"The Challenge " diorama with, 77061 Barbarian, 77167 Gnome, 77165 Halfling , 77103 Ettin

[robinh]

My entry to the "2014 Year of the Giants" diorama section.  

 

I planned this after painting my Ettin for the contest as a single figure entry (since he qualified) and I finished way to early so I just had to add a few things.  I had never built a base of this nature before or for that matter any base beyond the one they come with.  So after watching Willen, Cash, Corporea and others, I figured I needed some practice before finishing this one.

 

I have now finished (still early)  and I hope you like it.  I modified the female gnome Ingrid by removing the gem and weapon she had and repositioned her arm to be ready to tug the rope as Nor'Okk charged Kord.  

 

I apologize up front for my photography skills but this is the best I could manage and no photo touch ups, other than white balancing were done.

 

This is where we pick up the action as per the story line.

 

 

The Challenge!

 

First the background...

 

The villagers have been having trouble lately with a large Ettin that has been raiding thier mountain fish stores and they have asked our intrepid friends for some help.  After scouting the area Kord decided that a mountain path leading from the fish nets would be the best place to meet the Ettin and issue his challenge.  His two travelling companions, Ingrid and Hellakin Goregutter, feel that Kord needs some assitance and set up a trap to help bring the Ettin down to thier size!

 

We now join the troop as Kord issues his challenge to Nor'Okk

 

 

Comments and critique are welcome.

[Mad Jack]

 Nice. Very well done...

Edited August 18, 2014 by Mad Jack

[Pingo]

The halfling and the gnome with the rope turn it from good to brilliant.

[robinh]

Thanks Mad Jack and Pingo.. I really do appreciate the feedback.

[Adrift]

Brilliant idea, and well executed!

[Baugi]

Looooove the concept!

[Mutilatedlips]

Ha! This js great! Lol

[Dr.Bedlam]

Purty. Well thought out. Surprisingly good composition of elements. Me, I have to WORK at that...

[Jasper_the_2nd]

Looks good but seems to be missing a "brave brave Sir Robin" fleeing going to warn the villagers.....

[Kharsin]

Great job Robin! Looks like that Ettin will have a nice trip! Huzzah!

[hosercanadian]

Very creative and excellent execution. I like the face on the gnome looks nervous and hopin it will work.

[ub3r_n3rd]

Great job all around on this robin, you set the scene perfectly!

[youwashock]

Whimsical and cool.

[Jasonator]

OMG.. I'm Speechless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Crap !

Amazing..

sputter, sputter sputter..

DUH ~!

[robinh]

OMG.. I'm Speechless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Crap !

Amazing..

sputter, sputter sputter..

DUH ~!

 

And not a Knight in sight ..... 

 

Those pesky Elf Knights are having too much fun showing off at the tournament so it is up to the run of the mill adventurers to protect the local homesteaders.

 

 

Just kidding Jay.. thanks for the sputters.