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Post by Ayrlego on Jun 20, 2016 15:09:10 GMT -8
This thread has been created to highlight builds in the Lenfel city of Ainesford. In May 2016 a group of four Lenfel builders collaborated to build entries for both Lenfald Local Challenge 23 - 'Spreading the Wealth' and the Guild Creation category of the 2016 Summer Joust on Flickr. Our goals were to expand the city of Ainesford with both builds and back-story while keeping loyal to the lore and builders that had come before us. At the same time we hope to promote Lands of Roawia in an attempt to generate some new members. In this thread we will present our entries and link back to some of the stories and builds we have tied into our entries. Ainesford, Market City of the South Ainesford is a major Lenfel city strategically situated on the fork of the Aines and Marnie rivers and the border with Loreos. It's position means that it is a major trading hub, the main road south into Loreos passes through Ainesford and the city is also a major stop for riverine traffic passing between Durrough on the coast and the capital Stonewald. As such the city is famous for its economic prosperity and flourishing markets. In times of peace, goods constantly flow up and down the river and across the border. The cities position on the border with Loreos means that it is also known for its multicultural make up which is reflected in both its people and architecture. Map of Lenfald by Mitah Val Karem Leadership
The Grand Duchy of Ainsford is currently held by Lord Sorley Meyrick. Lord Meyrick has had a celebrated and storied life, starting out as a young ranger over twenty years ago. Losing his right eye to an orc as he slew it, he left the ranger life to become an adventurer, merchant (some say smuggler) of high-priced weapons and wares, and then a eventually a statesman. He was widely admired until his disastrous leadership at the Battle of Ainesford, where he fought the Loreesi in an open field battle and lost badly to Mark of Falworth. He barely retained his title over Ainesford as a result, but partly redeemed himself by quickly overcoming the Queen’s forces during the last conflict. Cold, shifty and sarcastic, he is known for “playing his cards close to his chest” in all matters of state.
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Post by Ayrlego on Jun 20, 2016 15:15:34 GMT -8
The 'Red Elm' Market Place, Ainesford.Here is a section of the 'Red Elm' Markets on the eastern side of the city. The 'Red Elm' Markets is one of the major market places in Ainesford and usually hosts a thriving gaggle of stalls. To the left of the scene is a government building in typical Ainesford style, being located in the South of Lenfald the stone work often features the dark tans of the lighter hues of stone found south of the border. Other examples of buildings in this style are the cities town hall. In the centre of the scene is the red elm tree which gives the market it's name and to the right is a popular tavern famous for serving their own special brew of fine apple cider that Lenfald is famous for. Here a jester can be seen entertaining the crowds in the marketplace. A glassware stall is one of the many stalls featured in the background. In this scene four Lenfels enjoy a fresh loaf of bread and some famous Lenfel cider while discussing the various projects that have brought them to the city. Here another two prominent Lenfels inspect the work of a master bower and fletcher at his stall in the marketplace. Archery is considered a national skill and people of all classes and both sexes commonly train with a bow from an early age. In this scene some Ghajjar tribesmen from Loreos inspect the goods at a fishmongers stall. In times of peace many Loreesi cross the border to trade in Ainesford, including nomadic tribesmen such as the Ghajjar. A blacksmith displays his wares at his stall located conveniently outside a well known local tavern. Some Pikemen of the Ainesford militia. After the crushing defeat of Lenfel forces at the Battle of Ainesford a few years ago during the War of Loreesi Aggression, the Grand Duke has focused on training pikemen. Pikemen are ideal to counter the heavy Loreesi cavalry that dominated the field that day. These pikemen are led by a Lenfel Knight, a somewhat unusual sight as the majority of Lenfel cavalry are usually lighter armed and mounted. An example of the typical horseman fielded by Lenfald. Lighter armed and armoured than his Loreesi equivalent, Lenfel cavalry are used more as scouts and mounted infantry than the shock cavalry fielded by the Loreesi. The lighter weight and open helmet afford more manoeuvrability and visibility in the typically more wooded areas of Lenfald. Mounted warriors are a more common sight in the south of the country than the more dense forested north. Here the Grand Duke of Ainesford, Lord Sorley Meyrick can be seen exiting an official building on his way to meet important visitors from the neighbouring city of Durrough. Here the Grand Duke of Durrough, Lord Cartney together with one of his top lieutenants, the Great Warlord of Lenfald Baron Sir Caelan Munro, can be seen waiting to meet with the Grand Duke of Ainesford.
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Post by thecornerbuilder on Jun 22, 2016 20:03:18 GMT -8
Tilmund's Bowyer Shop and Bera Archery Range, Ainesford.
Here is a common sight in Lenfald, a bowyer's shop right next to an archery range.
This shop is owned by Tilmund the Bowyer, a master craftsman who employes two apprentices and a journeyman bowyer.
Right next to Tilmund's shop is the Bera Archery Range where the local chapters of the Order of Sidhelvellon and the Scout Snipers practice their archery skills. At the moment a squad of the Sidhelvellon Rangers are drilling under the watchful eye of their sergeant. In the background a cocky young Scout Sniper smiles at the inferior archery skill of the Rangers. Tilmund the Bowyer surrounded by his tools and using a draw knife to shape the plank into a bowstaff. Watching him are two Scout Snipers waiting for the Rangers to clear the range. The journeyman bowyer straightening a twisted board over the steaming furnace. Here is an apprentice at work sanding a bowstaff. Next to her are two tiller stands for adjusting the curve of the bow limbs.
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Lego3364
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Post by Lego3364 on Jun 23, 2016 13:41:11 GMT -8
Ainesford Vineyard.Outside of the Lenfel city of Ainesford, many farms and vineyards dot the countryside providing many wonderful fruits and other foods to all the Lands of Roawia. Grapes, Olives and Figs can commonly be found being grown around Ainesford where warmer climate of southern Lenfald makes such crops possible. Here farmers can be seen harvesting a crop of lush purple grapes to make wine. Ainesford, while not as well known as a wine producing area as Loreos to the south, has a substantial wine industry which is expected to expand now harsh new tariffs have been placed on Loreesi exports by the crown of Roawia. Lenfel cavalry are a common sight so close to the border, patroling the country side to make sure no one is stealing from the rich and lush countryside.
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Post by Kingdomviewbricks on Jun 24, 2016 5:34:51 GMT -8
The Aines Bridge, Ainesford
The Great Aines Bridge marks the crossroads of the two arteries which support the market city of Ainesford. Over the bridge's piers passes the great North-South Road, the only major road which connects the great forest nation of Lenfald and the southern kingdom of Loreos. Every day great numbers of merchants cross the bridge: Loreesi to trade in the marketplaces of Ainesford, Lenfels to sell their wares in the southern cities, and even tradesman from the distant Garheim. Under the bridge flows the majestic Aines river, which forms the border between Lenfald and Loreos. The river is a natural highway for goods traveling into Eastern Lenfald, and also across into Loreos. The bridge was built of Loreesi sandstone and Lenfel Granite during the period of treaty between the two provinces. Since that time, Lenfel-Loreesi relations have significantly deteriorated. Now, the bridge’s Lenfel gatehouse is always manned with deadly archers, and men enough to raise the drawbridge at a moment’s notice. However, even as political ties have weakened, commerce between the two nations is still crucial to both, making the Aines Bridge one of the most important structures in Ainesford. The Aines River is just as important to trade as the road itself. Here we can see a flatboat taking goods downriver, as well as a raft of timber. Many fishermen from both sides of the river, young and old, ply their trade in the waters near the bridge. The city of Ainesford and the Aines river are named after the maiden Aines, daughter of Lenard, founder of Lenfald. It is said she used to cross the river at this exact point to visit her lover, who was of Loreesi descent. This statue is a memorial to her, the cultural founder of Ainesford. Here in a narrow gap between the bridge, the city wall, the docks, and the river stands a small olive grove. The olive groves of the Aines region are renowned throughout Rowia. The bridge carries many merchants and travelers every day. Here we can see a Lenfel merchant taking his wares across, a Loreesi woman traveling home with her newly brought cloth from the marketplace, and several other travelers. Here we can see a Loreesi knight, a Garheim traveler, many merchants and shoppers, and a herdsman driving his cattle to market. This view also shows back of the gatehouse, where a wooden overhanging room, shielded from flaming arrows, gives the guards extra space.
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AK_Brickster
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Post by AK_Brickster on Jun 24, 2016 13:59:28 GMT -8
Top-notch work, everyone! This is one of the best collaborations I've ever seen!
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