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LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:48 am
by Kayne_
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When word reached Gabriel in the mountains, that the Jarl was requesting assistance and declaring war upon Galainir, he was ready. After having had suffered the humiliation of losing his home to the usurper, he had been getting ready and building his forces for months, all in secret of course. Now, the time he had been hoping for was finally here. After having gathered his troops and begun the march to the capital, Gabriel and the Darkstar Warriors encountered battalions of Lenfels and Loreesi looking for the same opportunity. After squashing some ridiculous clan machismo and rivalries, Gabriel and the leaders of the other battalions knew that joining forces was the best way to mount this attack.
As they approached the castle and formulated the plans, Gabriel shocked the others with what he termed his ‘secret weapon’.
“The dwarves of Garheim are tinkers….they will be able to breach the castle walls better and quicker than a sapper.”
“I don’t believe it, they’re dwarves. All they know is stone and mining.” Jerik, the Lenfel captain said.
Ahmed, the Loreesi captain snorted, but otherwise said nothing.
“Just wait, they have created something they call flash powder. It’s dangerous, but in these circumstances I think it’s warranted.”

As the siege began, the dwarves loaded a barrel into the catapult and lit the end. As the troops charged the gates, there was a moment of pause as the flaming barrel flew overhead. Then, chaos erupted. At once there was a blast of heat as that of a furnace that permeated the entire battlefield, and the sound of the explosion seemed to felt as strongly as it was heard. The walls erupted in a shower of stone and fire. Gabriel took a brief moment to turn and give just a hint of a smile to Ahmed and Jerik.
Then, the fighting erupted. As Gabriel charged the usurpers, it seemed that bodies fell left and right. It was hard to tell what colors they were wearing with the mass of blood and gore. As he looked up his eyes connected with that of the ugliest man Gabriel had ever seen. Clad in black, he whirled chains that ended in blades from each hand. In a blur, the chains whipped through the air and tore apart the soldier just in front of Gabriel. As their eyes met, Gabriel knew he had but moments to react…..

More photos here : www.flickr.com/photos/darkenrahl_17/

So, inspiration for the explosion is from Xenomurphy. I tried to use LED lights in it to light it up a bit, but they just don't show up enough with the lighting for photography.

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Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:43 am
by Brickninja
Beautiful job! This GC is really cranking out some beauties!

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:57 am
by Sir Erathor
This is amazing! :D

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:12 am
by Finn Tegotash
Great work!

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:00 pm
by Sir Valiant
What an excellent build and very strong entry. This GC has brought out some of the biggest and best LEGO battle MOCs that I have seen. And boy does Garheim have some good builders! :)

Happy Building,
Sir Valiant~

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:46 pm
by mpoh98
Wonderful job once again Kayne! :D

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:59 pm
by Kayne_
Thanks guys! it's not just Garheim though, I've seen some great builds from every faction this GC already

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:00 pm
by royalbrickcustoms
Nice build Kayne. I like all of the details. :)

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:47 pm
by Brother Steven
Really awesome work! :D

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:21 pm
by blufiji
Excellent work

Re: LoR-GCVII-The seige of Galainir

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:54 am
by Kayne_
Thanks guys!