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June-July 619. Vol 4, Issue 3 Mystery in Granoleon The sound of silence was deafening around Oleon ports this month, as the entire Oleon navy stayed in port! No bluecoat vessels of any sort were spotted on the Brick Seas at all, leading to speculation that something must be up in Granoleon. The rumor in some quarters is that there may be a purge in the admiralty initiated by The Faith, but lips are sealed with all of our Oleon sources. Rumors from Charlatan Bay Our man in the Sea Rat port of Charlatan Bay has managed to send us a report. Once a flourishing pirate settlement, it remains closed to most outsiders after the dramatic happenings of the last few months. The settlement, briefly occupied by Mardierian forces, was hit by a catastrophic eruption of the nearby volcano and fell into a state of complete anarchy, with pillaging and violence ensuing. What happened later is not clear. Some sailors claim that a retired pirate, Gustav von Bricktin, now controls most of the town and has succeeded in bringing back a certain degree of order. Others say that von Bricktin has organized a militia and plans on assaulting Fort Saint Millar. A merchant tells our reporter that food is being distributed to the Lowtown folk, and said he witnessed a fight between von Bricktin's militia and a street gang. There are also rumors about mysterious soldiers, supposedly Oleander, fighting side-by-side with the local militiamen. Some even claim that these men are led by an Oleander Marquis, Tristan Rimbaud, although others say he has been spotted in Granoleon. We can't confirm or deny any of these rumors, but our man in Acropolis tells us that several cargo ships apparently set sail from that port some time ago with an intended destination of Charlatan Bay. However, as noted previously, no Oleon ships have been spotted on the Brick Seas this month. Moderate Weather Favorable to Trade Only two minor storm systems moved through the Brick Seas this month. A storm originating off the northeast coast of the Madrice peninsula and moving southeast harassed a Namerean trade squadron headed for Balmin. While the squadron made it to their destination, the brig Nexus took on water and had its cargo ruined. An Altonian trade squadron also reported difficulty, with the sloop Archer also reporting all cargo lost upon arrival in Prinport. And Eslandolan officials report that La Mystique was lost in rough seas southwest of Terraversa, but that all crewmembers were able to transfer to other ships in the fleet. Meanwhile, storms moving through the Sea of Thieves into the Cocovia Sea claimed two traders, but otherwise only disrupted a couple of escorts or patrol ships. From Lavalette, the crew of the Sea Rat trader Margaret report that her sailing companion Octopus went to Davy Jones’ Locker. Our sources with the Sea Rats’ Free Trader Association also tell us FTA Sirrus was lost north of Alicentia. Corrie man-o-war HMS Ironsides was forced to return to port early after a tussle with pirates left it in poor shape to handle the worsening weather. Finally, the Corrie topsail cutter HMS Otter was diverted to New Haven, short of its intended port of Mooreton Bay. Encounters at Sea Sea Rats and Corries Clash Our man in Prinport hears that Corrish traders are talking about their encounter with the infamous Komodo Dragon squadron of the Sea Rats. Pinto Filly was damaged, but managed to lead Puffin and Turaco to safety, but could not prevent the overpowering Sea Rat fleet from taking the class 4 brig Swift. The crew of the Pinto Filly put up a good fight and were able to inflict some damage on two of the Sea Rat ships, but ultimately were lucky to escape. In a report from Jameston, we hear that a Sea Rat battle squadron led by the Andromeda decimated the WTC gunboat squadron patrolling those waters. The WTC Grey Wolf sunk, the WTC Bully Boy II was captured, and WTC Bully Boy III was damaged. The Sea Rat squadron was last seen sailing off to the west. Pirate Captured! From Stormhaven we have a report that the Corries have captured the pirate Christopher X. Apparently the pirate got a rude awakening when he encountered a pair of Corrie gunboats patrolling the local waters. With both Corrie sloops sporting mortars and heavy carronades, the aspiring pirate’s large sloops were quickly splintered and taking on water. Despite sinking Artillery Sloop No. 1, the pirate was forced to surrender his ships lest they go to Davy Jones’ Locker. We look forward to the spectacle of a pirate trial in Stormhaven! Small Nations Fight Back Against Piracy From Balmin we hear that the crew of the Namerian fast trader Nymph successfully fought off an attack by Rover, a Corrish ship flying the black. The attack occurred shortly after the Nymph left Port Raleigh, and the trader was able to sink the aggressor before the pirate could close and board their ship. A rare victory for a lone trader over the rampant piracy in the Brick Seas is to be celebrated everywhere. Our reporter on Isla de Victoria tells us that the crew of Prio trader Pearl narrowly escaped capture at the hands of Bloody Bill’s gunboat squadron. The tiny gunboats packed a punch, but the Pearl was able to outrun them and reached Fuerte Unido unscathed. With the bulk of Prio’s trade fleet also arriving at the port, rumor has it that Commodore Francisco de Pernica may authorize his escorts to hunt down the gunboats. And our man in Jameston sends word that the crew of a Carno supply squadron headed to the New Haven Sea reports that they were attacked by two Sea Rat vessels flying the black near Poorvintia in the Cocovia Sea. Carno fast sloops Chameleon and Cockatoo escaped, but the sloop Cheetah was captured by Myth Chaser and Narwal. Carno authorities are contemplating offering a bounty for the capture of the pirates. Pirate vs. Pirate! Has Captain Nordau Met His Match? From Alicentia we hear reports that onlookers observed a battle between ships all flying the black flag. Just within sight of the north coast of the island, two ships believed to belong to the pirate Montroy captured an Eslandian ship flying the black, rumored to be the Cardinal’s Shadow of the infamous Captain Nordau. One of Montroy’s ships appeared to be damaged in the fight, and there is speculation that it might not have made it far given the storm that was coming in at the time. Regardless, we can only cheer when pirates turn upon their own kind. Pirate Round-Up In another report from Prinport, our man there tells us Corrish crews from the trade squadron led by the Alexander were attacked by the pirate Jan Van Sud just southwest of Holder’s Rock. The large sloop Flying Colt was captured, and Corland Provider was damaged. The Corrish sailors claim to have damaged the pirate’s flagship, Black Diamond, before the pirate made off with his prize. Word from the mercantile quarter is that the squadron pulled in a very good profit, but the loss of Flying Colt certainly puts a damper on any celebration. In Salida Este, the crew of the carrack Eslandita is telling a harrowing tale of being attacked by the infamous pirate LeColeon. The pirate stalked them from east of Nelissa before catching them within sight of the Berelli coast. LeColeon’s fleet of five (!) ships overpowered the small squadron of two trade ships and one escort, capturing both the class 7 ship-of-the-line La Comete and the class 3 trade sloop Lady of Madrice II. The loss of La Comete, one of the largest ships in the Eslandolan navy, is quite a blow to Greenie pride. Corrish naval observers report that HMS Carnage out of Arlinsport, a class 4 war galley on patrol, has been captured by the infamous pirate Captain Gore. After sinking Jawed’s Fortune, several of Her majesty’s crew were able to abandon ship and avoid capture. Captain Gore’s fleet was seen disappearing to the north. While the loss of Jawed’s Fortune surely cost the pirate several doubloons of trading profit had she reached port, the HMS Carnage could make up for some of that loss at auction. The word from King’s Harbour is that the local the Corrie patrol chased off a squadron led by the infamous pirate Bluebeard. The pirate fleet was reportedly led by two class 5 man-o-wars, but the stout patrol squadron of HMS Pegasus, HMS Ironsides, and Justicia repelled the pirate fleet with only minor damage to Justicia (although HMS Ironsides was forced to return to port when the weather turned). Corrish officials boast that King’s Harbour continues to be a safe port for merchants from across the Brick Seas. Crahaish Triuri Missing Two Ships From Freeport we hear bad news for two ships belonging to the Crahaish Triuri. Our man in Freeport sends word that Glittering Wind, the cutter fresh from a second place finish in class at the PA Cup races in Alexport (see our full report on page 2 below), is overdue to arrive in port. There is no information at this time as to its fate, but our man in Alexport tells us the Aqua Fina, purportedly owned by Bluebeard, was seen leaving port at roughly the same time on a similar heading. Our man in Freeport also tells us that there is concern over the fate of the trader Valiant Phoenix, which is also overdue. Worse, there is a report from other ships here that the pirate fleet of Zublius Von Wreck was seen near Sabre Island towing a ship matching the Valiant Phoenix’s description. We have no comment from the Crahaish Triuri as we go to press. Overdue and Presumed Lost From Mesabi Landing we hear that the vessel known as Small Sloop is overdue in port. We have no word on its fate. -page 2- Mercantile Report Trade Agreement Pays Dividends Terraversans rejoiced as the trade agreement Archduke Oldis negotiated with Eslandola earlier this year has started to show results. An Eslandola trade fleet visited Kings Port this month, and although no taxes were collected, 1800 DBs worth of goods were delivered. We can now expect regular visits from Greenie ships in the coming months, and our national trade fleet will be able to visit many of their largest ports without the looming expense of taxes, fees, and tariffs as well. After the Garveyians grumbled about the Kings Port taxes recently and few visits from other ships, it’s good to see trade with other nations improving. ETTC Has Mixed Results ETTC crews in Belson were celebrating for two reasons this month. Not only did the Alexander, Valkyrie, and Corland Provider escape from the pirate Jan Van Sud, but they made more than 1300 DBs in profits upon arrival in the Corrie capital. However, with the capture of Flying Colt by the pirate, and damage sustained by Corland Provider, the trade run could not be counted as a success. Still, the ETTC appears to be on a firm mercantile footing. A Tale of Two Fleets Two major trade fleets made port in Nova Terreli this month, and the difference was eye-opening. The Greenies proudly called on their colonial lynchpin with a fleet of seven ships, and word from our man in Nova Terreli is that they easily made more than 1000 DBs in revenue. Meanwhile, a Mardier trade fleet of five ships limped into port and made less than half of the Greenies’ profits. Once one of two major trade fleets for Mardier, these ships now represent Mardier’s only trade fleet due to losses due to piracy earlier this year. And the remaining fleet is a shell of its former self, forced to utilize captured pirate sloops to fill out the squadron. A fleet that once inspired awe at the ports on which it called now barely garners a notice. The word from the shipyards in Londa is that Mardier is hard at work building new ships for its trade fleet. But for now, the scene from Nova Terreli is striking. Jameston Is Bustling! Jameston is quickly establishing itself as the trading center of the east. Our man there reports that 20 ships called on the port this month, and after checking with customs agents, estimates that more than 1400 DBs worth of goods were delivered. The crews of Golden Filly as well as those of Far Horizon and Golden Crescent were seen partying it up in the dockside pubs. Garvey’s Black Market Economy Thriving Our reporter in Prinport sends word that the Garveyian port was as busy as always. Official tallies from custom agents put the value of goods delivered there at more than 1400 DBs, with the crews of Turaco, Puffin, and Gilded Lilly buying rounds in several pubs. But word on the street is that the black market activity brings that number much closer to 1900 DBs. With a third of the port’s trade value due to illicit goods, it’s no wonder Garvey is known as the “Fence of Madrice.” Notable Events Pilot’s Association Racing Cup Our man in Alexport in the Grand Duchy of Prio, sends us this report on the first annual P.A. Cup: The Archduke established the Pilot's Association as an international organization dedicated to ensuring safe navigation of the Brick Seas by making pilots available throughout Terra Nova. Furthermore, the Archduke wanted to create a competition to identify the proper designs for pilot cutters. Thus the P.A. Racing Cup, a boat race for smaller vessels, was born. Races were held for class 1, class 2, and class 3 vessels. The winners ultimately faced off to determine an overall champion. There are rumors that people from many different walks of life have shown an interest in the races, not only for the prestige and the prizes, but also for the boat designs … designs that coincidentally are exactly what a pirate or smuggler might utilize! In class 1, six vessels were entered, including two Sea Rat entries and two entries from island natives. Three of the vessels were catamarans. But ultimately the winning vessel was Orion, a two-masted pilot boat from Oleon. In class 2 there were also six vessels entered: two dhows, two sloops, and two cutters. All the major nations of northern Halos were represented. The dhow Jinn was the clear winner in class, piloted by a mysterious Corrish gentleman in a bowler hat. In class 3 there were three entries: one by the Sea Rats, one apparently by the infamous pirate Bluebeard despite all protestations to the contrary, and finally a late-arriving entry – a junk crewed by settlers of Loti origin in the service of the Oleon Foreign Legion. Fireworks ultimately ensued between the first two entries, with (not) Bluebeard’s Aqua Fina proving to be the fastest. In the race to determine an overall champion, the gentleman privateer guided Jinn to a narrow victory over Aqua Fina to claim overall honors. No word yet as to where next year's competition will take place. ------------------------------------------- Ships Lost to Davy Jones’ Locker: Artllery Sloop No. 1 Blue Thunder FTA Sirrus Jawed’s Fortune La Mystique Octopus Rover Small Sloop WTC Grey Wolf Ships Captured: MOC’d: Cardinal’s Shadow (class 6) taken from Garmadon by Montroy Flying Colt (class 3) taken from SilentWolf by Jan Van Sud Glittering Wind (class 2) taken from gedren_y by Bluebeard HMS Carnage (class 4) taken from Arlinsport by Captain Gore La Comete (class 7) taken from Eslandola by LeColeon Lady of Madrice II (class 3) taken from Capt Wolf by LeColeon Swift (class 4) taken from LM71Blackbird by MKJoshA, Roadmonkeytj, and Sea Rats Valiant Phoenix (class 3) taken from gedren_y by Zublius Von Wreck WTC Bully Boy II (class 1) taken from Drunknok by Professor Thaum and Roadmonkeytj Un-MOC’d: Cheetah (class 3f) taken from Carno by Roadmonkeytj and Bart Mary Jane (class 3) taken from Christopher X by Elizabethville and Stormhaven The Hundred (class 3) taken from Christopher X by Elizabethville and Stormhaven Inquire by PM for ships stats. Known Black Flag Ships Still At Large (all of their crews scoundrels and wanted for piracy) Andromeda Apollo’s Mirth AQAR Black Rat Cardinal’s Shadow Clearance Golden Rat Hand of Fate Hotspur Jilted Maiden Jokers Folly Jolly Rogers Komodo Dragon II LaPetunia Myth Chaser Narwal Odin's Scorn Red Dragon Stormbringer II Stormbull The Drunken Monkey Thunder Villain’s Boat Viper WTC Judgement Note that Black Flag Sea Rat ship locations are hidden when docked in Sea Rat ports, Garveyian ports, or pirate hideouts. Result tables to be posted shortly.

I have not. Where can we find them? Very cool! Because we need a link to those, here we go:

In Kings Port, editors were seen burning the midnight oil at the KPA offices last night. Either they're starting to assemble the latest edition of shipping news from around the Brick Seas or they're burning their notes. If you have any news items for the upcoming KPA, PM @Capt Wolf.

@Mike S did a lot of maps early on, so he'd be a good person to ask, too.

Another wonderful build from you! Great detail all around, and you always find a way to make your builds feel alive. I really like how you've used SNOT construction around the edges to build up the uneven terrain. And something as simple as the round plate between the two round bricks on the sides of the windows (rather than making up the required height with a square plate above or below) really impacts the attractiveness of the window architecture. Excellent!

I love it! Clever idea, with excellent execution. And I like the technique you've used for attaching the brick-built sails to the spars. But ... mimes! Why'd they have to be mimes? (I know, 'cause, they're black and white. Still...) Nothing will ever get done on this ship, as they will simply pantomime all the tasks!

Beautiful scene! The curved boardwalk and the ground foliage are well done. The photography is top notch with the soft background!

There's a lot to like here. Just the island build itself, gradually rising from beach to rocky cliff, is excellent! The two ships are great as well, and of course armed with catapults. Indeed I did. Thank you! And of course the story is very entertaining, as always. I certainly wasn't expecting the banana mutants to turn into trees when struck by coconuts! (But those coconuts are creepy. At first I thought the assistant was loading his own head into the catapult! ) Another great build and story entry from you, Captain.

I'll PM @Phred. He's the one who can make this happen.

It's in Bastion

Welcome back! And you've got through Monday night to get a form submitted. If you have trouble figuring out where your ship is, PM the ship name(s) to me, and the last time you think it/they sailed, and I'll see if i can help find it/them. Oh, that would be wonderful! Unfortunately, no such listing is in the works. We're having enough trouble just finding help to run the MRCAs and dole out awards for contests.

Cool. And it's in zone 35. We just need to get @Phred to add New Nassau to the spreadsheet. (Until then it won't have a trade value when we run the MRCA program.) Send him a PM about it.

I'd say you can go ahead and sail them in the trade MRCA this turn. Perhaps not official for another reason. It doesn't show up in the spreadsheet. @Phred needs to add it there. And does it have a settlement thread? If you can get these things taken care of, we could get it added to the location list for the MRCA.

Yes, just make sure you've licensed them -- and remember to check the "license a free vessel" option when you do.

The sign-up deadline for the next Trade MRCA is June 17, midnight, anywhere in the world. Note that this is only the Trade MRCA, not the Adventure MRCA. We decided we could not wait any longer for the A-MRCA results, as it has been too long since the last T-MRCA. Going forward, we hope to keep the Trade MRCA on a more frequent schedule and are looking at new ways to keep the Adventure MRCAs moving without delaying the Trade MRCAs. ---------------- If you have a ship currently participating in an Adventure MRCA, you can not sign it up for this Trade MRCA. Individual ships can only participate in one or the other, not both simultaneously. To sign-up for the Trade MRCA, read the rules here and then sign-up via this form. For a ship to take part in the MRCA, it must be licensed. You can license your ship under the new ship rules via this form. If there are any issues (typo, wrong number of points or other issues) with this process, PM @Legostone. Note that the MRCA signup form still doesn’t have raids added yet, so if you’re interested in conducting a raid this turn, PM @Capt Wolf. If you’re just going to be trading, you can go ahead and fill out the forms normally. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consult this map for trade zone numbers before submitting any forms:  IMPORTANT: Note that if you click on the above map to go to one you can zoom in on, there is an error on the linked map (zones 10 and 11 are mislabeled). Use the map visible above for proper zone labels. And here are the trade values as of June 6, 619 (trade values for NPC and Old World ports are as of February 14, 619). When filling out your MRCA form, please make sure you spell the ports exactly as they appear below. Settlement Faction Zone Trade Value Acropolis OL 24 32 Aden CAR 2 178 Alexport PRI 29 172 Arlinsport COR 6 479 Astrapi OL 23 256 Balmin NAM 2 175 Balondia COR 2 149 Bardo ESL 8 249 Baskers Island MAR 6 126 Bastion SR 18 350 Belson COR 4 897 Breshaun OL 7 1133 Calisto MAR 25 78 Camp Isaac COR 35 63 Cecropia OL 22 41 Charlatan Bay SR 24 519 Dortanix MAR 1 594 Dragonstone OL 20 18 Elizabethville COR 22 214 Eltina OL 7 334 Elysabethtown ESL 20 178 Fatu Hiva OL 35 311 Fortaleza Victoria ESL 32 5 Freeport GAR 27 26 Fuerte Unido ESL 32 230 Granoleon OL 5 892 Haven SR 21 36 Hojaroja ESL 32 33 Hussar’s Isle COR 24 9 Jameston COR 35 489 Kieg GAR 3 594 King’s Harbour COR 24 487 Kings Port TER 13 898 La Puebloto ESL 32 5 Lavalette OL 28 282 Leopaldis GAR 24 118 Londa MAR 2 594 Mehit ESL 32 5 Mesabi Landing COR 35 608 Montario ESL 17 100 Mooreton Bay COR 24 310 Moray’s Den SR 21 18 Myzectlan COR 35 122 New Haven COR 24 52 Nova Malto ESL 32 90 Nova Terreli ESL 17 820 Pontelli ESL 17 170 Poorvintia CAR 26 7 Poppy Port SR 26 86 Port Raleigh COR 20 157 Port Wilks ESL 22 23 Port Woodhouse COR 35 96 Prinport GAR 9 840 Puerto Alijo ESL 20 5 Puerto Desafio ESL 32 168 Quinnsville COR 24 383 Rassilon SR 18 176 Salida Este ESL 23 164 Spudkirk COR ? --- Stedor ESL 3 297 Stormhaven COR 22 60 Takashii SR 18 18 Terreli ESL 3 892 The Sereen Cay SR 26 41 Tortuga SR 32 180 Trador ESL 32 419 Ulric ALT 1 149 Weelond ESL 8 808 Westface TER 13 592 Windfall Island OL 28 9 Yeldo COR 1 594  Note that Rassilon, Takashii, and Haven are no longer settlements. They can no-longer be chosen as destinations in the MRCA. 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. I'm not sure if the trade values for Moray's Den and Bastion have been adjusted yet to reflect this. Also, these islands can now be chosen as destinations. They have no trade value, so you won't earn any DBs sailing to them, but they're better than sinking. If sailing to one of these islands, use the name listed here: Island Faction Marked on map as Zone Trade Value Fever Island --- 1 26 0 Island of Bats ALT 4 27 0 Bubbling Island NAM 6 30 0 Garden of Hades --- 9 31 0 Gunpowder Island --- 16 35 0 Stilt People Island --- 17 35 0 Glimmer Island CAR 20 35 0 Mud Beach --- 21 35 0 Screeching Isle --- 22 35  0 

@Phred, none of the NPC settlements or old world ports have trade values listed in the April spreadsheet (other than Belson with a TV of 5 and Kings Port with a TV of 10).

FYI, the final race between the three class winners has finally been run.

After a week of partying in the pubs of Alexport, the winners of the different class competitions were finally ready to determine an overall champion vessel and crew for the inaugural PA Cup. The class 1 winner was the Orion, an Oleon pilot boat with leeboards. Perhaps it is best to describe it as a yawl, as it is fore-and-aft rigged, and its mizzenmast is much smaller than its mainmast. The class 2 winner was the Jinn, a Corrish two-masted dhow captained by a mysterious gentleman – some say privateer – in a bowler hat. The class 3 winner was the Aqua Fina, a ship that for all the world appears to belong to the pirate Bluebeard, but the captain denies it to no end. The vessel is similar to a bilander, with a square-rigged mainmast and a lateen-rigged mizzenmast. With sober crews and clear skies, the three class winners finally took to the sea. The gentleman in the bowler hat maneuvered his dhow expertly before the starting gun and was first across the line. Aqua Fina looked also to be in good form, but Orion struggled mightily with its timing and got off to a slow start. Beating to windward, Jinn tacked almost effortlessly and made great progress to lead around the windward mark. Aqua Fina also maneuvered well, but not up to Jinn’s speed. Orion continued its poor start and struggled into the wind. Crossing the wind to the jibe mark, Aqua Fina showed better speed, as its crew trimmed its sails well. They gained on Jinn, but the gentleman privateer was able to just round the jibe mark in front. Orion has fallen well back, and the crew appear to be trying to determine the reason for their slow performance. The ships make the turn for their first run down wind, and the Aqua Fina shines. Wind fills its square-rigged mainsail and the crew cheers as it sails past the dhow. On board the Jinn, the crew appear to have trouble trimming their lateen sails for best results directly with the wind. Orion continues to fall farther behind and is quickly becoming an afterthought in the race. Turning back into the wind, Aqua Fina struggles for the first time all match, while the gentleman in the bowler hat quickly has the Jinn onto an advantageous tack. And the crew of Orion have finally solved their problems, as their vessel comes to life and matches Jinn move for move. By the time they reach the mark, Jinn is back in front, and Orion is closing in on Aqua Fina. Turning for their last run with the wind, Aqua Fina is again fastest, but not as fast as before. She closes on the Jinn and trails bow-to-stern around the final mark. Orion keeps pace with the Aqua Fina, but does not close the gap. Crossing to the finish, Orion begins to make a move as Jinn and Aqua Fina are more concerned with each other. Aqua Fina briefly pulls alongside, but Jinn blocks her wind and regains the lead. Aqua Fina’s crew tosses their cannon overboard in a final attempt for speed, but at the finish line the gentleman in the bowler hat guides the dhow Jinn across the line first to claim the overall championship. Aqua Fina finishes a close second alongside Jinn. Orion came in last, but only a few boat lengths back of the frontrunners. Several cheers went up from the dockside crowd in appreciation of the seamanship of all the competitors … and for some winning bets by the Corries on hand, much to the dismay of local bookies.

Wonderful MOC. Lots of texture! And good fig posing. A lot of nice work packed into a small build.

Voted. I totally agree. Picking a best out of class 2 was tough. And all the entries in all classes showed excellent work.