[OL-FB2] Investigation

[Franco Clarke]

The night had returned to silence, the rumbling drums had been abandoned and the port had returned to sleep. However, the blackness of the sea was now stippled with the glowing specks of a ring of Oleon warships, closing the harbour to any unwanted travellers.

Erwin made his way back to Stingray, in between a pair of boat-sheds. Despite his best efforts he couldn't find anything which would lead him to the people who had stolen the plans. If he didn't find something soon, the plans would be gone, and who knows who would end up with them. The he grimaced, he knew exactly who would end up with them, and that must be avoided at all costs.

Suddenly he felt a cool blade against his neck, short and stubby, like a kitchen knife.  Oh great, he thought, at least I guess things couldn't be getting much worse now then.

'Commander, I advise you to stay perfectly still, otherwise I will be forced to kill you' said a dull unremarkable voice.

Erwin heeded the person's advise and stayed motionless.

'Despite what the Governor said, I am in fact currently in Breshaun' continued the person 'I have some information which might help with your investigation'

Erwin had relaxed slightly; he was in no danger, for it was simply the King's agent who he had worked with at Londa. If last time was anything to go by, the plans were as good as recovered.

'I would advise you check the deck of the ship you captured recently, the Wyvern, you might find something that will help you'

Then the knife was gone. Erwin stood still for another minute, just to be certain, then changed course heading down to the docks where the Wyvern had been tied up. He walked down the jetty and then hid behind the prow of a great Terraman that was berthed further up from the Wyvern. Peering through the lightening night, he saw that something was indeed happening on the Wyvern, as light from a lantern threw weird shadows into rigging.

Erwin crept closer to where a gangplank reached up to the deck. A pair of voices were deep in conversation, although Erwin couldn't be certain what they were talking about. Well apart from the agent's information, he hadn't any proof they were anything to do with the missing plans. But, civilians weren't supposed to be in the naval sector of the port after sundown...

Erwin stood up and marched up the gangplank, and two men sat at a rickety table turned round, obviously surprised to see him.

'In case you didn't know, this area is of-bounds to you at this time of day' said Erwin in what he hoped was a clear authoritative voice.

The two men looked at each other, and then kicked over the table. The lantern on it smashed on the deck, plunging the ship into darkness. Erwin cursed and fumbled for his sword. However before he could reach it something heavy connected with his head and he lost consciousness.

A nice short story this time, continuing on from last time. The new build here was the boat shed seen in the first picture.

It's a basic build, but hopefully it fits the available area quite well. There isn't any interior really, but it can fit a dinghy quite comfortably.

Finally a shot of it in its intended location. 

 

[Kwatchi]

A nice story, but your pictures are so dark I can't make anything out.

[Franco Clarke]

Thanks for the reply, I'm sorry that the pictures are so murky, despite spending a couple of hours on them I couldn't get anything better really.

[blackdeathgr]

On 11/10/2016 at 6:17 PM, Kwatchi said:

A nice story, but your pictures are so dark I can't make anything out.

 

2 hours ago, Franco Clarke said:

Thanks for the reply, I'm sorry that the pictures are so murky, despite spending a couple of hours on them I couldn't get anything better really.

Somehow when i see the low light pictures from my mobile, i cant make out a thing. On my desktop screen though they are just "right" and are visible enough to immerse you into the requested atmosphere. So i think it has to do with the brightness of each one's screen as i have set mine to above the default brightness.

[Bregir]

Well, it seems I keep repeating myself! Keep the good stories coming!

The boatshed is, as you say, simply, but effective. I would suggest finding a different way to finish it up at the top, though, as the red plate looks odd. Perhaps some different coloured detailing up there to indicate the construction of the roof, or something. I am certain I have seen some innovative examples, but can't think of them right now.

On ‎12‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 9:15 PM, blackdeathgr said:

Somehow when i see the low light pictures from my mobile, i cant make out a thing. On my desktop screen though they are just "right" and are visible enough to immerse you into the requested atmosphere. So i think it has to do with the brightness of each one's screen as i have set mine to above the default brightness.

I had the exact same experience. I would suggest adding more light to the photos, though, but on my computer, they look great and very dramatic!

[Franco Clarke]

On 12/11/2016 at 8:15 PM, blackdeathgr said:

 

Somehow when i see the low light pictures from my mobile, i cant make out a thing. On my desktop screen though they are just "right" and are visible enough to immerse you into the requested atmosphere. So i think it has to do with the brightness of each one's screen as i have set mine to above the default brightness.

Ah, this could well be the root of the problem, since I always work via computer, so I will only be seeing it from that perspective.

On 14/11/2016 at 10:12 AM, Bregir said:

Well, it seems I keep repeating myself! Keep the good stories coming!

The boatshed is, as you say, simply, but effective. I would suggest finding a different way to finish it up at the top, though, as the red plate looks odd. Perhaps some different coloured detailing up there to indicate the construction of the roof, or something. I am certain I have seen some innovative examples, but can't think of them right now.

I had the exact same experience. I would suggest adding more light to the photos, though, but on my computer, they look great and very dramatic!

Thank you, I hadn't noticed the flatness of the roof, but now you have mentioned it I'll have to do something! I found it difficult to find the balance between bright light, and the dull light I was aiming for. These ended up on the dark side, especially the second one.