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It seemed I am the first? Submitting to you? Never! Lord Kenneth only submit to his king. However, I, Lord Kenneth, pledge his allegiance to solve the Mystery Castle in Dragon Keep!

This is the biggest gathering I had ever seen. You wizards, are very fond and good in teleporting. I am very surprised that you had managed to bring Master Pent out despite of his weak powers at the moment. Within the tavern, Lord Kenneth and Princess Diana is trying to defend the rest from harm. Siloux is picking himself up, hoping to have some surprise for that evil Old Brown. Jade of Kara current ability is providing limited protection from the green light and is able to weaken his powers slightly. But that will not hold him for long. I am sure Aluvar's wisdom and magic is strong enough to break through the dimension, and bring us back to reality. Let that Old Brown faced all of us, if he is still around then. This is not mentioned in the story. Old Brown's orignal objective is to possess Lord Kenneth, one of the 4 Lords that protect Black Knights Kingdom. Jade of Kara managed to protect him from danger somehow.

No problem! Take your time, Dragonator. I feared I will be quite busy soon with many things coming such as my exams and work. I hope I can close up most of my EBRP loose ends before I close this chapter and begins a new one.

Haha, you must remember what you "owed" me! Looking forward to your Castle game. In addition, Lord Jason McNeal character profile is out. Don't be mistaken for our friend, Batbrick! Read my latest post and you will understand why one of the Black Knights Lord have a different insigna now.

Non-Playable Character (11) Name: Lord Jason McNeal Type: Human Alignment: Dark Age: 24 Faction: Black Knights Kingdom Appointment: Commander of Black Shards Force Weapon: Tri-Sword (A rare dark sword that is able to split into 3, and listen to the owner command) Defence Equipment: Black Armor, Bat Shield, Bat Helmet and General Robe. Steed: 'Darkness', his personal steed. Background: Born in the realms of Black Knights Kingdom, Jason was an orphan at a tender young age. Back then, his family was killed in the tragic “Borders Wars”. He was living in the orphanage since the lost of his parents. When the School of Knights first started, he was inspired and had a strong sense of patriotic purpose to serve his kingdom. As a young boy, he passed all primary tests and emerged as the top 3 candidates during the selection. Master Pent was the Chief Judge, witnessing Jason’s potential. He realized he has the making of wielding “Tri-Sword”, one of the greatest weapons in Black Knights Kingdom possession. Tri-Sword possessed spiritual living in it. In order to communicate with Tri-Sword, One must be affiliated with natural darkness. Jason had that alignment in his blood. Master Pent groomed him and in during the “Graduation Tournament”. His skills are much sharper and stronger compared to the veterans. His accomplishment rose within a short time, settling all borders’ disputes, by eliminating the threats. Lord Jason is promoted to Black Shards Commander, in charge of all borders’ patrols. During his trainee days, Jason and Kenneth are always on loggerheads. They always are competing with each other in every aspect, to show who the best is. An image of Lord Jason McNeal (This is an image of him in, Legendary Bat Lord)

Location: K13 (Inside Lost Tavern, Western region of Black Knights Kingdom) In the midst of the attack, Diana finally breaks free from his binding spell. She went forward to lift Siloux up from a corner and said “Are you feeling better? Thanks for giving us a bit of time to distract him. He is very strong. We must not be reckless.” Siloux nodded his head. Old Brown stared at them with anger and shouted “It can’t be! How can you be free from my control? It must be the Jade of Kara. I want that now.” Immediately, the green light was focused and attacked Lord Kenneth. Somehow, the light was reflected to another direction. Diana shouted across “Kenneth. Wake up. Use that to our advantage. We must fight together and overturn the situation.” Hearing her words, Lord Kenneth retrieves his sword and shield, stands up and face Old Brown again and said “I will not be defeat by the likes of you.” Old Brown laughed with an evil smile and the mysterious green light returned to his side. Diana stood beside Lord Kenneth and began their offense. Taking out her Crossbow Gaia, she shot multiple earth arrows. Just as the arrows was about to hit him, the arrows are stopped and changes its directions, aiming at Flynt, Cecil and Grandoth whom are still bind by his spell. Kenneth and Diana did not dare to make their next move, fearing the lives of their comrades. It seemed Old Brown thinks that Siloux is harmless after his last attack. However, deep within his mind, Siloux is going for it again. Location: J14 (Black Shards Fortress, Black Knights Kingdom) Guards running up to the stairs, banging and shouting “My Lord, is everything all right? We heard screams inside your room.” In the room, Lord Jason opened his eyes and lifted himself and said “What happened just now?” Lord Jason’s head felt pain and confused, walking towards the mirror, and surprised to see that his eyes are glowing in green. Within his mind, an evil voice speaks “I, one of the great power, Cantor Illus, am merged with your soul. Your talents in Tri-Sword and combined with my powers. We are formidable. We will wreck havoc in this entire kingdom and across nations. Let me show you my true form.” Lord Jason screamed again in agony. The guards charged into his room and said “My Lord, what is happening here?” Lord Jason stopped his scream and stared at his guards with his threatening green light. One of them yelled “He is not Lord Jason! He is the legendary Evil Bat Lord that died fifty years ago. I saw that picture before once in Majestic Tower’s library.” The guards realized there are in danger and tried to escape but it was too late. The doors was shut behind them, when they turned in front, Tri-Swords pierced the guards’ heart with no hesitation.” Cantor speaks in his mind again “There are no turning back for you anymore. Control this fortress with my eyes, and these soldiers will be under my instructions. They will be as loyal as you, willing to die for any cause.” After Cantor finished his words, laughter of evil can be heard in his head. At this moment, Lord Jason’s conscious is slowly consumed by that evil light encounter, walking out in an unexpected outfit, wearing the Bat Lord’s signature.

Sleek Jet Fighter! Good improvement It looks much better, and seemed to be able to fly faster into the forest? Since its camo green, and I believed this is the first time I ever seen a Jet in green.

Great pictures updates, Dragonator. However, the text seemed to be a little too short for the actions to be describe, but the nice pictures made up for the loss of actions. Summary update Location M10 (Ravine Tavern) With the victory in their hand, Lord Calvin and the Red Valiants continued to assist Dragonator in their defence. However, Dragonator must try and recall at the start, when Lord Calvin visited you and pass you a letter from Master Pent. The hidden content is understood by you, and Master Pent required a particular "thing" from you. Master Pent do hope Dragonator will remember and fufill his request on his part. Location: K13 (Lost Tavern) Lord Kenneth, Princess Diana, Siloux, Cecil, Grandoth, and Flynt is trapped in the "Lost Dimension" that is created by the mysterious old man, called "Old Brown". At the same time in (L12), Boney is heading towards Aluvar's direction, while Bluevro is heading towards Majestic Tower, to find Master Pent. Within the tavern, Lord Kenneth's Jade of Kara somehow managed to weaken his magic and able Siloux to carry out a quick counter offensive. Location: L13 (Majestic Tower) The Capital is still in safe hands at the moment, under Lord Hector's command. Key appointment holders such as Lady Kristine and Sir Percival is holding the defence together, with Lord Hector. Currently, Master Pent is getting much weaker as his powers are mysteriously drawn away by an unknown power. Location: J14 (Black Shards Fortress) Lord Jason was ambushed by a mysterious green light when Fernando visited him earlier to deliver a report from Master Pent. Till now, Lord Jason's condition is still unknown at the moment. These are the major summary updates that is happening in different parts of Black Knights Kingdom.

Hey Batbrick, I am sorry. I was not able to keep up with your entire IA stages. Well, from many viewers' comments, I can see that you have done a very great job to retain them throughout your stages. Great job! In your earlier topic, I did not particpate in the votes earlier, because I don't think its fair to cast my vote when I do not know the entire flow. I really do hope a second comeback of your IA, and hope to give my comments as well in the future. Did you just mention Interactive Castle? I will be looking forward to it. The idea sounds yummy to me.

Bought the 7992, Container Stacker. Finally completed last year City's Transport collection.

I am speechless. That is some great details down there! Doing this kind of store-keeping does take a very long time and required a considerable amount of effort.

I am doing something similar like Dragonator too. Creating a excel spreadsheet to monitor your LEGO sets level, such as how many MISBs or Opened, price bought, theme, and etc. It required lots of work and patience. But for Holodoc to create a spreadsheet on LEGO Parts, I think that's amazing! Somehow, I just noticed that reply. iamded is right. Don't ask them. Wait for them to ask you.

Maybe you can show us a list on who's in at the moment? So we will know who is in or out? What do you think?

That is some good and clear pictures. Thanks! I quite like the Volcano Base. But then, my instinct tells me that at the back of the mountain will be quite empty.

Another great job by our EB News team! This is some interesting insight of Holodoc. Did you really create an excel program to monitor your parts? It's take a long time to complete such work.

Regarding about my second statement, this is just my views only. There were new designs here and there in KK and Vikings. Some new weapons are pretty useful but there are some exceptions such as the KK color sword. That is a matching problem for my collection. Well, I have found good use for them in the end. Back to the topic, to me classic weapons looks much better than the new ones. I am happy that they brought back the shortsword design. Really, I am very happy to see that, at least its much better than the KK swords in comparison. The point which I am stressing on is. If a particular short sword mold design is no longer in use and is re-produced with slight modifications such as color and material. There is bound to have some difference in it. It might be a matter of perception. Personally, I feel that the old short swords seemed more lasting than the new ones. I am not complaining that the current ones are not good. I think they have done a great job. But what I feared is, if they removed a particular classic weapon such as "quiver" and mass produced its new design. In the end, if we don't like it or accept it, how much can we expect the old ones to come back if the mold is still around? I agreed with you. I won't mind having a new elven bow design.But I will defintely mind a new quiver design. I am pretty sure that the classic quiver will match the new elven bow nicely.

Location: K13 (Inside Lost Tavern, Western region of Black Knights Kingdom) Lord Kenneth drew his sword out and said “He is right. We must defend ourselves in case of any sudden attacks.” The rest of them heard his words, immediately arming themselves with caution and observed the surroundings carefully. Diana turned to Kenneth “This is getting out of hand. We must try and get out of here.” Grandoth was busy kicking the door, hoping that the door might fall apart. At the far end of the tavern, a sudden green bright light can be seen glowing at the space between the door and the floor. That was the door that Old Brown went into. Their attention changed to that direction. Focusing and eyeing at that mysterious green light. Flynt went forward to check its source. As he moved nearer, the door began to move open again. Flynt stand back immediately. The door opened, and there stood Old Brown with the mysterious glowing green light. He said “Why are you so rowdy? Do you want to tear down my old tavern apart?” Lord Kenneth stepped forward and said “Why are you trapping us here, and refuse our departure? Who are you exactly?” Old Brown laughed with an evil smile “None of you here, know our existence. I know everyone of you here. In particular, I am very interested in you, Lord Kenneth and Princess Diana. Both of you are vital to us.” Diana aimed her weapon at him and threatened “Leave us alone. Or I swear that the six of us here will rip you and this place apart.” Old Brown’s mysterious green light immediately covered the whole tavern hall. His green glowing eyes filled with evil aura, stared and said “None of you here shall escape from my clutches. But firstly, I will need Lord Kenneth to be enlightened.” Lord Kenneth wields his Blessed sword and stood in a defensive stance. The mysterious green light charged towards him and forced his weapons to fall to the ground. The rest of them could not move. They were paralyzed by the light. The green light focuses its power, piercing through its eyes, mouth and heart. It became brighter and brighter until the green light vanishes. Lord Kenneth fell to the ground. And a jade pendant was revealed hanging at his chest. Old Brown shouted “It can’t be. How did you possess the Lost Jade of Kara? The Lost Jade of Kara protected you from enlightenment. Toss that jade to me.” Lord Kenneth felt weak but he tried to stand up “Why should I give it to you? I do not know the Jade’s source. But this Jade somehow saved my life.” For that moment, Lord Kenneth recalled that the origin of the Jade. The jade was given by an old woman in a mysterious encounter in One Leg Tavern before the Black Wraith Demons incident. She mentioned words such as danger, treacherous, aid, protect. It seemed to be related to that mysterious jade. Old Brown stood there angrily “Don’t lie to me, young lord. I want that Jade of Kara now. This jade should be in our possession.” The rest of them are trying to break free from Old Brown’s paralysis control. The linkage between them began to weaken by the Jade of Kara. They can begin to move their body slightly. [[side Note]] This is reflected in my 2nd post in EBRP, and the Jade of Kara was mentioned here

Same here, I am short of quivers too. For example, the crossbow attack had a crossbow archer that comes along with no quiver, and we have to search for some extra quiver to add on it. It seemed the currenet castle era, not many sets with archers seemed to come along with it. Therefore, if the new elves fractions have no more classic quiver, I feared that it will be one of the last moments where classic quivers re-surface again. As many are aware that many classic weapons such as the short sword, spear, axe and etc are replaced by a newer color and a newer weapon type as we can see in the current castle theme. However, I will like to point out. It's a great improvement that TLC is introducing new weapon types, but no matter how good that particular weapon is, it can never replace the weapons that TLC used to produced in the past. As much as I love the new ones, I will certainly hope that the old ones can remain.

Well, I welcome all possibilites for our new elves fraction, which will have some preview by the end of this year. Hope TLC won't disappoint us. As for the quiver design, I strongly preferred it remain classic. I don't think I will be able to accept something very different, especially all my castle collections are holding this classic quiver. If the classic quiver is no longer available, that will be a big headache for me. Furthermore, classic quiver is a great use for all fractions. Forestmen is one classic examples.

I must agreed that the current Castle theme is burning a big hole in my pocket since last year. I been stocking up multiple sets of what Batbrick had mentioned. And it's really making me spend less on other themes. However, the current castle theme is a great revival, compared to the KK era. Therefore, I always welcome more sets on the current theme. It may be hard for us, to collect all or stock up. But, these will always give us more options to choose. Most importantly, this theme is not restricted to a few sets for us to choose. However, I will love to see more buildings compared to vehicles. I think I have enough for that.

Thanks for your great review! I have mixed feelings why the box art looks so cool and tempting. But the actual set, it's not what I had really expected. I expected the white spacecraft to be filled with much details such as the laboratory. I agreed that abit of MOC on the craft will eventually looks much better.

Finally, I had completed the last of my Aqua Raiders series. Got a shop to get me the unique 7776, The Shipwreck. The box art looks real amazing, and that was my favourite set among the theme. In addition, I gotten another Doc and Patient small little pack and a a couple of castle accessories.

Location: J14 (Black Shards Fortress, Black Knights Kingdom) A dark looking fortress lying at the Southern border of Black Knights Kingdom was spotted by Fernando. Fernando looked around “Well, this must be the infamous army which protects the borders of Black Knights Kingdom. I heard that Lord Jason had become much stronger than I last saw him in Graduation Tournament. I am so late. Now, where should I begin to look for him? He always wears that stupid black armor. It shouldn’t be that hard to spot him.” Fernando was circling around the fortress and saw a group of border patrol returning to the fortress. Among them, there was a commander whom looks outstanding and wore a black armor. Fernando flew in front of the commander and speaks “Are you Lord Jason McNeal? I have a message for him.” The commander looks calm and said “Indeed, I am. What message do you bring me? It’s rare for Master Pent to send you, Fernando.” Fernando was surprised and said “Amazing. How did you know me? Let’s go to your chamber where we can have some privacy.” Both of them went into the fortress and entered into Lord Jason’s chamber. Lord Jason said “It’s not hard to remember how many talking birds I have encountered in Black Knights Kingdom. Anyway, what is the message that Master Pent brings me?” Fernando goes on with the message “Urgent news, my Lord. Black Wraith Demons had strike our Capital earlier. The Kingdom is now declared State of Emergency. Prepare your forces for any possible attacks from the Southern border. In case of any unexpected attacks in the Capital, be prepared to send reinforcements.” Lord Jason was not surprised by the message and said “I know Black Wraith Demons had attacked us earlier. But I never expect them to move in so fast. Thanks Fernando.” As Fernando was speaking just now, a small little insect crawled out of Fernando’s wings and hid itself well among the furniture. Fernando flapped its wings and said “I feel much better now. Be careful Lord Jason. I will need to report to Master Pent. Farewell.” After saying good bye, Fernando took off immediately to submit its report to Master Pent, waiting in Majestic Tower. Just as Lord Jason turned his back away from the window, a glowing green light was shining at his table. Lord Jason stared at the light and drew his sword out. He noticed the source carefully and realized it was a small insect. The green light emits brighter than ever and said “Jason McNeal, My name is Cantor Illus. I came from an unknown world. Now, I have a proposal for you to consider.” Lord Jason pointed his sword at the green light “Speak now! Or die by my sword.” The green light covered the whole room, and shouted “Look here, Jason. Don’t try and scared me with your words. It’s no use. I will like to tell you that your true source of power belongs to the dark side. Join us in our conquest and devour the Black Knights Kingdom.” Lord Jason felt angry and shouted “Never. My allegiance is Black Knights Kingdom. Tri-Sword, Hear my command. Crush the evil light now.” Immediately, Jason’s sword is split into 3 swords, hovering near the light. The green light laughed “Tri-Sword is just a mere toy to me. You, despite of being the strongest Lords, in Black Knights Kingdom, this is still not your true strength.” Lord Jason’s Tri-sword did not move towards the green light anymore. Tri-Sword was pointing at him instead. Lord Jason exclaimed “It can’t be! Tri-Sword, listen to my command. Hear me!” The green light grinned and laughed “It’s no use, Lord Jason. You are weak. Now, I will show you what is called True Power.” Suddenly, the green light in the entire room was sucks into Lord Jason’s body. Loud screams was heard in the room until the evil light was completely dissipate. Tri-Sword fell onto the ground and Lord Jason collapsed onto the floor. The room became quiet again.

Thanks Sinner! Well, I thought baseplates are considered as "plates" to build on. Anyway, all are offical LEGO elements.

Sinner, can I ask you a stupid question? Is 32 x 32 studs baseplate be allowed in our entry? Or must we build only on bricks and mini-figs with it only?