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Wonderful little ship, Capt B! If only it had a middle hull section (which would have to be built from scratch, I know). That is the only criticism I have. The colors, the amount of detail you packed into such a small ship, the evil crew, cloth sails, and of course the story continues. Excellent!
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Bodi, that boat took you only 2 hours? It's great! LS, great addition to the story. I'm still loving those trees. And I know I have one of those tents somewhere, but I've been unable to find it.
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Waiting for news during the night...
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Name: Hojaroja Ownership: Eslandola Location: Otoño Mayor: TBD Who can own property in TBD: Anyone Who can freebuild in TBD: Anyone Hojaroja thread
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[SR-FB 12] Shipwreck Bay (medium fort)
Capt Wolf replied to Jacob Nion's topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
You are doing some fantastic work Jacob! The shipwreck is stunning, and the rock work is excellent! -
Here's the thread. And your offer is very generous, but not necessary. And I assure you Eslandola does not consider you an enemy in any way. Guilder will endeavor to write you at length when he is available.
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[SR-FB 11] Sea Turtles Part II
Capt Wolf replied to Jacob Nion's topic in Brethren of the Brick Seas
I love it! And that's how you claim an island. Well done! BoBS wouldn't have been the same without Captain Morgan, and he's already proving it. -
Name: Hojaroja Ownership: Eslandola Location: Otoño Mayor: TBD Troops: As of Oct 10., 617, one company (30 men) Who can own property in Hojaroja: Anyone. Who can freebuild in Hojaroja: Anyone. Island Rumors: Builds in Hojaroja Please help us out by posting your a link to your Hojaroja builds in this thread. Licensee is Listed after the type of licence. Properties: 12/31 Size for EGS purposes - Level 2 'Town' Required for Level 4 'Large Town': TBA Artisans: 2 The Falling Leaf Tavern, medium artisan, Hojaroja (via Ayrlego) Commerce: 4 Wooden Wharves, medium commerce, Capt Wolf Post Master's House and Office, medium commerce, The Neighbourhood Merchant (via Ayrlego) Factories: 3 Watermill, large factory, The Neighbourhood Merchant (via Ayrlego) Residences: 1 Farmhouse, small residence, Eslandola (via Ayrlego) Art and Culture: 0 Educational: 0 Plantations: 1 Uncle's Palm Tree Plantation, small plantation, Kai NRG Mines: Forts: 1 Other Builds: Autumn Prospects, prospecting build, Elostirion A discrete arrival, Phadeout A Curious Story, gedren_y
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A-ha! He lives! Wonderful job building that turtle! Good job with the fire, too. An excellent little MOC for the story.
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OOC: Nicely played, Oleon! I just wish there was a small build to go with it. And the added pics are great. I love how we never see the face of Oleon's agent, and the light through the window is nicely done.
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Back in the Eslandolan camp, the diplomatic party speculated on the state of the talks. "Well, I guess we have to hope he is conferring with others at the moment," said Monezterrell. "Indeed," replied Guilder. "He has been put in a difficult position by his people. You have to admire the gusto with which he presents his case, but I fear some of his constituency may suffer from Corrie rose-colored glasses." "At some point they will accept that it is an Eslandolan settlement," said Bowditch. "It is ratified in our treaty with Mardier, and an accepted tenet of international law, after all. We can assure that the refugees are supplied and secure, whether they stay here or depart for another island. Oleon has helped transport several refugees, I understand. And his promises of security to Lorenzini will be upheld; he can remain as mayor of the settlement if that's what the citizens want. Montoya really has done all he can do." "Yes, yes," said Guilder, enjoying the opportunity to sit for awhile, "he is to be commended for his valiant efforts on his country's behalf in these talks."
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Yes, it is unfortunate that Kai didn't actually use the term "grape shot" in the write up! A marvelous build and marvelously funny!
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The Eslandolan contingent bowed to Montoya and Baker, and then turned to each other. "What has Captain Argentum done now?" one asked in a whispered tone, and the conversation continued privately as they returned to their camp...
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The Greatest Collectible Minifigure THANKS AND GOODBYE
Capt Wolf replied to Itaria No Shintaku's topic in Special LEGO Themes
Ugh! Aztec Warrior vs Bagpiper. A good one is going to lose no matter what. -
"Gentlemen, gentlemen, please, let us calm down." Guilder looked much better than the previous evening, and his vigor had returned. "I fear we are getting sidetracked hashing out past unpleasantries. Let us stay focused on the matter at hand." Guilder turned to Montoya. "Honorable consul, if it is the wish of the refuges of Malto to rule themselves out from under the yoke of any far-away elite, I have two suggestions. One, that Corrington has the ability to provide them land on any one of your many islands in the nearby seas and could provide them exactly that. Or, Two, if they choose to stay here, let me point out that they would not be ruled by a far-away elite, but rather a representative elected by them, who would join a body of other elected representatives, formed specifically because we too did not want to answer to a far-away elite, in our case King Fernando. That is how democracy works. It is easy to understand how neither they nor you are all that familiar with it, having known only monarchy, but I suspect you and they might be pleasantly surprised by its invigorating freedom. In either case, the refugees would be determining their path. What say we put it to them?"
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"I'm not accusing Corrington of anything. It is not a concern of mine what Corrington did or did not do in the war, only to point out that it was not a combatant, nor a party to the declarations of war, and as such it was not a Corrington matter." Guilder did in fact straighten up a bit after rubbing his leg. "As for Lorenzini, we have made no public accusations, but we were certainly suspicious of his intentions, apparently being the party that hid the refugees plight from us and pulled you into this. What we have said is we wanted to know more about him and his intentions. We have had agents actively investigating the matter, and recent evidence suggests our initial concerns were unfounded. Furthermore, Secretary Bowditch brought word with him that Lord Damaximus of MAESTRO is personally vouching for Captain Lorenzini, and has submitted a proposal in our Colonial Council to grant him full citizenship and assure his safety from prosecution. I would go even further and offer him a commission in the army were he to accept our offer. I can send word to the council to vote on the matter with all due haste if that would help." Guilder bent over and rubbed his leg some more. "Thank you for your statement of agreement with our position regarding the WTC's claim." Guilder then glanced at Captain Mesabi. "And may I assure the representatives of the WTC here that there are still plenty of doubloons to be made in their venture if they pay attention to the opportunities presented here. I know a thing or two about running a trade company." Guilder continued to rub his aching leg, then turned his attention to Montoya again. "Honorable sir, I'm sorry, but I must ask if we can retire to our camps for the night. I'm still getting used to the leg, and I fear I need to tend to it if I am to go on. Shall we resume tomorrow?"
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"So is this not truly a humanitarian matter for you, but rather a case of empire envy? The treaty I refer to is between Eslandola and Mardier. While you may have provided aid to one side or the other during the war at various times, the ultimate issue of the war was between Eslandola and Mardier. It seems that Corrington often thinks that everything is about Corrington, but the world is bigger than that."
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"Your premises are in error, as Malto was never neutral to begin with. The treaty that ended the war granted Eslandola ownership over the entire island, including Malto. What we are prepared to do is assure that the settlement will be an open settlement like most in the Brick Seas, where anyone can build and trade. But we will not give away what was won with 8 months of hard fighting just because you want it to be so. International law backs us on this, and you know it, whether you want to admit it or not." Guilder paused. He did not want to rile Montoya here, as he thought there was a chance at a breakthrough near. "Please tell me, with all of our assurances regarding access, protections, and rights, what is it that we are not offering that truly affects these people abandoned by their former nation? I have not heard that they seek neutrality, only you appear to seek that. They seek safety, shelter, and the ability to live their lives. We offer them all of that, as well as the warm embrace of a democratic nation willing to accept them as its own."
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"So let us return to our discussion. Perhaps the young captain could be quiet for awhile and see how gentlemen conduct business."
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"So, Captain Mesabi, I presume?" Guilder turned to Montoya. "Perhaps I was wrong about the sausage in Corrington after all." Guilder addressed the impudent WTC representative. "If I may be so bold as to address you directly, you need to learn your place in the order of things. You demand quite a lot, but you should know that many investments are not insured. It might appear that you have made a poor choice in this case. That said, I will repeat something I just said to the honorable consul here: under Eslandola's rule, citizens are free to trade with whomever they please. Eslandola would have no problem with a WTC presence in Malto. I built an MCTC warehouse in Mooreton Bay. But I did not go into Mooreton Bay and demand to own the town!"
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"Well, let me assure you that the island is in no danger of incursions, and there is an authority to protect the citizens ... us!" Guilder paused for emphasis. "We currently have nearly all of our active military on the island, as we have not drawn down from war footing yet, considering there is work to do on the island. We have built or restored fortifications in every settlement, and the royal fortress at Puerto Desafio projects it power over the entire island and then some." Guilder looked to see how Montoya was receiving this, then continued on. "Furthermore, the people of Malto will have the rights of any and all Eslandolan citizens if they choose to stay: protection by our military, free to elect their own local leaders, free to engage in trade with anyone. And let me point out that any refugee who decides to stay on Eslandian soil is considered just that, a citizen of Eslandola. Our quarrel was never with the citizens of the island, only their Mardierian leaders who provoked this war with their disregard for the laws of the sea."
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"It is good to finally put a face with the letters," Guilder said to Montoya. "And it is apparent by our respective numbers that a monarchy has at least one advantage in diplomacy. But diversity of representation, while perhaps somewhat like making sausage, I dare says produces a better hot dog!" Guilder offered a hearty laugh. Monezterrell and Bowditch looked at Guilder a bit funny. Guilder continued, but without the analogies. "So, to open, your military presence here is unacceptable, and based on the false premise that the refugees have in any way anything to fear from us. Refugees from all over the island have already relocated to Fuerte Unido, Puerto Desafio, or been allowed to travel to any destination of their choosing. And if these refugees prefer to rebuild here, that is quite acceptable as well. There have been no reports of mistreatment of refugees anywhere on the island, even here! The only reason there was any crisis here in the first place is that their presence was deliberately hidden from us. A more appropriate response on your part, once learning of the situation, should have been to inform us." (@Bregir, back to you.)
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The carriage arrived at one of the many encampments around Malto. It was quite a sight to see--military units of various Eslandolan organizations, all in different uniforms; stockpiles of food and rations; various medical personal anxious to help the wounded--all mixed together, all waiting to see what would happen next. Jerome Monezterrell emerged from his tent and strode toward the carriage as its door opened. “Guilder, Bowditch, finally!” he exclaimed. “The major in the fort keeps threatening to fire on us. We cannot end this situation soon enough for my liking.” “None too soon for my liking, either,” said Guilder as he struggled somewhat getting out of the carriage. “I would have come right off, but I thought it important Secretary Bowditch was involved.” “I certainly didn’t anticipate any international crises so soon after the treaty,” commented Secretary of State Myles Bowditch. “I was looking forward to a nice vacation. And I’m certain the two of you can take care of this, but if my presence lends an additional stamp of authority to the proceedings, it’s the least I can do.” Monezterrell motioned for them to walk with him. “This way, gentlemen. We’ve set up a tent for the meeting over there. It appears the Corries are here as well.” “Do we know who is in their negotiating party?” asked Guilder. “My correspondences on the matter have been mainly with Montoya, although there has also been unofficial correspondence with a Captain Mesabi from the Wayfarers Trading Company.” “Yes,” interjected Monezterrell, “the WTC seems to be integral to this whole operation on the Corrie side.” “I hope we may see Colonel Alcock, as I have had business dealings with him. But his name has not come up in the correspondence.” “Well, moment of truth, fellow Eslandians!” declared Bowditch. “Let’s get this thing started.” So the three men, accompanied by two musketmen, strode deliberately to the tent set up in the clearing. Two men of Corrington and two of their musketmen awaited them. Guilder cleared his throat. “Gentlemen, may I present Eslandola’s diplomatic team on this matter. To my left is our Secretary of State, Myles Bowditch, who also heads up the East Trade-Wind Company. To my right is Jerome Monezterrell, governor of this island and member of MAESTRO. And I am Willem Guilder, Governor of An Holli and director of the Merchant's Colonial Trading Company. All three of us serve in our Colonial Council, and Monezterrell and I are current members of our Continental Council as well. So, we have tried to cover all our bases so you can see that we can confidently speak for all the Eslandolan stakeholders in this matter. With whom do we have the honor of discussing this unfortunate situation?”
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I've loved this ship ever since the first teaser pics you shared. Great lines, great colors. Fantastic job on the rigging. And an excellent story as well. Glad to see the ship has finally launched!
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Malto Peace Talks begin. Watch this thread for ongoing developments.