narbilu

My entry is up... Floating Defence

impossible...

Nar Bilu takes his army on a short journey south to the Delta of the Qar-Akhen River. It seems that band of soldiers try to pass security and move inlands at a small bay leading to the main river. Nar commands his troops to set up a blockade within the river bay. With the little resources at hand the men build a few connected floating towers. One of the archers approaches Nar Bilu and warns him for incoming troops. In the shallow waters of the bay, armoured men try to sneak up. Within range of the towers the Serpent Spearmen arise ploughing the tips of their spears between the breastplates of every soul within reach. Before the commander is able to retreat his men, the water has turned from clear blue to deep red. Shields and bodies float to shore, while sword sink to the bottom. They will think twice before taking this route again. Check my Flickr account for other angles and details

As discussed in previous chapters, Nar Bilu discovered a treasure, a legend of which Kaliphlin failed to pursuit. He changed a bunch of mercenaries to a strong courageous army, suitable for his dreams. Will anyone be brave enough to face them? Will Nar be able to rule Hemresa again? Or will his dreams go beyond that... The Heroes: Narbilu, the Lord of the Wingless Serpents Phyton, Mage of the dessert V'nom, commander of scouts and tracker The riders Together with the mage, two giant lizard like creatures joined the army. They are tamed and ready for battle. Nar Bilu ordered to gear them properly for different situations. Spearmen In the front line of Nar Bilu's army are the spearmen, together with the axemen they are the first to sprint into battle. Archers Just behind the front line stand the archers, equiped with crossbows able to pierce thick armour. With goggles to protect their line of sight they are piece of the heart of the army. Scouts Nar Bilu doesn't send his army out to undiscovered area's. A small band of scouts, under the command of V'nom, find trails, scout territory and seek out any obstacles before sending the army in. Swordsmen When the first wave entered the battlefield, the swordsmen make sure the job is finished. With their shields and swords they bash into the fight, shedding blood and terror amongst their opponents. Elites The rage of the swordsmen is assisted by the battle eager elites. They already earned their stripes and are an inspiration to every soldier waving their weapons against the metal of the one they are facing. Together for one cause. Axemen The axemen are always in the front line. Learning, receiving scars and earning the respect to move up the ladder. All dream about the armour of the elites, to become a line in a story or song of the bards. And so the army of Nar Bilu and his Wingless Serpents is formed and grows by the day. Fearless and strong. Army overview...

Back to Book I A small time lad from the countryside retrieved a letter telling that his granddad left him an island, in the middle of Avalonia. Stunned by the inheritance, he dove into the history books only to find out that his granddad was a legend. Avalonia was now a peaceful, fertile and glorious. Nar Bilu’s dad passed and his little brother was too eager to help their mother with the farm, so he could own it when she passes. (this was my first GoH build ever) With nothing more than his hooded cape, a walking stick and some rations Nar said his family goodbye and started walking west. At the borders of his legacy stood a ruin of what used to be a gatehouse. He arrived. Hemresa was filled with friendly folk, farmers and woodmen. A long lost lore told the locals that their saviour would rise and when Nar arrived and showed them the paperwork that he owned the lands, they embraced his arrival with a large feast. In this stage of his life, Nar became a diplomat, an army officer and a beacon for people to go to. His folk accepted him and his decisions. Hemresa was kept out of the disturbances told in Book I. Civil wars in Historica – Book II (Nar Bilu - Lord of Hemresa, Protector of Avalonia) Of course the tumult started in Nocturnus. And when trouble arises in Nocturnus, the dark cloud would cover the whole of Historica. Nar Bilu and a hand full of his most loyal elves set route to the borders with Mitgardia to assist the Snow Elves. Keeping the Nocturnus threat out of Mitgardia. When the wars in Nocturnus were attenuated, Nar Bilu head back to Avalonia. On the one side a plague was counting casualties, but what was even more disturbing was that Drow found a way under the tunnels of Avalonia. Hemresa was invested with these dark creatures. Bow’s Arch, the Northern Tower and many other peaceful places fell. Nar Bilu got help from the elves of the Enchanted Forest. At their castle, Hembrugga, they defeated the Drow. The elves betrayed Nar Bilu and he was banished from Hemresa. With only a few men he set sail to a small island northeast and build a settlement. Norra Island was his haven, where he would be able to rebuild an army and retrieve what is rightfully his. He and his henchmen raided the shores of Hemresa to gather intel and harvest resourses, but they were not strong enough to invade Hemresa. In the meantime Mitgardia was under attack, but Nar Bilu didn’t have any resources to help them out. (Nar Bilu - banished, he removed his Avalonian greens) Kaliphlin knowledge Nar Bilu realised he has to be swift if he ever wants his property back. He needs a strong, large army to push back the elves and their allies. One night he wakes up after having a dream. A dream of legends and their might. He wants to become such a legend. He grabs the first torch, packs a backpack with the most necessary rations, a weapon and a shield. He writes a note to his family and leaves together with a few henchmen to aid him with his search. (Nar Bilu - undercover in Kaliphlin) In the month ahead he travels from city to city, only visiting libraries, reading about legends, their tools until he reaches the University of Petraea. The books here not only describe the heroes, but they own the information of how to gain the power also. His most loyal henchman set up a meeting with a local diplomat, who was searching for mercenaries to aid Ulandus in the expected Kaliphlin war of the three lords. In his studies, Nar Bilu encountered a story he wants to pursuit. In return of his services he wants a map, instead of payment. The diplomat agrees and delivers the map and the orders from his lord Ulandus. Nar Bilu scavenges the bars, brothels and other lowlife places where he could round up men. That turned out easier than he expected. Becoming a legend Packed with little more than the weapons on their backs, the dessert was their destination. Nar Bilu was more eager to find the x’s on the map than to help the Ulandus with their struggle. Nar wondered why never anyone study these documents before, because within days they found the entrance of the first step to never ending glory. When they found the first relic, a four hundred year old mage, their armour transformed. He agreed to aid the first man who ever asked him for help. When they stepped back in the sun, two giant lizard like creatures awaited them. They were the pets of the mage and probably as old as him. After dealing with some of the requests of Ulandus, they set path to the Dune Sea where the second dig site of the Serpent legend lays hidden. The tomes were exactly on the spot the map designated. When they descended, hiding from an upcoming sandstorm they strolled through the tunnels and decided that this would be their settlement when staying in Kaliphlin. Behind a sealed door, Nar found the second and last relic. He took the golden statue from the plinth and a green blast of magic lit up the tunnels. Everyone passed out. Nar was the first to awaken. He looked in the reflexion of his sword when he gazed at the faces of his men, they all had snakelike faces. Scales on their bodies. Their tongue changed and they spoke a strange language, but understood each other. Nar Bilu had lost his scars. Everyone was filled with courage, strength and hope. Hope to win back Hemresa. Hope to win whatever is bothering Kaliphlin. (Nar Bilu - fully transformed and Lord of the Wingless Serpents) Nar Bilu screams it out. The pain has gone, he traded it for hope. Now they are ready to face whatever challenge they encounter all the way to Pertraea and then to Hemresa. Their arrival in Petraea will be diplayed soon... I hope Watch the pictures of the Wingless Serpents army post...

My entry is up: Pre-Occupied

The mage has proven himself worthy of the trial in Bella’Erezhi, so Nar Bilu decides to send him out to the Northwall Corridors, when he received notice of trouble in that region. Again with a small band of troops, Phyton leaves the army to follow his orders. Python was welcomed within the walls and before he could settle, he was requested on the northern part of the walls to assist defence against the advancing troops. He watched the helpless men raging the large walls. Python commanded the archers to start launching salvos of arrows. A few seconds later all the Desert Kings Troops were pre occupied and not watching the approaching cloud of arrows. From beneath the sand a small nest of Underdark Serpents erupted, feasting on the soldiers. The men who survived the attack of the serpents, was struck by either an arrow or scattered in such was that they lost track and died somewhere in the adjacent dessert. (I hope to make improved pictures later this week)... have to go now :)

I photographed it with the first spring sun we had...

My WZ5 is up... bless Eastern. The Burrow

As Nar Bilu and his troops reached the centre of the Dune Sea, sandstorms erupted from all directions at once. Nar stared at the sun, standing still for what seemed for ages. The troops became impatient, until the storms subsided. Nar marked a spot with a stick in the loose sand. He commanded the troops to take whatever is useable from the giant lizards saddlebag to start digging. He pointed to a few other men to set up a tent. By the time night set in the diggers stumbled on hard rock. The tent was moved to this spot, where the men continued revealing the structure under the dune. Finally they found something that could be a ceiling of something. When the area was cleared, Nar Bilu stepped forward, he pounded his axe on the hard surface. It cracked and a portion of the stone crumbled and fell ten feet down. Another storm forced the army all to enter the sinkhole for shelter. Nar took all night to search the corridors, until he found what he was looking for. A jewel in the shape of a serpent eye. When he lifted the gem of the peddle stool it was presented on, a bright flash filled every corner of the corridors. A crushing pain flowed through the veins of every soldier present. Some fell on their knees, others just screamed it out, until their throats were soar. Finally they dropped on the floor unconscious, Nar included. When the whispers of the wind fainted, the men woke up. Different, stronger, fearless. Everything that would make them feared by most opponents. The last piece of the curse of the Wingless Serpents Legend was fulfilled. Nar Bilu decided that this corridors would become a safe haven for his army. He ordered a few men to stay behind and secure the base, while he would continue his quest in Kaliphlin. (pictures of the cursed will be up next week, awaiting brick link order)

Less is more... brilliant!

Almost forgot to post my link: Scout Surprise (more pistures on my Flickr account)

Wingless Serpents Scout Surprise At the edge of the Nestlands, where the forrest meets the desert a band of Mypar Stedor mercs scouted the area for a way into the dense foliage. But it seemed that not a high price was paid for their services, because a couple of keener eyes observed them every step unnoticed. A couple of Wingless Serpents Scouts, led by Venm. At the first possibility, the leader of the pact was surprised by a single blow in the chest by Venm, dropping him hard in the dust. Without any doubt, the others scattered into the desert, not even taking the opportunity to raise a weapon. A simple victory, without the lost of any of our scouts. After a short examination of the blood soaked corpse, proudly Venm send out one of his men to Nar Bilu, who was heading to the Lonely Mountain.

Finally my first WZ entry: Magic Tornado

While Nar Bilu is taking his recently acquired army to the Deep Sands, he send out a skirmish of troops accompanied by Phyton, the serpent mage, to Bella’Erezhi to join the game Lord Kar’dani was planning. From every corner of the game field heroes of every tribe tried to terminate their competition. A veteran from the royal Kaliphlin army raged into the keen eyed mage of the Wingless Serpents. In a split second a tornado erupted from the hand of Phyton, crumbling the pavement to shards, but more importantly throwing his opponent several feet back against the ruins of that part of town. The liveless body of the veteran still lays somewhere between the rubble.

Enclosed the detailed pictures: Narbilu: Wingless Serpent Mage: Wingless Serpent Elites: Wingless Serpents with masters: Wingless Serpents Troops (crossbow, axe or sword) The hires pictures can be viewed in my Flickr account...

Finally ready (the story not completely), the parts arrived late yesterday... I'm very satisfied... enjoy Ulandus will prevail: Army of the Wingless Serpents Nar Bilu

The Army of the Wingless Serpents The battles in Kaliphlin were merely starting, when a councilman of Ulandus seeked out the homeless Nar Bilu of Hemresa for help. Nar was since the battles on Avalonia a simple mercenary resizing and training his army to reconquer his island in Avalonia. The councilman was offering gold and other valuables, but Nar had only interest in one thing... a map, that Nar knew was in the possession of Ulandus. Nar promised a large army worthy of the fight and free of charge. Nar Bilu received the gift and took his men along the map, into the deepest desert. Luck was on their side, a recent sandstorm revealed the entrance of the cave that Nar was searching for. But somehow Nar knew this day was close, a shaman told him. Down the cave was a mage and with just little convincing, the mage joined Nar in his fight. Deeper down the path was an armory. When the footmen of Nar put on a helmet, their bodysuit magically changed into olive green scales. When they exited the cave, they were ready to head further into Kaliphlin to help Ulandus. (note: a little lack of time today, made me shorten the version of this story, it will be updated later this week)

Damn, just got a mail that the final bricklink parts will arrive not before tuesday... And I hoped not to be too far behind on the challenges.

After some turbulent times (building wise) Nar'Bilu and his son Bran will choose Ulandus... troops are up and running

no comments neccessary... beautiful build

I hope galaxy trooper/patrol figs are going to be used in future sets. Little less fancy colours and a bit darker, more space like. Again the galaxy collectable figs are a real must have.

Oh what beautiful things you all made... I'm sorry to admit, that all my spare time was consumed during the holidays and all I was able to finish during my two week holiday was to take apart all my old projects... Hoping for a nice challenge IV

just WOW

Cat A: #3 and #4 Cat B: #2 and #4 Cat C: #3 and #4