Nah, don't add the Red Falcons to the fright knights, instead, you should make them like a small group of Elite Black Falcons, that go on secret or important missions. (awesome figs btw)
That's what I've done with mine. Those torsos are so expensive right now, I can't justify buying more than a few and I only got back into Lego a few months ago. I'm still working on lore for my army, but as it stands, there's 3 of them, The Red Falcon, an elite soldier who earned his title holding a fort against absurd odds, and his two most trusted men. Haven't really gotten too much more than that yet.
The helmet that you asked about, with the "T" style visor. The most historical counterpart is the "barbute" helmet. It originated from Italy during the 15th century, and was popular among "allantica" style armor (basically Roman-Medieval armor because knights where obsessed with Roman history too). The Fright-Knights have "allantica" armor so the helmet just works. Nice vid
@@Goldfyreexactly! Nobody is talking about the fact that orcs aren’t always a blood-thirsty maniacs! Your concept of them as a kind of travelling merchants/monks and brave warriors stands out. Keep up the good work!
@@Goldfyre Lore for the Lego Castle Armies (My Take): Credits to: Rio039, ByBeezon, SHYTIMEismyTIME The Order of the White Dragon Unlike most of them, the Order of the White Dragon are a recent addition to the many Dragon Kingdoms, meaning they weren’t one of those that were wiped out by the Lion Knights. However, being a recent faction, the Order is still struggling to get more followers. The Fright Knights Bricksylvania, the kingdom where Basil the Bat Lord and Willa the Witch used to rule, is located on the other side of the Ashen Mountains used as a natural form of protection from outside forces. But after a devastating defeat to the Dragon Master, Basil and Willa were forced into exile in the Bone Isles. Where they not only confessed their feelings to each other, but have also found a new way to take back their kingdom; Mallock the Malign’s army of the dead. When they returned to the mainland, they rebuild their followers, composed of Vampiric Knights and Human Cultists. The Black Falcons Forces The Black Falcon Kingdom is split into two factions. The Red falcons, a foreign legion that controlled southern areas of the kingdom from the Falcons Point, and the Blue Falcons, who controlled the northern more populated areas of the kingdom. However, it seems as though the Red Falcons are starting to question their allegiance. Hence, why they are getting soldiers from other kingdoms. The Forest Dragons/The Green Dragons & The Bear Knights After Red Lion’s victory over the Green Dragons, the surviving members fled to the outskirts of the Queenswood Forest. When the threat of Basil and Willa returning spread across the land, the Bear Knights, defective Fright Knights who rebelled against Basil and Willa, joined the Green Dragons. Together, they formed the Forest Dragons. The Red Dragons After their defeat at the hands of the Blue Lions, the Red Dragons are nothing more than a small ragtag team of survivors. So technically, they suffered the most out of any Dragon Kingdom. However, after learning that there are survivors who were part of the many Dragon Kingdoms out there, they sent messages to them, forming a powerful alliance. The Orcs and Trolls Much like mankind, the Orcs and Trolls of the Ghis Desert have vied for control and territory. That all changed however, when a young warlord named Gul’Karga, united the many clans and tribes under his command, declaring himself the Highlord/King. Many years later his grandson, Sauron Karga would witness the arrival of the Ravens. Giving them access to northern resources. The Forestmen After restoring King Richard and the Crusaders to the throne, the Forestmen, led by Robin Hood and Maid Marian, spread their influence to other kingdoms, continuing their tradition of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Essentially, they’ve become heroic outlaws to the people, fighting against corruption. Hence, why there are Forestmen activity outside of the Queenswood. However, with a new corrupt queen on the throne, Robin Hood and Maid Marian returned to help their fellow forestmen. The Lion Kingdoms You might be wondering how the many Lion factions fit into this medieval fantasy world? Well, the Crusaders, Red Lions, Blue Lions/Crowned Lions are part of the Kingdom of Luminor. While the Royal Knights are part of the Kingdoms of Morcia and Ankoria. The Raven Knights Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of the Black Falcons, the Ravens have become the largest army in the world. Rumor has it that the Raven King will approach Sauron, to form a powerful alliance to take back the northern continent. The Wolfpack The Wolfpack Bandits are usually seen as a nuisance by the many kingdoms. But secretly they are rebels who are tired of their tyranny of the lords and ladies, some of them are even from the exiled Wolf Clan. They are now building a kingdom of their own, making connections to the Forest People.
@@Goldfyre, here’s my take on the lore for the Lego Castle Armies: Credits to: Rio039, ByBeezon, SHYTIMEismyTIME The Order of the White Dragon - 0:31 Unlike most of them, the Order of the White Dragon are a recent addition to the many Dragon Kingdoms, meaning they weren’t one of those that were wiped out by the Lion Knights. However, being a recent faction, the Order is still struggling to get more followers. The Fright Knights - 1:57 Bricksylvania, the kingdom where Basil the Bat Lord and Willa the Witch used to rule, is located on the other side of the Ashen Mountains used as a natural form of protection from outside forces. But after a devastating defeat to the Dragon Masters, Basil and Willa were forced into exile in the Bone Isles. Where they not only confessed their feelings to each other, but have also found a new way to take back their kingdom; Mallock the Malign’s army of the dead. When they returned to the mainland, they rebuild their followers, composed of Vampiric Knights and Human Cultists. The Black Falcon Forces - 6:21 (Red Falcons), 7:04 (Blue Falcons) The Black Falcon Kingdom is split into two factions. The Red falcons, a foreign legion that controlled southern areas of the kingdom from the Falcons Point, and the Blue Falcons, who controlled the northern more populated areas of the kingdom. However, it seems as though the Red Falcons are starting to question their allegiance. Hence, why they are getting soldiers from other kingdoms. The Forest Dragons/The Green Dragons & The Bear Knights - 8:53 After Red Lion’s victory over the Green Dragons, the surviving members fled to the outskirts of the Queenswood Forest. When the threat of Basil and Willa returning spread across the land, the Bear Knights, defective Fright Knights who rebelled against Basil and Willa, joined the Green Dragons. Together, they formed the Forest Dragons. The Red Dragons - 9:32 After their defeat at the hands of the Blue Lions, the Red Dragons are nothing more than a small ragtag team of survivors. So technically, they suffered the most out of any Dragon Kingdom. However, after learning that there are survivors who were part of the many Dragon Kingdoms out there, they sent messages to them, forming a powerful alliance. The Orcs and Trolls - 9:52 Much like mankind, the Orcs and Trolls of the Ghis Desert have vied for control and territory. That all changed however, when a young warlord named Gul’Karga, united the many clans and tribes under his command, declaring himself the Highlord/King. Many years later his grandson, Sauron Karga would witness the arrival of the Ravens. Giving them access to northern resources. The Forestmen - 10:14 After restoring King Richard and the Crusaders to the throne, the Forestmen, led by Robin Hood and Maid Marian, spread their influence to other kingdoms, continuing their tradition of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Essentially, they’ve become heroic outlaws to the people, fighting against corruption. Hence, why there are Forestmen activity outside of the Queenswood. However, with a new corrupt queen on the throne, Robin Hood and Maid Marian returned to help their fellow forestmen. The Lion Kingdoms - 10:14 You might be wondering how the many Lion factions fit into this medieval fantasy world? Well, the Crusaders, Red Lions & Blue/Crowned Lions are part of the Kingdom of Luminor. While the Royal Knights are part of the United Kingdoms of Morcia and Ankoria. The Raven Knights - 10:46 Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of the Black Falcons, the Ravens have become the largest army in the world. Rumor has it that the Raven King will approach Sauron, to form a powerful alliance to take back the northern continent. The Wolfpack The Wolfpack Bandits are usually seen as a nuisance by the many kingdoms. But secretly they are rebels who are tired of their tyranny of the lords and ladies, some of them are even from the exiled Wolf Clan. They are now building a kingdom of their own, making connections to the Forest People.
@@Goldfyre Lore for the Lego Castle Armies (My Take): Credits to: Rio039, ByBeezon, SHYTIMEismyTIME The Order of the White Dragon - 0:31 Unlike most of them, the Order of the White Dragon are a recent addition to the many Dragon Kingdoms, meaning they weren’t one of those that were wiped out by the Lion Knights. However, being a recent faction, the Order is still struggling to get more followers. The Fright Knights - 1:57 Bricksylvania, the kingdom where Basil the Bat Lord and Willa the Witch used to rule, is located on the other side of the Ashen Mountains used as a natural form of protection from outside forces. But after a devastating defeat to the Dragon Master, Basil and Willa were forced into exile in the Bone Isles. Where they not only confessed their feelings to each other, but have also found a new way to take back their kingdom; Mallock the Malign’s army of the dead. When they returned to the mainland, they rebuild their followers, composed of Vampiric Knights and Human Cultists. The Black Falcons Forces The Black Falcon Kingdom is split into two factions. The Red falcons, a foreign legion that controlled southern areas of the kingdom from the Falcons Point, and the Blue Falcons, who controlled the northern more populated areas of the kingdom. However, it seems as though the Red Falcons are starting to question their allegiance. Hence, why they are getting soldiers from other kingdoms. The Forest Dragons/The Green Dragons & The Bear Knights After Red Lion’s victory over the Green Dragons, the surviving members fled to the outskirts of the Queenswood Forest. When the threat of Basil and Willa returning spread across the land, the Bear Knights, defective Fright Knights who rebelled against Basil and Willa, joined the Green Dragons. Together, they formed the Forest Dragons. The Red Dragons After their defeat at the hands of the Blue Lions, the Red Dragons are nothing more than a small ragtag team of survivors. So technically, they suffered the most out of any Dragon Kingdom. However, after learning that there are survivors who were part of the many Dragon Kingdoms out there, they sent messages to them, forming a powerful alliance. The Orcs and Trolls Much like mankind, the Orcs and Trolls of the Ghis Desert have vied for control and territory. That all changed however, when a young warlord named Gul’Karga, united the many clans and tribes under his command, declaring himself the Highlord/King. Many years later his grandson, Sauron Karga would witness the arrival of the Ravens. Giving them access to northern resources. The Forestmen After restoring King Richard and the Crusaders to the throne, the Forestmen, led by Robin Hood and Maid Marian, spread their influence to other kingdoms, continuing their tradition of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Essentially, they’ve become heroic outlaws to the people, fighting against corruption. Hence, why there are Forestmen activity outside of the Queenswood. However, with a new corrupt queen on the throne, Robin Hood and Maid Marian returned to help their fellow forestmen. The Lion Kingdoms You might be wondering how the many Lion factions fit into this medieval fantasy world? Well, the Crusaders, Red Lions, Blue Lions/Crowned Lions are part of the Kingdom of Luminor. While the Royal Knights are part of the Kingdoms of Morcia and Ankoria. The Raven Knights Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of the Black Falcons, the Ravens have become the largest army in the world. Rumor has it that the Raven King will approach Sauron, to form a powerful alliance to take back the northern continent. The Wolfpack The Wolfpack Bandits are usually seen as a nuisance by the many kingdoms. But secretly they are rebels who are tired of their tyranny of the lords and ladies, some of them are even from the exiled Wolf Clan. They are now building a kingdom of their own, making connections to the Forest People.
@@BlueDragonBricks it seems like the beastmaster will, Stud-Lord here on youtube, posted a leaked image on his community tab of the series 27 cmf figs, so HYPE
2:31, that is a barbute helmet, more specifically a visorless barbute, 13:22 those helmets I'd say are most similar to an armet, bascinet, or great bascinet, though I'd just call it a visored helmet since it's Lego's only helmet with a visor. Also these armies look awesome and very unique.
If i may, (this might only apply due to my smaller armies) i have combined my multiple small dragon factions into one bigger one, so it's one dragon army and each "faction" is just a squad for a lego dragon.
@@Goldfyre Yea took your advice and started on crossbowmen through pick a brick! But i have bought a few knights online a few days ago just waiting for delivery.
personally i think that keeping the red falcons as a smaller faction inside of the bigger black falcons is better, anyways what about those orcs/goblins that worked for the fright-nigths? are they still canon? because i liked they're consept and look. Also i have an idea, i sudgest using the basilisc from the chaimber of secrets from harry potter as a ride for the green orcs, i used it for a moria orc minifigure that i had at home and i think it's pretty cool
I still have them but i want to rework them a bit. They were a little misplaced before & needed something more to them. I just don't have the pieces to do it rn so i omitted them from the update.
It's a little funny you don't like Forestmen and Lion Knights because of they are more "classic Lego", but still amass Black Falcons which are from the same era 😂
It would be a bit of a departure but I’d love to see you play around with naming and backstorying some of your characters, particularly your key raven knights!
2:32 I would probably class that helmet as a Barbute. 13:22 would be a Bascinet with a Hornskull visor. Overall, really love the armies, fantastic work!
I really love the world hiking and customs videos you do. Keep the red falcons! Maybe make them more of a petty kingdom who owe fealty to another or act as mercenaries?
The black helmet name you are looking for is Barbute 🤙🏻 Also, you could integrate factions to other factions without dissolving them through “client states” or making minor faction duchies or orders within the nation of the major factions they are “indexed” in.
Nice stuff. The dragon paladins look sweet af, as do the Ravens. I think your fright knight archer torsos would go better with the black and red plain dual moulded legs
Nice upgrades to your variations! In my opinion, I would keep the lore and faction separation you have with your red falcons. They are so unique and enviable! If anything, maybe you could combine your red dragons and fright knights…I think the red dragon torso flipped might work well with the red and black of the fright knights. Plus if you are already kind of “meh” about them, they would be a good one to remove from the line up, maybe?
After growing up in the 80s with just the Black Falcons, Lion Knights and Forestmen around I can't agree on the lack of appeal of the latter two. Nostalgia kicks hard. But you are for sure killing it with the Raven Knights. No wonder that CMF Tournament Knight is so expensive, that color scheme looks so great!
I suggest that you Keep the red falcons, and say they're a small kingdom and because of that they have a small force tight now. Btw great minis u inspired me to start my own army 👌🏻
Good stuff :) what I did to diversify my vampire army is to combine de legs from tasha the witch queen with the vampire knight torso. Those legs look like tassets and especially with an dual handed axe it looks really cool! Also the vampire knight legs can be used with the old basil the batlord torso (they are cheap). Keep the good content going!
In my opinion, I'd say the Red Falcons being a smaller faction fits better into the lore you've made for them. I'd also recommend looking at the dark blue versions of the dark brown hood you're using for the Black Falcons, but that's just my opinion whatever you think looks best!
3:00 actually very true, i've luckily managed to find two on BL for a good price but they really need to bring it back. also amazing video as always :D especially loving the falcons as i do
You could have called your "Order of the White Dragon" army the "Divine Light Dragon" or "Blessed Dragon" army as possible different name ideas, also for more variety on your fright nights you could always have them ear a mix of different helmets representing the spoils of vanquishing enemies and wearing their gear as a fearful intimation tactic.
Weighing in on the Red Falcons question, I say to keep them separate. Mainly because the lore is interesting and I'm not 100% sure they'd gel with the Fright Knights design wise.
I'm leaning in that direction myself. I do think the torso could work for them but it's too rare/expensive of a piece for it to be worth losing the red falcons
The best shoulder pads for any pearl dark gray knight that you still want to show the prints for is the new ones that are always showing up in the dreamz sets.
keep the red falcons, it's nice to see another bird army other then the ravens. also there's an old Lego castle faction that's a deer, not many people know or care about them.
A torso that I think works very well for adding diversity to armies is the black viking armour torso. Swapping the arms with different colours can serve great for making various, less uniformed troops!
I think that if you wanted to incorporate the red falcons into the fright nights you could maybe make them like the high guard or something, like an elite army that almost work like a medieval seal team 6
What I've been doing with my factions since the D&D series is give each faction their own mage, I lean much more into medieval fantasy, wondering if you've ever done or thought of that?
I like what you did with the white dragon knights (I do hope you are using the breastplates somewhere as well). Really love the green dragons too! I like the Raven queen - however I don't really see the loincloth legs - maybe something less uncouth? Not sure what to suggest in that color though, outside plain legs, or try the witch legs from the DnD CMF. Regarding the red / silver falcons, it would be a darn shame to use them to flesh out another faction, when they are PERFECT as they are (really love slight variations on medieval factions - one of the reason I love the dragon knights and black knights so much). However, if you want, they can pass for an updated "fleur de lis" fight knight soldier easily. I would just prefer using something else instead of these because they are so good as Falcon variation (wish they would be brought back, they are such a great complement for the black falcons - they would just need a silver / crimson shield instead of the black silver one ). How many of the Dragonborn Paladins / Silver Falcons / Raven Knights do you have? Do you have any fright Knights ? the ghost lady one ? that would be great for customs with the plate.
Awesome collection! Where are all weapons for the knights?😅 Definitelly you need to get more wolfpack. I got few of them... lucky me.😅 Red Falcons look great as Fright knights, so either way is good. For me Lions are center faction of LEGO castle theme (against Dragons). They look great for my taste, currently I am expending them.😊
Would like to see more of Red Dragons, used to dislike them cause they replaced the Green Dragons, but my love for A Song of Ice and Fire made me really want to make them bigger, and made a pretty good decent army out of them, and the Sword of Gryffindor looks soooo good with whatever leader you make for them, it also looks good with the Fright Knights
I have a pretty similar story with them honestly. I want to flesh them out at some point but i've got so many other factions i want to do stuff with first so we'll see.
Use the marvel cmf white vision arms and legs for a figure. Will not disappoint. Also, for the red falcons I recommend swapping black arms and turning around the torsos. Goes hard.
There are pros and cons with variations in lego knigth armies. On the on hand it is more realistic and gives you more space for creativity, but on the other hand the order of your soliders is messed up. Just a question for the community. I am building a medieval port right now and ordered some of the grey viking torsos. I want to use them to make some soilders hanging around in the city. Should I give them orange capes and dark red hands to make them look like raven knigths or should they have blue capes to look like mercenaries who work for the black falcons (they control the port)? I really can't make a decission and wanted to ask what you guys think. Thank you and, as always, great video.❤️
Dark red hands are a must imo! the dark red color is a big part of the ravens and imo they should always be present in the fig. gloves & capes/feathers are a great way to get some of it in there. i personally like for the torso/legs to be bright light orange but thats just me.
Because they're a sub-faction, I'd suggest keeping the red falcons. They're still bigger than any of my own factions, though, and I got to this channel through the lore video, so I am heavily biased.
I can’t wait till we see the results of the prizeball machine so we can (hopefully) get a new faction…I have a suspicion Krakens will win but I would personally love if Ravens won so I can actually army build them instead of resorting to Chinese customs 😭
First of all, keep the red falcons... Second... The green dragon knight are the best in diversity in my opinion and you're orcs. You did a good job there. I think you dont have to go to big for your armies... The smaller they are the more options you get. Max 15 is actually ok. I do it with my falcons... I give them other weapons... More plate armor, less plate armor... Different shields... Capes, heads... And most important. Different faces! also, a army has logistics... Make some servants in the army... Its just an idea i have. I hope cultbricks makes more different shields and stuff for every faction. That would spice it up. Great video!
Have you considered adding the Red Dragons to your Fright Knights? Maybe they are under Willa's command or something. Sort of her personal guard. I had Basil as a kid with his black dragon, so I feel they could fit together.
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Thanks for giving me a good place to watch a amazing lego creator 😊
All we need now is a white dragon to build for the army
I think you're the best lego castle creator in the space right now.
That type of helmet would be a barbute
That means so much to hear and i hope to keep improving each video :)
The other type of helmet is a hounskull. The helmet is a bascinet but that type of pointed visor is called a hounskull
Agreed
100% agree with this sentiment!
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Nah, don't add the Red Falcons to the fright knights, instead, you should make them like a small group of Elite Black Falcons, that go on secret or important missions. (awesome figs btw)
Or he could add lore that they are a splinter family, like how the Karstarks are a splinter of the Stark family from Game of Thrones.
That's what I've done with mine. Those torsos are so expensive right now, I can't justify buying more than a few and I only got back into Lego a few months ago. I'm still working on lore for my army, but as it stands, there's 3 of them, The Red Falcon, an elite soldier who earned his title holding a fort against absurd odds, and his two most trusted men. Haven't really gotten too much more than that yet.
I like this idea
@@BlueDragonBricks I realy like this idea
Totally agree!👍
The helmet that you asked about, with the "T" style visor. The most historical counterpart is the "barbute" helmet. It originated from Italy during the 15th century, and was popular among "allantica" style armor (basically Roman-Medieval armor because knights where obsessed with Roman history too). The Fright-Knights have "allantica" armor so the helmet just works. Nice vid
I would recommend not combining the red falcons with the fright knights, the red falcons give me very different vibes
I definitely agree, maybe if had more of those torsos i could spare a few for the fright knights
Both of my favourites are here: Bats and Wolves! You got the perfect looks for them, and I like the creativity you’ve spread with the orcs!
Thank you! I really want the orcs to feel less like an army and more personalized
@@Goldfyreexactly! Nobody is talking about the fact that orcs aren’t always a blood-thirsty maniacs! Your concept of them as a kind of travelling merchants/monks and brave warriors stands out. Keep up the good work!
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Lore for the Lego Castle Armies (My Take):
Credits to: Rio039, ByBeezon, SHYTIMEismyTIME
The Order of the White Dragon
Unlike most of them, the Order of the White Dragon are a recent addition to the many Dragon Kingdoms, meaning they weren’t one of those that were wiped out by the Lion Knights. However, being a recent faction, the Order is still struggling to get more followers.
The Fright Knights
Bricksylvania, the kingdom where Basil the Bat Lord and Willa the Witch used to rule, is located on the other side of the Ashen Mountains used as a natural form of protection from outside forces. But after a devastating defeat to the Dragon Master, Basil and Willa were forced into exile in the Bone Isles. Where they not only confessed their feelings to each other, but have also found a new way to take back their kingdom; Mallock the Malign’s army of the dead. When they returned to the mainland, they rebuild their followers, composed of Vampiric Knights and Human Cultists.
The Black Falcons Forces
The Black Falcon Kingdom is split into two factions. The Red falcons, a foreign legion that controlled southern areas of the kingdom from the Falcons Point, and the Blue Falcons, who controlled the northern more populated areas of the kingdom. However, it seems as though the Red Falcons are starting to question their allegiance. Hence, why they are getting soldiers from other kingdoms.
The Forest Dragons/The Green Dragons & The Bear Knights
After Red Lion’s victory over the Green Dragons, the surviving members fled to the outskirts of the Queenswood Forest. When the threat of Basil and Willa returning spread across the land, the Bear Knights, defective Fright Knights who rebelled against Basil and Willa, joined the Green Dragons. Together, they formed the Forest Dragons.
The Red Dragons
After their defeat at the hands of the Blue Lions, the Red Dragons are nothing more than a small ragtag team of survivors. So technically, they suffered the most out of any Dragon Kingdom. However, after learning that there are survivors who were part of the many Dragon Kingdoms out there, they sent messages to them, forming a powerful alliance.
The Orcs and Trolls
Much like mankind, the Orcs and Trolls of the Ghis Desert have vied for control and territory. That all changed however, when a young warlord named Gul’Karga, united the many clans and tribes under his command, declaring himself the Highlord/King. Many years later his grandson, Sauron Karga would witness the arrival of the Ravens. Giving them access to northern resources.
The Forestmen
After restoring King Richard and the Crusaders to the throne, the Forestmen, led by Robin Hood and Maid Marian, spread their influence to other kingdoms, continuing their tradition of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Essentially, they’ve become heroic outlaws to the people, fighting against corruption. Hence, why there are Forestmen activity outside of the Queenswood. However, with a new corrupt queen on the throne, Robin Hood and Maid Marian returned to help their fellow forestmen.
The Lion Kingdoms
You might be wondering how the many Lion factions fit into this medieval fantasy world? Well, the Crusaders, Red Lions, Blue Lions/Crowned Lions are part of the Kingdom of Luminor. While the Royal Knights are part of the Kingdoms of Morcia and Ankoria.
The Raven Knights
Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of the Black Falcons, the Ravens have become the largest army in the world. Rumor has it that the Raven King will approach Sauron, to form a powerful alliance to take back the northern continent.
The Wolfpack
The Wolfpack Bandits are usually seen as a nuisance by the many kingdoms. But secretly they are rebels who are tired of their tyranny of the lords and ladies, some of them are even from the exiled Wolf Clan. They are now building a kingdom of their own, making connections to the Forest People.
@@Goldfyre, here’s my take on the lore for the Lego Castle Armies:
Credits to: Rio039, ByBeezon, SHYTIMEismyTIME
The Order of the White Dragon - 0:31
Unlike most of them, the Order of the White Dragon are a recent addition to the many Dragon Kingdoms, meaning they weren’t one of those that were wiped out by the Lion Knights. However, being a recent faction, the Order is still struggling to get more followers.
The Fright Knights - 1:57
Bricksylvania, the kingdom where Basil the Bat Lord and Willa the Witch used to rule, is located on the other side of the Ashen Mountains used as a natural form of protection from outside forces. But after a devastating defeat to the Dragon Masters, Basil and Willa were forced into exile in the Bone Isles. Where they not only confessed their feelings to each other, but have also found a new way to take back their kingdom; Mallock the Malign’s army of the dead. When they returned to the mainland, they rebuild their followers, composed of Vampiric Knights and Human Cultists.
The Black Falcon Forces - 6:21 (Red Falcons), 7:04 (Blue Falcons)
The Black Falcon Kingdom is split into two factions. The Red falcons, a foreign legion that controlled southern areas of the kingdom from the Falcons Point, and the Blue Falcons, who controlled the northern more populated areas of the kingdom. However, it seems as though the Red Falcons are starting to question their allegiance. Hence, why they are getting soldiers from other kingdoms.
The Forest Dragons/The Green Dragons & The Bear Knights - 8:53
After Red Lion’s victory over the Green Dragons, the surviving members fled to the outskirts of the Queenswood Forest. When the threat of Basil and Willa returning spread across the land, the Bear Knights, defective Fright Knights who rebelled against Basil and Willa, joined the Green Dragons. Together, they formed the Forest Dragons.
The Red Dragons - 9:32
After their defeat at the hands of the Blue Lions, the Red Dragons are nothing more than a small ragtag team of survivors. So technically, they suffered the most out of any Dragon Kingdom. However, after learning that there are survivors who were part of the many Dragon Kingdoms out there, they sent messages to them, forming a powerful alliance.
The Orcs and Trolls - 9:52
Much like mankind, the Orcs and Trolls of the Ghis Desert have vied for control and territory. That all changed however, when a young warlord named Gul’Karga, united the many clans and tribes under his command, declaring himself the Highlord/King. Many years later his grandson, Sauron Karga would witness the arrival of the Ravens. Giving them access to northern resources.
The Forestmen - 10:14
After restoring King Richard and the Crusaders to the throne, the Forestmen, led by Robin Hood and Maid Marian, spread their influence to other kingdoms, continuing their tradition of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Essentially, they’ve become heroic outlaws to the people, fighting against corruption. Hence, why there are Forestmen activity outside of the Queenswood. However, with a new corrupt queen on the throne, Robin Hood and Maid Marian returned to help their fellow forestmen.
The Lion Kingdoms - 10:14
You might be wondering how the many Lion factions fit into this medieval fantasy world? Well, the Crusaders, Red Lions & Blue/Crowned Lions are part of the Kingdom of Luminor. While the Royal Knights are part of the United Kingdoms of Morcia and Ankoria.
The Raven Knights - 10:46
Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of the Black Falcons, the Ravens have become the largest army in the world. Rumor has it that the Raven King will approach Sauron, to form a powerful alliance to take back the northern continent.
The Wolfpack
The Wolfpack Bandits are usually seen as a nuisance by the many kingdoms. But secretly they are rebels who are tired of their tyranny of the lords and ladies, some of them are even from the exiled Wolf Clan. They are now building a kingdom of their own, making connections to the Forest People.
@@Goldfyre Lore for the Lego Castle Armies (My Take):
Credits to: Rio039, ByBeezon, SHYTIMEismyTIME
The Order of the White Dragon - 0:31
Unlike most of them, the Order of the White Dragon are a recent addition to the many Dragon Kingdoms, meaning they weren’t one of those that were wiped out by the Lion Knights. However, being a recent faction, the Order is still struggling to get more followers.
The Fright Knights - 1:57
Bricksylvania, the kingdom where Basil the Bat Lord and Willa the Witch used to rule, is located on the other side of the Ashen Mountains used as a natural form of protection from outside forces. But after a devastating defeat to the Dragon Master, Basil and Willa were forced into exile in the Bone Isles. Where they not only confessed their feelings to each other, but have also found a new way to take back their kingdom; Mallock the Malign’s army of the dead. When they returned to the mainland, they rebuild their followers, composed of Vampiric Knights and Human Cultists.
The Black Falcons Forces
The Black Falcon Kingdom is split into two factions. The Red falcons, a foreign legion that controlled southern areas of the kingdom from the Falcons Point, and the Blue Falcons, who controlled the northern more populated areas of the kingdom. However, it seems as though the Red Falcons are starting to question their allegiance. Hence, why they are getting soldiers from other kingdoms.
The Forest Dragons/The Green Dragons & The Bear Knights
After Red Lion’s victory over the Green Dragons, the surviving members fled to the outskirts of the Queenswood Forest. When the threat of Basil and Willa returning spread across the land, the Bear Knights, defective Fright Knights who rebelled against Basil and Willa, joined the Green Dragons. Together, they formed the Forest Dragons.
The Red Dragons
After their defeat at the hands of the Blue Lions, the Red Dragons are nothing more than a small ragtag team of survivors. So technically, they suffered the most out of any Dragon Kingdom. However, after learning that there are survivors who were part of the many Dragon Kingdoms out there, they sent messages to them, forming a powerful alliance.
The Orcs and Trolls
Much like mankind, the Orcs and Trolls of the Ghis Desert have vied for control and territory. That all changed however, when a young warlord named Gul’Karga, united the many clans and tribes under his command, declaring himself the Highlord/King. Many years later his grandson, Sauron Karga would witness the arrival of the Ravens. Giving them access to northern resources.
The Forestmen
After restoring King Richard and the Crusaders to the throne, the Forestmen, led by Robin Hood and Maid Marian, spread their influence to other kingdoms, continuing their tradition of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Essentially, they’ve become heroic outlaws to the people, fighting against corruption. Hence, why there are Forestmen activity outside of the Queenswood. However, with a new corrupt queen on the throne, Robin Hood and Maid Marian returned to help their fellow forestmen.
The Lion Kingdoms
You might be wondering how the many Lion factions fit into this medieval fantasy world? Well, the Crusaders, Red Lions, Blue Lions/Crowned Lions are part of the Kingdom of Luminor. While the Royal Knights are part of the Kingdoms of Morcia and Ankoria.
The Raven Knights
Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of the Black Falcons, the Ravens have become the largest army in the world. Rumor has it that the Raven King will approach Sauron, to form a powerful alliance to take back the northern continent.
The Wolfpack
The Wolfpack Bandits are usually seen as a nuisance by the many kingdoms. But secretly they are rebels who are tired of their tyranny of the lords and ladies, some of them are even from the exiled Wolf Clan. They are now building a kingdom of their own, making connections to the Forest People.
I say you keep the Red Falcons
Maybe make them allies or have some kinda relation
I'd say relation, like a sibling of the current ruler was allowed to start their own family, like a vassal house.
I’d keep them independent but combine the Red Dragons with the Fright Knights instead.
14:52 its okay Goldfyre, the cmf for next January wave leaks say its going to have wolfpack beastmaster, so we'll get em there
True! i can't wait to see what the new torso looks like
It better have a new wolfpack shield :)
@@BlueDragonBricks it seems like the beastmaster will, Stud-Lord here on youtube, posted a leaked image on his community tab of the series 27 cmf figs, so HYPE
@@Goldfyre I’ve seen the leaked image there is a new torso and shield. The beast master also comes with a new wolf mold
@@GoldfyreYou could use vampires from other series to expand your Fright Knights.
2:31, that is a barbute helmet, more specifically a visorless barbute, 13:22 those helmets I'd say are most similar to an armet, bascinet, or great bascinet, though I'd just call it a visored helmet since it's Lego's only helmet with a visor. Also these armies look awesome and very unique.
I love that we have a reliable Medieval youtuber
There's a ton out there man I'd really recommend, you should check out 1b1brick, his current build series is really impressive
So impressed with the collection and it just keeps growing! You inspire my lego castle building to greatness!
If i may, (this might only apply due to my smaller armies) i have combined my multiple small dragon factions into one bigger one, so it's one dragon army and each "faction" is just a squad for a lego dragon.
I really love the red falcon’s lore you’ve made and think you should keep them around!
I get my capes from capes4minifigs and printed stuff from cultbricks mostly and ktownbricks
Your raven knight collection looks sick! Watching your vids got me back into lego and im growing my own raven army currently aswell.
OOoo nice man have you made any custom ravens?
@@Goldfyre Yea took your advice and started on crossbowmen through pick a brick! But i have bought a few knights online a few days ago just waiting for delivery.
@@Banshee_813 Ahh sick, i wish you luck in your raven army journey lol
personally i think that keeping the red falcons as a smaller faction inside of the bigger black falcons is better, anyways what about those orcs/goblins that worked for the fright-nigths? are they still canon? because i liked they're consept and look.
Also i have an idea, i sudgest using the basilisc from the chaimber of secrets from harry potter as a ride for the green orcs, i used it for a moria orc minifigure that i had at home and i think it's pretty cool
I still have them but i want to rework them a bit. They were a little misplaced before & needed something more to them. I just don't have the pieces to do it rn so i omitted them from the update.
@@Goldfyre ok, anyways, i'm trying to build a lego fantasy world and you're channel was one of my main inspirations
It's a little funny you don't like Forestmen and Lion Knights because of they are more "classic Lego", but still amass Black Falcons which are from the same era 😂
true but imo the modern black falcons "fit in" more than the other two
It would be a bit of a departure but I’d love to see you play around with naming and backstorying some of your characters, particularly your key raven knights!
Idk, I like it when soldiers look very similar. When they look to different it's too busy. Still love your armies, keep up the good work!
Cool! I hope I could make minifigs like that
the helmet in 2:33 its a barbute!
Great vid! So close to 30k!
I’ve been waiting for this!
I think u can use a vermilian shoulderpad on the ravens (vermilians are red snakes from the theme ninjago)
i love this kind of army video!
Great video as always. About time floored my wife and I when we first watched it. Nice to see it getting love from across the pond
2:32 I would probably class that helmet as a Barbute. 13:22 would be a Bascinet with a Hornskull visor. Overall, really love the armies, fantastic work!
Thanks man :)
I really love the world hiking and customs videos you do. Keep the red falcons! Maybe make them more of a petty kingdom who owe fealty to another or act as mercenaries?
The black helmet name you are looking for is Barbute 🤙🏻
Also, you could integrate factions to other factions without dissolving them through “client states” or making minor faction duchies or orders within the nation of the major factions they are “indexed” in.
Really good point actually that i hadn't really considered
This is one amazing video man!! Great work I’m currently sitting at 44 Dragon Paladins that I’m currently wrapping up an army video on!!
I love your take on the green dragons. Very unique!
Thank you so much! :)
Man I love that you have studio Ghibli playing in the background.
Nice stuff. The dragon paladins look sweet af, as do the Ravens. I think your fright knight archer torsos would go better with the black and red plain dual moulded legs
Great Video! The armies are looking amazing!
Nice upgrades to your variations! In my opinion, I would keep the lore and faction separation you have with your red falcons. They are so unique and enviable! If anything, maybe you could combine your red dragons and fright knights…I think the red dragon torso flipped might work well with the red and black of the fright knights. Plus if you are already kind of “meh” about them, they would be a good one to remove from the line up, maybe?
The little tree piece on the flag post is dope
After growing up in the 80s with just the Black Falcons, Lion Knights and Forestmen around I can't agree on the lack of appeal of the latter two. Nostalgia kicks hard.
But you are for sure killing it with the Raven Knights. No wonder that CMF Tournament Knight is so expensive, that color scheme looks so great!
So excited 😊
I think you should keep the falcons and fright nights seperate. Love this vids!
I suggest that you Keep the red falcons, and say they're a small kingdom and because of that they have a small force tight now.
Btw great minis u inspired me to start my own army 👌🏻
I was not expecting paprika 😂 I love that movie!
Also for the black falcons I think the blue forestmen hat could look great on some of the archers or the crossbowmen
Good stuff :) what I did to diversify my vampire army is to combine de legs from tasha the witch queen with the vampire knight torso. Those legs look like tassets and especially with an dual handed axe it looks really cool! Also the vampire knight legs can be used with the old basil the batlord torso (they are cheap). Keep the good content going!
Nice to see you watching the Boy andthe Heron
I love the red falcon please keep them
In my opinion, I'd say the Red Falcons being a smaller faction fits better into the lore you've made for them.
I'd also recommend looking at the dark blue versions of the dark brown hood you're using for the Black Falcons, but that's just my opinion whatever you think looks best!
This is where the fun begins
3:00 actually very true, i've luckily managed to find two on BL for a good price but they really need to bring it back. also amazing video as always :D especially loving the falcons as i do
praying the ravens somehow get a new fig at some point
@@Goldfyre talked about the sword guard but that too lol
@@zanderfus2723 oh damn i misread the timecode lol. guess i got raven brainrot
7:00 would like if you add more lore. Keep it red falcon. In my story they are a special elite group, but like the way your lore was going with them.
If you are makeing nights with blue parts try the nexo nights royal gaurds some of them have blue helmets. Also love the video.
Keep the falcons as they are! A smaller force is okay, and the lore is super cool.
Red Dragon Knights are my favorite, truly slept on faction. Glad to see them make a small appearance.
Omg you got a sponsor!! Great job man.
I like how you added the squire with the red falcons
Great video i think you should also do an update lore video for all the new groups
this is so helpful cause im trying to get some ideas thanks
Damn these look amazing I gotta diversify some of my armies a bit more! Also glad to see you getting sponsorships!
Thanks man :)
dude about time is one of my favorite movies as well. watched it with my dad all the time as a kid
The new Wolfpack fig from our upcoming CMF series has a new torso/leg print as well as a new wolf mold. Will definitely add to the Wolfpack army
I Think u should keep the red falcons i love them
You could have called your "Order of the White Dragon" army the "Divine Light Dragon" or "Blessed Dragon" army as possible different name ideas, also for more variety on your fright nights you could always have them ear a mix of different helmets representing the spoils of vanquishing enemies and wearing their gear as a fearful intimation tactic.
Love that fright knight idea a ton actually!
Weighing in on the Red Falcons question, I say to keep them separate. Mainly because the lore is interesting and I'm not 100% sure they'd gel with the Fright Knights design wise.
I'm leaning in that direction myself. I do think the torso could work for them but it's too rare/expensive of a piece for it to be worth losing the red falcons
That ad break was so random and unexpected I actually laughed my ass off
Thanks lol i had a lot of fun making that little scene
Ngl im hoping we can get another lore/ worldbuilding video. The minifigs were amazing as well
Limations and creativity is the key to this hobbie. Excited to see where these all go.
I couldn't agree more!
@@Goldfyre that said... Lego give us battle packs for these armies already haha
You've got swordsmen and bowmen squads... what about MAGE squads? :D
Great stuff!
Thank you!
The best shoulder pads for any pearl dark gray knight that you still want to show the prints for is the new ones that are always showing up in the dreamz sets.
YYAAAYYY
keep the red falcons, it's nice to see another bird army other then the ravens. also there's an old Lego castle faction that's a deer, not many people know or care about them.
I would say keep the red falcon’s lore it’s really good
goldfyre and byeezon collab when?
I can't wait for a first ever story to play out with the new upgraded minifigures! 😁
really love your vids
Great video
thanks :)
I think that you are the best RUclipsr right now
u can use the nee d&d minifig for the green dragons. the one woth green hood and howns bcouse horns will work great for the nature thing u r doing
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A torso that I think works very well for adding diversity to armies is the black viking armour torso. Swapping the arms with different colours can serve great for making various, less uniformed troops!
Yup! it's such a versatile torso and i actually have another 10 coming from PAB in a couple days :)
I think that if you wanted to incorporate the red falcons into the fright nights you could maybe make them like the high guard or something, like an elite army that almost work like a medieval seal team 6
lego room tour sounds great
What I've been doing with my factions since the D&D series is give each faction their own mage, I lean much more into medieval fantasy, wondering if you've ever done or thought of that?
A sponsor? very professional.
Holy does that mean we getting a new profle picture? Awesome figs, as always.
I like what you did with the white dragon knights (I do hope you are using the breastplates somewhere as well). Really love the green dragons too! I like the Raven queen - however I don't really see the loincloth legs - maybe something less uncouth? Not sure what to suggest in that color though, outside plain legs, or try the witch legs from the DnD CMF.
Regarding the red / silver falcons, it would be a darn shame to use them to flesh out another faction, when they are PERFECT as they are (really love slight variations on medieval factions - one of the reason I love the dragon knights and black knights so much). However, if you want, they can pass for an updated "fleur de lis" fight knight soldier easily. I would just prefer using something else instead of these because they are so good as Falcon variation (wish they would be brought back, they are such a great complement for the black falcons - they would just need a silver / crimson shield instead of the black silver one ).
How many of the Dragonborn Paladins / Silver Falcons / Raven Knights do you have? Do you have any fright Knights ? the ghost lady one ? that would be great for customs with the plate.
Amazing jobs best youtubeur leggo
Thank you so much! :)
There's a really good chain mail leg print to match the red falcons better, should be piece 970c86pb02 on bricklink. I would change the hips though
Really good call, i've seen some other people using this piece for them too
Awesome collection! Where are all weapons for the knights?😅
Definitelly you need to get more wolfpack. I got few of them... lucky me.😅
Red Falcons look great as Fright knights, so either way is good.
For me Lions are center faction of LEGO castle theme (against Dragons). They look great for my taste, currently I am expending them.😊
Would like to see more of Red Dragons, used to dislike them cause they replaced the Green Dragons, but my love for A Song of Ice and Fire made me really want to make them bigger, and made a pretty good decent army out of them, and the Sword of Gryffindor looks soooo good with whatever leader you make for them, it also looks good with the Fright Knights
I have a pretty similar story with them honestly. I want to flesh them out at some point but i've got so many other factions i want to do stuff with first so we'll see.
Use the marvel cmf white vision arms and legs for a figure. Will not disappoint.
Also, for the red falcons I recommend swapping black arms and turning around the torsos. Goes hard.
There are pros and cons with variations in lego knigth armies. On the on hand it is more realistic and gives you more space for creativity, but on the other hand the order of your soliders is messed up.
Just a question for the community. I am building a medieval port right now and ordered some of the grey viking torsos. I want to use them to make some soilders hanging around in the city. Should I give them orange capes and dark red hands to make them look like raven knigths or should they have blue capes to look like mercenaries who work for the black falcons (they control the port)?
I really can't make a decission and wanted to ask what you guys think.
Thank you and, as always, great video.❤️
Dark red hands are a must imo! the dark red color is a big part of the ravens and imo they should always be present in the fig. gloves & capes/feathers are a great way to get some of it in there. i personally like for the torso/legs to be bright light orange but thats just me.
@@Goldfyre You have spoken. Thank you so much.
Because they're a sub-faction, I'd suggest keeping the red falcons. They're still bigger than any of my own factions, though, and I got to this channel through the lore video, so I am heavily biased.
I love ur videos
Thanks man! :) i hope you enjoy this one
Benn waiting for this one!!!
What happened to the black raven horse barding?
I love your red falcons!
I can’t wait till we see the results of the prizeball machine so we can (hopefully) get a new faction…I have a suspicion Krakens will win but I would personally love if Ravens won so I can actually army build them instead of resorting to Chinese customs 😭
Keep the lore , keep the lore , keep the lore
First of all, keep the red falcons... Second... The green dragon knight are the best in diversity in my opinion and you're orcs. You did a good job there. I think you dont have to go to big for your armies... The smaller they are the more options you get. Max 15 is actually ok. I do it with my falcons... I give them other weapons... More plate armor, less plate armor... Different shields... Capes, heads... And most important. Different faces! also, a army has logistics... Make some servants in the army... Its just an idea i have.
I hope cultbricks makes more different shields and stuff for every faction. That would spice it up. Great video!
Have you considered adding the Red Dragons to your Fright Knights? Maybe they are under Willa's command or something. Sort of her personal guard. I had Basil as a kid with his black dragon, so I feel they could fit together.
That's actually a really interesting idea now that i think about it.
Nice video bro🎉
thanks mr frog
This vid was great, are you going to change your profile pick now you have made your queen
I'm most likely gonna keep this pic as is