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High in the mountains, the Royal Nest stood silent under the moon. The archer stood watch on the bastion, scanning the road for the return of King Theron of the Griffins, who was due back from his patrol at any moment. Deep in a cavern beneath the castle's dining hall, far removed from the world above, lay an ancient skeleton. Most thought it was just a forgotten relic. But on moonlit nights, it was said to appear as a silent phantom upon the castle's battlements. In the cold prison, the figure in black from the Snake faction knew the story was true, and he had good reason for his silence.

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Welcome to the Royal Nest! The round bastions, the decorated main gate, Gothic windows, the yellow half-timbered house, the plants, and many other details make this castle a worthy home for the king of the griffin faction. It can be displayed either closed or in multiple open formats, and in the open configurations, the interior becomes accessible. It includes a throne room, the king's bedroom, an attic with a treasure chest, a dining hall, a kitchen with a masonry oven, a blacksmith's forge with an anvil, a prison in the basement, and servants' quarters. All the doors are functional (though the one at the top of the staircase is blind).

The set includes 9 minifigures (8 characters and 1 skeleton) and some animals, including a horse, offering plenty of play opportunities.

Notable changes from Series 10:

Much more detailed Gothic window and additional greenery on the main tower
The color scheme and flags have been adjusted to better represent the Griffin faction
The King now carries a faction flag

Dimensions of the castle (closed):
Width: 51.2 studs / 16.1 in / 40.9 cm
Length: 51.9 studs / 16.4 in / 41.5 cm
Height: 55.2 studs / 17.4 in / 44.1 cm

The set is not actually based on a real building, but was inspired by some famous castles. I prefer the brick-built solutions to keep the flexibility of the used parts in further builds, so only one coat of arms sticker is used.

I hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for your support and feedback.

All the best,
Laszlo Torma