The Potion Seller

The rattle of cart wheels, clinking of glass bottles and ominous thud of troll footsteps is the first sign that the mysterious potion seller, Esme Garlick, has arrived to sell her wares in your village. Promising potions to cure any ill, give the drinkers great strength, entice somebody to fall in love or even turn invisible, the potion seller always has people in the kingdom flood to her cart to see what she has to offer. Little do they know however, that the potion seller is giving them little more than a potion containing the rare “forget-me-lots” flower, causing the drinker to forget she had ever been there. All the while, she takes their precious gold before moving on to the next village.

Only one of the kingdoms knights, Sir. Alfred Treadstone, knows the truth and he is hot on her case! It looks like he has found her and her stash of treasure acquired from her unsuspecting victim. It shows some nerve to stand selling her potions next to one of her own wanted posters! Catching her is easier said than done when she travels with a giant troll who not only pulls her cart and makes sure people pay for potions, but also gives her the ultimate heavy security.

The Potion seller consists of 3 main elements - the merchants wagon, security troll and the Potion Seller herself. Although built as a display piece, the easy removal of the troll and wagon from the base means it is also a playable build, perfect to go along side a castle, medieval city or as part of a LEGO D&D campaign. I initially created the design to use up some spare parts but, as is always the case, the design evolved over time to form the display piece in the submission.

·        1898 parts

·        5 minifigures including Esme, Sir Alfred and three villagers, plus the brick-built troll.

·        3 animals (falcon, bird and frog)

·        Lots of fun accessories

·        The cart and troll can also be easily removed from the display to use as a play piece