Rhalyf and the Sorcerer

[jtooker]

As I marched north of Qarkyr, Rhalyf wrote after the ordeal was over, the wind obstructed my path. The beginnings of a sand storm hit with no warning. Before I could find shelter, the road was obstructed from me. Within a matter of minutes, I was off my path and into the Parched Lands, Rhalyf continued.

Just as unexpectedly as it started, the storm subsided, leaving me bewildered but well. I made my way north, intending on finding the road without delay, but the hills and the sand guided me ever so westward. I was obliged to this direction.

I soon saw I was not ambling aimlessly, but rather a stone dais lay before me. I knew avoiding this henge in the desert would be in vain, so I approached it, prepared as one can, for what might be.

"Lay down your staff!" a voice said from the stone platform as I ascended.

I sized up the sorcerer I saw before me. So, this was the reason for my divergent course. I kept quiet, waiting my time.

"I will not ask again, Rhalyf," the wizard said.

Still, I watched. Unconcerned he knew me, though I not him. Without additional warning, he cast a binding spell.

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I met the spell and withstood it, but still he persisted. "Cease your assault!" I commanded. My words went unheeded.

As I gathered my strength to throw off this spell, the very stone beneath us tremored and glowed, the same evil as this sorcerer's spell.

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"Enough!" I cried as I pressed back. I heard a crack and saw the dark figure fall. At the same time, the sand storm returned enveloping the stone henge, soon blocking everything from sight.

When the storm subsided again, I was alone in the desert again. No trace of the stone platform or the sorcerer.

This is my [url=http://www.classic-castle.com/events/ccc/vi ... value=duel]"Wizards Duel"[/url] entry into the [url=http://www.classic-castle.com/events/contes ... rizes.html]Colossal Castle Contest 2020 (CCC XVIII)[/url] as well as LOLUG's December competition.

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The challenge prompt did not provide a setting, leaving it wide open. The first concrete idea I had was a magical henge. Lighting seemed like the best way to convey a sense of magic to the environment and I went with trans-neon green. I am happy with the way the pillars came out, but was hoping the lighting in the floor would have been brighter and more uniform.

The round edge of the stone platform uses the standard 1x3 brick and 1x1 round brick technique. The center/floor is made up of various slope pieces, tiles and plates, many not connected, but just laying there. For the sand, I borrowed Blake Foster's technique from his amazing [url=https://youtu.be/p2K120PZmd8]M:Tron Magnet Factory[/url].

See also the [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136858226@N06/ ... 7316336953]Flickr Album Link[/url] or [url=https://lego.jtooker.com/wizardsDuel/]my blog post[/url] for higher resolution pictures.

[mrcp6d]

This is really cool! I like the light coming from the base through the "magic" bits. How long did you have to deal with the chain to get it to stay like that?

[jtooker]

Thanks!

How long did you have to deal with the chain to get it to stay like that?

Not long. I attached it to the wand on one side and the staff on the other, then just twisted it (with the minifigure attached). The minifigures attach to the floor and everything all in place.

[Rifiröfi]

As I said on your Flickr, I really loved the details especially the illuminated chain, looks like actual magic happening!

The floor pattern is nice too and adding lights to it was a great touch. I was thinking of doing that for my CCC entry in the same category too, but I did not make the effort in the end. Now I regret it.

Cheers,
Adam