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See the previous tales: Wyndor's Saga Chapter 1 Part 1: A Tragic Beginning Part 2: A Rude Awakening Part 3 Intro: An Evil Plot Part 3: A Timely Friend Part 4: Small Help (Momments after this picture was taken, the man walked back into his house and we join Wyndor on his journey.) Wyndor didn’t know if more Black Spire troops would arrive or what other evils dwelt in the church so he and Steiner made a sled to carry the unconscious Natolyth and started trudging through the swamplands. After an hour of dragging Steiner said, “Ah, I’m not so good with directions **muttering under his breathe: though you’ll never hear me admit it** but we are heading north to Mitgardia right?” “Honestly, I haven’t given our direction much thought. I’m just trying to find someone to help us,” responded Wyndor. “Here, this house looks inhabited, maybe its occupant can help us.” They crossed the small stream and made their way to the small cottage. Steiner knocked on the door and a small man answered. “Hello, may I help you?” The man asked. “Yes,” responded Wyndor, “We are not native to Nocturnus and have run into a bit of trouble. My brother here is very ill. We would be indebted to you if you would help us.” “Certainly good sir, I would never turn away a traveler in need. Balor the midget, at your service.” He said. “Midget!” Steiner exclaimed, “You’re no midget! They’re just fairy tales! You must be a dwarf **muttering under his breathe: Yes indeed this dwarf is an imposter!**” “I assure you good sir, I am indeed a midget. Perhaps you have been listening to lies by one Mister Jackson. I’ve heard that he is going around telling people that dwarves wear short stubble for beards instead of growing them out as all dwarves do unless they are exiles,” Balor explained. “I am neither an exile nor one of Mister Jacksons fictional characters. And as you can see, I have no long beard, and therefore my claim of being a midget is true.” “I don’t mean to interrupt this important argument,” Wydnor said, “but my brother desperately needs a physician!” “My deepest apologies good sir, please bring him inside my humble abode. I am fairly adept in the art of healing and will do my best to assist your poor brother,” Balor responded. After a couple days Natolyth was back on his feet. He had over exerted himself trying out his newly gained magical knowledge and simply needed rest and a few herbs. Edea’s brainwashing had allowed her to use Natolyth for her own means, but also had the advantageous effect of leaving her knowledge of spells and magic imprinted on Natolyth’s memories. He had fully regained his faculties and was still able to cast magic. “Now that Natolyth is back on his feet **muttering under his breathe: and looking a lot less evil than before**,” Steiner said one morning, “shall we make our way back North, Wyndor?” “Nay, I must still find my other lost brother,” Wyndor responded. “Balor and I have been taking and he has heard rumor of a strong Mitgardian fighting in Kaliphlin. He started fighting around the same time as my brother’s disappearance. I have no other leads on my brother’s whereabouts so I must needs travel to Kaliphlin.” “I wish you well Wyndor. It has been an honor to fight at your side but I must return to Fangnorst **muttering under his breathe: surely they have missed me and will rejoice to see me return!**” said Steiner in reply. “Here, I want Skandi to travel with you. He has been my faithful owl for many years. If you have need of aid, send him with a message and he will find me.” Turning to Balor he said, “Fairly well good Balor. I think you for your hospitality and if I ever I should meet this liar, Mister Jackson, I will defend thine honor.” “Thank you Steiner,” Balor answered. “It has been my pleasure to assist you in learning the differences between my kind and the dwarves.” With that, Steiner set off to the North. Later that day Wyndor and Natolyth took to the road as well, heading West to Kaliphlin. OoC: All feedback is welcome!

I like the incline of the base.

Those zombies had to get their brains to eat from somewhere...

I really like your sig-fig. Thorin's head is one of my favorite non-yellow heads Lego has created. Great to see it in use!

Ah... Is there a freebuild showing this? I'd love to see that story.

All I could think of was "a mammoth with cannons on its back?!" Why oh why Lego?

@Garmadon: You're only increasing their number of posts by telling them that!

Great start though! You being able to use GIMP will greatly improve your pictures, regardless of photo quality. But you'll get lots of tips on how to improve your pictures while your here so that will improve along with your building skills. You're in the best guild for contructive feedback!

Maybe you're all just the strong silent type.

Okay, thanks. I got some more info from over in Mitgardia so I found what I needed.

As everyone else has said, this is an amazing organic build. Very nice!

Beautiful.

I read them... sometimes I love the giant engine housing on this thing!

Love it! It would have been amazing if Lego had made an actual line of sets from Avatar. So much good build material!

Oh wow. These are amazing! Love the unique use of so many parts. You've really taken the some of the chima pieces to an all new level.

Love the trans-red pieces! Really makes this build pop!

Nice use of purple!

Simple, clean, amazing!

The only critique I have is that our colors include regular green, not the dark green you have. But the build is very nice.

So how does the relationship between de Gothia and Elon work? Was this in a previous build I missed?

Your story writting is amazing. I'm eager to see where it goes next! The clutter in your build does seem a little random, but I love the landscaping you've done with tan plates. Great job on a first build!

Okay, I'll work on that.

In preparation for the 5th I have a question about maps and locations. If I want to add a city or location to the map in Mitgardia should I just explain where it is in location to other places already on the map, or is there a more specific way I should go about doing that?

I like the pearl-gold round tiles you used on your flag holder.

Love the chains on the ground. Not a normal landscaping texture technique but it works really well for your build. Why does everyone use the word "lurking" before they join? I've noticed it a lot over the past few weeks.