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More of the Independent political movement story.

The second part of my Independent political movement story is up.

January builds: An Independent political movement has begun - Part 2 | gedren_y | Eslandola

[The events depicted here happened before Governor Guilder announced his further political intentions, and before outside agitators spurred on a minor riot. ] Weelond, An Holli November 10, 617 Located in what was once an early limestone quarry, the restaurant known as The Dragon's Maw was chosen for an information sharing event. Commodore Hammish Grei had been authorized to make available a considerable portion of the Crahaish neh Triuri's Nautical Maps Archive. Governor Guilder, in his capacity as a member of the Colonial Council, was invited examine the materials offered. With him is Conan Hoffer, the man who advises Guilder on matters of public perception (especially with the dockside crowd). They are late to this because Conan advised the Governor that he should wear his fancy peg-leg, which meant that their leaving coincided with most workers returning home, which in turn necessitated many glad-handing stops. "Why are we going to this again?" Guilder groaned, "And why did it have to be at this horrid place?" "This place gives me the creeps, too," Conan tried to mollify his boss, "But your attendance will show that you can put the interests of the people above the interest of your trade company. That will be important once you make your announcement." When they came to the stairs, Guilder glared (not for the first time) at his companion and growled, "You had to insist on the fancy peg-leg!" "Oh, I didn't realize they'd be so steep," Conan admitted sheepishly. "If you ever have me wear this thing when I have to climb stairs again, I will have it melted down," Guilder threatened. "Just think of the gain." Conan encouraged, "The maps this fellow is supposed to have . . . . I'm told they show . . . . uh, things." It took a humiliatingly long time to make their ascent. Once at the table the Governor was able to rest his weight against the border wall, freeing up his walking stick for other uses. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tolan duBroise had listened to Hammish practice all the things he was going to say for the last few days, so he decided to just lounge with Solas and the ladies. "These here," Hammish began, "Are just a portion of what I was able to bring aboard the Stormbringer II on the most recent trade run. In less than a week we'll be sailing to Terreli, where I'll be able acquire the rest of the maps." "This here looks like Celestia," one of the other attendees remarked, "How old is this map, and what are these marks?" "It is indeed the island we know today as Celestia," Hammish replied, "This map is over 250 years old, and the writing is Cymgrii script. Most of the maps are of places you might not be familiar with, but for demonstration purposes I chose one that you might be able to compare to modern maps. The symbology is a bit different as well." "So how are we supposed to make use of them?" another attendee asked. "Solas has arranged for two large printing presses, and several printmakers, to produce modern copies, along with a smaller press for our political pamphlets," Hammish explained, "We have them set up in the local library. Dearji the Windsong, here with us this afternoon, and Kali the Phlin are willing to do the translations of the script." Hammish went on to explain that, where needed, the new copies would be updated with more current knowledge and settlements. The discussion drifted into how the old Celestia map made note of native structures not present on current maps made available by Corrington. While this was going on, food was being served. Conan didn't follow much of the dialogue, too focused as he was on a smaller map in front of him. "Uh, does this, uh . . . temple? Yeah, temple," he muttered, "Doesn't it look like a pe-" Thwack! Guilder smacked him with his walking stick. At the other table Dearji and Valentia were enjoying some rock candy, Solas had some frothy fruit drink, and the uisge is of course Tolan's. One of the male servers is bringing Camilla a noji berry cream pie, while another is putting away the unused chairs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some shots of the build empty of figs. Empty 01 Empty 02 Empty 03 Empty 04 Empty 05 Empty 06 -------------------------------------------------------- I hope you all have enjoyed my little story.

You all know what could settle this, Sinbad is dreaming. @Mesabi tried to play around in Eslandola politics, but didn't quite understand how it works. I made a point to remind him that if you want to play off of someone's story, you should contact them first to work out how things should be handled. The same should go for depicting characters who are operating in the official governmental capacity of another nation, you need to work something out with the faction leaders. If you intentionally target a faction's ships on your MRCA form, then if your ship loses an encounter the ship your characters aboard that ship, if known, get labeled as pirates by that faction. Usually we let the player write a story about characters getting away. In the old MRCA one of my ships went on a predator run and was captured by one of @MKJoshA's ships. I contacted him for permission to write a ransom story. It worked out with no one getting upset. Mesabi has already owned up to his mistake in targeting Sea Rats in general, and is doing cooperative story to resolve the issue, though there is some IC antagonism.

While this is wonderfully done, steampunk is science fiction, not historical or fantasy.

The library and printing press actually help with my future pre-election story. Common wisdom labels this event as spurred on by outside agitators, and helps legitimize the election results. Future efforts should be coordinated with the players with who's stories you hope to connect. Cooperation is the byword for this kind of storytelling, even if the characters in the story will be at odds.

Here you go.

Commodore Hammish Grei is once.again shipping out on the Stormbringer II.

The Lego Ideas Facebook page posted this morning about the Gilmore Girls - Luke's Diner making 10,000 in three weeks. I'd love it, but I understand how it might not pass through review.

The second build is taking longer than expected. It won't be done and photographed until probably the second of the year. Timeline-wise it will still be set in November. That was the aim. Luck? It's skill my friend. Yes, not all the pics came out quite right. I lost the cloud cover about halfway through shooting, so some of the pics have too much glare.

I don't generally acknowledge The Brick Show, because a number of their videos betray a lack of knowledge of Lego's history, but they have images of a Pirates themed rollercoaster Creator set. I'm not going to link the posting because even they acknowledge that the images aren't officially released, and may get them in trouble with TLG. I only saw it because Model Building Secrets shared it on Facebook. I mention this here because I think this does not bode well for an actual Pirates theme. The potentially costly nature of this set is obviously a point to the idea that a classic Pirates theme appeals more to adults than to children.

In Weelond: An Independent political movement has begun!

December builds: An Independent political movement has begun - Part 1 | gedren_y | Eslandola

Campaign season is here! An Independent political movement has begun!

Weelond, An Holli November 3, 617 The decision had been made. Commodore Hammish Grei, Lady Valentia Cantoni, and Viscount Alexander Doblin made their plans to run as a delegation for the Independents' seats on the Colonial Council. Politics, though, requires popular support. They decided to start in northwestern Weelond, not far from the riverside docks. The trio took to the footpaths, singing the Eslandola national anthem, while their supporters positioned themselves at the planned end of their march. The paved section of the footpath ends at a grassy park, with a mineral spring fed fountain, behind the Crosswinds Trading Post, adjacent to The Treasure Map tavern & inn. A fortuitous stack of empty crates provides the perfect platform to make their pitch. "Good afternoon, Weelond!" Hammish began, "I am Commodore Hammish Grei, to my right is Lady Valentia Cantoni, and to my left is Viscount Alexander Doblin. If you would do us the honor, we would like stand as representatives for the independent shippers and sailors of Eslandola in your Colonial Council." This quickly garnered the attention of those nearby. "For too long," Valentia took up the diatribe, "The trade companies have held considerable sway in our government. Even after the changes that we have made to it to control our own destinies, the trade companies still hold many of the reigns of power. It is time that those who do not belong to those institutions have their seats filled. We humbly ask that you choose us to be your voice." "I have seen much change in my lifetime," Alexander continued seamlessly, "I rejoiced when our people stood up to the Crown, and did my best to bolster the spirits of the young and strong when they were called to war with Mardier. I have staked my personal fortune backing independent shippers, most notably the late Daffyd 'Splattersquawk' Prows, may he rest in peace. I offer myself as a voice of experience, and measured calm in these uncertain times. Thank you for your attention." It looks like Tolan duBroise, the current captain of the Island Rose, has just nearly missed the speech. A local resident and a far traveler look on with interest. A pair of sailors, recently stranded in Weelond because of their over-indulgence at the Oktoberfest celebration, make grumbling noises about 'bosses' in general. Dearji the Windsong and Kali the Phlin stroll on over to offer the blessings of the Triuri to all in attendance. Beneath a rare songbird native to An Holli, Camilla Isobel la Reiy watches the goings on with some interest. She has long been a dissenter among the Royal Family, but she isn't sure that her support would be helpful at the moment. And here's another elusive face. Her wardrobe has advanced considerably, but that is the Oleon lady captain that attended the Day of Blood Ceremony in Stedor last year. It looks like the Guarda de Noblessa have begun hiring out their services outside of the Port of Terreli. Jeorge Ziti is enjoying his current posting. Solas Midori is away from his observatory to offer his favorite assistant his support in her political endeavor. It is a good thing that Jeorge enjoys reading the Midori Almanac, or he wouldn't have such a prime vantage point. This fellow kept to the shadows, with his hood pulled close. His posture proves he is attentive as the others, but whether he approves, or not, cannot be discerned at this time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some shots of the build empty of figs. Empty 01 Empty 02 Empty 03 Empty 04 Empty 05 --------------------------------------------------------- I hope to add more campaign stops before the end of the year. To all Eslandolans, get yourselves to the polls come election time.

The Triuri faithful celebrate the solstice.

Don't you mean Day 11?

We Kaliphlin of the east might take issue with the 'over there' sentiment.

Have some uisge.

I am finally getting back to my sig-fig's story. It will be told as if it had happened months ago. I finally have a build that I don't think will get destroyed, or need to be stripped from for parts. The story of the Armored Eagle Goddess' return will be told.

The Nestlands Clans attitude on this is both the Royal Seat and Desert King are far away, and we can govern ourselves well enough. The Desert King seems to leave them alone because of their difficult to reach position on the map. Ulandus tried and failed to control the Nestlands. (Because Ska mistook where on the map they are.)

The Nestlands Clans opposed the Desert King, but they sent fighters against Ravaage. They fought mostly alongside Lord Vladivus' forces. Ska has largely been absent, and it looks like much of his Lego focus has been BoBS. Me too, but I still show up here. GOH needs leaders who can give it their focus.

UoP DoH +1

If someone needs to get information to Trador, @Maxim I's Knight and my Consort's Duty are in port at Elysabethtown now.