Mengish Posted November 29, 2016 Ahoy Mates!!! This is the account of how I turned from this: 06 by Mengish, on Flickr into this: Captain Mengish (Prologue) by Mengish, on Flickr When I joined this gang of pirates sailing in the Sea of Thieves, I knew this was the kind of life I’d like to enjoy, though I also knew that it had entailed the perils I tried to avoid in the previous chapter of my not so noble life, back in Oleon. But, after all, once you are a pirate, everything you have done in your life is erased in the common memory of humanity. And you have one single title that arrives before you in every place. And this time, it arrived at a tavern built recently on a newly discovered island called La Sabre. The tavern was called The Blind Parrot, run by a couple emigrated from Quinsville, a colony established on Cocovia by the Corlanders. Although it was a newly built tavern, it had already attracted many from all corners of the BoBS. And our gang arrived on an afternoon in December, 616 AE. Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr I had been in the gang for over 6 months by then and one thing I noticed was that we hadn’t embarked on any illegal business within this period. All we had done was undertaking some escorting commissioned by the Oleanders or Corlanders. We were pirates enjoying the privileges of piracy without doing anything pirate. I enquired several guys in the gang about this but they didn’t have any answer, nor did they have any interest in it as long as the Captain provided them with money. So after 5 shots of rum, or 8, I had the courage to ask our Captain about this. He was renowned for his discretion and I wasn’t hopeful for an answer, to tell the truth. But he, surprisingly, began to talk very cheerfully upon my question as if he had been waiting for this question for ages. “What I’ll tell you, son, is something no one in the gang knows. And it will not be long before you become the only one on this earth knowing about it. I can’t tell you a reason for our legal ways. But I can show you” said he, which only exacerbated my curiosity. He suddenly half-opened his shirt and showed me the reason to our recent legal ways. He had a large scar, stretching from his abdomen to his breast. “Is this a wound?” I asked. “No. This is the curse of God. I don’t have the any idea what it is. I went to this doctor in King’s Harbour. Even that bastard hasn’t seen anything like this. Can you belive? I have something unique in this world. And it is killing me.” That moment I understood all about the sedentary life we had been leading. But, what I didn’t understand was why he told me about it. He gave the answer himself, after another rum: “Look! I have one last command to give you as your Captain and, yes, belive me it will be my last command.” I was intrigued. “ I shall obey, Captain” I murmured. “If I die at this very moment, these bastards will disband the very next day and the name of my gang will all be forgotten. I knew, the day I captured you that you are the one to save this gang. You owe me a favour, you know. In fact, two. I want you to do two things before I perish. Now come closer!” He whispered two sentences and a question into my ear, which struck me like lightning. “I want you to kill me so these bastards will respect and take you as their leader. I am already dying, you see. Understood?” And before I took a breath and open my mouth for an answer, he stood up, kicking the stool I was sitting on. He began shouting, swearing and insulting me in ways I had never heard before. I was schocked and terrified. I was lying there in terrror when I heard him inviting me for a duel. And there were were, aiming pistols at each other. I had been a crook and had engaged in fights and stuff but I had never been part of a duel in my life. There was the audience as witnesses to this noble act and the owner of the tavern to manage this duel. Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr It all happened in the blink of an eye and all that remained was the bitter smell of the gunpowder hanging in the air. I already knew about the result but the crowd was amazed on my victory as they knew about our skillful Captain, whom they expected to win this deadly match. I woke up from my thoughts after a while and headed to the fallen. I was pretending to be harsh but inside I was crushed. I kneeled to pick up the very symbols of my leadership, the hat and pistol of the late Captain. Then I turned to my gang, who were staring at me with confirming looks, and shouted out loud: “Now, get this sunken wreck away from here. And bring me a bottle of rum, boys!” Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr Ballad of the Mighty I by Mengish, on Flickr I’d like to license this tavern, The Blind Parrot, as a medium business (artisan) in my settlement, Oydem, on the island of Sabre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted November 29, 2016 WOW! This was one heck of a start in BoBS. Great build, great photography, and great story. I am going to have to find some time to stare at these pics some more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted November 29, 2016 I'll echo that: Wow! The story was worth the wait! And there's a lot to look over in that wonderful MOC. Nice combination of paved area and foliage, great figure posing, and the tavern would be great on its own (but I especially like that you have it on an angle in the build). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted November 29, 2016 A great story and a great build, sir! They say you never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and you certainly took that chance! The tavern in itself looks nice, and those horns for arches is a very nice detail. The landscaping is fabulous, and the story is very well thought through. Will be looking forward for more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 29, 2016 Avast, t'is a mighty fine story and build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted November 29, 2016 Neat build Mengish, I really love the way you've done the overgrowth and the building looks great as well! The pigs are a cool touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengish Posted November 30, 2016 On 29.11.2016 at 10:00 PM, Kwatchi said: WOW! This was one heck of a start in BoBS. Great build, great photography, and great story. I am going to have to find some time to stare at these pics some more. Glad you liked it! On 29.11.2016 at 10:17 PM, Capt Wolf said: I'll echo that: Wow! The story was worth the wait! And there's a lot to look over in that wonderful MOC. Nice combination of paved area and foliage, great figure posing, and the tavern would be great on its own (but I especially like that you have it on an angle in the build). Thanks for the kind words, mate! On 29.11.2016 at 10:37 PM, Bregir said: A great story and a great build, sir! They say you never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and you certainly took that chance! The tavern in itself looks nice, and those horns for arches is a very nice detail. The landscaping is fabulous, and the story is very well thought through. Will be looking forward for more! Now that I have become what I am, Captain Mengish of the Brick Seas, I can sail forth and take my chance :-) On 29.11.2016 at 10:43 PM, dr_spock said: Avast, t'is a mighty fine story and build! Thanks a lot! 23 hours ago, Kai NRG said: Neat build Mengish, I really love the way you've done the overgrowth and the building looks great as well! The pigs are a cool touch. Thanx Kai!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elostirion Posted November 30, 2016 I say WOW for now, but I think the MOC deserves even more than a simple WOW, so I will come back with a more elaborate comment later. Until then: WOW - impressive work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Genaro Posted November 30, 2016 It's always nice to see new faces on the Brick Seas, especially when they bring along a MOC as well built as this! The use of the tail piece to create the arched windows is particularly clever, and I really enjoy the overview shots with the various terrain and vegetation. Looking forward to your next build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted November 30, 2016 Truly excellent build and story, Captain Mengish, definitely looking forward to your adventures as a pirate captain in the Brick Seas! The inn (especially the roof and railing) and landscaping, although a little more on the textured side than I usually like, look good here, and your photography is superb as well! Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengish Posted December 2, 2016 On 30.11.2016 at 11:56 PM, Elostirion said: I say WOW for now, but I think the MOC deserves even more than a simple WOW, so I will come back with a more elaborate comment later. Until then: WOW - impressive work! Waiting for your WOWer :-) Thanks! On 01.12.2016 at 1:02 AM, Captain Genaro said: It's always nice to see new faces on the Brick Seas, especially when they bring along a MOC as well built as this! The use of the tail piece to create the arched windows is particularly clever, and I really enjoy the overview shots with the various terrain and vegetation. Looking forward to your next build. Thank you Captain. Glad you liked this intro. On 01.12.2016 at 1:41 AM, Garmadon said: Truly excellent build and story, Captain Mengish, definitely looking forward to your adventures as a pirate captain in the Brick Seas! The inn (especially the roof and railing) and landscaping, although a little more on the textured side than I usually like, look good here, and your photography is superb as well! Keep it up! Thanks for the compliments, especially on photography. It's nice to have you all around the Brick Sea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengish Posted December 22, 2016 Ahoy Mates! Here comes an update. Now our little place has been submitted as a project in LEGO IDEAS, representing BoBS with honour :-) I have opened a separate topic titles "The Pirates' Inn" in Pirate MOCs here in Eurobricks as well: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/144997-moc-the-pirates-inn/ And this is the link to the LEGO IDEAS project page: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/162233 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted December 22, 2016 This is really amazing... not only the quantity, but also the quality is top-notch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengish Posted December 23, 2016 Thanks for the kind words Titus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted December 24, 2016 Hey, the update is great! Glad to have you with us and good luck at the IDEAS endeavour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengish Posted December 25, 2016 Thanks Blackdeathgr! Climbing the mountain step by step..:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKJoshA Posted June 27, 2017 I'm sorry to bump this, but I'm curious if you ever started an official settlement thread for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
