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Thanks! Thanks Alfadas, I designed the walls first then decided the fireplace size on what would fit best into the wall pattern Thanks Titus! It was a little tempting to get lazy at the end, and just balance figs and the last few pieces of furniture, but I'm glad I didn't. So nice to be able to carry things to the photography area without having to reset everything. Thanks Garmadon! I'm glad you enjoying the story, there are more installments coming Thanks Kai, I tried several versions of the border before I got one I was pleased with. Thanks dathil Thanks Gunman!

The SNOT dark brown tiles work well for wooden beams A railing might be a nice addition for the edge of the wharf

Tremendous use of those raptors, and the chariot design is very nicely done! Small carts/wheeled medieval vehicles can be surprisingly challenging, but yours is superb

Yikes! This ought to serve as good motivation for couriers to not get captured by minions of the black spire

It's great that you two were able to collaborate in person! The houses fit together well, and the SNOT dark green bricks work well for a swamp. Lots of fun wooden detailing on the buildings, I particularly like like the horn decorations, and dark brown accents The overhanging porch type area on Jaapxaaps, and the slanted foundation beneath it are also lovely

Cool use of the lime green arms with that classic torso The prefab pine trees work pretty well too. Perhaps add a few flowers to the grass stalks for a little splash of color?

New freebuild: And another to be posted fairly soon, if all goes well

My 10th and last entry to the Colossal Castle Contest (small miscellaneous category). This was mainly a small fun build to mess around with new designs. I’m quite pleased with how it turned out, and that I was able to get every element actually attached, except the 3 logs which rest securely in the firewood bin. First installment in the story. After his first successful meeting with the Jarl of Balkr, Glorfindel had high hopes that he would meet with similar success when visiting other jarls and lords on the Nocturnus border. Dedan had set off for another clansman village, while Glorfindel's next trip took him to the medium sized town of Firoir. A single guard stood watch at the gate, or rather sat watch, as he was resting on a stool. "What's your business here?" He questioned, not bothering to stand. "I need to speak with Lord Tuinis," Glorfindel replied, taking in the somewhat disheveled uniform of the soldier. "Just straight on down the main road to his manor then, can't miss it." "Thank you, and good day," said Glorfindel, to which the guard merely grunted. Continuing on his way, Glorfindel saw that the guard was right and that it would be almost impossible to miss the large ornate manor. After an equally brief conversation with the steward, Glorfindel found himself face-to-face with Lord Tuinis in a lavish wood paneled room. "And what brings the esteemed Sir Glorfindel to the humble town of Firoir?" Asked Tuinis with a sneer. "Urgent orders from Elon Chorian no doubt, more men and supplies needed to defend our beloved capitol city?" Somewhat taken aback by the lord's belittling manner, Glorfindel tried to be diplomatic in his response: "It's always an honor to be received into any town of Mitgardia, and while the capitol is secure, I do bring word from Chorian that the villages, towns, and cities along the Nocturnus border should be fortified against a possible attack from the darklands. Tuinis jeered, "Of course! It's easy enough for him to order new fortifications and more soldiers to be trained, but we lords always pay the price for his petty concerns. Not a year ago, I was ordered to send troops and reserves of goods to the North for defense against the Algus threat. Yet this supposed threat to our existence was never even sighted by my scouts!" "Surely you don't mean to question the validity of the Algus attack?" Glorfindel asked incredulously. "Northern Mitgardia paid a dear price to keep the Algus from advancing to your doorstep! And if your scouts really never picked up on that threat, that only betrays their incompetence!" "You dare insult a lord of Mitgardia to his face at his own hearth?" spat Tuinis, "I know your kind, merely a lackey of Valholl, constantly sticking your nose into your better's business, and getting rewarded for it!" For a moment, Glorfindel could only consider the satisfaction a swift blow to the insolent face before him would provide, then with a great effort he controlled himself and turned from the room. Tuinis aimed one final insult at the retreating figure "That's right, crawl back to your fancy city and learn not to meddle. You have no authority here, boy." Another view of the build. I hope you're enjoying this storyline with Glorfindel, I'm having fun actually using my character for once Comments and suggestions always welcome

Great idea to make a compilation like this! It makes you realize just how many amazing Castle MOCs were made in 2016 Here are some more suggestions.

Really fun fig posing with all the smaller trolls hidden around in various spots! Nice ground layering for the road and landscape too

More titles to give out! @Ulfrautearned the title: Vendour. @soccerkid6 earned the title: Eagle Eyed Danger, and additionally Rigr for completing all the Military subcategories. @Legofin2012 earned the titles: Watchman, Protector, Gatekeeper, and Strategic Heavy Weight. The first post will be updated when Kabel or Ecc has time to post the updated scorecard. Keep the builds coming!

As usual, an excellent city scene The build layout gives great depth to the scene, and like the others, I'm impressed by the building variety and detail The dark blue/white covering over a doorway is my favorite touch

Very nicely done! The wall construction with SNOT tiles for added detailing, and simple texturing works well The SNOT slopes for buttresses on the gatehouse are also excellent

This turned out splendidly Very effective water technique, and the village layout works nicely Neat stone texture for the building foundations, and the snow covered bushes and trees are great finishing touches

5 years went by awfully fast That is one stunning build! Tremendous layout, and each building is so well detailed in your signature style I have to agree that the colored strip is a genius method of spicing up the walls. As cool as the walls are, I think I like the city buildings even more Great variety of colors and the use SNOT plates and tiles at corners looks amazing! Superb boats as well. Quite an interesting storyline development as well, looks like Book III will be quite exciting

I think this is one of your better landscapes The ground is pretty nicely detailed with the pebbles, plants, and bits of snow. Good water too, though the shore edges could be less straight

Great to see you back Kabel! That WIP is looking very promising as well

I like the water effect, simple, but works pretty well Excellent posing for the horseman too!

Glad to have you in Mitgardia, McTraul! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask and I'm sure one of us will get back to you quickly

The first thing to jump out at me, besides your usual tumbled look, was the little section of SNOT cheese roof on the left, I'm amazed at how thin you kept that! Every building is extraordinarily well detailed, and the whole scene is well composed

Tremendous keep! The rounded section off the side makes it much more dynamic, and I also really like the small wooden addition off the other side Fun use of the little dragon mold too

Lovely desert landscaping, and some sweet figs! The olive green cheese and flesh spikes add a nice bit of color

Another neat interior that matches the style of your first nicely A few printed or dark brown tiles in the floor might add to the plank look

Really lovely work, Titus! Each aspect of your builds is improving, as is the overall layout and how each element relates to the others The rock base does work beautifully here, and the gatehouse is also excellent

After I chose the colors, yes. But the colors decided his loyalties, if that makes sense