"On the edge of the Forgotten Kingdoms lies an expansive sea, flowing with storms and tales of monsters. That didn't stop the Queen from setting her fist on it. After many failed expeditions, they found a small island inhabited by hostile pirates. Quickly ridding of them, the Queen quickly ordered a lighthouse to be built. What for? Perhaps to launch attacks against the Lions and control the seas.

My ship and crew were sent out to see why so many sailors went missing in these seas, what we found was much bigger than we could've imagined."

Set Description

The build features a medieval coastal outpost, consisting of two lighthouse towers, a rugged island terrain with hidden tunnel systems, and a detailed cargo boat. The build is designed with modularity in mind, making it easy to access interior features and reconfigure for display or play. It fits seamlessly into medieval, fantasy, or pirate-themed layouts.

The Island

The island consists of four main sections that can each be taken apart. One cool feature would be the tunnels underneath that are all connected to each other with a cave leading to the outside world.

- The first section is merely a dock for passing ships

- The second being a supply cave, fitted with everything the island could need.

- The third connects the other two sections and is furnished with furnaces for heating

-The fourth and final being the largest, inside you can find the dude that got lost and the entrance to the outside world

Auxiliary Lighthouse (Short Tower)

The smaller and shorter lighthouse still offers more than the eye perceives. This lighthouse stores its own wood for burning and a ladder to reach the flame. It can be used to signal friendly ships and help precisely guide them.

Primary Lighthouse

A couple of feet away from the Auxiliary tower sits the massive Primary Lighthouse, overlooking quite literally everything. The tower is split into four floors, with each having easy access.

Floor 1. Past the entrance is the Captain's Quarters. Inside is a cozy bedroom fit for a captain, including a compact kitchen, study, and bed

Floor 2. Up the ladder beside the entrance is the second floor. It contains stacked wood nicely under the stairs for the beacon up top

Floor 3. After climbing the stairs, the third floor carries the armory in case the Island is ever attacked. Displaying two crossbows for quick reloading and firing at enemies down below.

Floor 4. At the very top, the beacon shines bright. Flanked by banners on each side, a controlled fire under a spacious roof supported by 8 wood beams.

The Crimson Gull (Cargo Ship)

While labeled as a cargo ship, this vessel offers far more. It features a compact yet functional design with both a lower and raised deck, allowing for dynamic movement and positioning of the crew. The brick-built sail adds a classic aesthetic, while the narrow profile makes it ideal for stealthy travel or quick escapes along the coast. Despite its size, the ship can comfortably accommodate up to four minifigures, making it equally suited for trade, patrol, or small-scale spy missions.

Building Experience

As a fellow AFOL, I tried to incorporate some fun building techniques. For example, the angles of the tower changed, though that took a lot of effort, but it looks great. Plus, all the SNOT techniques used throughout the build, and the curvature on the ship. The tunnels try to add depth to the build instead of just being empty gray structures like in regular sets.

Modularity/Customization

As I said earlier, the set is modular and can be taken apart into 4 main sections, all independent of each other. Unfortunately, the modularity's main purpose is for ease of access and not switching it up. BUT, a nice feature is that you can add your own mods the way you like. Additionally, goes great with pirate sets and you can always add your minifigs.

Dimensions and Part Count

The whole build can comfortably fit on a 32x32 baseplate (Not recommended) and contains 2231 pieces and 7 minifigs + a skeleton. (Wish I could've included more). The Island + The Primary Tower reaches 19 inches and is 8x12 inches. Similarly, the boat is 10x3 inches and is 6 inches tall.