Thank you!

The Riverside Scholars is the next set in my original theme, The Mountain Windmill Series. The theme was created whilst writing a story for my sons. I have been overwhelmed by the support you have all shown for the series, it’s been incredible and I am truly thankful. The Mountain Windmill was released as part of the Bricklink Invitational and The Ocean House is a Series 2 Finalist, due to enter crowd funding next year.

I’m extremely happy to bring the third set in the series, The Riverside Scholars, to a Bricklink Designer Program!

The Story

The story tells of the mysterious Mountain Windmill that holds mysteries long since forgotten by the villagers who live in its shadow. The journey to the windmill is too dangerous to travel, until, that is, a young village boy discovers a map marking a hidden route to the Windmill. The Riverside Scholars is one of many steps along the path to the Windmill.

...There was a single river that ran from the ocean into the heart of the Valley of Gales. If you followed it, you would eventually come to the dwelling of the scholars. The scholars lived in a ramshackled building that rose from either side of a waterfall. The building looked old and weary and, as the boy knew, housed many secrets within its weathered walls.

The waterfall was a tranquil spot full of nature. The boy would often come here to pick mushrooms, listen to the teachings of the scholars, or to enjoy a spot of fishing.

He could picture his life there, among the scholars. He was fascinated by all they had to teach and imagined that perhaps when he was older, he too would dedicate his life to the pursuit of knowledge. He had an admiration for the scholars. They were disciplined but welcoming and so the boy spent much time there. Though, even to the scholars, with all their worldly wisdom, the Mountain Windmill remained a mystery...

The Build

Piece count: 2692

Width: 27.6cm

Length: 31.1cm

Height: 39.6

Minifigures

The Village Boy
The 3 Scholars
Animals :)

Play features

Study and chart the stars from the observatory tower!
Learn from ancient tomes all the secrets of the Valley of Gales!
Venture into the lower levels behind the falls and discover long-lost secrets known only to the scholars!
Fish by the waterfall!
Pick some mushrooms!
Enjoy reading with a view from the observation deck!
Meditate and relax to the sound of the river flowing!
And much more!