Story

The Horselords are an old and once-glorious house that has claimed supremacy over the realm for generations. They were once regarded as just rulers, valiant in battle and honorable in judgment. Yet over the years, rightful pride turned to conceit, confidence became arrogance, and their once noble rule decayed into a self-indulgent regime concerned more and more with its own splendor.

While their banners still flew high above castles and cities, discontent began to stir in the distant corners of the realm. In villages, at courts, and within the halls of lesser noble houses, voices arose from those who felt ignored, humiliated, or unjustly treated. What had once been little more than whispers behind closed doors slowly grew into serious discussions among lords, knights, and princes. More and more often, a dangerous word was spoken: change of power.

And so it came to pass that the Horselords once again announced a grand tournament—greater and more magnificent than ever before. Golden tents adorned the fields, trumpets echoed across the land, and knights from every corner of the realm gathered to seek glory and honor. Yet while the eyes of the people were fixed upon jousts, feasts, and lavish parades, far from the celebrations other plans were being forged.

The righteous King Theon of the Serpent Knights had long watched with growing anger as smaller houses and their people were treated with scorn and contempt by the Horselords. Theon was known as a wise ruler, fair in judgment and unyielding when it came to the welfare of his people. At last, he reached a decision: no longer would he stand by as the realm crumbled beneath pride and injustice.

Instead of sending his finest knights to the tournament, he summoned the greater part of his vassals to his mighty fortress—an impregnable stronghold of gray granite, sitting ontop a hight mountain in the middle of a river, whose towers rose high above the mists and the surrounding lands. There, protected by strong walls and loyal guards, he secretly received the princely pair of the Kraken Knights, Gundwin and Zelot. Their proud and noble house had likewise long borne resentment at the oppression of the Horselords, and they too sought a way to restore balance to the realm.

Within the deep halls of the fortress, lit only by the glow of flickering torches, they counseled together far into the night. Maps were spread across tables, oaths were sworn, and alliances sealed. Here, far from the noise of the tournament, a plan was born that might alter the fate of the realm forever.

For they did not strive out of greed for power, but for a new order—for a realm in which neither birth nor rank determined a person’s worth, but justice, honor, and loyalty. A realm where peace served not only the mighty, but all who dwelled within the land.

The Horselords still know nothing of the storm gathering beyond their tournament fields. Yet soon the realm shall learn that even the brightest crown may fall when it has grown too heavy with pride.

Features

While a new alliance is forming, take your time and explore the snake knights mighty riverside bastion. Discover hidden trapdoors, underground tunnels and secret dungeons with hidden treasures and unexpected escape routes.

· Display in closed, aswell as in multiple open formats.

· Enable the Trapdoor to the water cave below.

· Break free from the prison cell through a secret rock door.

· Find the hidden rock tunnel in the basement, leading to a adventurous dungeon. But be aware of its protectors who pose a threat to every intruder.

· Open the gates and doors for better access and playability.

· Raise and lower the drawbridge to fend of attackers.

· Raise and lower the portcullis to grandboats access harbor deep beneath the Mountain.

· Open up multiple walls and roofs for great accessibility.

· 14 Minifigs, 1 Skeleton, 2 Horses, 2 Dogs, 2 Cats, Frogs, Birds and a Squirrel

Model Dimensions closed:

Width Depth Height

Studs: 66.3 74.2 77.6

Inches: 20.9 23.4 24.4

Centimeters: 53.1 59.4 62.1

Model Dimensions open:

Width Depth Height

Studs: 71.4 64.9 77.6

Inches: 22.5 20.4 24.4

Centimeters: 57.2 51.9 62.1