Dwarven Forge

I have always loved dwarves portrayed in fantasy works. I love their architecture, their lifestyles, and their work. I have always found that their work is very well translated into LEGO builds. Because of this, I was inspired to make a model of a busy dwarven forge that is used to make all types of metalwork.

The first floor has the natural rock around which they built pillars to uphold the forge. The edge of the build is bordered with rocky outcroppings, with moss on the edges of it. I tried to make the rock look interesting and varied while not distracting too much from the main model. In the center is a magical fire that the dwarves tend to which creates the intense heat and flames for the forge on the upper level. There is a table of notes and a table with a few metal contraptions on this lower floor, as well as a large woodpile.

The second floor, I wanted to put a bit more of dwarven architecture. Taking inspiration from images I found online, as well as my personal ideas for what dwarven architecture look like, I chose the color scheme of light grey, sand blue, and copper for most of the building. On each of the four sides, I made dwarven pillars as if this was only one area in a larger complex of dwarven halls. In the center is the large forge which has been built by heavy dwarven iron and overlaid with copper for decoration.

Surrounding the forge, there are four different stations. There is a large iron pile, which the dwarves use to craft whatever they are making. There is a station with multiple anvils for them to work on. There is a large table of various weaponry and armor. Finally, there is a station with various forging tools, including two types of hammers, and tongs.

The minifigures I put into this include two smiths and three guards. One guard wields an axe, one wields a halberd, and the third uses a sword and shield. This set has 2,985 pieces and it is approximately 13.8" (35.1 cm) long, 11.3" (28.6 cm) wide, and 10" (25.4 cm) tall.

I would appreciate any support you guys give. This is my first project, so I am still learning how all of this works. If you have any advice or tips, please drop it in the comments section. As always thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy the Dwarven Forge.