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The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 8 - Practice Makes Perfect
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
The Marquis - Origins - Chapter 8: Practice makes perfect The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis Chapter 7 - On the MSS Chapter 8 - Practice makes perfect (you are here) Having joined the Monkeys’ Secret Society, the Marquis spent considerable time on learning the control of animals Aided by a lengthy manual he set out to work with the rubber duck He whistled. Nothing happened. He whistled again. Nothing happened. He studied the manual. He whistled slightly differently Nothing happened. He looked at the duck and the duck stared back at him. “This will be more difficult than expected”, the Marquis thought Later that day, the Marquis was back at the Monkey Headquarters to start his language training course. Teacher: Let’s have a look at the Oleon language, shall we? Marquis (nods) Teacher: Now, how do you pronounce that word? Marquis (stays silent) Teacher: You probably need a sip of bananarite milk to get started! Marquis (takes a sip): Woo. Woo woo woo woo. Teacher: That is better, but pay attention to your pronounciation. Marquis: Vous! Teacher: Excellent. Now: Je ne suis qu'un pauvre garçon personne ne m'aime Marquis: I am just a poor boy, nobody loves me. (And from there, it just took off.) Teacher: He's just a poor boy from a poor family! Spare him his life from this monstrosity! Marquis: C'est juste un pauvre garçon d'une famille pauvre. Épargnez-lui sa vie de cette monstruosité! Teacher: Bismilla? Marquis (with determination): Bismilla! (Actually, later, when the Marquis was speaking, he often started with “Vous vous vous”, before turning into what he really wanted to say. Just because he had learned it that way.). (to be continued) On bananarite: -
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 7 - On the Monkeys' Secret Service
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 7 - On the Monkeys' Secret Service The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis Chapter 7 - On the MSS (you are here) Interrogator: Is it true that the Marquis is also part of a secret organisation? Lady Bonny: Well, he is said to have joined an intelligence organisation, but that may just be rumours. I cannot really say anything about that. I have never seen him do anything strange in Oleon. Voiceover: But who knows what might have happened on a dark night in Pontelli? The Marquis is just leaving a tavern to go home. But – despite the late hour - the street is not empty. The Marquis suddenly finds himself approached by a dark figure wearing a cloak. Dark Figure: Would you like to buy an A? Marquis (looks like he would say: "An A?") Dark Figure: Shhhhh!!!! Don't spread it around, everyone will want one! Dark Figure: Well, that was just a distraction. Actually, I wanted to talk with you about something else. Dark Figure: Your services could be of great help. You see, I am part of an organization that could use your talents. And we are powerful. Marquis (waits) Dark Figure: Let me demonstrate, what we can do. (He whistles and a dog appears) Dark Figure: See? We can call animals to support us. Marquis (looks unconvinced) Dark Figure: Ok, with dogs it looks obviously looks too easy. But wait! (Stretching his left arm out, whistling again, but differently this time) After a brief moment a seagull suddenly lands on his hand. Marquis (is impressed) Dark Figure: Ok, now I can see that you want to hear more. We are the Monkey Society. And the Monkey Society wants you! Marquis (pauses, then nods) Dark Figure: Splendid. I will be your main contact. You will receive more information at the headquarters in some time. You are not much of a talker? Marquis (nods) Dark Figure: We will see to that and you will receive some language training. But in the meantime, let me give you this. Marquis (looks confused) Dark Figure: Yes, a trumpet. Use it in case of emergency. And you will be helped. Marquis (looks quizzical, but takes the trumpet) (and keeps looking quizzical) Dark Figure: I understand, that you want something to help you practice your control over animals? Marquis (nods) Dark Figure: Well, this is for starting with Level 0: Dark Figure: You will hear from us (disappears) (to be continued) -
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
The Marquis - Origins - Chapter 6: Dancing with the Marquis The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis (you are here) Lady Bonny continued: After becoming the Marquis d’Ape he was often seen at the King’s court. Being a very good listener, he was often seen in discussions with various noblemen and noblewomen One day he was invited to the King’s ball. A spectacular dance event – the highlight of the year. He was a quiet bystander in the crowd, when the dancers paraded into the ballroom, led by the unforgettable master of the Waltz Ed Frastaire. Just then a butler inadvertently stumbled into him, giving him a push, so that he touched the arm of the lady next to him to avoid falling over. Much to his surprise she – the Princess de la Rose – took this as an invitation to dance and quickly joined the parade of the dancers with him. Then another unexpected thing happened: the Marquis found that he could actually dance – dance quite well. It has been later described that he danced with an air of naturalness, almost instinctiveness – somewhat effortlessly, yet elegantly – the rhythm just was in his blood. And after a few minutes into the dance EVERYONE else had stopped dancing and EVERYONE’s eyes were on him and the Princess de la Rose. Even the King and Queen watched in astonishment. This event was long talked about in Oleon – at the court and in the streets. The Marquis’ fame rose significantly. But although he was now known for his exquisite dancing skills (you should have seen him when there were also drums!), he never accepted any of the many private invitations he received. He would dance with the ladies of the royal court until they were dizzy – but nothing more. Lady Bonny sighed. (to be continued) -
[ESL - RotK - Cat A] We fight for the Count!
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
Some strange intruders have found their way into the King's chambers: Their leader, Boris Shamonyoo, said: We hang on to the Count even if he was hung! The question remains: Where were the guards? -
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 5 - The Poker Game
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 5 - The Poker Game The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game (you are here) Lady Bonny continued: After some time in solitude on the island, the First Mate gathered his courage and decided to leave the island. The boat was still in terrible shape – and he was no carpenter, he was a sailor. So, just because of his seamanship and navigation skills, he barely made it to Oleon. Interrogator: Yes, you have already mentioned that. Lady Bonny: And this is when I first met him, later that same day in October We were sitting in this smoke-filled tavern, playing cards. The Nobleman, the Admiral and myself. The First Mate stepped in, looking as if he would like to join the game. It was a good point in time as that was when the Admiral had just lost everything to the Nobleman. The Admiral offered his seat to the First Mate, but the Nobleman raised his eyebrows and complained: We are playing for money, my friend. What do you have to offer? That seemed to be something new to the First Mate. He had obviously only been playing for fun before. After a moment of hesitation and with a heavy sigh he offered his sword. Slightly frowning, the Nobleman accepted the blade. And so, the game began. After a slow start, where he obviously had to orient himself and was playing very cautiously, the First Mate started to win small sums. He was becoming more and more confident. As if he could memorize where every card was that he had seen before. And then I was out. The cards were not in my favour that day. I sat back and watched. It was only the First Mate against that grumpy Nobleman. And the stakes were high. The First Mate risked every piece of gold he had won so far. The Nobleman cursed: A mere sailor is challenging me? Alright, I offer my title, as I do not have enough gold any more – is that accepted? The First Mate nodded in silence. They were both going all in. The First Mate won with a Royal Flush. He raised his arms in triumph. The nobleman angrily threw his glass to the bottom, tore the wig from his head and threw it on the table. He paused for a moment, then he said: What a disgrace: the Marquis d’Ape beaten by a mere sailor. But I will stick to my word. Here, with this letter you will become the next Marquis d’Ape. Then he turned and left. The new Marquis celebrated. He removed his sailors hat and put on the wig. He has never been seen without it since that very day. Then he was off to make his new title official. We all cheered! Lady Bonny: What he soon learned was that he had got nothing more than the title. The previous Marquis had lost all his wealth and fortune before – he obviously was a frequent but not such a good poker player But the new Marquis seemed determined to restore the pride of his old title! (to be continued) The monkeys have begged me to release this next chapter earlier than usual - to get over the sad last chapter. -
First of all: do NOT use this topic to bump old threads and do NOT ask any question here. All comments should be asked in the BoBS discussion thread. To all the mayors and responsibles of a settlement: please make one and only one post for each settlement, using the following format: I will then link all settlements in this first post. Index: Settlements of BoBS The world of BoBS is large, and contains many large and small settlements, ranging from hamlets to capitals. This thread is the place where they are all indexed! Corrington Arlinsport, Tiberia Black Beach, Gunpowder Island Brickford Landing, Annettaskrona Elizabethville, Lacryma Camp Isaac, Cascadia Hussar's Isle, Cocovia Jameston, Celestia King's Harbour, Cocovia Mesabi Landing, Argentia Mooreton Bay, Alicentia Myzectlan, Cascadia New Haven, Alicentia Port Raleigh, Annetta (aka Berelli or Blueton) Port Woodhouse, Garma's Key Queenston, Arlintina Quinnsville, Cocovia Spudkirk, Avestia Stormhaven, Serentia Wullham, Panarium Eslandola Bardo, An Toli Ceniza Bajo, Eileanne neh Luithhr (aka Luther Islands) (New Haven Sea island #9) Chiquita, Chiquara (New Haven Sea island #1) Damaborg, The Lowers Elysabethtown, Berelli (aka Annetta or Blueton) Fortaleza Victoria, Isla de Victoria Fuerte Unido, Isla de Victoria Hojaroja, Otoño Interlagos, Maldria Lakor, Isla de Victoria La Puebloto, Isla de Victoria Mehit, Isla de Victoria Montario, Nelissa Nova Malto, Isla de Victoria Nova Terreli, Nellisa Pontelli, Nellisa Port Wilks, Isla Phillipe Puerto Alijo, Torrach Bonn Puerto Desafio, Isla de Victoria Punto Sur, Maldria Salida Este, Ferro Azure Trador, La Sombra Weelond, An Holli Oleon Acropolis, Pharos Astrapi, Île de Zeus Breshaun, Le Bellan Cecropia, Île de Tyche Dragonstone (now Aurelia), Blueton (aka Annetta or Berelli) Eltina, Le Bellan Fatu Hiva, Île d'Or Fort Arltrees, El Oleonda Jiangkai, El Oleonda Kojima, Ile Sous Le Vent Lavalette, Stéphanique Nola Mar, Terraversa Nouveau Oleandia, île Dionysus Windfall Island, Stéphanique Sea Rats Bastion, The Nest of Thieves Charlatan Bay, Infero Pordejon Haven, Isla del Diablo Merged into Moray's Den * Hellion, Raider's Haven Hilto, Sabre Island Moray's Den, Isla del Diablo Poppy Port, Sabre Island Rassilon, The Nest of Thieves Destroyed Takashii, The Nest of Thieves Merged into Bastion ** Tortuga, Sea Turtle Island The Sereen Cay, The Rock New Nassau, Blond Beach/Mud Beach Island (island 21) * Properties in Haven are now considered to be in the hinterlands of Moray’s Den. ** Properties in Takashii are now considered to be in the hinterlands of Bastion. NPC Settlements Alexport, Ilse de Romantica, The Grand Duchy of Prio
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The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 4 - The Storm
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
The Marquis - Origins - Chapter 4: The Storm The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm (you are here) Interrogator: What happened then? Lady Bonny: Well, one day in October they were on one of their …. merchant missions. Interrogator: … and then? Lady Bonny: Then the weather suddenly changed. The first mate urged his friends to return to their home port, but… Interrogator: .. but? Lady Bonny: Somehow, they hesitated. They lost time. Precious time. And then it was too late. Lady Bonny: They were hit by the full might of the storm. It was horrible. Wave after wave shook their boat. Then the waves started to roll over it. Interrogator (gasps) Lady Bonny continued: After what seemed an endless fight against the sea and the storm, the Marquis found himself washed on the beach of his home island. The ship was severely damaged – and his friends were nowhere to be found. It seemed he was the only survivor. He checked the island, he looked out to the sea but there was no one but him. He was alone. Completely alone. His friends were lost at sea. He never saw them again. Heartbroken, he set up two wooden crosses on the beach to commemorate his friends. Lady Bonny’s voice had gone silent. She paused for a long moment and the interrogator did not say a word. (to be continued) next chapter -
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 2 - Early Days
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 2 – Early Days The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days (you are here) Interrogator: Where does the Marquis come from? Lady Bonny: As far as I know, at the beginning of his career, he was part of a … ehm … team of ... ehm ... merchants. Interrogator: Merchants? No noblemen? Lady Bonny: No, just merchants. Probably linked to Eslandola. But that is unclear. Lady Bonny: He was skilled and cheerful. The other …ehm… merchants enjoyed having him around. It was there when he learnt many of his skills. They also trusted him with their … money. He became their quartermaster. So, this was how he was working his way up the ranks. (to be continued) next chapter -
The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 1 - The Interrogation
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
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 -
Kai NRG, Garmadon and Captain Braunsfeld are responsible for this mess proudly present: The story so far:Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9 Chapter 10 You are at Chapter 11: Women to the Power! Is there a power vacuum in Eslandola? Where is the King? Why are new political factions forming every day? Look here: A familiar place outside of Terelli - but this time it has a special flavour to it: Emmelyne Punkharst (the one on the stage): A spectre is haunting Eslandola - the spectre of women rising to power. All the powers of old Eslandola have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this spectre: The King, the Count, the Council, the Merchants and the Army. Emmelyne Punkharst: Two things result from this fact: I. Women are already acknowledged by all Eslandolean powers to be themselves a power. II. It is high time that women should openly, in the face of the whole world, publish their views, their aims, their tendencies, and meet this nursery tale of the Spectre of Women in Power with a manifesto. Emmelyne Punkharst: The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles. Kiera Nightly (the one with the black hat): A what struggle? Emmelyne Punkharst: A struggle of men against women! Kiera Nightly: Ah. Ok. Emmelyne Punkharst: But together we will end this struggle and when we win, we will finally be in charge! Crowd of women: Hooray! Emmelyne Punkharst: But first I will invite you to tea and cake. I have baked this myself this morning. Crowd of women: Hip Hip Hooray, long live Emmelyne, our general secretary! Kiera Nightly: Is that your gwuinnee over there? Emmelyne Punkharst: Yes, isn't it cute? I bought it for just two dubloons. Kiera Nightly: How much is that in Pnence? By now the reader should have many questions. Like where is the King. And where is Lucy - we haven't seen her for some chapters. And what about that Marquis? Where is he coming from? Why is he a marquis? What about life, the universe and everything? Well, be patient, because most of your questions are going to be answered soon in the upcoming parallel (monkey-driven) storyline: The Marquis: Origins To be continued...
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A small Eslandolean village. Sunday afternoon. 2nd Sunday of May. An old woman is sitting alone at a coffee tea table. There is a knock on the door. "Who can it be now?" she thinks, before it is clear. In steps Captain Cookie, armed with a bunch of flowers: "Ahoy mom!" Captain Cookie's Mother: Cookie, fine that you found the time to visit your old mother. Cookie: Happy Mother's Day, mum. Mother: Thank you for the fine flowers. Sit ye down, have a cup of tea. How is your pirateering going, Cookie? Cookie (blushes): You mean, my various trade activities? Mother: I know what I meant to say. I am 64 years old, do you think you can fool me? And you forgot to take the pirate hat off. So? Cookie: It's going ok, mum. I have opened a school for pirates and won a prize in a sandcastle contest. Mother: Fine, fine. Good boy. (There's a knock on the door) Cookie: Someone's knocking at the door. Somebody's ringing a bell. Mother: Do me a favour, open the door and let 'em in. In steps Commodore T. Spoon, Captain Cookie's arch enemy. Mother: Tibby, fine that you found the time to visit your old mother. T. Spoon: Happy Mother's Day, mum. Cookie (thinking): He bought the same flowers as me. Again. Why on earth?? Just like the cactuses last year .. that are actually doing quite well on the window ledge. And my cactus has grown bigger... hehe. Mother: Thank you for the fine flowers. Sit ye down, have a cup of tea with us. How is pirate hunting going these days? Cookie (aside): grrrrr T. Spoon: Pirates? There are no pirates, mum. The seas are peaceful and quiet. You don't have to be worried. Mother: I know what I meant to ask. I am 64 years old, do you think you can fool me? How is pirate hunting going these days? T. Spoon: Sorry mum. Everything is going ok. I am heading the academy of pirate hunters now. Mother: Fine, fine. Good boy. T. Spoon: Can I have a piece of cake? Cookie: You wait until mum offers you cake! Mother: (to T. Spoon) Yes, Tibby, go, help yourself. (to Cookie) Will you stop bossing your brother around? Cookie (to T. Spoon): You are teaching those mean pirate hunter guys to catch pirates? How dare you? T. Spoon (to Cookie): You are teaching those pirates how to escape us? How dare you? Mother: Will you two cut it out! Cookie & T. Spoon (quietly): Yes, mum. Mother: And how is your mediation course going? Cookie (smirking): Tibby didn't come, he was afraid T. Spoon: You mean liar! You sent me a parrot telling me that the mediation course was off! Mother: Will you two cut it out! Do you always have to fight? We'll do the mediation right here and now: So, each of you will now tell the other what he likes about him! Cookie & T. Spoon (as one): Likes? Mother: Yes, you heard me. Likes. Go ahead! Cookie & T. Spoon (mumbeling): Well I kind of like the colour of your coat. Mother: Was that so difficult? Cookie & T. Spoon (mumbeling): No. Mother: And promise me that you don't duel each other again! T. Spoon: Not even with pistols? Mother: No, not even with pistols! Promise? Cookie & T. Spoon (mumbeling): Yes, mum, we promise. Mother (sighing): Finally! Now, who wants another piece of raspberry cream tart? Cookie & T. Spoon (shouting): Me, me! Mother (sighing): Boys... Wishing all of you - and your mums - a nice weekend!
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The Return of The... (Chapter 7) - Rumours
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
Garmadon, Kai NRG and Captain Braunsfeld proudly present: The Story so far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 - check this out if you want to know where the letter has come from Chapter 5 Chapter 6: Chapter 7: you are here - Title "Rumours" You remember the end of Chapter 5 when the assassin had turned to Lucy and said: "you will wish you had not seen me"? Well, we take it up from there: Lucy Diamond: You are threatening me? Really? Assassin in the water: Yes (to himself) You have to do something to make a living... Lucy: Well, I see two reasons why this is not such a good idea. Assassin: Like what? Lucy: First: I am not alone up here. I am with the guys from the King's Guard Musketeers. Assassin: pah! Lucy: And secondly: I don't believe that you can swim! Assassin (defiantly): Yes I can! Assassin: No, I was lying, I can't Lucy (slightly shocked): Oops, I was right... Assassin (has disappeared. Only his hat is floating in the water) Musketeer: Was he a Big Love of yours? Lucy: No. He was not the one with whom I would Tango in the Night. Musketeer: When I See You Again you must tell me more. Lucy: Sorry, I have to fly now, you know. Musketeer: Like an Albatross? Where will I see you again? Lucy: Everywhere! (leaves) Some time later: After Lucy had gone home (the squirrel still following her), the King's Guard Musketeers stayed on the pier and started a debate. Don Ertegnen: Our beloved King has left the capital! What is he up to? Athen: Oh, Well that's Second Hand News now. Porthen: Maybe he Dreams of becoming the absolute King again? Eremin: Or maybe he is Never Going Back again? (pauses) Don Ertegnen: Don't Stop! Eremin: Well, then You Can Go Your Own Way, and me and the others too. Porthen: What's that? Did I hear something? Athen: Just a Songbird probably. Don Ertegnen: The King shall break free from The Chain that is holding him! Athen: I love our King. And don't You Make Loving Fun of! Porthen: I Don't Want To Know Eremin: Our King, Oh Daddy, shall return! All: For King and Country! Tusk! Porthen: By the way, who was that Gold Dust Woman that we have saved here? Athen: It seems you liked her. But you say "blonde haired" not "gold dusted". Although it might be considered poetic. Ermerin: She was just a brave Royalist, like all good Eslandoleans should be. Don Ertegnen: Let's call up other Royalists too. We will rally for our King Fernando! Tusk! I hope you enjoyed the current episode and please tune in again on 92,27 kHz. -
The 1.254th Eslandolean Pioneer Regiment made it to Damaborg! "Supplies, supplies", they shouted as they tried to supply Damaborg with some basic shelter. The regiment was sure that the houses they erected would be further improved over time... This will be licensed as desperately needed housing for Damaborg! Finally I managed to make something out of the new torsos. I'd be interested in your opinion about these greencoats.
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Garmadon, Kai NRG and Captain Braunsfeld proudly present: Chapter 5: (This is chapter 4 where we left last time) Terrelli harbour. The King Mr Smith has joined Captain Cookie on board of the Decennial Duck: King Fernando: Here we are now. Entertain us! Captain Cookie (to himself): I feel stupid... Wait, who is that? The Marquis passed them by in his speedboat, loaded with gold and other stuff... He seemed to be not only a card shark but a quite apt captain too, carefully checking his course with compass and sextant. King Fernando (to Captain Cookie): You said you had the fastest ship? Captain Cookie: The fastest ship that takes on passengers. King Fernando: When will that Marquis arrive in the colonies? Captain Cookie: Before sunset. King Fernando: And when will we arrive? Captain Cookie: That'll take a few days... oh, look! The shady green pirate character they had seen in the cantina came rowing by... ... and was soon out of sight. King Fernando: Why is everybody faster than us? Captain Cookie: Well, it seems, were are still towed to the pier... Captain Cookie: Let's cut that rope... Just as the Decennial Duck was cut loose and started to take up speed, the assassin suddenly appeared out of nowhere and rushed across the pier, the dagger raised high in his right hand - ready to jump! He was fast! ... but not fast enough. Just at that moment Lucy Diamond appeared on the pier in her search of the King. The assassin turned to her with a grim sounding voice: My young lady, you will wish you had not seen me. (to be continued) The Story so far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 - you are here This episode of "The Return of the ..." was brought to you by "The Great Magini" Terrelli's first address for magical equipment.
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[ESL - FotL Cat1B] Long Tall Sully and his Experienced Arkebusiers
Captain Braunsfeld posted a topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
"Nothing matches experience", says Colonel (Long Tall) Sully when he speaks about his Monomonto Arkebusier-platoon. His battle-hardened soldiers have long years of experience with their sophisticated weapons. Some say his men are old and forget to put on their boots in the morning, but, as Sully puts it "those critics are just envious". -
Another unit under the Lotii flag was the 37th Long Pike Regiment, also known as "The Happy Bunch". Trained and led by their noble Captain ShooShooShoo - and aided by their famous Boom-Cannon - they were a force to be reckoned with. ShooShooShoo, being a nobleman, was enabled and destined by birth to lead his men into an early death battle. When it rained, his men occasionally cheered up while he did not.
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Garmadon, Kai NRG and Captain Braunsfeld proudly present: Chapter 4: (Here is chapter 3 where we left last time. Now for a slightly different side of the story.) Jimmy (tan tricorn): Whew! What an exhausting campaign we've had. Timmy (black tricorn): That was two months ago. Jimmy: I know. What an exhausting two months. I've had all the hard work of thinking where everything should go here in the Count's new office. You had it easy, all you had to do was lug boxes. Timmy: Mm. Well, now what? Jimmy: ...Now... what? Timmy: Mm. You think that Count Lewisham got a dimwit like... er... me... to join him in politics because... because he loves Eslandola so much? Jimmy: Noble, noble man! Timmy: Shh! Here he comes. Jimmy: What does that matter? I don't care if he does hear me praise him. Count Lewisham entered his new Nova Terreli office and walked to the desk under the "window" that looked straight out at the neighboring house crowding up against it. He dropped a bit of wax on a letter in his hand and sealed it. Then he turned to Jimmy and held out the letter. Jimmy read the inscription. Jimmy: To Bananas Lyrical... Timmy: A code name. Jimmy: I knew that. Jimmy took the letter, bowed, and left. Timmy: But does he know whose code name it is? (To be continued.) Now for a look behind the scenes at the full vignette. I borrowed the floor technique from Ralf Langer, and had fun with sideways crates for the furniture. I love building bookshelves, probably because I love books, and I thought this one turned out especially well! Hope you enjoyed this chapter of The Return! Today's sponsor is the notorious non-profit Palm Trees For Justice -- Bring your Hanging Needs to Uncle, He'll Make Them Toe the Line!
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Characters: Timmy (black tricorne) Jimmy (tan tricorne) Count Lewisham (hopefully obvious) *drumroll please!* Go back and read the drumroll! How dare you skip it! It's a critical prelude to the most important announcement of all the announcements that were supposed to be made last year but weren't made until this year: Count Lewisham, the Salida Este magnate you've never heard of, is running for Admius Legistrad of Eslandola's Colonial Council! Jimmy: Come one, come all! Come see the great, the magnificent, Count Lewisham, candidate for AL of the mighty Eslandola! Count Lewisham promises to raise taxes if you want them raised and to lower them if you want them lowered! Timmy: Count Lewisham promises to faithfully represent his constituents. Jimmy: Isn't that just what I said. Count Lewisham continues to stroll through the arch in dignified silence. Jimmy: Count Lewisham promises free handouts to those who want welfare and more defense spending to those who want warfare! Timmy: Count Lewisham promises to improve the economic and national security of the country. Jimmy: Isn't that just what I said. Count Lewisham stops in the middle of the archway in dignified silence. Jimmy: Count Lewisham promises to keep foreigners out of Eslandola except for the ones he lets in! Timmy: Count Lewisham promises to have a caring foreign policy. Jimmy: Isn't that just what I said. Count Lewisham continues his walk in a dignified silence. Jimmy: Count Lewisham promises to maintain global peace with everyone except for the people he goes to war with! Timmy: Count Lewisham promises to have a wise foreign policy. Jimmy: Isn't that just what I said. Count Lewisham decides to speed up his walk in dignified silence and get away from onlookers as fast as possible. All right! This is my official "run" for the Sea of Thieves seat in the Colonial Council as well as Admius Legistrad. Come January 31st, vote Count Lewisham! He's just what everyone wants! As for the build, that was inspired by Bart de Dobbelaer's recent use of azure. Was fun to use those new swirly minifigure stand things as water fountains too! C&C welcome!
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Pontelli, The neighbours meet in the backyard. Sam: Oi, Piedro, how is it going? Piedro: Can't complain, Sam. Sam: I see you are starting something new? Piedro: And you too! Pumpkins are going to be the next big thing. Sam: Yes, after all this tulip nonsense. I knew it was not going to last. Piedro: Those bricked flowery thingies. Couldn't trust them! Sam: Much better with the pumpkins now. Piedro: Yepp. And if push comes to shove, you can still eat them. Sam: Actually, what is the price you get for a pumpkin? Piedro: Still pretty low, the traders haven't yet picked up on them. They are still dreaming of their old tulipean wealth... The story overview: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) (You are now somewhere in the epilogue area of the storyline) New Projects Tulips of Pontelli - 2nd Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks for subscribing to this wonderful storyline. Remember to hit the bell button and to click somewhere! And thanks to our sponsor! And if you click here, you get to see the whole story in its original Swedish version: "de tulipannen van Pontelinnen". Plus the reunited ABBA are going to sing their song "Money Money Money" for you but this time with "Tulips Tulips Tulips" lyrics. Subscribe today!
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Pontelli. Early morning on a Saturday. An ordinary street. We have seen it before. The neighbours are having a discussion in the backyard. Sam: Oi, Piedro, how is it going? Piedro: Can't complain, Sam. Sam: You heard about that holdup last week? Piedro: Yes, we need protection! Sam: I see you have already guarded your garden. Piedro: Just like you. Sam: Can't be careful enough these days. A guard in the garden keeps the highwayman away. Piedro: And now our tulips are safe. Sam: I've hired some guys from Pontelli's First Riflemen. Piedro: Mine is from the Eslandola Thirthy-Fourth Marine Corps. Meanwhile the tulip trade was growing strong: we take another look into the well-known tavern Sir Krantenhagen (on the very right): I believe, Lady Beetle has a new proposal to make? Lady Beetle (next to him): Yes, I have. I'd like to trade something new. Sir Krantenhagen: And that is what, mylady? Lady Beetle (holding a small object in her hand): This. All others: What is this? Is this some kind of pastry? That's no tulip! Lady Beetle: It will be! This, my friends, is a tulip bulb. Fred the shopkeeper (next to Lady Beetle): That sounds interesting! But what type of tulip will grow from this bulb? Lady Beetle: Oh, you can easily look it up in the "Book of Tulips". It will be a "Mondial". Fred the shopkeeper: Did you write the "Book of Tulips"? Lady Beetle: No, Alberto da Pontelli has written this scientific book. I just have a copy. Fred the shopkeeper: So you want to sell us this tulip bulb instead of a real blossoming tulip? Lady Beetle: That's right. It is just a small matter of time until the tulip will blossom, so we can trade the bulb right here and now. (The others nod.) Fred the shopkeeper: And how much do you want for the bulb? Lady Beetle: Actually I have quite a few bulbs. And I want the same price for them as for a "normal" tulip. And I accept no pnounds or pnence. Slim Shady: I'll buy the bulbs. All of them. Sir Krantenhagen: Ok, then that is settled. (to himself) I'll need some new sheets of paper to keep track of this new type of trade. One question, Mylady. Lady Beetle: Yes, dear Krantenhagen? Sir Krantenhagen: How did you get into this tulip trading business? Lady Beetle: By accident. Two suitors of mine have been giving me tulips as presents. You might know them - Captain Cookie and Commodore Spoon. Sir Krantenhagen: And then? Lady Beetle: Then my house was filled with tulips and I could hardly move anywhere without stepping onto a tulip. So I started to sell them. Sir Krantenhagen: And that was good for you? Lady Beetle: Yes, the house has much more space now - and I made some money (smiles). Sir Krantenhagen: And your suitors? Lady Beetle: They lost some, I guess. You know how expensive those tulips are... The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea (You are here) Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ
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A dusty road near Pontelli. A coach is speeding along... ... when suddenly a dark figure jumps up - holding two pistols - and shouts: "Stand and deliver!" With screeching tires the coach comes to a halt. Mr. White (looking outside of the coach): "Dennis, what is up? Why are we stopping?" Highwayman: "Because of me." Mr. White: (screams) Highwayman: "Now my fine friends, No false moves please." Mr. White: "You can take my gold. But leave us in peace!" Highwayman: "Gold? No. I want you to hand me all the tulips you got." Mr. White: "Tulips?" Highwayman: "Yes, tulips. Come on, come on." Dennis M. (the coachman): "What do you mean, tulips?" Highwayman: "Don't try and play for time." Dennis M.: "I'm not, you mean those flowery thingies?" Highwayman: "Yes, that's right." Mr. White: "Well we haven't got any tulips" Highwayman: "Look, my fine friends. I happen to know that this is the Tulip Express." Mr. White (sighs): "Well, so much for our tulips... Who are you?" Highwayman: "My name is Man. Highway Man." (laughs) The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup (You are here) Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ
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Sometimes everything seems to go wrong on the same day, and yesterday Uncle's day was just like that. He got up on the wrong side of the bed, his mustache wouldn't curl right, his pants got stained, and he lost four buttons. When Uncle is in a bad mood, he goes to his green house to see his beloved palm tree seedlings, and that always fixes things. But today when he went to his greenhouse... All the beds had been replanted with tulips and the poor neglected palm seedlings were fading away! Of course Uncle was furious. "Elaine!!" he shouted. Elaine was out, but she had left this on Uncle's desk: That made him less furious. The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips (You are here) I had every intention of finishing this off in time to enter the mini-challenge, but, well, I didn't. I included the sack anyways, as gourds... I'm not quite sure how it works. Just recently got some more 1x2 light grey tiles and I've been wanting to try out this kind of floor so that was fun, and then I spotted Uncle in my minifigure drawer and decided that would be a good way to add humor. Hope you enjoyed it!
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Remember? We were at: Outside of Pontelli. Tuesday afternoon. Slim Shady was telling his story. Sorry about the cliffhanger... (see: the first LTP) .... And then, after what seemed a small eternity, the door of the shed slowly opened and - much to my surprise - a nobleman stepped out in front of me. It seemed that I had interrupted his tea time, as he stepped out with a cup of fresh tea in his hands, leaning on his elegant mahagoni walking cane, wearing some brownish suit. He seemed to be a skilled fencer. I guess he was a kind of marquis or so and I suspect him to be from Oleon, because he was saying things like "Vous, vous vous" and "veux veux veux". Then, as if a button had been pressed, the aristocrat spoke to me in my own language: "Well, good man, what is it you desire?" Slim Shady: "Your grace, I am but an honest merchant, far from home, trying hard to make a living. All I desire, is to buy a few tulips." The Marquis: "Tulips? You mean those flowery thingies?" Slim Shady: "Yes, your grace." The Marquis: "Well then, how many do you want. One, two, three, four?" Slim Shady: "Can I have a little more?" The Marquis: "Five, six, seven and ten?" Slim Shady: "It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth: I want it all. I want it all.I want it all. And I want it now!" The Marquis paused for a second. Then he said: "My young friend, I have but hundreds of tulips." Slim Shady: Yes! The Marquis: "They will cost you a fortune!" Slim Shady: I know! The Marquis: "And my workers are busy day and night to grow even more!" Slim Shady: Excellent! The Marquis: "Buddy, you're a young man, hard man, shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday, but seriously, won't you consider buying something more real. Like a house or so? Or a ship" Slim Shady: I want tulips!!! The Marquis: "This is what you said. But peradventure you might not be well versed with the craft of mathematics. Buying my field of tulips will cost you more than 900 dubloons!" Slim Shady: Yes, your grace, I know. I have the money with me. We can close the transaction right here and now. The Marquis (sighing after a long pause): "Well then, young man, if this is truly your wish I will not stand in your way. And I'll make a special offer for you. You can have my tulips for 900 dubloons + one banana. Slim Shady continues his tale: And so the deal was closed. I had more tulips that I could dream of and the price was more than justified. I would certainly be rich soon! Plus, the extra banana turned out to be quite cheap - at least, when compared to current tulip prices... The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued (You are here) The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ
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Outside of Pontelli. Tuesday afternoon. A small path leads to a shed next to a field. Well-known merchant Slim Shady approaches a guy working on the field: "Oi, squire!" Man working on the field: My name is Mike, Mr. Shady: Well, well, Mikemister. Nice to talk to you. I'm here on business. Mike: What do you want? Shady: Well, I happened to see that you are growing one or two tulips here. Mike: Well, that... Mike: ... might just be... Mike: ... an understatement. Shady: Well, what I wanted to say is that you, Mikemister and the other mechanics here are working on a really fantastic plantation. Mike: Yes, we call it the first LTP. Shady: LTP? Mike: Yes, "Large Tulip Plantation". Shady: Fascinating. I am fascinated. And I want to buy your tulips. Mike: How many do you want, one, two? Shady: All of them. I am buying all of them. Mike: Wow. Oh, I see. That is beyond my paygrade. Shady: Which means, Mikemister? Mike (pointing to the shed): Which means that you must talk to the boss. Shady: So, you are not the boss. He is inside the shed? Mike: Yes. But he actually has more than one shed. Shady: Two sheds? Is he by any chance two-sheds Jackson? Mike (shakes his head and turns to the shed) Boss, could you come out, Sir? There is a gentleman wanting to see ya! Shady later told the story: So there I stood, in the middle of this extraordinarily large plantation, waiting to see who was the man in charge. And then, after what seemed a small eternity, the door of the shed slowly opened and - much to my surprise - ... (to be continued) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP (You are here) Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks for watching! A quick word from today's sponsor, Slim-Shady-Tulipp-Inc.: Please click the subscribe button and hit the bell thingy!
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Pontelli. Early morning on a Saturday. An ordinary street. Everything is quite quiet but there is some argument going on in the backyard of the houses... Neighbour on the left: Hullo there. Neighbour on the right: Goodday Sam! Neighbour on the left (Sam): Whatcha doing there, Piedro? Neighbour on the right (Piedro): I'm checking how my flowers are doing. Neighbour on the left (Sam) - we will just write Sam, when we go on, because this is getting too long and cumbersome and all the readers will be confused: Oi, they look just like mine! Neighbour on the right (Piedro) - I think we will also shorten this to just "Piedro" to enhance overall readability - unless the monkeys put their veto in: Seems so, Sam. Surprised? Sam (see?): Yeah. You have removed all your carrots. Why are you doing this? Piedro (I told you): For the same reason as you are, probably. To make some money. These flowery thingies can be sold to excellent prices! And you have removed all the melons you were usually growing. Sam: Yes, I have. The tulips will bring me more money. For how much do you plan to sell yours? Piedro: My merchant will give me 4 dubloons for every 5 tulips. Sam: Such much? Piedro: Seems so, Sam. Successful sales strategy! Sam: But you gotta sell 'em quick. Piedro: Why so? Sam: 'Cos there's gonna be a monetary reform, they say. The politicians have been discussing with a delegate from Corrington. Our dubloons will be replaced by pnounds and pnence! Piedro: How many pnence are a pnound? Sam: Unclear. Piedro: Why should we change our monetary system? Sam: Unclear. Piedro: Well, then I should close my deals quickly - the politicians might just go for it. Sam: Maybe. I got to water my tulips. See ya! Piedro: See ya! The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden (You are here) The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ
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