Rogue Angel

Thanks! the curved roof was one of the hardest parts of the build. Thanks - the interior was the other major difficulty of the build. The Varlyrians are real isolationists and definitely have a false sense of superiority. I have made a major effort to pick up seagulls - I think I started off by buying 10 of the sea captains, and then I found them in the BAM at the Lego store to expand that even further! I wanted to do an offshore tavern/inn and I stumbled across this art. This was what I based my build off of. I don't remember where I got the vials from, but they worked better than lanterns in this build. I didn't have enough dark brown at the time to stagger it throughout everywhere. This is probably the only major change I would make if I were to rebuild it again today (I have had this built for quite a while now. Thanks! This is built on sunken piles, and it is close enough to Tradesemeet Port to benefit from shelter from storms, but far enough away to allow for deeper draughts. This was the art I used for reference in this build. I have not be able to find the original image though to give credit. Only Pinterest and Wallpaper links :( I love the art! Being an island that relies on trade, nautical matters are of vital importance. I have been splitting my building time between ships, gnomes and Urban Varlyrio. Too many things to portray!

A Semi-Typical Specimen of Median Size (But Slightly Above Average Size) Gnome Dwelling Demonstrating the Current Gnome Residential Practices in Varlyrio Proper (Not Having Appropriately Surveyed Those Dwellings Beyond the Limits of Varlyrio) or Gnome Home (East Varlyrian) Provided here is a semi-typical specimen of median size (but slightly above average size) Gnome dwelling demonstrating the current residential practices in Valryio proper. NOTE: This representation does not include those dwellings currently established outside of the Varlyrian continuous landmass as a proper survey of these extra-Varlyrian structures has not been properly completed. This survey is approximately 23.63% complete at this point, with an estimated approximate completion date in 14.5 years, with a standard allowance of 14.2% in either direction. SUBNOTE: Additional information on the progress of this survey can be found in Volume 46 of "Established Standards, Practices and Societal Norms of Gnome Society, And All Associated Concepts and Appurtenances of Relevance" by the Inter-Guild Society of Gnomish Researchers, Inventors, Technologists and Academics (IGSGRITA). The prototypical Gnome presented is myself, Kerstibal Bigglemont - Gnome Artificer and Inventor Extraordinaire, Future-Archaeologic Resource, and IGSGRITA Certified Master Academic. This is a typical Gnome home, incorporating steam power, hot water heating, and other advanced technologies with varying degrees of success and efficiency. The hot air balloon is a common gnome mode off transportation, and perfectly exemplifies the path of gnomish invention and technology - it sometimes takes you where you want, if you plan ahead, but often takes you in a completely unanticipated direction.

The Sunken Tavern / Rogue Angel / Varlyrio Gnome Home /Rogue Angel / Varlyrio

Remember to get any last free builds up tonight! I just posted one: Should have another small one up yet this evening. Happy New Years!

The Sunken Tavern Sheltered off the coast of Tradesmeet, Halfway between Varlyrio and Avalonia, sits the Sunken Tavern. The Tavern is a favorite destination for many a sailor, captain or pirate. The Tavern provides a safe haven for all. The Tavern does not fall within the jurisdiction of Tradesmeet despite it's proximity, and this make's it especially alluring for those seeking to arrange illicit deals and contracts. While some assume the Tavern is under the control of the Scarlet Marauders, the owner is actually a Kolgari who has run the tavern for as long as anyone can remember. Despite it's illicit reputation, the Tavern is understood to be a safe location to travel to and from unmolested. Some say that the Scarlet Marauders have an arrangement with the Kolgari owner, while others say the Kolgari is a powerful magician with many wards and protections in place. It is even whispered by some that the Kolgari has a Kraken at her beck and call, if such a thing even exists. Regardless, the result is that visitors need not worry about Pirates, Maruaders or Customs agents. A Scarlet Maruader vessel is docked. This is a common sight at the Tavern, and many who wish to make contact with the Marauders will attempt to do so here. The Sunken Tavern has many visitors, and those from foreign ports are not uncommon. Currently an Avalonian ship is docked and the guards appear to be on alert, whether out of caution of fear of recognition, it is hard to tell. A Varlyrian Fisherman is bringing in a fresh load to sell to the larger vessels, and to the Taverns patrons as well. The tavern is well built and has weathered many a squall. It is open in calm or storm. The tavern is on the first floor, and can get quite rowdy, depending on the crowd. The Kolgari owner is Taleth Asari, and she is always accompanied by other Kolgari, said to be her bodyguards or sisters, depending on who you ask. There are two rooms for rent on the 2nd floor of the tavern, with access to the balcony on the third floor, and from there the great room. An Avalonian merchant nobleman has been staying in the great room for a couple of weeks, and is about to depart in the vessel awaiting outside. The balcony is quite popular during dry weather for drinking, socializing and negotiations. A heated discussion is currently going on between a Varlyrian lady and Malco Amancio, the notorious nephew of Supano Amancio, a forceful "negotiator" who is also called 'kneecap' by some behind his back. Malco is always suspicious and hot-headed, and has a particular dislike for his cousin Aldacio, who he thinks is trying to seduce his current consort. Aldacio was born and raised in Avalonia, and his relatives see him as soft and weak, and are embarrassed by his soft Avalonian tendencies. As always, the docks are busy, and populated by all sorts of characters from all over Historica. High rez and more pics on Flickr. Edit: Added exploded view to hidden area

The Brickhead is showing up as "coming soon" on US site. Maybe there is a sliver of a chance on the other three?

With the Challenges, the key is more to meet the spirit of the Challenge than to be particularly innovative or unique. We try to set them up so you can represent what would be going on with your characters and regions. One entry is just fine. Don't feel obligated to meet every category, just build what works for you. With less active participants in Varlyrio, it is more important that we represent on each Challenge. I will try to get something posted myself as well.

Think of a busy Mediterranean or European City. If you are building in Illaryan, it could be virtually anything you would find in a large aging City, like Waterdeep, Paris, London, etc. Alongside the merchants, tradesfolk and service providers you would find anywhere, Varlyrio is known for it's wine merchants, fish markets/cafes, antique vendors, bookbinders and scribes (book translations, reproductions and counterfeiting are highly sought after), fine clothiers and contract brokers of all sorts. It is amazing what kind of "contracts" can be secured in Illaryan.

Excellent additions! Looks like you've got some assassin fodder now ?

Nice interior with lots of features! I especially like the sharpening wheel, the quiver lying on the table and the girl - sitting in a black dress?

No, your character intro can be at the same time you post your Challenge entry if you want (Jan 31st even). The free builds are just what you would post that is not a Challenge entry. These can be Guild task entries as well, but still only count as free builds. The deadline is for counting points for freeBuilds for this 2nd scoring period.

This free Build period will end on December 31st. We don't want people completing free builds during Challenge periods. Given that this deviates from what was said previously (Jan 15). We will making some allowances for a few days if necessary, but remember that you can always enter it in the next period. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

They could have put on or two of the generic wastelanders in the CMF series, and put the cat lady, stupid swamp thing or record girl in the D2C, or scattered them through the other TLM2 sets. Instead, they put all the characters that you would actually buy multiples of in the D2C. They don't have to cater to AFOLs, but they could throw us a bone instead of specifically excluding EVERY wastelander from a set under $300 except the figbarf multi-leg, no helmet/mohawk, worst torso fig in the Metalbeard set.

Nice build and landscaping work. I like the story and the water starting to flow back into the riverbed.

Another beautiful building! Love the color combo of the dk bley and brown, as well as the macaroni tile use on the walls.

Love the details on the new build, especially the macaroni tiles and the coloring.

Good vignette, very good story. Keep it up!

Nice build, great story! Excellent representation of West Varlyrio. I like the landscape, the scrub trees, and the coloring. So is your company going to be extracting protection money, or just do-gooders like the Nobly Avalonians that squander their wealth and power on "Chivalry"?

Excellent story development! Great use of multiple builds! My favorite is the (throne?/meeting) room, but the canal buildings are well done, as is the lighting on the first picture. Poison is can be an indiscriminate killer. We will have to see how Mychael fares out east.

Again, excellent lore and slang here. Your adding a lot to Varlyrio's oceanic realms!

Very nice build! There aren't enough Minotaur builds out there. Good job on the concept, terrain and trees.

Fantastic build! The lighting, composition, description are all phenomenal! The Scala parts got added to my wanted list immediately.

This build is fantastic, from the dome to the flooring to all the details. Very clean, very cohesive, beautiful! My only suggestion would be to use only one fence type instead of two since one is blocky and the other is smooth and flowing.

Very nice, clean build. I really like how you are consistently adding to the lore and culture of Varlyrio.

Very nice little build, love the alien conquest helm on the skeleton, and the black baseplate looks great. My favorite part of this post though is the story, your characters accent, and the ocean slang. Great work!