Bregir

Great build, SK! I like how there are details to appreciate all over. Landscaping and architecture are both jaw-dropping. The interior is nice too. As Gideon, I am wondering how you did the palisades. :)

Happy New Year, my fellow Avalonians. May the new year bring prosperity and peace to our lands!

As always a brilliant build! This building seems a bit less flimsy than what we have seen earlier and it adds another dimension to Skavenport. I am liking it! Will we ever see an overview shot of the outside? It seems like there is another building too! :)

Nice build! I'm am not too fond of your political agenda, but at least we share a common adversary in the desert king! One wonders what contraptions they are preparing in that basement!

Wow! Cool scene. Using a micro ship to show scale is very well done. My next cruise is definitely going to be south bound... :P

Very innovative take on task four! :) Keep up the good work! I particularly like the 3D-ish effect of the irregular base!

Nice combo with brick built body and mini figure torso! Well done! :)

Looking good, Gideon! I too have a creature ready, but needs a setting for it. I am pretty sure it just means you have to have completed at least 3 freebuilds for historica in total. That way, only people who are/have been/start being active in the Guilds will be able to participate.

That is very nice looking gorge and bridge! Trees and rockwork is nice too, but the best part is the story and the burning bandit! Very well made! :) I think your pics might benefit from being taken from a longer distance, and the light seems a little too sharp, but generally this is a great entry to historica! Welcome - I will be looking forward for more!!

Well, I don't remember the name of the King, but as far as I remember, book 1 left him disappeared, but not confirmed dead?

I agree about the new CMF-series - There is only one or two figs from which I can't use at least some of them for Historica! Further, another build up for the Aestwäld saga is up. The Trifork is rolling out its diplomacy! @TitusV: Yup, I did - sorry for the late reply!

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3a Chapter 3b Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 As agreed with her husband, Lady Mariana of the Trifork has despatched emissaries to the most important diplomatic relations of the Trifork in order to solidify its position in the tumultuous times of current Historica. Riding fast towards Benoic, and later onwards towards Nalderic, this emissary is carrying two identical letters for the Lord Regents of Avalonia, de Gothia of Benoic and Simon of Nalderic. The letters read: To the Lord Regents of Avalonia, It is our hope that this message finds you well. First of all, we wish to reassure you of the continued and relentless support of the Trifork in furthering the well-being of Avalonia. However, we wish to express our concerns about the current political situation in our beloved Avalonia. Our fellow lords and ladies fought on different sides and are divided on the matter of Kaliphlin, and the tension amongst us is growing. We fear that this tension will lead to conflict and division, and feel that this risk must be addressed. Therefore, we wish to extend an invitation to the Trifork. My husband wishes to discuss the situation with you, and request your advice on how to best preserve the interests of Avalonia through the current crisis. Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Lord Mayor of the Trifork, Gatekeeper of the East and Captain of the Republic _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ En route to Nocturnus, Tauro and Bregir have now reached the outskirts of Cedrica, about to pass a guard post manned by the now somewhat redundant kings guard. They are carrying the following despatch: To Lord Vladivus Stormbringer, Captain of the Shadowmere Guard and the Moruth Rangers, and trusted friend of the Trifork, I write this letter on behalf of my dear husband. It has come to his attention that you backed different sides in the recent conflict in Kaliphlin, and he assures me how relieved he is not to have met you or your mighty armies in battle. He wishes to reaffirm his friendship to you, as well as reconfirm that the Trifork considers Shadowmere amongst its closest allies, and that you shall not stand alone in the looming civil war. In the event of a war, you may count on us to commit all available forces and the necessary resources to back your cause. Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Lord Mayor of the Trifork, Gatekeeper of the East and Captain of the Republic _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Galloping through the western deserts of Kaliphlin, one heading towards Mpya Stedor and the other towards the Nestlands, both strongholds of the High Council resistance. They carry a message for those still loyal to the Republic: To the High Councillors of the Kaliphlinite Republic, On behalf of Beorthan, Captain of the Republic and Lord Mayor of the Trifork. Through the recent conflict, the Trifork stood at your side through victory and hardship to the bitter end. The High Council can rest assured that the might and wealth of the Trifork will continue to support any decision you may take on Kaliphlinite matters. It is our hope that you will pass this message on amongst your allies. For the republic! Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Captain of the Republic, Gatekeeper of the East and Lord Mayor of the Trifork They further carry two addendums, one for the leaders of the Nestlands… To the leaders of the Cobalt Vale and the Nestlands, Your resistance to the attacks of the Desert King, both during and after the civil war is the stuff of legends. It occupied a significant part of the Desert King's forces, which significantly decreased the pressure on the rest of the High Council forces. This was true too for the Expeditionary forces of the Trifork, and for this, we are much obliged. Therefore, we hope to establish closer relations, starting with a trade agreement. The textile industry of the Trifork has a particular interest in the colourful minerals of the Nestlands, and we are willing to pay a good price in either gold or wares. Further, we shall open our markets to traders from the Nestlands, and hope you will do the same for us. Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Captain of the Republic, Gatekeeper of the East and Lord Mayor of the Trifork …and one for Lord Damaximus of Mpya Stedor. To Lord Damaximus of Stedor, After having had the honour of fighting alongside the forces of Mpya Stedor in the recent Kaliphlinite conflict, the Trifork wishes to solidify relations to Mpya Stedor to the benefit of both our cities. It is our hope that you will agree to a trade agreement allowing our traders mutual free trading rights. We are certain that this will bring great wealth to us both. Further, should the recent conflict have left you in need of further aid, you have but to ask, and the Trifork will do its best to assist. Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Captain of the Republic, Gatekeeper of the East and Lord Mayor of the Trifork _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The last of the messengers have taken the western route, heading towards Eastgate and Barqa. Camping in a ruin of an old manor, one of them have been cornered by a pair of werewolves of questionable affiliation. However, those werewolves are in for a surprise from above. Carrying the same message for the High Council as their colleagues, they too carry addendums, one for the MacLeans… To the honourable MacLeans of Eastgate and Easterbroke, We have been following the developments in Eastgate from before the civil war with great concern. Putting your differences aside to fight for the Republic was a most honourable deed, and Beorthan has been proud to fight at your side against the false sand king. Now that a truce has been agreed, the Trifork hopes to continue this alliance through trade. As you know, we are linked by the Red River, and the Trifork hopes that both Eastgate and Easterbroke will be interested in furthering the trade along this node. We are willing to commit patrol crafts to guard the traffic of the river, as well as to open our markets to your merchants and wares, and hope you will reciprocate this offer. Lastly, should we be able to offer anything in your efforts to rebuild Eastgate or Easterbroke, let us know, and we shall do our best to assist you. Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Captain of the Republic, Gatekeeper of the East and Lord Mayor of the Trifork …and one for Sir Gideon of Barqa. To Sir Gideon, representative for the city of Barqa in the Kaliphlin High Council, Honoured to have fought alongside the mighty Lord Gideon in the recent Kaliphlinite conflict, ser Beorthan wishes to reaffirm the friendship between Barqa of Kaliphlin and the Trifork of Avalonia. For a long time, traders from Barqa have been an important constituent in the markets of the Trifork, as has the caravans passing through our city towards Benoic and central Avalonia. It is our hope that we may strengthen this relationship, and therefore, on behalf of my husband, I extend a standing invitation for Lord Gideon or any of his representatives to visit the Trifork and discuss a treaty of friendship and trade between our cities. Mostly unscarred by the recent conflicts, the Trifork is further in a position to offer assistance, should Barqa want anything in your efforts to recover from war. Lady Mariana on behalf of Beorthan, Captain of the Republic, Gatekeeper of the East and Lord Mayor of the Trifork _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C&C welcome - I hope you like these small builds, as they were quite fun to build. While this is not strictly related to the Aestwäld saga with TitusV, it follows naturally to one of my other builds of the Saga, which is why I titled it as belonging to the saga. I hope that those addressed above have no issue with being implicated, but as you are free to react as you wish, I decided not to ask first. I of course hope that: 1) No one feels forgotten. I have tried to include most of those who has had former interactions with the Trifork directly or through challenges etc. 2) This will spawn some reaction over time from some of you, but I also fully understand if time or priorities does not permit it. No pressure! 3) You don't mind the amount of text.

That is a great looking icedragon, BC! Those wings are awesome! I have two comments: 1) I would have moved the wings forward a bit, so that they extend from the shoulders, rather than from the middle of its back. 2) If you get the chance, pick up some mixel joints - they can make your creatures a lot more flexible in posing. All in all, great creature, and the concept is pretty close to what I have in the works!

Something has been confusing me for a very long time, and now I just have to ask. If we look at the overall map of Historica and compare it to the maps of the individual guilds, a rather large area in the center of Historica seems to belong to none of the guilds. I have been working on the assumption that these are the "Kingslands" (My own name) belonging to Cedrica and thus supporting the city, the royal court and the kingsguard. Maybe some of the more experienced members can enlighten me as to whether I am completely off the mark, or maybe point to sources of information about these lands? Or perhaps simply let me know, how you imagine these lands. Thanks in advance!

Beautiful gate, Captain - I really like the combination of stonewall and tudor sections. My favourite detail is the vines - they are looking great. I only wonder if you shouldn't have included parts of the wall too - it looks a bit strange to have a gate standing on its own. Btw, I am really liking that battering ram - the use of the helmet is great!

Ah, Lord Vladivus has always been wise in his rule, and this may well prove another display of that wisdom!

That is just a perfect addition to the docks, Titus! The wall is looking great and very sturdy - and I really like the texturing. The roof of that tower really steals the show, though! Loving the market stall too! The Trifork seems to have made itself a powerful ally to the west! And Blufiji - those colours are the colours of Drondil - blue for the family and green for Avalonia.

Great entry, Vlad! The battle scene is great, and those light sabers are a great touch. The minifigs on both sides are brilliant - where did you get the heads for the Algus? I was looking to build my own algus, but I am having a hard time finding some proper heads. The Nocturnian resistance must have plenty of weapons if they are able to export them - one should think they would need them for the civil war!

Perfectly understandable. I see no problems with a few builds with limited descriptions, but I would really hate to see the guilds turn into nothing but a list of unrelated builds. What really makes Historica come alive is the stories the builds and how it is all bound together. So I thought I would mention it... And in any case, the build is nice.

Thank you for the clarifications, Rogue! And always good to know you are keeping a tap on us and our discussions!

Again you prove that you don't need fancy angles, semi-illegal techniques or fantasy style to make a fantastic looking build. It is filled with great details, like the cart, the tree stumps, the pond, and the animal enclosing. And that house is so idyllic!

Looking fantastic, Andrew - I especially like the stable and the waves. The story is interesting, and I will be looking forward for more!

I have been very impressed with your buildings so far, but this one is even better! I really like the idea of a row of warehouses along the riverbanks, and you've executed it brilliantly! Even though the buildings are very different, they fit the scene perfectly! Glad you have put the map to good use, Titus - that is the reason I made it! And thanks for your kind words - I am just happy to have helped getting you started here - especially since you are pumping out these brilliant builds! A word of warning, though - don't praise me too much - I'll end up too full of myself, and you don't want to experience that! EDIT: Regarding HSS: I think you can claim "labourers" for the warehouses, and possibly "docks" too.

That forced perspective turned out great, and the minifig is really nice. Thanks a lot, Puvel - but to be fair, I am sure I saw it somewhere else too

Looking great, Garmadon. The walls have a wonderful texture, and the table with the candles is looking great. I like the bed too, although the top needs a little more work. And as Puvel remarked, that bull's head is just wonderful.