Kayne

I will echo what I have seen others post here: I like the towers and the woodwork! But from me....I really like the swamp and the foliage involved in that. There are not enough good swamp builds around, and I would love to see more!

Once again, a great build. And also congrats on TBB!

Wow...thanks for the praise! I still consider myself a dabbler compared to the many great builders out there. Just keep being inspired and building what you love. Some of the great MOC'ers out there knock out real pieces of art all the time, and they help to keep me inspired. Yeah...I thought that I got that out, but when I linked it on Flickr it was back...it drives me nuts too! The A'shan Daes are mysterious nomads...who can explain their ways Thank you to everyone else who commented as well!

Really nice tower here! I agree with Mike, the contrast in the color scheme works very well here.

Nice story! The build is really something special. I really like the entire scene, but my favorite are the assorted pieces of furniture, etc.

I will not be at any shows this year as far as I can tell with my schedule. But, I will be in Vegas from 3/15 to 3/18 for work....(For real...work)

A: Gideon 1, Soccerkid 1, Captain Flint 1 B: Gideon 2, Brickcurve 1 C: Simon_S 2, LittleJohn 1

Yeah....I think everyone said it above already, but this is great! The texturing looks fantastic, but the woodwork is just right for a cold Mitgardian outpost!

http://www.eurobrick...wtopic=121423 The Elemendi Chapter 1 | Kayne | Kaliphlin http://www.eurobrick...topic=120127 To the Ax with the Tax part 8 | Kayne | Kaliphlin

This is really cool! As usual your castle builds are amazing, but the idea of the four seasons is great for this. I saw Summer on Flickr already and love that one as well. But, what really takes this over the edge is the interior. All around fantastic job!

Nice portrayal of Kaliphlin here! The colors of the vegetation along with the Desert stone of the buildings look great.

A new Freebuild by me...it is a start to a new chapter of Kha's existence in Kaliphlin and heavily tied to the Resistance and the To the Ax with the Tax collab that we recently did. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=121423

Chapter 1-Going Underground There was a distinct musty odor to the room. That in itself was odd. Here in Kaliphlin, moisture is rare so a musty smell is not common. However, this far below the city Ras-El-Akhen which was located on the Akhenaten Delta and thus on the coast of The Great Southern Ocean, there was a definite mustiness to the air. Kha removed his breastplate and placed on the stand just beneath his helm. For a moment he just stared and admired the workings of the Kaliphlin Lion standard and the Red and Blue accents that denoted his loyalty to this great kingdom. With a great exhale, he turned around and readied himself to leave. “Sir, are you sure this is such a good idea?” asked Henrik. Henrik was Kha’s oldest advisor here in the city of Ras-El-Akhen. For the duration of Kha’s rule, Henrik had been there attending to even the most minute details that he felt would help Kha be a great leader for his city. “No….I am not sure this is a good idea. But, now that we have started the Resistance and with the uprising that Malek has caused, I am out of options.” “Yes sir, turning Malek from the Desert King has certainly changed the landscape throughout Kaliphlin. However, I am not sure that this undertaking of yours is absolutely necessary. I am certain that you are the leader your people need here when all of this comes to a head.” Henrik countered. “Henry, you know that the Desert King has put a mark on my head. And even though most of the citizens here are loyal to me and to Kaliphlin, there are movements in the shadows even here. I have seen them, and I have been lucky so far. With what the Desert King is unleashing now, I fear that I must take drastic measures to ensure the future of a free Kaliphlin. “We cannot stand against the might he has gathered, and the unnatural powers he has at hand. Masa and I have uncovered something that may change the tide of this war for good. An ancient knowledge, or power actually that can help us remove the tyrant from his seat of power.” Kha continued. “So, I must go not only for my safety, but for the future of our land.” “My Lord Kha, I understand, but must you go looking such a vagabond?”, despite his proper upbringing and positive outlook, Henrik wasn’t able to make that sound complementing. With a laugh, Kha responded, “This is the only way I can get out of the city without being recognized! And I am in for a rough and dusty road ahead.”, he paused and took on a serious look. “Henrik, I need you to keep an eye on things here in Ras-El-Akhen as I’m gone. No matter who takes over the palace and the city, you must not let on your loyalty. Be the most loyal servant to them you can be. I need an insider when I return. And when I return, it will be in force and the Desert King will tremble.” As Kha wove his way through the streets of the city, he paused to take in the sights, smells and sounds of the land he loved. Through it all though, he could sense an air of fear and tension that seemed to crackle just below the surface. It was the fear of a free people that knew liberty was at risk. As he passed through the great Akhenaten gate, Kha paused and turned one last time to look on his city. He silently vowed that no matter what it took, he would see the council restored in Kaliphlin and the sovereign states returned to prominence. And at the last, he had to chuckle as he saw a member of the A’shan Daes standing vigilant atop the gate. With a quick tribute, the A’shan raised her spear and departed. Now, it was up to Kha. He and Masa had uncovered some ancient tomes that referred to an ancient. Referred to only as the Elemendi, but with such a combination of fear and reverence as to imply great power… Just a couple more shots of the gate... So....The Resistance is taking shape now. To the Ax with the Tax was just the beginning. I have quite a bit planned here, and some interesting new elements to bring to Historica as the plot thickens in Kaliphlin's turmoil as well as the impending Nocturnus civil war. Hope you enjoyed it, and stay tuned as I will try to continue this story in a grand fashion.

I would have never guessed that the leaves would work here. But, I was totally wrong! Nice job

Very nice! The tree really makes everything pop because of the contrast. Personally I would like to see a taller tower, but the squat look does fit this build well.

Wow, you are a talented storyteller as well as builder. Those birch trees really steal the show here!

Very nice build blufiji! I am really enamored with those palm trees, but honestly, the whole build is eye catching and well executed.

I saw that entry Kai! It is a very cool looking build....I really like what you did with that.

Looks good! Too bad there aren't beer stands along the road now....

Great job Gideon! Those vultures are fantastic...and 4 camels? Those are expensive, I have none and want to order some, but they are like $10 a piece on Bricklink!

Thank you all for the comments! SK thanks for the hype on your page! I'm hoping that this gets me back into the building more often again....I went quiet for a while in here

Very nice Sarah! I really like the way desert comes alive in your builds

Very cool! There is serious character in that build!

Nice job here, I really like the way you did the lighting for that effect. I would have never thought of that!

Very nice dG! I really like how clean all of your builds look. I think that really does something for the feel of Avalon is as a whole!