What is The Dragon Sanctuary about?

The set depicts a tree hideout where elf characters protect and care for a dragon rather than fighting it.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 41178 include?

It has 588 pieces, 237 of them distinct elements, and comes with 2 minifigures.

Yes, the dragon element has moveable wings and a moveable head and can be positioned freely on the model.

Elves

The Dragon Sanctuary

The Dragon Sanctuary (41178) recreates a hidden refuge for a dragon deep in the Elves forest, built from 588 pieces. A large dragon element, a multi-level tree and magical detailing define this set from the Elves range. Two minifigures share the adventure.

Set number: 41178
Year: 2016
Pieces: 588
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Elves
Different parts: 237

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 237

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (32)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Tidus Stormsurfer fig-0013454 pieces × 1
Aira Windwhistler in Dark Purple Outfit fig-0034644 pieces × 1

Description

A refuge hidden in the forest

At the centre stands a gnarled tree with several platforms that serves as a hideout for a dragon and reads as something that grew organically rather than was built. The colour mix of medium lavender, white, dark bluish grey and reddish brown creates a mystical, slightly cool mood that stands apart from the warmer tones of classic fantasy treehouses. Crystal and vine elements in several places add further magical detail to the setting, and narrow bridges link the platforms so every level can be reached.

A dragon as the centrepiece

The large dragon build, with moveable wings and head, is the standout piece in the set and can be positioned on the tree or in front of it. Unlike many other fantasy sets, the focus here is not on battling the dragon but on the elf characters protecting and caring for it. That friendly premise runs through the Elves range as a whole rather than being unique to this set.

Two figures for the adventure

Two minifigures come with the set and can be spread across the tree's different levels, for example on the ground tending the dragon or up on a lookout platform. Small accessories such as potions and plant elements add further play options around the scene. Anyone expanding a wider Elves collection can use the parts list on this page to match colours and quantities before sourcing matching nature pieces for other sets in the range.

237 elements in a dense fantasy build

Out of 588 pieces, 237 are distinct elements, a high ratio typical of organically shaped fantasy builds, where branches, leaves and dragon parts all demand different shapes rather than repeated basic bricks. The build alternates between structural sections for the tree and fine detail work on the dragon and decoration, which keeps the pace varied from start to finish. The full parts list on this page breaks down every element by colour and quantity.

FAQ

What is The Dragon Sanctuary about?: The set depicts a tree hideout where elf characters protect and care for a dragon rather than fighting it.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 41178 include?: It has 588 pieces, 237 of them distinct elements, and comes with 2 minifigures.
Can the dragon move?: Yes, the dragon element has moveable wings and a moveable head and can be positioned freely on the model.

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