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This is a fun project to follow! Keep it up! Looks great so far!

I also have some ideas for CAT D and would like to join up for a collab. Specifically, my idea is to build a bridge and show how each side defends/controls traffic on their end (binding it together by a common bridge design). Perhaps some bluecoat(s) would be interested? (And others as well - we can show markets near the bridge, defences, toll posts, boarding houses, etc. I figure the bridge will be a hub of activity and communication between the two sides of the settlement) If that doesn't strike anyone else's fancy, I am also happy to join a different collab. I also certainly expect the ETTC to join in on CAT E!

Pacing around a temporary office set up in Westface, Montoya pondered the letter. He had been otherwise occupied for a long time, and to be honest, his business acumen was very limited. In addition, his man of business, Ibn al'Sayeed, had been gone on personal business for months on end, and he had normally been handling all Montoya's finances. With a determined look, he turned to his writing desk. To the Shareholders of the venerable East Terran Trading Company, As chairman of this fine company, I am honoured to call the general assembly to discuss and debate the future of the company, the excellent propositions posed by Colonel Allcock, and to welcome the new shareholders. All shareholders have equal vote in this assembly. Further, I wish to offer my resignation and suggest that the Assembly uses this opportunity to reconsider the governance structures of the company, and appoint a new body of governance. The general assembly is to be held in Westface, Terraversa in two weeks. All shareholders are invited to join us here to determine the future of the ETTC. Proposals may be presented on the day, although prior notification may be advised, should you wish other shareholders to have considered them in advance. Well met Don Isaac Montoya Chairman ETTC Attachment 1: Current shareholders: The Crown of Corrington Sir Thomas Smaugton ( @Tomsche) Micah of Wolfhaven ( @SilentWolf) Major Dirk Allcock ( @Ayrlego) Governor Aiden Coyle ( @Mike S) Viscount Chauncy Pennington ( @Scarst) Admiral Woodbrose ( @SkaForHire) Lenny Merryweather ( @CelesAurivern) Puvel ( @Puvel) John Hawksbrough ( @Fuzzy MacFuzz) Sir James Chase ( @BrickOn) Leftenant Bertram Rickard Wolf ( @Brickwolf) Don Isaac Montoya ( @Bregir) Attachment 2: New shareholders: Lord Frederic Spud @Spud The Viking Major Sir Nathanial Brickford @LM71Blackbird Captain Jonathan Brickleton @evancelt

Excellent build, sir. The base combined with the variation between trodden dirt and green lushness work really well. The difference in colour and texture near the house is next level. And while I wouldn't paint my own house lime green, I like the look of it here. Definitely a From me!

A little update: Now there is some live prey for the whalers (still need the spout of water from the blowhole)

Interesting - I did just start with a few tablescraps yesterday with snotted plates for sides. Thanks!

I found the same examples, and maybe I will regret this, but I was thinking of a slightly larger scale, so it could more or less fit with a vessel of class 4 or so.

Anybody has some ideas/examples for building whales in a large-ish scale? I am working on a whaler and would like to have a large whale to go along, specifically a sperm whale, although I can draw inspiration from other species mocs too

For some reason, I read fruit-vines. If it is a wine monopoly bonus, and you are building something that produces a different wine, that could work. If it's apple cider, I think you'll be infringing on a MAESTRO monopoly, but a cherry wine or similar concept could probably work.

I am not entirely aware what fruit-wines is, but the real question is whether you will be stretching a monopoly on wine (which I think is what you are referring to) to also cover some form of fruits. My immediate reaction is that that would be a stretch.

Nice build, and very in-character actions for the canon! I like the look of the troops, and the story is nice as always. The craters and busted down wall is well done, although I do agree removing the top tiles, at least some of them from the craters and giving them a more jagged edge might improve them a bit. One thing I note that this breach already has a very well-trodden path. Presumably, there was no part prior to the breach, but perhaps it has been used for getting supplies in and out of the city during the siege? There has been some OOC controversy about the extraction of the quiver. It is a bit of an RP grey zone that we can all learn from. On one hand, we want to allow freedom of personal storytelling, and on the other, at the base of RP is interaction. By extracting the quiver undetected, you are preventing anyone from reacting or interacting. Optimally, you would have done one of two things: Either you give your "opponent" a hook to react to, or you ask for game master input as to whether your attempts to kidnap the quiver succeeds. Hence, to avoid retconning, the court has decided that @Ross Fisher has come a little too easily around extracting the quiver. To correct this, Ross is to build a small licensable property for TER related to the secret removal of the quiver. A suggestion could be the workshop in which the copy was made, or a chapel with a secret priest hole through which the real was smuggled.

I think you are off to a good start here, mr. Babbington. I like how you have worked in some details along the sides of the vessel - the railings work well, and that you have gone for custom sails. It is nice to see these hull pieces used to good effect. In terms of presentation, it would be nice to see a proper full size shot from the side. If you don't have a good background, a fairly neutral wall or similar should allow you to show off your work better. I'd also suggest you put in some details on deck and some minifigs on all/most pictures like in your action shot. And if you have the tiles, tiling some critical areas like the studded parts of the railing can also make the whole thing look more polished. Good luck with the MRCA! May you prosper in trade!

This matter is being discussed in the proper places, and a solution is underway.

I was thinking it would be connected to Nola Mar with a coastal road, but I will leave it up to OL. As per the treaty, they have the right to build that road. As per the game OOC it doesn't really matter - Troops in Northern Silitholina would be able to move around the island as any other. (The roads are largely just for IC flavour - doesn't really have any influence on game mechanics ;))

If you want the freebuild payments, yes.

Can't say I am a big fan of these special series. I simply don't find them useful for purposes. That said, if they made a pirate or castle series, my viewpoint might well change!

"I just need to figure out this one design bit before sleep..." *three hours later*

"And his excellency, the Archduke?" Montoya asked with a respectful bow to Oldis. @Capt Wolf

Never worry - we'll do our best to help! As long as you stay within the spirit of the game, first come first serve in terms of rights of definition, yes. For the AMRCA, you don't necessarily need EGS resources. However, if you want to travel somewhere within the trade map, you would generally travel by an EGS ship. We can find a way around this, but that would be the general way to do it. In general warfare in BOBS, it requires EGS elements. Troops need to be paid for, ships need to be licensed. Otherwise, they cannot fairly fight ships/troops that someone has paid for. That said, there will often be challenges where non-EGS elements (ships/troops) can be used. Three things here: 1) You have a free class 2 vessel that you can license at no cost. 2) The first 100 dbs in base upkeep are free, which means you can have a class 5 almost free (5 dbs upkeep per turn you use it) As you gain dbs by registering freebuilds, it wouldn't take much to cover the upkeep of a single midsized ship. 3) Your faction may be willing to help you license your vessel(s). Either as a national navy vessel, or in some other form (trade company, for instance). So typically, you can get into the frey without a huge involvement in the EGS. Of course, if you are planning on building a lot of very big ships, the costs scale, but for most people, those ships are licensed by the factions anyway. I have probably missed this, but have you already joined a faction? All further advice may depend on your faction. (Trade companies in ESL, no national fleet as such in the Sea Rats, etc.) Let us know if this leads to further questions.

Would anyone be interested in making a moc of the delegations on Terraversa signing the peace treaty? We feel like the situation deserves a build I think the mrca maps may be the most up to date? @Ayrlego may be able to confirm.

Montoya gave a sigh which could be caused by either relief or exhaustion (in truth, it was probably a combination). "Gentlemen, it would seem we have an agreement!" "All sides will immediately cease all offensive action and enforce permanent peace. Oleonese forces will immediately depart from Kings Port, Eastern Silitholina, and Tarlor. Terraversa will be split four ways. Archduke Oldis is restored to Kings Port under his rightful, independent rule. Under his rule will fall the settlements of Tanari and Pamu. Nola Mar becomes the center of a new territory under Oleonese affiliation. This includes Pilnton and the Western half of Silitholina. Grand Admiral L'Olius is instituted in Westface as sovereign of an independent eastern Terraversa. His domain will include the settlements of Tarlor and Eastern Silitholina. The interior The interior shall encompass any territory 12 miles or more from the coast, excluding the Great Plantation and the Kingshead District. The Atwi, from which L'Olius traces his descendants, will have free and exclusive rights to settle and inhabit the interior, and live under their own rule. In so far that no harm comes to foreign people or property, they are free to live by their own rules, under their council of elders. They will be exempt from any compulsory military or other service. A road is to be constructed down the center of Terraversa between Westface and Terraversa through which trade and travel can happen unregulated through the interior. Each settlement may have one equally unregulated road connecting to this main route of transport. Any and all travel through the interior outside this network is subject to Atwi rules and laws, and any military movement must be restrained to these roads, unless explicitly allowed by the Atwi council. At the central crossroads, a free trade zone is established, where trading posts can be established. No permanent military presence will be tolerated in the zone, although forces in transit may be housed." Captain Brickleton produced an updated map, reflecting the moved border between Tanari and Pilnton and the split of Silitholina. "Additionally, Oleon will release all Corlander vessels currently interned in Oleonese ports under taxes due, free of charge. Further, to compensate for erroneous overcharges in the past, Oleon will transfer a lump sum to Corrington." Montoya closed. Lord Spud then broke in sternly. "As soon as these terms have been signed by all, Captain Brickleton shall be despatched post-haste to Westface to call of our attacks and ensure L'Olius' signature. I suggest we do not delay, as much is underway that will not be in the spirit of this peace!" Captain Brickleton nodded and started saddling his horse. @KotZ, @Capt Wolf, @Bodi, @evancelt, @Spud The Viking

Agreed! I think that has been my most important reference document in all of BoBs for the last year or so! And things are definitely changing!

Montoya, Lord Spud and Captain Brickleton stepped aside for a moment for an intense discussion, ending with each of them nodding. Captain Brickleton had produced some military documents, and Lord Spud was growling more than usually. As they returned to the table, Montoya's face was in very serious folds. "I shall pass aside the minor issues for now, although I note your... flexibility." He shot a glance at the Oleonese diplomat. "As to the interior, I have decided to invoke a fallback clause which allows me to offer this one thing: At the main crossroads in the middle of the island, an area will be designated where all are free to erect a trading post and road station, and where merchants from far and wide can engage in free trade. No permanent military presence will be tolerated, and the Atwi will ensure policing and safety." "As to territories, I have two things to say: First of all, the Grand Admiral is not keen to have an Oleonese stronghold so close to his capital. He has seen your work before, and wishes to have both the river and the settlement for his defenses. Second, you must be careful to offer us a peace that is better than continued war. While Corrington does not as such desire war, we are not averse to fighting. And while it may currently look like a trade in our favour, I remind you that Corlander forces are amassing outside two of your currently held settlements. Additionally, our fleet is preparing a number of offensive actions. In short, this time next month, you may have found your situation significantly deteriorated..." He raised his palm to forestall any protests: "Nonetheless, I am prepared to listen. Recognising that you may share the same strategic considerations as L'Olius, I have a solution. As we all well know (*cough cough* no retconning here *cough*) Silitholina occupies both sides of the river in equal parts. L'Olius is prepared to split the settlement by the river, allowing each side the strategic location, as well as ample opportunities for constructive exchange. Obviously, the bridge will be guarded and fortified for various eventualities, but could this perhaps be an acceptable solution?" (OOC I am thinking trade value will be one, but neither side can preclude the other from trading there. Each settlement could have its own size for troop raising etc. We can figure out the details. Also, this and the central road/trade station could be fun builds.)

Montoya bowed, although his brow was somewhat furrowed. "If our negotiations hare are a success, we shall cease all hostile activities and return to a position of peace between our nations." "All nations will be free to build and settle their own territory outside of the interior, but we must insist that no nation trespasses Atwi territory. This deal will allow Oleon to construct a road from each of their settlements to the central road and thus ensure free and unregulated communication between them, as long as this is limited to the road." "I am, however, instructed to insist that no other foreign activity takes place in the interior, which naturally precludes both fortresses and roadstations of any sort. The Atwi will service the road with inns, stables and encampments as necessary, to ensure efficient travel." Montoya looked at his counterparts and continued. "The Atwi does not propose to intervene with construction outside the interior, although military build-up will be monitored closely." He then handed over another document. "Here you can see L'Olius' proposed subdivisions and a suggestion for the establishment of roadworks." "Corrington is prepared to back this proposal in full, and have no qualms over the proposed agreements on the temple." Looking shortly to Lord Spud and Captain Brickleton, who both nodded, he then continued: "As for Ile Sous Vent and Fatu Hiva, these will be returned to Oleonese control." "In return, Corrington demands free release of all vessels currently interned in Oleonese ports. I am only aware of the vessels mentioned in the margin, but all such vessels must be covered." The Dolfijn, held in Breshaun The Sapphire Seas, held in Lavalette "Further, I have been informed that one of your entities hold a ship bearing the name 'Lady Jacqueline', which the previous owner wishes to repurchase" "I should also ask that the WTC is granted the right to build a trading station in one Oleonese settlement to be decided separately and trade there free of taxes." "Last, we ask that Corlander vessels forced into Oleonese ports by the elements by now fault of their own are levied no taxes." @KotZ, @Capt Wolf, @Bodi

It is on our list to revisit raids vs. invasions, but I have been holding back on making more changes than necessary to rules that have already been in play this war to keep it consistent and fair. (Where they haven't been too skewed) So probably we will figure something out in this regard once this war is over. *salutes* We can appreciate a worthy opponent, monsieur!