Captain Braunsfeld

- snip - Great build, really massive but also well detailed.

I side with Kurigan

Ah, Captain Dee is back. Haven't heard from you in a while. Thanks for the praise. Maybe you would have liked to see more gold, but this is just how the do it in Oleon these days

Thanks. This build has used up almost all of my tan bricks. I shouldn't have constructed a tan castle before I never bought the "Chamber of Secrets". But I guess that is also a good source for tan bricks. And you are right. The build is supposed to work from both inside and outside I was surprised myself! Actually, I had planned a dance scene with those cone skirts many months ago but never got around to build anything. Then I heard from Lady Bonny and then I knew what I had to do. Thanks. I am quite happy with the MOC. I might take it to Brickmania Antwerpen this year. Only drawback: it was build on one of those large baseplates. And it is difficult to find boxes that are large enough to transport this thing...

I love your retro-creations. And that morion helmet was always a favorite of mine!

The Marquis - Origins - Chapter 6: Dancing with the Marquis 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 (you are here) Lady Bonny continued: After becoming the Marquis d’Ape he was often seen at the King’s court. Being a very good listener, he was often seen in discussions with various noblemen and noblewomen One day he was invited to the King’s ball. A spectacular dance event – the highlight of the year. He was a quiet bystander in the crowd, when the dancers paraded into the ballroom, led by the unforgettable master of the Waltz Ed Frastaire. Just then a butler inadvertently stumbled into him, giving him a push, so that he touched the arm of the lady next to him to avoid falling over. Much to his surprise she – the Princess de la Rose – took this as an invitation to dance and quickly joined the parade of the dancers with him. Then another unexpected thing happened: the Marquis found that he could actually dance – dance quite well. It has been later described that he danced with an air of naturalness, almost instinctiveness – somewhat effortlessly, yet elegantly – the rhythm just was in his blood. And after a few minutes into the dance EVERYONE else had stopped dancing and EVERYONE’s eyes were on him and the Princess de la Rose. Even the King and Queen watched in astonishment. This event was long talked about in Oleon – at the court and in the streets. The Marquis’ fame rose significantly. But although he was now known for his exquisite dancing skills (you should have seen him when there were also drums!), he never accepted any of the many private invitations he received. He would dance with the ladies of the royal court until they were dizzy – but nothing more. Lady Bonny sighed. (to be continued)

Of course, it is a friendly visit. Yes, I stickered the window panes. It was very tedious... can't really recommend...

Everybody is asking the same questions

No reference to RL events intended All events depicted here are purely fictional. No squirrel was harmed during the production of this post. And objects in the rear view mirror... That was the guard in the previous episode. Where are the guards NOW?

You mean, I should have waited with this post? Or with those minifigs?

[ESL - RotK - Cat A] We fight for the Count! Category A Count Lewisham Party

Some strange intruders have found their way into the King's chambers: Their leader, Boris Shamonyoo, said: We hang on to the Count even if he was hung! The question remains: Where were the guards?

For the King! Fine build

Parrot: check Monkey: check Squirrel: ??? Nice scene!

Yes, more renders please! Island looks good.

Eslandola is going for pikes? 3rd party pikes? Fine fine.

Fine shots and minifig posing!

Fine tower design. Will the roof work with real bricks?

Thanks. It seems the humans are now happier too Thx. It is the bartender who is laughing the most. Maybe I should have included some cigars.... where is all the smoke coming from? That is how it is done in Orleon. To be a marquis, you have to have a wig. It comes with the title. In my mind I always see Steward Granger as Marquis Scaramouche. But I just checked and it seems he does not wear a white wig. Maybe he is not legit. Monkey? Where? Well, I told you I would answer a lot of questions around the Marquis! Thank you. I had lots of fun with this part of the story

The Marquis: Origins - Chapter 5 - The Poker Game 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 (you are here) Lady Bonny continued: After some time in solitude on the island, the First Mate gathered his courage and decided to leave the island. The boat was still in terrible shape – and he was no carpenter, he was a sailor. So, just because of his seamanship and navigation skills, he barely made it to Oleon. Interrogator: Yes, you have already mentioned that. Lady Bonny: And this is when I first met him, later that same day in October We were sitting in this smoke-filled tavern, playing cards. The Nobleman, the Admiral and myself. The First Mate stepped in, looking as if he would like to join the game. It was a good point in time as that was when the Admiral had just lost everything to the Nobleman. The Admiral offered his seat to the First Mate, but the Nobleman raised his eyebrows and complained: We are playing for money, my friend. What do you have to offer? That seemed to be something new to the First Mate. He had obviously only been playing for fun before. After a moment of hesitation and with a heavy sigh he offered his sword. Slightly frowning, the Nobleman accepted the blade. And so, the game began. After a slow start, where he obviously had to orient himself and was playing very cautiously, the First Mate started to win small sums. He was becoming more and more confident. As if he could memorize where every card was that he had seen before. And then I was out. The cards were not in my favour that day. I sat back and watched. It was only the First Mate against that grumpy Nobleman. And the stakes were high. The First Mate risked every piece of gold he had won so far. The Nobleman cursed: A mere sailor is challenging me? Alright, I offer my title, as I do not have enough gold any more – is that accepted? The First Mate nodded in silence. They were both going all in. The First Mate won with a Royal Flush. He raised his arms in triumph. The nobleman angrily threw his glass to the bottom, tore the wig from his head and threw it on the table. He paused for a moment, then he said: What a disgrace: the Marquis d’Ape beaten by a mere sailor. But I will stick to my word. Here, with this letter you will become the next Marquis d’Ape. Then he turned and left. The new Marquis celebrated. He removed his sailors hat and put on the wig. He has never been seen without it since that very day. Then he was off to make his new title official. We all cheered! Lady Bonny: What he soon learned was that he had got nothing more than the title. The previous Marquis had lost all his wealth and fortune before – he obviously was a frequent but not such a good poker player But the new Marquis seemed determined to restore the pride of his old title! (to be continued) The monkeys have begged me to release this next chapter earlier than usual - to get over the sad last chapter.

Fine dragoons. I am still a bit worried about the training practises within the Eslandolean army

Sometimes things can be so easy. Great job with the legs of the horseman!

Trouble at the mill?

Yep, this was a sad chapter Thanks All my current photo editing skills have gone into these pictures. I hope to reuse them in happier chapters Poor monkey, yes. Digital clouds thanks to Luminar. The rain - well the sky is crying... The brickbuilt sky: well after months of hiding strange colours within mountains, etc. I was suddenly in need of them I was able to find just about enough of them...

I am listening! More!