Capt Wolf

Very good! The people of Eslandola need to make their opinions known. I never knew Pontelli had such a picturesque waterfront. I like the seawall and the building on the far left. Nice brick-build rowboat as well.

Thanks. And yes we do! I had started on these troops awhile back and was going to use Weelond becoming a large town as an excuse to have a small parade. Then the king went off his rocker and gave me an excuse to introduce them with purpose. Thanks! I've wanted to do a sloped wall in this style for awhile, and finally had a reason. And the cross plates on the flagpole were inspired by drawings of an actual 17th century fort. I thought it was nice detail to throw in. I've been impressed by the array of green torsos that others have used for Eslandolan troops, so I had to get my interpretations beyond the standard royal uniform in there. You said it. Trade companies unite! Thanks to everyone for the comments!

I think you mean they AREN'T the only ones that think King Fernando has gone too far...

Great job continuing the diplomatic story of the day in BoBS. This is really the best part of the game. I fear I'm just repeating what others have said, but the standout qualities of this build are the night effect and the expressive minifig head selection. Well done!

Ah, the wheels of diplomacy are turning! Hopefully Eslandola can right its royal ship, so to speak, before Oleon and Corrington decide to take joint action. Hopefully news of brewing discontent in Eslandola with the King's actions will reach Blue and Red ears. As for the build, LDD just isn't fair sometimes, but I love the magnificent stuff you can create as a result. Wonderful façade, and I like the cobblestone court.

You are so good at the irregular bases for your builds. And you get a lot of color into this build! Where do those lavender plant stems come from? And I need to get some of those lime leaves. Another fantastic build from you!

Phred, I love it that your daughter likes playing Lego with daddy! My oldest daughter has always been embarrassed by my hobby, and my youngest has outgrown playing with Lego except to steal borrow the occasional cool CMF from me. Ariel on the turtle ship works for me!

The governor's office, as Operation KMA is launched. Gov. Guilder responds to news of the King's actions against Oleon and reviews the troops.

Regarding the story part of this build, Governor Guilder of Weelond has responded to the King's actions.

Any chance that we can use updated settlement trade values for the MRCA on the 15th?

Gov. Guilder's response.

Gov Guilder's reaction to King's actions | Capt Wolf | Eslandola

"Ach! What has he done?!" Governor Guilder was in shock when he read the dispatch from the King. "Withdraw all troops from the colonies? ... Prepare for an assault on Granoleon? Fernando has lost his mind! He'll sink us!" Governor Guilder had worked too hard to build up Eslandola's strength in New Terra. He had built Weelond into a large town, and he had been instrumental in planning Operation KMA. The king had done nothing about Mardier's continued assaults at sea, and now he wants to abandon everything, for what? A madman's dream? The trade companies would be ruined. Eslandola would be ruined. Governor Guilder thought about the dispatch from the king. Guilder did not want to disobey a direct order. But he would not abandon the colonies. After a few minutes, he called to his secretary. "Send word to muster the 1st company of the town militia. I want them ready for travel in one hour. I will inspect them prior to departure on the parade grounds." "Governor, what is happening?" "The king has gone mad. That's what's happening. Also send word for my personal guard to prepare for sea as well. And send word to the captain of the Sleeping Siren. She is to be our transport." And before his secretary could ask anything else, Guilder was out the door. The Governor made a beeline for the office of Aaron van der Meede. Now that Weelond was a large town, van der Meede was the logical choice for civil servant, and it was time for his civil service career to start; he would be acting mayor while Guilder was gone. Then Guilder went to the MCTC offices to look for Guy Wyndzon or Guy's uncle, but they were nowhere to be found. Guilder left word for Guy to meet him at the parade grounds. Guilder wondered if Guy hadn't heard the news yet. If he was out, he may not have seen the dispatch. Soon the hour had passed, and the militia company was formed up for review in front of Fort Weelond. "Captain." "Governor, what is happening? The street is abuzz with rumors of war ... with Oleon!" "I will fill you in once we're at sea, but I can tell you we are headed for Terelli, for a most dangerous mission." "The men will do whatever you command, sir." "I know, captain. That's why I requested the 1st militia company. This mission will need absolute loyalty. We must confront King Fernando before he ruins us all." Just then the Governor's personal guard unit arrived: The Governor's Musketeers, a platoon of the finest riders and marksmen on the island. Guilder thought about what lay ahead as his musketeers paraded by. King Fernando wanted troops recalled to Terelli, and so the Governor would abide. But he was not headed to Terelli to join an assault on Granoleon; Guilder was headed to Terelli to talk some sense into the king, by whatever means necessary. Guilder was loyal to the crown, but only as it served Eslandola. The king action's had broken the unwritten natural laws that make him a king. If Fernando could not see this, Eslandola would be lost, not on the battlefield, but in the hearts and minds of all her loyal citizens.

Sweet ship! I love that tiled deck! Clean lines; looks like a fast ship!

I still want to see the MOC of this MRCA result!

This is why I've been investing in land properties. Much better return on my DBs. I spent how much to license this 4T2? The winds of fate in the Brick Seas are certainly fickle!

As I commented in part I, great work with the vegetation/undergrowth, and the fort, rockwork, and figure posing. What I particularly like about this half is the cannon blast using the white collar ruff. Great piece usage!

Beautiful build. I love the lushness of the vegetation/undergrowth. The fort, rockwork, and figure posing are all excellent.

Governor Guilder will be travelling from Weelond to Terelli with troops, but not for the reason King Fernando requests!

I never thought about a Korean turtle ship in BoBS. Brilliant! And well done, too! I love the figurehead!

Love the build! Great rockwork, and I like the coconuts! But I'm worried about the fort's foundation.

I'm not sure how I missed this earlier. (Yes I am; there was an avalanche of new posts!) I love the Santa Clara! She is a beautiful example of an Eslandolan galleon. The curves of the sides along the stern are wonderfully done! I'm going to spend some time looking her over closely. And then we get everything under the waterline! And micro versions! You can never trust minions. Fantastic build(s)!

I like the armada officer head with the Capt Hook hat/hair. And as blackdeathgr pointed out, the under the sheets effect is pretty good.

Cool build. Those rafters are neat, and it's always fun to see what Guy's uncle is up to. But to that end, what IS Guy's uncle up to?!

Kai, post this in the main BoBS thread, too. Not everyone will come looking in the Eslandola thread.