THE CALM AFTER A LIFE OF STORMS

This was the place. This is where he built his own retreat. The era of searching and exploring had come to an end, and the captain had found the perfect spot. There,beneath the ruins of the gods, he kept the fruits of a lifetime's labor. This atoll was what he was looking for. The fruits of the trees and the sea provide him with the necessities, while the secret cave is the perfect place to hide all the gold in the world. Together with his precious spoils, he enjoys a quiet life. Fishing, cooking, reading, rum tasting and studying the stars are some of his daily activities. There he welcomes his family for moments of joy and carefree fun around the fire. He recounts all his adventures (the shark attack, the ambush on the imperial armada, the treasures he unearthed) and reminisces. Now, his grandson's laughter, the smell of the fire on the beach and the sound of the waves are his new reality. But another map awaits in his office...one last destination...perhaps one last adventure...his heart still burns...

DESCRIPTION

The construction consists of a hut built on a rocky formation. In front of the main building is a spacious wooden balcony for fishing and other activities. The balcony is connected to the small pier by a wooden side staircase. Below the hut, a part of the island with sand formations and banana trees is revealed. Next to it, there is a small area of dry land. Under the exotic palm tree, the captain placed the large spear. From the shooting position, he can communicate with the main balcony via a vertical ladder. In this way, all the external surfaces are connected to each other, facilitating play.

At the bottom of the structure, we can also see the remains of ancient stone statues, revealing that the island must have been a religious site in the past. On the eastern side, just below the base of the hut, a large rock opening reveals a secret cave. This is where the captain keeps all his treasures.

The interior of the hut is divided into the main room and the attic. In the main room, on one side, we find the captain's relics, his desk, his books, and his maps above the observation window, while on the other side there is a fully equipped kitchen. The key feature of the space is the secret trapdoor that connects the room to the cave below. The captain can use the trapdoor to manage his loot or as a trap for unwelcome visitors. The lower part of the hut is connected to the upper part by an internal staircase. There we find the attic which is the captain's private space. There is his bed, his personal belongings, and a well-organized wardrobe that will always remind him of the glorious years of his youth. On the windowsill of the attic stands a large telescope. A relic from the imperial fleet. In the evenings, he sits and studies the stars that kept him company so many nights.

The set consists of four figures, two cats, a puppy, and various other smaller animals (crab, mouse, fish, bat, butterfly, bird). It also includes a wooden boat for escapes and patrols around the atoll. But watch out for the sharks swimming in the open sea.

INSPIRATION

The main inspiration for this set is my love for all the classic and unsurpassed pirate sets that Lego has released over the years. So I tried to create a pirate set that combines the atmosphere of the pirate world (cave, gold, map, mystery) with the tranquility of island life (fishing, family, cooking, nature). The statues are a tribute to one of my favorite sub-themes from the second batch of classic pirate sets back from the 90s. I hope you like this set and that it brings back memories along with a taste of the cool sea breeze.

Thank you!