[A-MRCA - SHIP] The adventures of Edmund Cooke S01E05: The Challenge

[Bricksbypidy]

The Adventures of Edmund Cooke | S01E05 'The Challenge'

We ended our story at William Parker's Shipyard: "I'll get this big vessel ready for you, come back soon."

The story now continues...

Click here for previous episodes:

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S01E01 | Beerhunters

S01E02 | The Book of Knowledge

S01E03 | The Basement

S01E04 | Parker's Shipyard

 

Click here for more info about the characters:

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Edmund Cooke
Edmund is a War-veteran who recently fought in the Seawatch Campaign. In addition, he is a renowned captain who likes to conquer the raging oceans. Edmund had come to Tiberia to meet an old friend, Mayor Mason Denear.

Bernard Claesen Speirdyke
Edmund Cooke's right-hand man. Bernard is Edmund's personal security guard and assistant. Bernard is originally from 'Wullham, Panarium, a settlement/island in The Great Ocean. 

Alexandre Bras-de-Fer
Navigator by profession. Takes care of Edmund's ship and navigates to the correct destination. He is also a good friend and advisor to Edmund.

Jim Corbett
Professional hunter and adventurer. He has seen many parts of the world and knows a lot about flora and fauna. No adventure is too crazy for him, no hunt is too dangerous for him!

A few weeks later, Edmund, Alexandre, Bernard and Jim returned to William Parker's shipyard. Immediately they noticed a mighty two-masted cannon sloop lying in the water. This ship looked very suitable to continue the adventure!

Meanwhile, William was already coming towards them. "And..., do you like this vessel?", he asked. Edmund replied with a resounding: "Yes, definitely!" "Have you thought about a name for this vessel yet?", asked William. Edmund looked startled at Alexandre, who nodded reassuringly. "We have an extremely suitable name. We call her 'HMS Challenger". May she be with us over many challenges!". After a three-yard huzzah and a number of ceremonies, the men boarded.

In the meantime, Bernard had found a number of willing sailors who were willing to join them. These experienced hands knew the dangers of the ocean, and were ready for a new adventure.

 

The departure went smoothly and the HMS Challenger headed south. Before the expedition was started, a test run was first arranged. They sailed across the Drolitic Ocean. The sailors were able to get used to the ship and their new boss, Captain Edmund Cooke. Navigator Alexandre Bar-de-Fer steered the ship past beautiful atolls where natives lived. Sometimes they passed a lone pirate looking for a treasure, or they were welcomed by a colony of flamingos.

After a successful test run, the course was changed to the north, into the direction of Arlinsport. The adventure could begin! The sea route to the Kingdoms of the Great Raider could be deployed. Finally, Captain Cooke gave the crew some words of encouragement, then he looked at his personal adviser, Alexandre, and asked, "Okay, so where are we going now?"

To be continued...

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Collab build with @boeing_787_8_dreamliner. 

Vessel HMS Challenger will be licensed by @Bricksbypidy as a class 5. 

@Ayrlego, I would like to receive input from a game master for my next step in this adventure. Maybe you can give me some options to choose from (as an answer from 'Navigator Alexandre'?

Property type: Ship
Dimensions: 140 x 114 studs
Total parts: ~15,900

Credits:
- Design vessel: @boeing_787_8_dreamliner
- Used some elements of Lego set 6262 King's Kahuka's Throne

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With this build I've achieved:
- a total of licensed 6 vessels
- a total of 4 collab builds with @boeing_787_8_dreamliner

 

[Yperio_Bricks]

That's my favortie moc of yours! I really like those islands and the ship navigating in the narrow passage. We have islanders on one island and a pirate on the other! What is he doing there? And i love that spit of sand with the beautiful flamingos.

(My only nitpick is the sand. It looks so flat when it's on the same level as the water. I'd raise it a plate.)

[Bricksbypidy]

1 hour ago, Yperio_Bricks said:

(My only nitpick is the sand. It looks so flat when it's on the same level as the water. I'd raise it a plate.)

Yeah you’re right. I had to add another layer of sand. I wasn’t really satisfied with the angular border between water-land. 

[Ross Fisher]

Honestly, it's a fantastic little build. I love the humour you've injected. And the realism is gorgeous, too. Excellent work. 

[NOD]

Great diorama and continuation of the story! The landscape is great!

[Jeff of Clubs]

Wonderful stuff! I'm particularly ticked with the tube, dowel, and ski pole rigging on display here. Fare the well!

[Fraunces]

Looks good, beautiful ship

[Kai NRG]

What a beautiful build--the water, the vegetation, the yellow ship's hull--all make for a lovely piece.  Great stuff!

[Ayrlego]

@Bricksbypidy

After a brief stop for supplies at Arlinsport, HMS Challenger set sail again bound north. Before the adventurers can even enter the Great Northern Ocean, they must successful round the Madrice Peninsular. HMS Challenger will need to resupply again before being able to make one of the smaller ports on Corrington's northern coast or even a friendly northern Eslandolan port. Navigator Alexandre Bar-de-Fer presents Captain Cooke and the expedition with two options.

1. Namere. Namere is known as a land where powerful families fight for power with constantly shifting political alliances and and petty wars. The faith is also known to have a strong presence with some areas being directly controlled by the clergy.  Landing anywhere in Namere could be risky depending on who is in control of the port. One option is Reigh. A northerly port, Reigh is home to many whalers that likely have knowledge of the Great Northern Ocean which could prove invaluable. This information is not without risk... the stability of the region is unknown and rumours tell of a petty war between two powerful families in the region. Supplies may be very expensive and bribery will likely be necessary. Map of Namere courtesy of @Mesabi

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2. Altonia. In contrast to Namere, Ulric is a safe option. Altonia is friendly towards Corrington and Altonian hospitality is famed. The merchants of Altonia are also famed as honest dealers, and resupply will be fair and corruption free. However, the merchants are shrewd businessmen and are unlikely to share any commercial secrets they may hold about the Great Northern Ocean.

Advernturers, the choice is yours. Your decision will determine how costly resupply will be (DBs to be deducted from expedition treasury) and further information of use to the expedition may be revealed. Choose wisely.

To continue show a scene of your expedition resupplying in your chosen port.

[NOD]

Yay an MRCA II Adventure!   It's the first time I've experienced it since I've been on Brethren of the Brick Seas.

Option 2, Altonia the Ulric settlement: Why make it too difficult for yourself at the beginning, there are still enough difficult challenges to come.

Option 1, Namere the Reigh settlement: The risk is higher and requires money for the bribery.

I personally would choose option 1. You have enough doubloons; Great Northern Ocean information is more important. You also get cojones with option 1. 

[Bricksbypidy]

Thanks GM @Ayrlego! An interesting choice!

I agree with @NOD that information about the Great Northern Ocean is more important as db's, but is it safe enough to land in Reigh...

I am going to think about it! Advice is always welcome, and perhaps nice to be part of the adventure that way! By given your opinion!

Edited August 10, 2023 by Bricksbypidy

[NOD]

Whatever you decide, the adventure continues.

Barón Antonio Slavik de Mendoza, Company Head Directors at the Free Traders Association, Colonel of the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of NOD Land Forces would like to share in the expenses and profits as a silent partner in this adventure.

Baron Antonio Slavik de Mendoza

 

There has already been cooperation between Factions and there will be again:

[RCB - OL] Nouveau Oleandia Party

[Bricksbypidy]

4 hours ago, NOD said:

would like to share in the expenses and profits as a silent partner in this adventure.

Im new to this. How does this work?