Ayrlego Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) As Corlander troops filed past the quaint looking farmhouse, Colonel Dirk Allcock couldn't help but think something was wrong with this scene.... He noticed the Eslandolan owners of the farmhouse sullenly watching the Corlander infantry... "Sir" an aide smartly reported. "Go ahead Lieutenant" "Sir, Captain Redding reports his company has swept aside weak Eslandolan resistance, and our forces now have complete control of Otoño " but Dirk's attention was drifting... something was definitely wrong... He focused in on the distraught Eslandolan farmers.... BANG! Dirk sat bolt upright in bed. That was it! He should have known it was only a nightmare! Of course if it had been real the Eslandolan farmers would have been cheering their Corlander liberators with open arms! This current state of raised tension was taking it's toll on his sleep - and furthermore his friend Don Isaac Montoya had to leave Myzectlan before the pair had the opportunity to spy one of the big cats said to be prolific in the area. The next morning Dirk decided he would do something regarding the whole situation. He at once drafted the following open letter to the Eslandolan Republican Council, or whatever that body was calling itself these days.... Dear Sirs, Congratulations in your hard won victory against Mardierian Forces in your recent war. Sadly however, It has come to my attention that I personally have been accused of openly supporting Mardier by some of your countrymen, some of whom seem to hold high positions within your Government. I would like to very clearly and publicly refute such utter nonsense. My own personal actions at all times have confirmed with the officially stated position of the Corlander Crown - one of careful neutrality. My accusers have pointed to a large sum of money that I have been rumoured to have provided the Mardierian war effort. Damn their impertinence! It is a fact that I spent a sum of an amount I shall not disclose in a private transaction with a certain Mardierian. I shall reiterate this was a private transaction and had no relation to the war being conducted against you at the time. I shall consider any citizen of the Brick Seas who continues to publicly make such nonsensical accusations as calling my honour into question, and shall demand satisfaction on the field of honour. Pistols or swords, it matters to me not. I apologise for such an emotional response, however I am sure you can understand my frustration in this matter. As a gesture of my sincerity in this matter, I shall, of my own free will and not as any admission of guilt, make available a sum of my own personnel wealth to an Eslandolan merchant with whom I have a level of trust. The sum of money shall be comparable to the sum I paid the Mardierian for his services. I have instructed my Eslandolan agent to spend this sum of money developing your settlement of Hojaroja, Otoño. I choose this settlement as it is currently underdeveloped, and it's status as a colony of Eslandola can not be called into question. To avoid any further unwarranted accusations of Corlander interference in Eslandolan affairs, I have instructed my agent to hand over all properties developed to the administration of the aforementioned settlement. Please make note that I offer this action as a personal gesture, and it is not an action of my Crown or Government. I hope this situation meets your agreement, and ends any question as to the regard in which I personally hold your proud nation. Yours Sincerely Colonel Dirk Allcock ---------------------------------- [OOC] Eslandolans, please accept this gesture as a result of my misunderstanding of Challenge 5 rewards, and to make up for any disruption my misunderstanding may have caused your plans. I can't seem to find a settlement page for Hojaroja - as soon as you have that organised I shall begin by registering the above build as a small residence in the name of Hojaroja. I will endeavour to do several other builds for your settlement over the coming months, but please give me some time, as my build list is currently very long, and my time seems to keep reducing!!! Edited July 1, 2017 by Ayrlego Quote
Capt Wolf Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, Ayrlego said: I can't seem to find a settlement page for Hojaroja - as soon as you have that organised I shall begin by registering the above build as a small residence in the name of Hojaroja. Here's the thread. And your offer is very generous, but not necessary. And I assure you Eslandola does not consider you an enemy in any way. Guilder will endeavor to write you at length when he is available. Quote
Elostirion Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 This MOC looks... I mean, I don't even have words to describe how great. The house itself is so well done (maybe a tiny bit too high), but the ground, the tree, especially the ground, so enourmously amazing. Fantastic! Quote
Maxim I Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Well, that is a very nice gesture :) Although it is me who is accusing you, I do so only to proof the relations between Colonel Dirk Allcock and the self declared Mayor of the free city of Nova Malto, Captain Lorenzini. The relation between both can't be denied. What was not really helping the case is that there are the same unfounded accusations about Eslandolans having stolen some Myzlecan art, while we have nothing to do with that, just like Corrington has done nothing to help Mardier. I would be delighted if I can see the "Eslandolan" intruder before court, because he definetely deserves a huge punishment for his bold moves. so it bothers me that you paid Mardier a sum without examining the truth. What if it was Mardier itself who stole the artifarct and returned it for a huge sum? Again, I have the most respect for Colonel Allcock and I hereby excuse myself for the accusations that led to a horrible feeling. As a sign that I mean it when I say I have no hard feelings towards anyone of Corrington, I'll send a construction team to build a commercial property in a settlement of your choosing :) Kind regards, Lord Maximilian Damaximus Quote
blackdeathgr Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Oh my god!! Give me your talent!!!! This is really great both the building and the base itself and I can't imagine how a bigger concentration of those super-wow building would look! Now stop donating money here and there!!! Quote
Ayrlego Posted July 1, 2017 Author Posted July 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Capt Wolf said: .... Thanks Capt Wolf. Allcock understands how extremely busy Guilder is right now and there is no hurry for a reply. I wanted to make a gesture towards Eslandola and also it was a great IC excuse to build on one of the Prio seas Islands that intrigues me the most! 2 hours ago, Elostirion said: .... Thanks Elos. It amuses me greatly how these things sometimes work. This was something I literally whipped up in a single night after building the tree the night before as stress relief after a busy week of examinations! Yet somehow I think that the build I put together in a couple of hours looks better than than the other non-BoBS build I posted yesterday that I worked on for over a month (my middle-eastern themed spice plantation). 1 hour ago, Maxim I said: ...... No worries at all Maxim, I don't really don't mind the stories about the money at all, it's actually been quite fun and I'd expect you guys to make a big deal about it IC anyway! The duelling bit wasn't targeted at anyone, it was more just an IC excuse to build on Otono for you greenies! And after @Jacob Nion mentioned duelling the other day I couldn't resist talking it up a bit! No need to build anything, but if you insist, Jameston could really use some love, maybe a MAESTRO warehouse - perhaps MAESTRO could benefit from the vanilla we are planning on exploiting soon (when I get around to building it!). 11 minutes ago, blackdeathgr said: ... Thanks BD! Quote
Kai NRG Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Excellent build Ayrlego, fantastic textures, and great use of that tree and the orange and olive on the ground to give the build a fall atmosphere! The cart looks really good too! And your gesture of goodwill toward Eslandola is appreciated - you're definitely going the extra mile here! Quote
Mesabi Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Very nice build Ayrlego. But the fact that there's only one picture from one angle makes me question if that house has four walls. Regardless, the build quality makes up for it. Quote
Bregir Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Lovely tudor house, Ayrlego. I like the use of 1x1 rounds to create some texture for the walls and the colours you have used in landscaping are brilliant. Suggestions: Some diagonal tudor beams and perhaps the thingy at the end of the roof, to hide the end of the sloped bricks - can't remember what it's called. :P Also, I was wondering if you would ever call out Maxim for the accusations he has been making ;) Its actually a shame you are getting along already - we have so few duels.. :P Quote
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