Rinaci Castle

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My entry to the Mini Castle Contest VIII on the Classic Castle Forms 

LCC Garheim - Arriving

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After what seemed like months of rowing, the fugitives finally made it to their destination... a small isle 15 miles east from the shores of Rothburg.

As the rowboat crammed with tired, hungry refugees reached the cliff wall, a familiar voice called to them from above. 

 "Who be down there?" 

"Yalmar It's me, Sir Angus and company!" 

"Ah! Greetings, me old friend! Tell me, what be this month's password?" 

"Hark! There's sand in my shoes." 

A dry chuckle followed the words, and then the old man leaned over the cliff to cast down the rope to haul in the boat, and raised his eyebrows at the amount of guests he was to host. 

"I say! you could have told me we was havin' a party!" But he soon realized the cause for their numbers and his merry face grew sober. 

"I'm sorry for our substantial numbers. One of our boats sank, and we had to pile in this one. If you can't keep us here, we'll row back." 

"Right back to enemy lands? Not on your life! Up, all of ye... it's been a long time since I had this much company!" He replied with a warm smile. 

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Detail shots...

LCC GC5: Escaping!

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"All right everyone! That's enough loading! Abandon harbor, everyone into the boats!"

"Bu-but, Angus, we can still fit two or three more barrels into-"

"It's not worth it! Everyone in! They took the keep a half hour ago, they should be only minutes from here!" 

The first boat was stuffed with as many people as it would hold, the oars were struck to the water, and they shoved off. 

But alas, just as Sir Angus had predicted, the foul, treacherous Queen's troops arrived. 

And in full stride, they sprinted towards the noble families trying to escape. 

"Augh!! They're coming!" screamed the people. 

"Then we'll be leaving!" Sir Angus shouted as he flung out his dagger and sliced the ropes that bound the second boat to the dock. With a mighty splash, the small wooden craft was afloat and rapidly heading away from the shore. 

The enemy were forced to halt their pursuit at the wharf's edge.

"Cursed Garheim pigs! Ye can run but ye can't hide forever!" screamed the leader of the wretched brigands.

Once the refugees were safely out to sea, they turned and looked back to see their beloved town as the smoke began to climb above it and flames rose to the gray heavens. 

"Where will we go, Angus?" queried Morgan. 

 Where no one will find us. Everyone, head due East." 

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More pictures :)

Mini-MOTE: Sneaking..

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This little guys hands work surprisingly well for gripping things. :)

Mini-MOTE

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When I first saw Legohaulic's wonderful E-MOTEs, I knew I had to make one for myself, there just so cool! Unfortunately, I had to down-size the E-MOTE model due to a lack of parts. But I think the overall turnout was pretty good. :) 

More to come. 

~Brother Steven

Defending One's Own

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Bulit for S&S's Art Of War contest.

For this moc, I wanted to go for more of an organic feel... less of a 2-d appearance.

It's also been very refreshing. I got to use unusual colors that weren't necessary for use in our other mocs. 

And it's been nice to be able to build again!

C&C welcome!

~Bro Steven

The Great Hall Of Rothburg

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Erected high on a rocky plateau, stands a glorious keep which watches over the coastal Garheim city of Rothburg. Within this powerful fortress, an interior so grand, so spacious, and so impressive that it is unmatched in all of the Northern Garheim Peninsula. The Great Hall of Rothburg stands as a testimony of the grandeur of Garheim wealth and might. 

It is here that Sir Angus the Bold gathers family and friends from all over the province to join him in festive celebration!

Fourth Wall Commentary:

After two months of building and waiting for parts, it's finally done!

This creation is based off my entry to the global challenge 1 of the Lands of Classic Castle role-playing game. That build happened to place first, in 'The Royal Feast' challenge. 

This is it, re-visited!

I will be transporting this MOC as the crown jewel of my displays for Brickfair Virginia.

Please take time to check out the rest of the detailed shots below. 

C&C welcome! 

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~Brother Steven