote properly @Henjin_Quilones

The tower looks great, was a good idea with the different levels. The story is strong, but for me, she is more like a MarySue. She is too good in any problem-solving. Magical talents, good at stealth and sword fighting, the limitless bag feels like a folk tale from my home country.

The build is great! As for being a vigilante, I wouldn't take him away from his duty, to rule a whole guild. He can do more good in his ways, then as a ruler, he no longer can use his... methods, like now. :D And what sword is he using? I'm not familiar with that.

Strange, when I made a black-based build, everyone criticized it, well times changed... :D The build is again, looks great! The good use of hairpieces was a good idea. Although the story could be better. He is reliable, that's good, but every time, when he wasn't needed, he simply went home to tend the fields. And if he becomes king, where can we counsel with him, in the countryside, while pushing a plow? I know, in my story I also told a king must help his subject, not caring, how dirty he would be. But, this is just my opinion. If Avalonia elects him, I will follow.

Damn, I promise I will stop making outdoor builds! :D Two types of green and brow are too many colors, pff. I will never understand you guys. :D

It's good, that you hade the chance to upload the pictures from your laptop. It would be a shame if you weren't able to so, cause this is a beautiful build! The light really gives the feeling. Also, I would gladly see de Gotia on the Dragon Throne, if my claimant doesn't reach the next round.

Amazing build! Didn't know that how many building can fit on 16x16. Good luck in the contest!

For my taste, it too white this build, but it is beautiful, truly an elven build. But I think, it would be a strong connection, to nature with an elven ruler, good luck mate!

Conrad met many interesting people in his life so far. Most of them become his allies, few of them his enemies. But there is only a handful of them, who has remarkable stories, how they joined, to the Wolf Brigade. This is their stories: This is the story of Lok, the Wild One. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few years ago, Conrad was traveling through Avalonia, with some of his soldiers, and two new potential recruits. They had to venture through a small forest, known as the Thin Forest. The forest got its name, by growing along next to a small river centuries ago. The only way to cross the river, on a small bridge. And Conrad was sure, the bridge wasn't occupied, when they crossed it from the other side. A young boy, wearing leather armor customized to fit for his size, stood on the middle of the bridge. -What's the matter, boy? - started Conrad. - Are you lost? - All who wishes, to cross this bridge must pay its toll! - the boy didn't show any fear against the armed men. -When I crossed this bridge not long ago, there wasn't any toll for crossing it. - Conrad tried to resolve this small conflict with peace. He admired the boy for his courage. He reminds him when he was that young. - And what's the toll? - Five golden coins! - came the answer. - Hah, that's not much for... - ...Per person for the crossing! - the boy interrupted Conrad with his sentence. Conrad was amazed. He wasn't prepared for that answer. His pouch wasn't empty, but he could spend that much gold for other things, more important. He turned around and start counting his soldiers, and captives. At halfway he stopped. He felt he was fooled. He turned back to the boy: - Alright boy, here is the deal: let us cross your bridge and we won't slap you, while we crossing it. - Conrad allowed himself a smug smile. - Can you count how many slaps will you get, if you being so stubborn? - Non! - replied the boy with such bravery. - Cause the others will beat the gold out of you! - He whistled, and the Thin Forest filled up with bandits. Conrad was sure, there were more human in this small section of the forest, then trees. For last, a large brute arrived at the scene, wielding a staff. He leads them, Conrad made the conclusion. - Alright... - his voice was calm and powerful. - The toll raised. Handle over all of your weapons, and equipment, and be gone! Conrad was in bigger trouble than this, but he had to think fast. He had to come out from this situation as a winner. He looked around a bunch of lowlifes, dwelling in the forest. Living day by day, with no future. He remembered how harsh was for him. That's it! - And what if I offer you something instead... - the brute raised his eyebrow, above his intact eye. - I'm offering you, and your man a chance. Work for me, I can give you a home, food, and payment. No longer have to live in the forest, rob others to survive another day! I know how hard the forest can be, be reasonable, think for your people! The bandits looked at each other with questions on their faces. Their leader saw them too it was tempting to accept it, but he didn't want to lose their freedom. He also had to think fast: - You say you know how hard to live in the forest. - he took the staff from the boy. - Then you know it rules. We follow only the strongest. Beat me! - and he threw the staff to Conrad. - And we will follow you. - And if you win? - asked Conrad while he put down his weapons and armor. - I guess you still take our wealth and equipment, right? - I heard they give good money for slaves in Varlyrio... - smiled the brute. This gave Conrad the creeps. If the duel was about smiling, Conrad was surely lost it. They stepped on the bridge railing and looked to each other. For the spectators, it felt like an eternity. Then, the brute grabbed the staff with both hands and started swinging wildly. Conrad considers to not parry them, only to dodge them, and find his opponents weak point. After a few unsuccessful strikes, the bandit decided, to change his tactics, he started swinging more rapidly, more wildly. Conrad used this as an advantage and after a dodge, he hit the brutes knee. He roared in anger and pain, then he raised the staff above his head to strike down. Again, Conrad was faster and hit his chin. He lost his balance and to regain it, he had to step back. But Conrad was counting on this, he struck the staff behind his opponent, and pushed him. His own weight does the rest. Birds flew away when the quiet of the forest was disturbed with a loud splash. And another. Everyone was watching the water, under the waterfall. -Bruaaahhh! - surfaced the brute. The temperature of the water surely helped him, not to blown up, from his anger. He swam to the shore, where one of his men helped him out, he looked up. Conrad stood on the conquered bridge. The rest of the spectators, both bandits and mercenaries were looking at him and waiting for his answer. He blow some water out of his nose, he felt the bruise on his chin, but the cold water eased his pain. The others still waited for his answer. - Let it be. - came the answer at last. - If you lead, we will follow you. Both sides started to cheer. Conrad not only recruited new members for his army but found someone who will be his loyal friend. There was one more formality... - We not yet introduced our self. I am Conrad the Sly. The leader of the Wolf Brigade mercenary group. - You can call me Lok. Lok the Wild One...

Again, 16x16 as I suggest.

No and no! :D I disagree. Why there can't be a tree type, which has reddish leaves during spring time? As @en_zoo mentioned: "the joy of fantasy". And for the critic, with the colors of the flowers. Lord Trian Burress, isn't a gardener, he just started it, after the civil war. Give him time to decide which color he wants to keep. But thanks, the comments, this will encourage me, to carry on, to create better builds!

The tree is awesome! Is just me, or anyone even think about, the contrast. This tree is made, mostly, out of little axes, which is a tool for cutting a tree. Such irony I think. :D

I think the crowd compensates the flatness, of the build. The crowd really catches the feeling of a celebration, well done! Also, I bit lost in the lore, are they half-elf, and... half dwarf? o.O Shouldn't they be... a bit smaller then? :D

Thanks, @en_zoo. I find an app, it's Grammarly, it helps me, with the commas and words. Sadly, it doesn't help, with the structural order of the words. :S I'm sure, the problem is the Hungarian languages, I heard from many sources about how hard is. For being my native languages, I don't feel it hard, but it seems, it's hard to translate my Hungarian thoughts, to English. I stop many times, and start thinking over my story: "damn, is that correct?" But anyway, thanks, And I think it is you, who got used to my writings! :D But I'm also trying to be better. Also, Grover helped me out a few weeks ago.

No, I don't think, it would harm the cape. I use this a lot, put the cape on the figure, then simply put through the sword in the smaller hole.

Thank you, everyone! Thanks, I thought, it looked damn good, if a huge stone elemental would come out from that rock wall, and wreak havoc among the figures. So I built him and made the terrain around it. Yes! But first, read the epilogue first, under that I wrote down my next projects. :)

A mercenary's story: Part VI (epilogue) If you missed, here is the previous parts: A mercenary's story: Part I A mercenary's story: Part II A mercenary's story: Part III A mercenary's story: Part IV A mercenary's story: Part V Home sweet home! Conrad returned to his homeland after so many years. While he was away, the local lord gave a name to this region of Avalonia. They call it now Deep Garden, after the place is a bit under the sea level, and full with orchards. Conrad arrived at Rosebury, the biggest town in the region, where he and his father went on markets day. He left his followers here, and he went, to find his parents home. He found it, or at least the ruins of it. He didn't find anyone there, just a sole tombstone. So he went to the nearby farm, maybe, someone could explain what happened here. The neighbor was new too, he bought the farm from the previous owner, Conrad was glad, cause he used to steal apples from that neighbor. But, he wasn't so informative, he told Conrad what he knew about his family. The last three or four winter was really harsh. And the crops wasn't much, in those years. The lord, who named the region, eventually run out of money, after the exports, to keep his subjects fed, and to try grown new crops. One day he disappeared without any trace, some says, he traveled to Kaliphlin, to start over his fortune again. And he left everything behind. The soldiers without their payment left the region, or in the worst case, they went rogue and started pillaging the remaining supplies what we had. And Conrad's family was one of the victims. He heard about two male corpses. When Conrad asked about his mother and sisters and the tombstone, the neighbor knew little about them. The tombstone was raised for a women, maybe for his mother. And her sisters were married to someones Conrad was shocked, he blamed himself for he wasn't here, when the bandits attacked his home. But he quickly realized, he couldn't do anything to save his family, and it's sure, he would be dead too. He returned to Rosebury, to his men. They didn't go for the promised adventure, what Conrad told them. They spend the night here, Conrad wasn't able to sleep, many thoughts harassed him during the night. He felt bad, for what happened here, while he was away, but maybe this was his fate. Maybe every action what he made, lead him to this. Maybe it was the time, to show the world, what did he learn. The next day they armed themselves and rushed into the town hall. The mayor of the town become pale as snow when he saw the armed warriors walking inside in the room, demanding his presence. But Conrad quickly told him, what is this all about, and offered him his help. In the afternoon, all of Deep Garden knew about the new martial law, which was lead by Conrad. He promised, to take the position, as Protector of Deep Garden. He also promised, he would solve the bandit problem, and find a way, so Deep Garden can prosper again! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And this is the end of Conrad's backstory. I really enjoyed the writing, the building, to show you guys, how did I imagine my sigfigs story, and how did he become part of Historica. It took longer than I expected, challenges, CCC, real-life things, but it is finally done! For my next builds and stories, now you know Conrad the Sly, but not yet know the stories of his closes friends: Zan, Lok, and Boris. They all have their little backstories, how they joined to Conrad's army. There will be more twists, more action, more dark humor, and of course, more Builds!