Jacob Nion

The Rat Lord welcomes you to the Darklands. Nocturnus is for sure the best and most exciting guild as you have probably already figured out.

Great to see the embassy being expaanded. It's definitely a very unique location and great addition to Nocturnus the guild can be proud of.

That's a heavy keep. Beneath all the crooked detailed walls it's nice to see that a well fortified castle with plain walls can still impress. I wouldn't like to be forced laying siege to this one.

Nice interior! I especially like the use of the chains.

It feels like we didn't have much true Kaliphlin feel since the end of the civil war. But that triumph arc brings back the Kaliphlin feel for sure. Hope to read the next story part soon.

That scene gave me a laugh. Hope your witches will behave more competent in battle.

It's great how you depicted all rooms and corners for the different scenes in one build. That's not easy and requires a bit of planning. Your buildings keep getting better and better. It's also pleasing to see you on the right site in the upcoming conflict.

Good to see you dealing the right way with this scum. I mentioned in your last swamp build that I wasn't sure if I've seen that wooden wall technique before. But now after some search I can say all cheers to you for this. And for your tree design. Lord Osric has high hopes to soon join forces with Gal-Turok to cleanse the east from these cowards.

I like how compact you realised the scenery. That wall and half timbered part is really well done.

They don't judge anything before the deadline. Therefore there is a deadline.

A: Gideon 1 | Captain Flint 1 | Garmadon 1 B: blufiji 2 | LordDan 1 C: Simon_S 1 | LittleJohn 1 | Gideon 1

Good to see you back alive-well, kind of. The floor is superb, and I really like the few dark red spots in the black wall.

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Ahaha, great conclusion of your story. It seems you tricked us all! That's probably the finest plot you've developed so far. Also cheers to Titus' part in it. About the build I can only say that I like it very much. It all focusses on the centre in the middle, the bridge. Great how the whole diorama supports the story. And wonderful figures you've created! Really love that snake guy. And that familiar ghost....really gave me a love when I got it.

Osric Isentooth is back! Read the newest part of the Nocturnus Resistance story here!

Finally the next chapter of my story in the Nocturnus Resistance. Make sure to read this one first: Glance into the future "Our board council prefers to keep a sceptical attitude towards your youngest plans, my lord." So many words for so less content. Osric wondered if the Strigoi enjoyed steeling time of their mortal clients by pointless statements. "These plans are yet not firm. The situation is changing from day to day. But we must take action soon." Osric could see the lifeless eyes of the vampire lurking out of their deep and dark holes:"Time lessens indeed for your cause. And so does any confidence. Our institute demands securities. While your success in the Kaliphlin war was with no doubt highly gratifying, this campaign offers very few capital gains." The rat's tail was winding in anger by that last comment:"It is not about profit. My cause is nothing other than the survival of the east. And for your business' sake this should be your request as well. What future will your it be for the Royal Bank of Nocturnus when the Spire triumphs? Do not forget that.". The Strigoi began to stare in a menacing way at the lord of Skavenport. His voice was now unconcealed in its snarling nature:"My lord... the Bank of Nocturnus has seen countless dynasties rise and fall. We have outlived wars like rainy seasons. We were always there. We have always been. Doubtless there could be found an agreement with lord Raavage. We are not bound to every day politics. For now, we rate your credit worthiness higher than that of the Black Spire. But evaluation can be changed. You better do not forget this. I will report your request to our council. Good even, my lord rat." It was late in the night, when Aethelrat and Dunstan arrived in the council chamber, finding their lord in deep thoughts. "I greet you, my bolt captains." Osric enjoyed the presence of these two, although not the reason for it. "My lord, whatever your decision may be, our men can be ready for march within two days." The man with the harsh lineaments stood ready to attention, as always. "I still haven't decided now, Dunstan. Things have changed as you will be aware soon." Osric went to the end of the long table, and made a gesture to follow him near the fireplace: "Three ravens, three messages. One is bad, one is good, and one is probably worse than the first. I haven't decided on this as well. Choose what comes first!". Dunstan was a soldier as loyal and brave as the most honoured Avalonian knight, but he jsut was a soldier. He could easily be overwhelmed by too much choices. "May I suggest, my lord, to act chronological." Aethelrat was more of a gambling nature. He loved to act in a posh attitude, but nonetheless as reliable as Dunstan. Osric tried to remember which raven had arrived at first. He was sure it had been the one carrying the bad news:" So be it. This one arrived in the morning. It came from a spy in Port Wrath. He reports the death of Lord Vladivus." His captains didn't seem surprised too much. Aethelrat spoke first: "I hear this rumour in every tavern from the Northern gate to the harbour. Our spy probably spent his pay on a beer in Port Wrath and picked it up from someone." The rat captain looked pitying:" I still don't believe it, my lord. How often did one hear word on the street that Raavage had been seen plugging your head on a pike. And you are still enjoying our company." "Our spy reports he saw one of Vladivus' own men selling his master's skull to a witch clan." It took his captains a moment to digest. "It...could still be anyones skull. It is said that most skulls in Historica are nearly identical." Aethelrats voice proved his self confidence a liar. "Perhaps. But it is fact that the lord of Shadowmere vanished, and until his return, may it be from exile or grave, he cannot help us. And this questions our whole campaign." Osric took the second letter, when Dunstan finally had found words to comment on the first one: "Lord, even if we lost lord Vladivus, there is still Shadowmere. We have pacts that must be fulfilled. I can not counsel you to remain in Skavenport." "Then hear now the second message, from Sultan's Gate: Pharao Ankh Mora'Raa gathers his forces in Kaliphlin and prepares for a march to the Darklands. He calls for every loyal man in the South to join in our fight." "Wonderful words, in my ears, although I wonder how many 'loyal' men he may find in his own realm." Aethelrat had found back to his regular cheerfulness. Lord Osric knew he now had to destroy this silver lining with the last raven: "I made a decision. After discussing the first two messages I am now certain that I find this last one even worse than the first one. While the lost of lord Vladivus is a great tragedy for Nocturnus, he is at last only one man. And this letter is about armies. The Drow have returned. In inestimable numbers. A plague upon these lands, they are spreading out of the ground from Scarborough to the Claw Breakers, And from the eastern sea to the Rakath." The two captains of Skavenport stood there with aghast faces, struggling for words. This time, Dunstan was the first ready to reply: "Is there any sign that these hordes are an ally to the Black Spire? Unlikely that so many of them would care about what is going on on the surface." "No, we have no information about their intentions yet. But there has never been something other than the lust for war. You know my position in this. There is no peace with the Drow. No coexistance. Only a decision: freedom or slavery. Survival or Extinction. Anyhow, we must..." "Mylord!". Osric was abruptly interrupted by an entering rogue and the impact of the door. For a second one could have seen the exp<b></b>ression of astonishment on Osric's face. But it changed immediately in calculated disapproval: "It seems that I missed out the council meeting that declared council meetings open for everyone to rush in and interrupt. What is this all about?" The rogue seemed embarrassed, struggling where to begin: "My lord...it is your law that every wizard, mage, sorcerer, witcher...every harnesser of magic must be recorded and reported to you." "So it is. I demand a weekly report. Weekly, soldier. So, for your own sake explain what makes this wizard such a special being that you felt the necessity to interrupt my small council? And unless it is Victor Revolword himself milking ale out of a two headed unicorn, I will be hard to convinced." Dunstan and Aethelrat had bother to hide their smirking. The poor rogue was certainly sure that he had done his duty exemplary. He responded: "I know, sire, but that wizard... when we found him, he immediately demanded being brought to you. He tells many weird things. About the Black Spire, lord Vladivus, and things about your fate." __________________________________________________________ As always, thank you very much for having a look. And of course for reading! Oh, and for those of you who did read all of it, here are overall pics!

As you wish mylord. I will gather all information and work on new concepts.

I sent it to Z but as he already mentioned he's busy right now. In general I would say all races, but it's difficult to say how to list them. Maybe we could do an overall list of races and tribes with some information points like main territories, cities, rulers, etc. In case of common races we maybe have to specify. "Vampire order of Shadowmere" e.g., or for Blufiji "goblin tribes of the Rakath" since he's the leader of those. That would be seperately from the members list. More like an encyclopedia. An addition to the tribes contest maybe or combined with it. And of course not every new member wants to develop a whole new race or be the leader of it. It's just there to have an overall view on the great diversity in Nocturnus.

Lol I'm the self declared vermin lord. I told in my personal lore that nearly all of the human inhabitants of my city are former criminals and exiled people from all other guilds. So, who you think can you hit with those words? But now seriously guys, that trash talk was kind of fun yesterdays, but we were in a serious discussion about our guild and I would like to return to that point.

Lol we need a BURN meme with Lego fig for that trash talk.

That sounds exactly like my thoughts. I like factions which seem to inhabit wilder, less civilized lands but still stand their ground against superiour enemies. Haha, congrats to the most beautiful moc one can do!

Haha wasn't meant too serious. I appreciate any update on our guild thread. The big advantage of Nocturnus may be the endless possibilities to create characters and civilisations of great diversity. But that makes it hard for new ones to understand what Nocturnus is all about. And I believe that our different tribes and races are a major aspect of the guild identity. No other guild can offer this diversity. There are basically 99% humans, a few elves and dwarves. And a few mummies. But I only can remember one or two people really having an elvish or dwarvish main character. The Nocturnian tribes contest was a great way to depict that diversity. But independent from that contest we should have an permanently updated list of races and tribes in combination with the members list. Blufiji once nailed it, many of us resemble the leaders or most prominent members of our races. Maybe the membership to a race/tribe which the player himself can invent is what claiming land is for Avalonians. I believe that there can't be firm borders in Nocturnus, for this ancient land is too hostile and untamable. The influence of one faction mostly reaches only to the gates of it's castle/city (despite Black Spire of course or the Drow in the underdark). But of course nobody is forced to come up with a whole new race or civilation or in need to be the leader of it. Skavenport is definitely such a civilized place. More or less. It's rough, but my whole idea behind the city was to have some kind of mirror to Avalonia. More dark and rude, morbid.

We're becoming slightly more and more Avalonian. But if that means more guild organisation I'm in.

Not sure I get you right. You mean all the way down from S' dak'I'vl'ths along the clawbreakers to the Rakath? That would be a large area. Jaapxaap and I are just concentrating on those mountains, the forrest at their feet and a bit of the Morruth swamp that touches Kyrrath at the moment. I guess we are not that much into defining official borders as the Avalonians do.

That's an awesome map dr cogg. Blufiji is right about most things. Except the location of Kyrrath. The city of purple lies at the western feet of the...steak twixthis called mountains while Skavenport holds the other side at the coast. Jaapxaap and I agreed that we would like to call it Kyrrath mountains instead. Much more speakable and I'm sure Balthasar our great cartographer wouldn't mind since he erased the old name on his updated map to have space to write down Skavenport.