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TREE CASTLE OF ZLUK
I built this tree house/castle from a variety of different Lego sets that I've accumulated over the years. The waterwheel and windmill rotate with the turn of a crank on the back left corner. The drawbridge raises and lowers with a crank and the supply "elevator" can be raised and lowered by pulling a string in the rear. It also moves/pivots to supply the bridge or main dwelling.
-----The mythical story of Castle Zluk can be read below:-----
Legend tells of a mighty castle built upon a jade hill, split by a raging river. The fortress was impenetrable until dragon riders were employed by the Cincet tribes during the war of the fliers. Only two towers stand after that ferocious battle. Over the years the raging river has become a placid stream and young woods fill the land around the castle.
A mighty Oak tree forms the foundation for one of the remaining towers. The castle was left in ruin for centuries until the monks of Abby Knostica moved in and rebuilt it to it's current state. (Using supplies from Litchfield Lumber Company, of course.) Some of the original stone castle towers are visible while the monks' house-like dormitories dominate the mid section. The Monks' windmill and water wheel still produce mechanical power for a variety of tasks such as sawing wood, grinding wheat, and pumping water up to the top tower.
The Monks retired the castle when the current king, Caspar, was looking for a summer retreat. The king's guard always accompany His Highness while the Forestmen help keep the dwelling safe between the king's visits. Caspar's daughter and wife love surveying the countryside from the top tower.
Currently the scene depicts the King's royal guard unloading the Princess' dowry while her betrothed Knight comes up to take her on a picnic in the countryside. A couple vagrants have climbed the "Mill" tower but have been refused entrance because they intend to steal a pie from the royal kitchen. The Forestmen have been called to action in order to protect the castle's pies and give the smelly old vagrants each a small piece before sending them on their way.
Now, if you travel far to the west, atop a grassy knoll capped with sparkling jade you may witness the legend of Castle Zluk.
