Introduction

Back again with an updated design for series 10!

Mistspire Tower rises unyielding atop the cragged cliffs, its gaze cast over the fog-laden valleys below. A testament to daring design and endurance, the fortress stands amidst a host of shimmering waterfalls, its walls forever veiled in the vapors of the thunderous waters surrounding it. From this ceaseless shroud of mist the tower earns its name, a landmark revered far and wide.

Those who garrison the tower serve as guardians of the nearby towns, ever watchful against threats from the wilderness. Their charge extends beyond mere defense: they are tasked with venturing into the uncharted lands that lie past the realm’s borders, while also keeping fragile peace among the restless and quarrelsome factions of the valleys.

Updates for series 10:

The original roof design has been removed to help reduce the overall piece count which was close to 4,000 in the original submission
A number of minor cosmetic and structural updates around the model

Key features:

Octagonal tower: not commonly seen in designs but a dominant feature of the medieval landscape. This was also great fun to design, with a novel method to produce the angles and small columns protruding from the tower.
The model is fully openable, allowing complete access to the numerous rooms inside, along with the dungeon built into the rocks
An interior full of activity: including an alchemist’s laboratory, eating hall, sleeping quarters, map and scribe’s room, outlook at the top of the tower and lastly a dungeon in the foundations of the tower
Packed with detail; a minifigure can “walk” throughout the model which is full of details and easter eggs for lego enthusiasts to find. From guards playing chess on the roof, a stargazing platform for astronomical study to a fisherman catching his lunch, no space has been left untouched!
Model of the kingdom: some of the micro castles in the map room may look very familiar to castle fans of the designer program, take a closer look in the photos!
11 minifigures in addition to a statue and skeleton. This model includes plenty of variety, minifigure accessories and a number of the new faction minifigures
A secret dungeon escape route. It seems the sneaky figure lurking in the caves has found a way to break his ally out of prison, unbeknownst to the guards in the tower!

Closing remarks

Having entered castle theme designs for series 8 and 9 and getting great feedback from the community, I wanted to continue modifying the octagonal tower design. I also wanted to create something a little different to what we have seen before in the castle theme, which resulted in the design you see here.

Please comment your thoughts and feedback below, I would love to hear your ideas for improvement! Lastly best of luck to every designer entering a submission and I look forward to seeing the five finalist designs!