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Mining Claim in the hills outside Fatu Hiva. Produces a thriving Iron Mine.

The rocky soil of Ile d'Or is not the greatest for crops, but there is rumors of gold hidden underneath the rough exterior. Beset by enemies, every loyal subject of the crown does all they can to support the nation. For some it is fighting, while others have talents better suited to filling the Crown's war chest. Admiral Beauchamp has commissioned a small team, led by geologist Vincent Marseille, to prove or disprove the rumors about the island known as "The Crown." Jokes are that Vincent speaks to the stone samples brought up by his team, whispering, lifting them to his ear, occasionally even licking stone dust off his hammer... An odd duck, but certainly thorough. Beginning at the base of a rock spire, the team has been digging sample pits throughout the hills outside of Fatu Hiva. We shall see what the eccentric geologist and his team can "dig up..."

Commerce begins to return amidst the ashes of the town's central quay. Licensed Large Artisan

When the cruel and barbarous Red Coats sacked Jiangkai in May 620, they burnt the town's central quay down to the waterline. The quay had been home to an open air market when the town enjoyed it's brief golden age. I suppose as much out of habit than anything else, those left after the violence continued to congregate at the burnt quay to sell their wares. Now that Oleon has brought order and security to Jiangkai, the market has picked up a more optimistic feeling. The charred ruins of the old quay serve as a reminder of Red Coat cruelty. Despite the scars, the area is beautiful, calm waves lap the shoreline, palms hang lazily towards the water. It is understandable that so many remained in the shattered town after the destruction was complete. Signs of hope emerge. In fact, a new stand has popped up. One of the local merchants has scavenged bits of masonry and spared timbers to erect a little food stand. It is now the anchor point for the growing market. Though, Jiangkai still has a long way to go. Rule of law exists, but in the moment, "haggling" over prices may appear more like "indimidation" One would never casually apply the label of "pirates," but it is noted that at the far end of the civilized world, a certain criminal element steals what they can. Like sneaking a few bottles of wine while the proprietors attention is held by a pretty smile. Taking the good with the bad, this large artisan scene now boasts exotic items from across the brick seas. Even the local tribes come in once a week to offer local produce. How this old-timer is able to wrestle those big monsters into his little fishing boat is beyond me. But, if you can handle the rum smell saturating his every word, you can get the day's catch fresh out of the water. Yes the return of normal elements of community, commerce, and security being brought to Jiangkai in the wake of Correy desolation is captured well in the growth of the burnt quay market... a stark comparison and metaphor of the tyranny of the Red Coats and civility of the Blue.

Outstanding map, great vignette for a new settlement. How did you make the map

In addition to the glorious culture of Oleon and the influence of the Lotii, Fort Arltrees has been frequented by Carnites. The town still maintains a small garrison of Essian troops, which has blazed a trail for other Carnite states to follow. Therefore, it is no surprise when we see Carnite architecture popping up around the growing town. This small residence was has recently been constructed by a large family from Aden in the wake of the Battle of El Oleonda (small residence micro prize for BoEO). It seems that in a spirit of healthy competition, they did not want the Essians to monopolize on the opportunities of this little New Haven melting pot.

Great all around. Incorporating the legs and hips is smart. The vegetation is wonderful

In order my favorite parts are: 1. The center of the base. 2. That on a microbuild you were able to give the impression of wooden planks on the deck. 3. Apparently rough seas

Wonderful build!

Anybody got any more of them BOBS!?

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Months of hard work by the crew at the Vineyard of Light have paid off with the cultivation of a new large parcel of Vineyard. With the rapid growth in popularity of the Beauchamp family label, expanding Vineyard production was apparently necessary shortly after the winery opened. The green grapes grow especially well in the hills outside Lavalette. A bumper crop is being harvested as we speak. While newly planted patches are just beginning to sprout, requiring extra attention to protect the budding vines from rabbits. A new barn raised with the addition of this second large plantation worth of grapes has increased efficiency across the Vineyard. Also allowing Chef to secure his own supply of eggs. The expansion caps off Admiral Beauchamp's initial plans for turning this large parcel into the now booming Vineyard of Light complex. Now a staple of Lavalette industry and culture. 18,000+ bricks Studio says it would weigh 54 lbs. 2 large plantations, large factory, large commerce (not licensed but shown), large artisan. The West and East Vineyards produce the grapes, grapes are turned into wine at the winery, some bottles go to the restaurant, while the rest is distributed from the warehouse or sent to the wharf for shipping around the Brick Seas. 2 x Large Plantations, Large Factory, Large Artisan, and 2 x Large Commercial licenses.

Beautifully built and captures the true power of one of histories first best psychological warfare weapons. I love your fierce black clad Essians. Fun side note, my daughter picks favorite books based on how wide the spines are and whether the shelf is low enough for her to see them. Based on this, one of her favs is "The Arms of Krupp" and so... Me: kiddo, who made all the cannons? Kiddo (almost 3): Krupp! Krupp!

Welcome @RobTheVan! here is my free CL II ship

My favorite part is the bridge! Smart move!

As more and more settlers pour into Fort Arltrees from Oleon, all things Loti are becoming highly sought after conversation pieces. Mr. Shur... ever one to take advantage of the alignment, momentum, and offered up opportunities in a situation has capitalized on this trend. His shop offers 100% authentic Loti merchandize, hand made by authentic Loti. Although the neighboring shops are not fans of the huge sign, they are willing to deal with it to enjoy the blossoming cherry tree. This small artisan shop will ensure that Loti culture and icons remain a facet of the mixing pot that is Fort Arltrees.

As Fort Arltrees grows, it has become a beacon for multiple cultures. What started as a weekly market has now become a large permanent market. This large artisan structure now encompasses multiple streets along the Fort Arltrees coastline. Most of the structures are striped awnings over hastily built wood frames still, but newly opened is a corner cafe with paving stones, white tables, and a red roofed shed with a black roof. The Fort Arltrees Bazaar has become somewhat of an attraction on it's own. Traders come from around New Haven to peddle their wares under the safety provided by Oleon. The troops of the Crown cleared this portion of the island during the Battle of El Oleonda, staking out a claim and creating a bubble that has allowed for such large artisan structures to thrive (this is a specific prize of a large artisan awarded for BoEO).

Catching up on my El Oleonda history and came across this gem. HA!

Just opened in Fort Arltrees, a new sawmill to help keep up with the lumber demands for the 'little' construction boom. The steady breeze coming in off the coast provided an opportunity to harness wind power to spin the big saw. Most days there is plenty of wind to keep the mill humming. Just on the outskirts of Fort Arltrees, the roads are still dirt and can get muddy in the rain, but the plus is that the trees don't need to travel far to become manageable lumber. It is an efficient mill even if it looks somewhat like an alpaca from particular points of view Here we can see a big trunk getting ripped into lumber for new construction.

Licensed Small Commercial Wharf with a Battle of El Oleonda micro prize. Licensed Small Factory Sawmill with a BoEO micro prize Licensed Large Artisan with a BoEO micro prize Licensed Small Artisan with a BoEO micro prize

Fort Arltrees continues to grow bit by bit. Enough traffic has come trickling in (mostly looking for that rice wine) to warrant the construction of a commercial wharf. With only a few weeks work, the intrepid townsfolk extended a natural outcrop of rocks and dredged out the muck to bring in some small trade vessels. The ridge running perpendicular into out into the water provides an outstanding natural barrier against the elements to provide for calm loading and unloading. The warehouse is already nearing capacity as the local brew has become such a hit amongst the neighboring island In the wake of the Battle of El Oleonda, the arrival of trade to Fort Arltrees was a forgone conclusion. Now, a small commercial port can help the Kingdom of Light reap the rewards.... Here comes a little trade vessel now...

From the dining terrace, guests from here in Lavalette and across the Brick Seas love to listen and watch the massive water wheel of the Winery's automatic grape press slowly turn with the current of the creek. Just listen to the creek of the wheel and the water dripping off the blades.... nice... The newly licensed large factory is the real engine of the vineyard, where grapes become wine... Let me show you... It all starts with our freshly harvested grapes going in to the patented automatic grape crusher... water powered. The heavy turned granite column does not turn fast, but at 400KG, it doesn't need to. From there, the red haired gentlemen, Mr. Mullet (pronounced like Buffet, cause he is an Oleonder) and his team add yeast (the white powder in the bottles) to the barrels of crushed grape juice to jump start fermentation. Once the yeast has been added, the whole mixture is dumped into the fermentation tanks. Here pipes circulate the mixture and the fires speed up the fermentation process. The fermented grapes are then pressed and screened to remove sediment as the aging barrels are filled. Mr. Mullet's team hammer lids on to these barrels, and down into the cellar they go for aging... watch your step, it is pretty dark and always damp. As you can see, we have ample space for aging wine down here. Large casks one the left and standard barrels on the right. Cats help prevent rodent prevent rodent problems. After 9 to 18 months, depending on the size of the barrel, we bring it up and then, for wine destined to be drank on the island, bottle it. For the rest, we ship it in the aging barrels. The finished "Vineyard of Light" wines are moved across the street to the warehouse for sale and delivery. Yes, it is quite the operation, but we can do it start to finish right here in the vineyard. Grow the grapes on the plantation, make the wine at the factory, store and ship at the warehouse, and enjoy at the restaurant. Admiral Beauchamp has a team working around the clock to expand the cultivation to double the grape harvest. (Note: I had to google how wine is made, it is actually pretty accurate I think. Also, if this were real bricks, 15K+ of them at this point, turning the waterwheel would actually turn the crushing stone I think) The West and East Vineyards produce the grapes, grapes are turned into wine at the winery, some bottles go to the restaurant, while the rest is distributed from the warehouse or sent to the wharf for shipping around the Brick Seas. 2 x Large Plantations, Large Factory, Large Artisan, and 2 x Large Commercial licenses.

The separate elements of Admiral (Retired) Girard Beauchamp's ambitious land development project in Lavalette are falling into place. The large artisan structure houses a restaurant, dining terrace, and a second floor wine-bar all adjoining the picturesque vineyards recently put into cultivation. The kitchen is always a crowded bustle as head chef (red hat) Jean Bourdain makes sure each dish is up to the high standards expected by owner, Beauchamp, and overseer, Mr. Marat. Pizza is the top item on the menu, as it obviously pairs well with wine... according to the young crowd dominating the patrons. But the highlight really is the al-fresco dining terrace where patrons can enjoy their drinks and food looking over the entire complex of the Vineyard of Light Winery The terrace is always packed as the serving girls shuttle back and forth across the lane. Though, upstairs may be the hidden gem. An arguably better view, a little more private, a little more quiet. Those who "know" are upstairs. As you can see, some of our brave Soldiers following the oldest traditions of brave Soldiers throughout history. Construction of the winery is now complete, production is ramping up and the crew is working diligently to bring the Eastern tract into cultivation in anticipation of increased demand. (More to follow: From Left to Right in upper photo... Artisan "Dining Terrace," Factory "Winery, and fermenting cellar," Commercial "Warehouse") In the top right, you can see the farm crew has been at work clearing the brush and trees away to expand the actual vineyard beyond the original plantation.) The West and East Vineyards produce the grapes, grapes are turned into wine at the winery, some bottles go to the restaurant, while the rest is distributed from the warehouse or sent to the wharf for shipping around the Brick Seas. 2 x Large Plantations, Large Factory, Large Artisan, and 2 x Large Commercial licenses.

@Darnok great work and great idea! @Ayrlego way to tie it all together with a big bow at the end, clever concept! This was super fun all!