Captain Braunsfeld

Drumroll! And silence, please! The votes have been cast, the results are here: But first I must say that we have seen tough competition here. So many good entries, such high quality - it was quite hard for the judges to come to a conclusion. And some personal favorites did not make it to the top in the end. To give you an idea: For Category A we have 4 entries that ended up on the not-so-sought-after second place. What? Ah, the Marquis is handing me a note. I should list the honorable mentions first. Really? But people want results? Eek? Ok. Honourable Mentions: We loved that song with that isla Nelissa. And we loved that poem by Willem Guilder. Also the outlook that Prof. Thaum gave on a life with gwuinees and pnence was .... special And those shipping routes determined by LLoyds of Kingsport ... clever. But, sadly, these wonderful entries did not reach the top positions. Winner Category A: Ay ay, Sir, @Ayrlego has won with his entry: "The Hero of Puerto Desafio" Hooray! Winner Category B: The first prize for Cat B goes to @omnihash_cz for his last minute entry "Blackrock Island Refuge": The second prize for Cat B goes to @Ross Fisher for his "Lloyds of Londa... of Kingsport" MOC Congratulations! Why is the Marquis still nudging me? Oh, I forgot to mention the Political Results Thanks to your creativity we will see a change happening in Eslandola: King Fernando will return! Despite Count Lewisham following close behind in terms of votes, most people want to see King Fernando back on the throne. And why not. The guy has a nice dog. The Council came in third, far behind the King and the Count, if that counts. Then there were strange minorities voting for Pnence... and nobody wanted Cakes, which I cannot understand. So, we all end up singing that song again. And if I had to do the same again, I would, my friend Fernando!

The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 12 - Showdown in Corrington The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis Chapter 7 - On the MSS Chapter 8 - Practice makes perfect Chapter 9 - Questions and Strange Relationships Chapter 10 - Even More Questions & Stranger Things Chapter 11 - The Past and the Present Chapter 12 - Showdown in Corrington (you are here) Interrogator: After all you have told me, Lady Bonny, I have come to the conclusion that the Marquis' claim to his title is legit! That is fantastic news. Corrington’s high society will be sooooooooooooo delighted to meet him. Interrogator: And I am a bit of a poker player myself. I sure would like to have a match with him some day! Lady Bonny (sighs) Some weeks later: Cut to a military reception in Belson, Corrington for a special guest. The Corrington Army never wastes an opportunity to boast some of their new uniform designs… The Marquis rushed past the guards and towards the officer in command, who had drawn his rapier. Obviously the Marquis was under the impression that the officer wanted to challenge him to a duel! Seeing that the Marquis was about to draw his sword and start a fight, the interrogator stopped him in the nick of time. Interrogator: No, he does not want to attack you. He has raised his rapier as a sign of honour! The Marquis calmed down again. (vous vous vous) Then they met in a fine hall in Belson for their grand match. Interrogator: Well, my dear Marquis, let me quickly recap the rules for our game today. We will play draw poker, as you seem to prefer it in Eslandola. Both players will be accompanied by a second of their choice who are going to survey the course of the match. You seem to have appointed Mr. Herlock Sholmes of Belson. I have chosen my friend Biff. Mr. Sholmes, is everything alright with the setup and the cards? Sholmes: Everything is perfect. I have checked the card decks personally before the game. Interrogator: And Biff, all clear from your perspective. Biff: Just fine. Had a nice wine. Was good. In the mood. Interrogator: Right, then let’s begin. We will play for exquisite gold doubloons. Marquis: (nods) The game commenced and both players won and lost small sums. Whenever a new deck of cards was opened, the Marquis had a tendency to lose – but he got better over time. Then – playing with card deck number three – the tension started to mount. The Marquis had already bet a nice amount of money and his opponent had not backed out. The gold coins were piling up on the table, besides that ugly vase that the interrogator had insisted on being there. It was a sure win for the Marquis. He had three of a kind and he was pretty sure that his opponent was bluffing, having nothing but four irrelevant cards of spade and one card of diamonds. All of a sudden the interrogator called out “Biff” and his friend Biff was surprised and reacted with a sneeze – which caught Mr. Sholmes attention … and the interrogator used this brief moment to slip the ace of spades from underneath the table! With his sight blocked by the vase, the Marquis could not notice this cheating move. So, when the interrogator raised the stakes again, he called. And suddenly they had both gone all in. The Marquis presented his three of a kind … … and with a malicious grin, the interrogator put down his cards one by one. Finally, the aces of spades. A flush. The Marquis had lost! The Marquis stared in quiet disbelief. - cliffhanger - - ok, let's go on - Just as the interrogator was about to collect the money, a sharp voice called out: “Not so fast, Lessiarty!” The interrogator, Mr. Lessiarty, froze instantly. Herlock Sholmes had risen to his feet and had fixed his eyes on the winning cards on the table: I knew that you would cheat at some point, Lessiarty! Lessiarty: How dare you! I have not cheated. I have not marked the cards! Sholmes: That is correct. You have not marked the cards. I have. Herlock Sholmes: You see, I had suspected you to try something sinister since I heard that you had been questioning Lady Bonny endlessly about my friend, the Marquis. I think you wanted to be sure that he would not cheat. And we all know that he doesn’t. Nor does he bluff. Before the game I have applied small markings to all of the card decks to be used. That is, every legitimate card on this table should now have a very small number “3” on its back, which can easily be seen using this magnifying glass here. Lessiarty (turns red) Sholmes: And if I start to examine those five cards now, I am quite certain that one of these cards will not have a mark on it. Which will make it evident that you have cheated! When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. Elementary, Lessiarty! With an angry cry of “Eeek” and “Vous Vous Vous”, the enraged Marquis jumped up from his chair and drew his sword! Lessiarty also sprang up as the raging Marquis was approaching fast! Lessiarty raised his arms, shouting: "Don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me!" But the Marquis was already upon him – and with one swift and well-placed blow he cut Lessiarty’s belt… His trousers fell down and an utterly disgraced Lessiarty left the place of his defeat running Herlock: No worries, inspector Destrale and my assistant Professor Sonwat are awaiting him outside. We have suspected Lessiarty to be a card cheat for some time. Now I could finally bring him down, thanks to you, my friend. The Marquis: (nods and grins) Biff (a bit belated): What has happened? Herlock (ignoring Biff): As one of the players was caught cheating, the pot goes to the remaining other player. That seems to make up a nice amount of money. I suggest we have some celebration, or say party. The Marquis: (nods and grins) (Destrale and Professor Sonwat enter with Lessiarty in chains) Sonwat: Party, I hear? Herlock: Yes, but do not let the Marquis find the drums! But it was already too late! The Marquis was drumming away enthusiastically - and he would not stop! The party lasted for three days … By the way, this is how Samba was finally introduced to Corrington. And also in Corrington, the Marquis was the talk of the town. (the end) Some drumming evidence: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nge1GT51QoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XRuO-XIGFw That was an enjoyable storyline and actually the first one that I had almost completely written and photographed before I started to post it.

This challenge is now CLOSED. Thanks to all participants. Now the jury has to decide who has won.

Excellent build with a fine baseplate. Content-wise this is meant to depict "the future". So @NOD this does not mean that Count Lewisham has escaped

That is impressive. I love those rooms. And the table with the ships and their routes - just great. Nice minifigs too!

I have the slight suspicion that the lyrics are not 100% yours Fine vignette!

This should read "Category B" I think

fine! Yepp, the one on the left with cape and wig. He is not a Marquis, however. The banana is already taken, King Fernando will have to look somewhere else.

Did you also spot King Fernando? Yepp, this is why I like this episode. It is about his old and his new friends - and life goes on!

The Young Boys Pontelli have arrived at their destination - and they all stay at a youth hostel. Oh what fun they had! At least some time is devoted to football... ... but pranks were also happening .... ... but they had a splendid time! That's my Cat B entry.

Only a few days left now! Submit your entries now! - for Pnence! Or for whatever you would like to support!

That is one way to make a living....

We have almost reached the end of this storyline... The assassin has drowned... I think. "Oh, a monkey" - this is my take on the "emperor's new clothes" Lucy sees what noone else dares to see.

The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 11 - The Past and the Present The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis Chapter 7 - On the MSS Chapter 8 - Practice makes perfect Chapter 9 - Questions and Strange Relationships Chapter 10 - Even More Questions & Stranger Things Chapter 11 - The Past and the Present (you are here) Interrogator: Does the Marquis have any family – or is he in some kind of relationship? Lady Bonny (sighing): I wish he were… Well, that is also a difficult story. He seems to have lived a life of solitude until recently. He still travels a lot. Lady Bonny: Every October he usually disappears from Pontelli or Oleon or wherever he is at that time of year. Nobody knows exactly where he is going... ... but it seems to be important to him. Lady Bonny continues: But to get back to your question - recently it seems, that the Marquis has met someone special Over in Eslandola’s colonies – in the city of Pontelli - there was a grand reception at the Mayor’s palace. For some reason the Marquis was also there, awaiting to meet his old friend Colonel Brickinson. Interrogator: His drinking buddy? Lady Bonny: The same. Brickinson arrived accompanied by a young lady from Terreli. Brickinson: Lucy, may I introduce you to a friend a mine, the Marquis Eek d’Ape. Lucy: Oh, a monkey. (Everyone, except Brickinson, looked a bit indignant at this unbelievable uttering) Lucy: Here, have a banana! Catch! (Everyone frowned upon this insult.) The Marquis, however, seemed to take no offense. Since then, Lucy and the Marquis have often been seen together. They seem to get along quite well. (sigh) Interrogator: Another of his platonic relationships? Lady Bonny: Yes. But why does he not go out with me? (sigh) In case you wondered what has happened to Lucy... That was my favorite chapter in this storyline.

And you probably guessed that I was inspired by "Young Boys Bern". ftw! Is that a new insult? With mascots one thing is important: the eyes! Great! The boys will be happy to hear that!

Fantastic castle. Why did I buy the official one - I should have bought this set!

Thanks - fashion is always important!

Congratulations!

What makes a great MOC? The overall appearence? A clever use of building techniques? Yes! And playability! CJTONIC has created a fine island with great features like a mysterious waterfall or a giant face carved into the mountain and he called it "Island of the Lost". And above all he has built this as a present to his little daughter. I am sure she will have fun playing with this - as the MOC also comes with a monkey! Feel free to check out more pictures of this fine creation in the Pirate Forum.

Thanks - and please don't miss chapter 10! It's out there!

Young Boys Pontelli This year, Pontelli is happy to send a new team to the tournament: The Young Boys Pontelli. The guys almost managed to wear the same tricot - but then the forwarders argued that they wanted to look differently - and then it all got complicated. Here you can see the team together with their mascots. Playing style: Balanced (I hope I got the rules right for this entry....)

Young Boys Pontelli This year, Pontelli is happy to send a new team to the tournament: The Young Boys Pontelli. The guys almost managed to wear the same tricot - but then the forwarders argued that they wanted to look differently - and then it all got complicated. Here you can see the team together with their mascots. Playing style: Balanced (I hope I got the rules right for this entry....) https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/191872-esl-bobs-football-tournament-622-cat-a-young-boys-pontelli/

Thanks. My wife has added the lanterns. Thanks. Did you remember being there? The goat is just to show off... Haven't used it much in years! The inquisitors have to look like this! The one with the moustache is Biggles. You will find answers here: https://montypython.fandom.com/wiki/The_Spanish_Inquisition

Spot on! And now I have this song in my head again ... just remember...

The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 10 - Even More Questions The story so far: Chapter 1 - The Interrogation Chapter 2 - Early Days Chapter 3 - The First Mate Chapter 4 - The Storm Chapter 5 - The Poker Game Chapter 6 - Dancing with the Marquis Chapter 7 - On the MSS Chapter 8 - Practice makes perfect Chapter 9 - Questions and Strange Relationships Chapter 10 - Even More Questions & Stranger Things (you are here) Lady Bonny: Are you finished? Interrogator: No, not yet. I have sooo many questions! Lady Bonny: Like what? Interrogator: Does the Marquis have any connection to the infamous Captain Cookie? Lady Bonny: Certainly not. Interrogator: Has the Marquis met with Dr. Thaum on the 15th last month and was seen singing and making music on the beach – despite the fact that he only knew three chords? Lady Bonny: Seems unlikely to me. Lady Bonny: Are there more than three chords? Interrogator: And you also do not know about any of his associations to secret organisations? Lady Bonny: I have no idea what you are talking about. I certainly did not expect a kind of Oleon Inquisition! (a door bursts open and a voice shouts:) “Nobody expects the Oleon inquisition!” “Bugger, wrong room...” (to be continued) That was fun!