Story:

For decades, Basil the Bat Lord has vanished. Suddenly, a newly discovered Bastion bears his emblem everywhere on the structure. Then it must be true! The Fright Knights have returned! He is here because his loyal sidekick, the Witch, is also magic-ing around these walls, and she is not stopping. The time to reclaim has finally come!

Description:

Firstly, my intention was to create a completely new build for the absent Fright Knights! The original castle looks as great and fantastic as it is, and I didn’t want to recreate the same style, shape, and look in a modern version; instead, I wanted to use its key features and recognisable elements and reshape them into a new, distinct, yet visually impressive form.

The build uses grey as the primary colour, complemented by vivid red and black, with the surrounding greenery completing the overall look. The structure has many play features, and it can be easily disassembled into modules to get a better look at its interiors and hidden sections.

It is mainly set on rocky terrain, with a dark river flowing beneath parts of it. The main gate has a functional drawbridge that allows access, and a sloping bridge then leads up to the building. Below, there is a hidden dungeon with a skeleton guarding some of the treasure. There is a garden area with greenery, some pumpkins, and an easily accessible weapon rack. Next to it is the prison, with an unlucky skeleton to occupy it, and a so-called kitchen where some of the magic potion is found, along with a fireplace and a fairly hidden treasure room full of treasure.

Once inside the building, a throne room appears, with weapons and paintings on the walls as decoration. Above, the Lord’s bedchamber has a door leading to the balcony, where the magic potions are made. A ladder leads up to the library area, where ready potions are stored along with ‘The book’ and, of course, the telescope, a must-have element.

At the top of the tower is one of the highlights, the magical skeleton orb.

The build also features a side tower housing the boiling pitch, with the Lord’s catapult above.

The total of 11 minifigures comes from various themes. It also includes a ghost and some skeletons.

Fun fact: the design also pays tribute to the Fright Knights minifigure from Series 19, with highlights of the trans-blue elements.

Thank you very much for taking the time to consider my design. I hope it exceeds your expectations.