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Creative => Customs Gallery => Topic started by: hauden_lukas on January 16, 2022, 05:25:10

Title: Border station
Post by: hauden_lukas on January 16, 2022, 05:25:10

I had this idea in my head for while now: a border station in a far corner of the country protecting a major trade route and imposing taxes on certain goods moved in and out. The station also oversees adjacent lands and smaller villages. In its final version, it will be right behind a bridge (already existing but not shown) spanning over a gorge/river surrounded by a dense forest. Because of this forest and river the road across the bridge is the only passage for dozens of miles for (at least) coaches and wagons. Therefore, the border station is an important outpost. While it certainly can't stop enemy invasions, the tower serves as a stronghold from which messages via carrier pigeons can be sent.
Over the years, a small Inn and a blacksmith were added to help travelers accommodate in their long journeys. Both also help increase the overall spirit of the soldiers.
Speaking of, in total, there are 14 soldiers. Six of them just return from a control patrol along the woods in search for smugglers.

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Post by: hauden_lukas on January 16, 2022, 05:26:10

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Post by: hauden_lukas on January 16, 2022, 05:29:30

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Post by: hauden_lukas on January 16, 2022, 05:30:24

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Post by: hauden_lukas on January 16, 2022, 05:31:18

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Title: Re: Border station
Post by: Tiermann on January 16, 2022, 06:27:52

A great idea, beautifully executed.  This is a great scene for a diorama and would be excellent as a focus in a really big one. Feels like it must have forest all around it.

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: Eplay on January 16, 2022, 07:56:14

Beautiful diorama! I really like the story/setting, it fits well with the pictures. Thanks for sharing!!  :love:

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: GrahamB on January 16, 2022, 09:30:14

Very nicely done h_l! Great details and excellent backgrounds, it really feels as if you are deep in a forest with only the road in and out to connect to the outside world.

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: bml87 on January 16, 2022, 11:30:13

Wonderful dio! Great angles, amazing details and some nice customs! Very realistic!

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: Birdie on January 16, 2022, 12:15:17

What an excellent story to go with this beautiful dio  :love:
It works really well, I think. The part with the trees really suggests a vast, dense forest just behind.
Everything looks crisp and there is a busy atmosphere about the place... I love it  :heart:

I'm especially curious now to see what you did with the bridge, gorge and river.

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: Pynedor on January 16, 2022, 17:00:49

Great display and explanation! I agree that it looks to be deep within a forest. <*)

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: JackLeftTown on March 21, 2022, 10:19:29

Fabulous idea AND execution! Love this dio!

Title: Re: Border station
Post by: Hadoque on March 25, 2022, 18:14:38

Seen it on KW some months ago, very nice!  :)9