Retreat (Fractured Kingdoms RPG and MOC)
September was a pretty busy month - I decided to enter SHIPtember this year and that used up most of my building time. However, I found the time one night to build a MOC for the Fractured Kingdoms Monthly Challenge. I literally built the MOC in one night to save time to build my SHIPtember starship. Although it isn't my favorite MOC on earth, it certainly does depict the feeling of complete devastation and destruction.
Approximate build time: 2 hours
Number of pieces: about 400
Availability of the pieces: None of the pieces are rare, however the trees are made using a lot of stud shooters - these are fairly easy to find, however you still need in in larger quantities.
Favorite part of the build process: Building the trees - they definitely add a lot to the overall look of the model.
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Below is the story that went with my MOC for the RPG:
Though surprise was on Isloriel's side, it clearly wasn't enough to defeat the devastating forces of Alborne. The ambush had failed and Alborne had breached the southern lands. It seemed that in this war numbers were going to count more than skill.
We had our orders to retreat to create defenses around Elkmire. Our Captain upon receiving his orders, instantly prepared us for the trek. A couple of hours later, we were ready to move out.
We were marching through the forest when I saw what seemed to be a clearing. When we reached it, it turned out not it was indeed a clearing, however not a natural one. The ground was a mixture of dirt and scorched earth - there wasn't a single flower or blade of grass within sight.
Soon the reason had become clear - this land had been the camp for Islorien forces guarding the Elkmire. Alborne had evidently stormed the base with surprise and sheer numbers on their side - our forces didn't stand a chance.
"This is where we were meant to meet commander Getroff's forces, but it seems we weren't the first to reach them," said our captain, tears evidently glistening in his eyes. He approached the still figure of a fallen elf scout and placed his hand on his chest.
"Come on," he continued." Alborne was recently here - we can still reach our destination before them. We have a mission to complete."
"Sir, with all do respect, aren't we going to bury our dead?" I said.
Our captain looked from me to the fallen scout. A single tear slid down his cheek. Finally, he said in a hoarse voice:
"There will be a time for the dead. Right now the living require our aid. Resume march, double time"
Approximate build time: 2 hours
Number of pieces: about 400
Availability of the pieces: None of the pieces are rare, however the trees are made using a lot of stud shooters - these are fairly easy to find, however you still need in in larger quantities.
Favorite part of the build process: Building the trees - they definitely add a lot to the overall look of the model.
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Below is the story that went with my MOC for the RPG:
Though surprise was on Isloriel's side, it clearly wasn't enough to defeat the devastating forces of Alborne. The ambush had failed and Alborne had breached the southern lands. It seemed that in this war numbers were going to count more than skill.
We had our orders to retreat to create defenses around Elkmire. Our Captain upon receiving his orders, instantly prepared us for the trek. A couple of hours later, we were ready to move out.
We were marching through the forest when I saw what seemed to be a clearing. When we reached it, it turned out not it was indeed a clearing, however not a natural one. The ground was a mixture of dirt and scorched earth - there wasn't a single flower or blade of grass within sight.
Soon the reason had become clear - this land had been the camp for Islorien forces guarding the Elkmire. Alborne had evidently stormed the base with surprise and sheer numbers on their side - our forces didn't stand a chance.
"This is where we were meant to meet commander Getroff's forces, but it seems we weren't the first to reach them," said our captain, tears evidently glistening in his eyes. He approached the still figure of a fallen elf scout and placed his hand on his chest.
"Come on," he continued." Alborne was recently here - we can still reach our destination before them. We have a mission to complete."
"Sir, with all do respect, aren't we going to bury our dead?" I said.
Our captain looked from me to the fallen scout. A single tear slid down his cheek. Finally, he said in a hoarse voice:
"There will be a time for the dead. Right now the living require our aid. Resume march, double time"
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