Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 1 - The Interrogation The story so far: Chapter 1 - you are here Interrogator: So you can tell me about the Marquis? Lady Bonny: Yes. Interrogator: Everything? Lady Bonny: Almost, certainly a lot. Let’s see: When I first met the Marquis, he was just a simple sailor – or was he a first mate? - arriving at a port in Oleon His ship was apparently sinking fast and he barely made it to the pier – but he did. When asked, he gave his name as “Eeek” and so the arrival of Mr. Eeek Smith was documented by the harbour officials. Then later that day I met him at the poker table in this smoke-filled tavern: Interrogator (interrupting): Not so fast! I have so many questions before we can come to poker games: What did he do before he came to Oleon? Where is he coming from? What are the origins of the Marquis??? (to be continued) next chapter Edited July 9, 2022 by Captain Braunsfeld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted June 25, 2022 Lovely, as always. Cool little PotC reference! Where is the ladies torso from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, Darnok said: Lovely, as always. Cool little PotC reference! Where is the ladies torso from? Thanks. And you spotted the (not-so-well-hidden) PoTC reference The torso is from: LEGO VIDIYO Bandmates Series 2 (and I bought it on bricklink). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted June 25, 2022 I like the 2 Pirates of the Caribbean photos. Kiera Nightly was also on Pirates of the Caribbean. I noticed the 2 glasses with liquids. Very well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs Posted June 25, 2022 'Eeek Smith' Fine looking card hall! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted June 25, 2022 The marquis clearly came from Eslandola to Oleon when he made it to the pier... I'm guessing how Oleon is involved in this ? There is a lot to discover ! The tavern is greatly rendered ! Do they play Pnences and Pnounds ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 26, 2022 On 6/25/2022 at 7:48 PM, Professor Thaum said: The marquis clearly came from Eslandola to Oleon when he made it to the pier... I'm guessing how Oleon is involved in this ? There is a lot to discover ! The tavern is greatly rendered ! Do they play Pnences and Pnounds ? Thanks - as this is a journey into the past, noone has yet heard of Pnences and Pnounds. Also the Oleon Inquisition would not have such nonsense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted June 27, 2022 On 6/25/2022 at 9:17 AM, Captain Braunsfeld said: smoke-filled tavern The smoke is a nice detail! On 6/25/2022 at 9:17 AM, Captain Braunsfeld said: poker games nice to see there be more poker enthusiasts sailing the brick seas! i like how you keep coming up with new stories, in your own building style. keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted June 27, 2022 The smoky tavern idea is really neat. I'm not sure I've seen anyone try to do that in LEGO before! Also I love the Pirates of the Caribbean reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted June 28, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 8:30 PM, Captain Braunsfeld said: the Oleon Inquisition would not have such nonsense Indeed. We made our own mint a while back, and I don't recall pnences and pnounds being on the schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 28, 2022 18 hours ago, Fraunces said: The smoke is a nice detail! nice to see there be more poker enthusiasts sailing the brick seas! i like how you keep coming up with new stories, in your own building style. keep it up! Thanks. Poker is a very popular card game around the brick seas. Which is a bit surprising as in our world poker came to the US through French settlers in New Orleans in 1829... I've been preparing the Marquis' storyline since January. I am glad that you like it 6 hours ago, Ross Fisher said: Indeed. We made our own mint a while back, and I don't recall pnences and pnounds being on the schedule. You might want to double-check But wait: Hey, there is still someone from UK following my stories! I thought that after "Boring Johnson" and "Pnounds and Pnence" I had been banned from the islands 18 hours ago, Kai NRG said: The smoky tavern idea is really neat. I'm not sure I've seen anyone try to do that in LEGO before! Also I love the Pirates of the Caribbean reference. I think I am the first one to try to do indoor-smoke. However, I am not so sure whether the approach is successful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
