Flavius Gratian

Noooooo! Complete disaster! Worst possible outcome! Damn you accursed sea rat filth! Pirates the lot of you! Well, it seems like I have to build some character development after this, Lawliet's view on Sea rats pirates will not have improved! Great work on the writing!

Free sausage, indeed! Maybe Helmuts can expect monsieur LaGaufre as a new customer? Thank you! Thanks! I went through some already existing buildings of Weelond to steal ideas get inspired. Yeah, I thought it would work, even though it's really simple. The grids wouldn't work in real life because physics, but that's the magic of LDD Sure! It's mostly that I want to save the DBs for my own projects. Thank you very much! I'm glad to be on!

Helmut's charcuterie is giving out grilled sausages for the Octoberfest Charcuterie at Octoberfest by Daniel Åkerman, on Flickr

Helmut's charcuterie is giving out grilled sausages for the Octoberfest

Small sugar plantation (Flavius Gratian) [Licence status: YES] [Type: Plantation, small] [settlement value: 1] [Trade value: 5]

Thanks! To be honest I've stolen the general concept from other people around here, but I think it works Thanks! I'm not very adept at working in LDD so I havn't actively chosen a style. I just maxed all the graphic settings and assumed it would look good.

To Hugo Lavendwood of the Lavendwood Commercial Trading Agricultural and Manufacturing Enterprise Limited, My mission has been a success. As per your instructions I have inquired as opportunity for sugar production at Port Raleigh. I am pleased to report that the fertile land along the River Queens is perfect for sugar. Using the funds you sent with me I have already bought a suitable piece of land. Further, the colony is experiencing an influx of new settlers so there has been no trouble hiring able workers. In summary the plantation is up and running and can be expected to turn profits in about a month. Your obedient servant, Richard So this is my first property, establishing the Lavendwood etc. Enterprise Limited operations in the colonies. It will be licenced as a small plantation in Port Raleigh. Sugar plantation Here are some of the workers harvesting sugar canes, Workers others loading barrels with sugar juice, Loading barrels and some keeping the horses happy while waiting to transport the sugar to town. Transport cart Finally, I added a small, improvised sugar mill inside the house as I thought it would be more efficient to produce the juice on sight, but I'm not sure how accurate that would be Small scale mill

A small sugar plantation for Port Raleigh

@Drunknok Yes, plot size. You can find the details here:

Hugo Lavendwood handing out instructions Hugo Lavendwood was just getting settled in his new office, it might be small but it was his. He was determined to become selfmade, to show Father that he didn't need the familly's connections or wealth, Hugo would be his own man. To begin his enterprise Hugo was assigning his two assistants with preparing for the company's first investements. Malcolm would confirm with the Belson shipyards that the ordered ship was near completion, while Rick would investigate the possibility for plantations at Port Raleigh. Thus, with small steps his path to selfdependence begun. [OOC] I'm just posting the freebuilds from my introduction to earn some DBs

Wow! Just wow! Absolutetly stunning! You're definetely gonna tip the power balance in New Terra with her!

I'm working on it as we speak write

I up-loaded my first ship yesterday but forgot to share it here, so now that's fixed

Malcolm had brought good news: the ship was finished and out of drydock. Captain Branson, whom Hugo had hired to lead Lavendwood Commercial Trading Agricultural and Manufacturing Enterprise Limited's first trade run, had already prepared the cargo and was currently loading it onto the ship. He further invited Hugo to the docks to look over the final preparations for the journey. Hugo could feel the salt coming from the sea as he got closer to the Belson docks. He walked by ship after ship, all with crews buzzing around getting ready to leave for the New World. Oh! How many times had he not watched them set sail and return with cargo holds bursting with wealth? It was in those moments that he truly understood Lawliet's love for the sea, the endless opportunities it offered. And now, finally, one ship heading off past the horizon was his. Hugo recognised Captain Branson from the other end of the pier, a large, barrel chested man with a brown, closing on red, beard. He had sailed the Brick Seas for fifteen years and had only lost his cargo thrice. Hugo arrives at the dock "Sir Hugo, welcome!" Branson shouted as he noticed him. "As you can see she's quite ready. She's fine ship, sir, she truly is!" "I'm glad you approve, Captain. Your expertise is highly regarded! When will you be able to set to sail?" "We're just loading the last of the cargo, so we just have to wait for the wind and tide, but that won't take long. We'll be away in three days at most!" Hugo and Captain Branson "Good! Hugo answered, then he added anxiously: "And you're sure about the route, no fear of pirates?" "Ha! Pirates! I have only once been cought by those lowly scum, and look at her!" and they both turned toward the ship. The Western Wind "The Western Wind is the fastest ship this side of Terraversa, and with me at the helm no ship will even get close! The route is nothing complicated, quite standard" Branson said with a smile, "but lucrative, of course!" Hugo felt relieved, Captain Branson was right. In month's time she would have made a sizable profit for the Lavendwood etc etc Enterprise Limited. His business venture was ready to start. She's larger in real life than she looked in LDD, but I still think she qualifies as a class 2. I'm trying to build my ships closer to real life scale compared to the minifigs, so even a small cutter like the Western Wind would be quite big. C&C appreciated

And that is decided by the "Strength of enemy" part of the MRCA Trade form, right?

Very good build! I really liked the podium and the pillars by the door! It's also nice to see Fletcher getting represented outside of sending orders and communiqués in the comments! Although I can't help but notice one of the young officers seems to have a quite severe wound to the side, hopefully he'll recover!

A question about the Weather Gauge, on the "About Ships" page it says: but here it seems like maneuver only grants a bonus to one side's battle performance. Can trade ships still outrun their predators?

Thank you! Sadly, there's nothing more to the ship than what's in the picture! Ships of that size are still out of my league, but I see it as a development goal! The hat ridges are supposed to be gold, and I think I just painted it with a brush and some hobby paint, but that was back when I still primarily used my legos to play with. Photos should be public now, I'm still trying to figure out how everything works but I'm getting there. Thanks again! I thought something new should be added to the post, and I'm glad at least somebody enjoyed my little story!

Lawliet serving on the HMS Redoubtable HMS Redoubtable was leading a squadron of Corlander ship maneuverers outside of Belson. First Lieutenant Lawliet Lavendwood had been given the chance to command this exercise by Rear Admiral Hood. "Since this is your last real service in the Home Navy I thought it fitting that I'd l see you lead a squadron for the first time", said Admiral Hood. "I'd hate to let Fletcher have that pleasure. I'll never forgive him for stealing you like this!" Lawliet knew the Admiral wasn't actually angry, but appreciated the sentiment. Admiral Hood had looked after him ever since Lawliet joined the Navy 8 years ago, a close friend of the family he had almost become a second father. "You know very well that I requested the transfer myself", Lawliet replied. "Indeed, is this how you thank me? Betrayal! disloyalty! if you had been my son you'd be disenherited!" A letter from Rear Admiral Fletcher, approving Lawliet's transfer to the Royal New Terran Fleet, had arrived yesterday. Although he would miss old Hood, Lawliet knew it was finally time to come into his own and the wind in his sails was blowing East. "It's growing late", Lawliet noted, "we should return to Belson" "A wise decision, lead us home safely so you can show those colonials how true Corlanders sail!" Admiral Hood said with a grin as the squadron turned toward the setting sun.

[COR - FB] Last Service on the HMS Redoubtable - Flavius Gratian - Corrington [COR - FB] The Office of Lavendwood Commersial Tradning Agricultural and Manufacturing Enterprise Limited - Flavius Gratian - Corrington

Thank you very much! I plan to post the ship before the MRCA starts so it will probably be in a day or two. Thank you!

Lawliet finished reading the letter with a smile, finally the day was on the horizon! Though he felt a sliver of sadness leaving all his friends and shipmates behind, the calling of the New World filled him with exitement! Thank you all for your warm welcome! I certainly feel happy to join the community! I actually have a ship prepared that will be posted soon, I'm looking forward to participate and earn some doubloons!

Haha! Thats very good! Thank you! I rest my case! To be clear I didn't accuse all Sea Rats as I understand there is some distiction between free traders and actual pirates (though Lawliet may consider it to be minimal). I can promise I won't persecute Sea Rat ships indiscriminately, as some factions are apparently want to do, although the Dark Bishop of Charlatan Bay should perhaps fear being put on trial for even more heinous crimes

Thank you! It's good to know there are more citizens in our orderly nation who realise what a pest they are Thank you very much! Hopefully I'll be able to lead my story somewhere interesting Sadly, I have to disappoint you! It's just a vignette, and some clever (at least I pretend they are) angles. Though I will admit it was a paint to get the lighting good enough so you could see under the deck.

I've been following BoBS from the sidelines for a while, but I think it's finally time to join, so: Lawliet James Percival Lavendwood is the third son of the Earl of Wentham. After recieving a proper Corlander education he followed the traditional path of a third son and joined HM Royal Navy as a midshipman at age 12. This was not simply out of convention, for Lawliet had always lusted for adventure and glory, both of which Nova Terra offed. Lawliet Lavendwood Due to his enthusiasm, intelligence, and family connections, Lawliet rose quickly through the ranks in the Home Navy and at age 20 is currently serving as First Lieutenant on the HMS Redoubtable under Rear Admiral Alexander Hood. He spends most of his off-duty time with the upper crust of Belson society, attending balls, feasts, and various coffee houses, while eagerly awaiting his first command. For when that day comes, Lawliet has requested transfer to the Royal New Terran Fleet, where opportunities for fame and prestige abound (even though it will break the heart of many young ladies of Belson’s aristocracy). Lawliet serving on the HMS Redoubtable Lawliet naturally shares the Corlander animosity toward Oleon, but his deepest hatred is reserved for pirates, the disorderly, lawless, uncivilised scum of the Earth, and he hopes to rid the Breakseas of this scourge for good. Lawliet is joined by his second brother Hugo who disappointed their Lord Father by not entering law school and instead founded a small business: "Lavendwood Commercial Trading Agricultural and Manufacturing Enterprise Limited". He is mostly focused on trade but will also invest in property in Corrington’s new colonies. Hugo Lavendwood handing out instructions I'm unfortunately a poor university student so I will be mostly working with LDD and may not always have the time to participate, but I will do my best. Also, since I'm new to both Eurobricks and BoBS I might have to bother you with some questions.