MKJoshA

I love that gun-boat! I think your soldiers in the first pictures would be better suited to the era if they didn't have castle helmets on, but I'm no expert on that time in history so take that with a grain of salt!

Bring it on! We'll take on the Otter any day!

Oh wow! Our stories this week mesh together perfectly! Totally unplanned. (Here's a link to mine)

CH1A | Savages | MKJoshA | Sea Rats

After escaping from the Mardierians (build to come soon!), Sinbad and the crew of The Viper found themselves pushed past The Nest of Thieves by a storm. Ending up in uncharted waters, they sent a small party ashore an island to restock their food and water supplies. Sinbad was looking for a source of fresh water when he spotted a small patch of ruined wall. Walking past the former wall was a liter carried by two red-skinned natives. Sinbad had never seen people quite like these before. He figured they had never seen a person quite like himself too so he stayed hidden. The natives looked very savage, so Sinbad hurried back to the crew to let them know the less time they spent on the island the better.

Location: G10 Onix Tags: Exploration Last time, in Ender's story: A Space Saga Begins Is it Mine Mine? Okami Bike Kawashita Hummer Where Was I Supposed to Be? Spaceman Spiff Black Hair, the Pirate Merry Men Adventures (Where There's Lava There's Water) Car On A Plate Too Girly Underwater Junk Ender was confused. The reports he had heard from Octan seemed to indicate that the Zoids were a evil race bent on the enslavement of other races. However, one of Kawashita's leaders, Narbilu, had explored the possibility of working with the Zoids and 4 other races so they could be all that bad. Secretary, I think I need to set up a meeting with a representative from A.L.I.E.N. Does your "thinking" involve enough confidence for me to go ahead and schedule the meeting Sir? I can tell we're going to have to work on your android programming. Yes Sir, I'll begin right away. No, begin after you set up an appointment for me. I need to get to the bottom of this. Ender had been on his way to the meeting with a Zard that his android secretary had set up when he meet some of the predatorial life Onix was known for.

See the previous tales: Wyndor's Saga: Chapter 1 -What Has Past- Chapter 2 -What Has Past- Chapter 3 The Green Dragon Inn Bustle at Treacleheim At the Gates of Budd-apest Dragon-Forged Blade in Treacleheim “…So you see, if the Desert King were to ally with The Black Spire, it could be very beneficial for the both of us” stated the vampire. “Kyran, I don’t see why you persist with these advances,” started Charlemagne, “I’ve told you before and I’ll tell you again that while the city of Budd-apest fought on the side of the Desert King, we have no sway in his policies.” “Yes, but the rumors are well known of your involvement in the war Charlemagne, or should I say the Scarlet Magnolia?” replied Kyran. “Yes, well, rumors are just that” stated Charlemagne. “Nevertheless, were such a person of influence to recommend a course of action to the Desert King, I’m certain it would be well received” continued Kyran. “Just remember, Budd-apest is not that far from the Nocturnus borders. There is much unrest in our guild still, and Lord Raavage would be a powerful ally. I would hate for your fair city to become a casualty were another war to break out and you were found without enough… ‘protection.’” Morpheus, one of the Leanders Charlemagne rescued from the Ulandians growled, “We don’t appreciate threats, especially not in our own home.” “All I ask is that you think about,” replied Kyran. Meanwhile, at the front door, Wyndor and Valanice where met by Balthazar. “Hello,” began Wyndor, “We’ve been studying at the library and were told we might find it faster to speak to the master of the house. Is he in?” “It depends,” was Balthazar’s answer, “Who’s asking?” “We are travelers from Mitgardia” answered Valanice, “We’ve been researching…” “Say no more!” interrupted Balthazar, “As long as your aren’t from Nocturnus, I’m sure Charlemagne will be willing to speak with you. Would you mind waiting in the garden until he is available?” Wyndor and Valanice wandered around the small garden admiring the different plant life. Valanice stepped over to one of the corners and was admiring a broad-leafed bush when a rabbit hopped out. “Oh!” she said, “Well aren’t you cute!” “Are you A.L.I.C.E.?” asked the rabbit. Valanice stepped back in shock. “Did you just talk?” she asked. The rabbit just tilted its head at her and then hopped away. Valanice turned to Wyndor, “Honey, the strangest thing just happened to me!” Before Wyndor could say anything Charlemagne walked into the garden. “Thank you for waiting, I had to get away from unwanted solicitors” he said, “I am Charlemagne and this is my wife, Hildegard and my advisor, Morpheus. Balthazar tells me you have some questions for me?” “Thank you for meeting with us” replied Wyndor. “As I’m sure you’ve heard, we are facing a threat in the North by a race of beings that are nearly unbeatable. What research we’ve done has led us to believe that dragon forged weapons will allow us to combat these fiends. We were researching where we might find such weapons at the Library of Budd-apest when the librarian said you might be a faster source of information for us.” “Indeed I have heard of your plight with the Algus” answered Charlemagne. “As for dragon forged blades, I can do one better. How about a real dragon?” “Dragons are hard to come by and not something one gives up readily” said Wyndor. “What’s the catch?” “When I rescued Morpheus and Balthazar from the Ulandus, we came back to Budd-apest with dragons” said Charlemagne. “It turns out that the Ulandians had information on how to find and train dragons that had been lost to us generations ago. With their help, not only have we been able to care for the dragons we brought back from Ulandus but we’ve found signs of a small clan of dragons in the Rakath Mountains. With some coaxing we should be able to match you with one that will be willing to help you.” “And you’d be willing to do this for us?” asked Valanice. “Of course!” answered Charlemagne. “I’m something of a sucker for people in need of help.” “Well,” said Wyndor, “Please lead the way!”

Vedauwoo, I'm pretty sure all of your builds are already in the list.

Bastion now has its own settlement thread! I tried to add in all the MOCs that have been placed in Bastion so far, but I may have missed a few. Please comment in that thread if I missed something.

Colony Name: Bastion Ownership: Sea Rats Location: The Nest of Thieves (Sea of Storms) Island Description: tba Mayor: Faction NPC Who can own property in Bastion: All Sea Rats Who can freebuild in Bastion: Anyone. Military Presence: 2 Large Forts, 1 medium fort, 1 Company of Troops Map: Bastion is located in square E-3 on the map, at the entrance to The Lifeflow River. Licensed Properties: Art & Culture: Victory at 5 Fleets monument - small (Professor Thaum) Artisan: Moonraker Sail Company - small (by Vedauwoo) Tuinstra Glassworks - small (by Vedauwoo) Zubarev Distillery - small (by Vedauwoo) Dainty Sload Bar & Grill - medium (by Vedauwoo) Gun Shop - small (by dr_spock) Bleak Angel Bar - small (by Kaiju) Doctor Practice - small (Professor Thaum) Naval Academy Wargame Store - small (by Pombe) Rum Cart - small (by Tomskippy) Lids - small (by Tomskippy) Fast Fish - small (by Tomskippy) Tanner - small (by Tomskiyppy) Commerce: House of Pleasure - small (by Bart) Bastion Lighthouse - ??? (by Vedauwoo) Drave's Emporium of Curiosities - small (by Vedauwoo) Education: none Factory: The Bastion Otchet - small (by Vedauwoo) Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - large (by Vedauwoo) Shipwright Brothers - medium (by Bart) Brouhaha Factory - large (by RoadmonkeyTJ) Forts: 2 Large Forts - default (moc by Captain Greenhair) 3rd Large Fort - large Micro (by MkJoshA) Coast Guard - medium Fort (by Fraunces) Mine: none Plantation: Truffault Aviary - small (by Vedauwoo) Algae's Lair - small (by Professor Thaum) Residence: Shanty by the Sea/DeTaillefer Residence - small (by Vedauwoo) Gossamer House - medium (by Kaiju) Townhouse in Bastion - small (by Gulagurag) Ms. Muggins Rooming House - small (by Kwatchi) Other MOCs: Arrival at Bastion - (by Pombe) A New Arrival in Bastion - (by Vedauwoo) Revenge on Mardier - (by MiloNelsiano) How High is the Tab / Prio Conflict '618 - (by Bart)

Nice clean ship!

This is a great ship! I love that you added a detailed interior!

I can tell you from personal experience, avoid the palm tree if you can!

Please transfer 43 credits to EpsilonEta.

I think it's fine if you limit the option to just re-licensing your free ship and letting the faction that captured it get to keep the original. That seems to make the most sense and is the most realistic. But it's up to you! I'm just glad I have the option right now to steal mine back

I think we need to coordinate that amongst ourselves as Pirates. I for one I think you've done a great job with the rules Ska! I'm sure there are ways for it to improve, but overall it seems to be working exactly as it's supposed to. You've mentioned a number of times that the roles this month were exceptional.

The piece is from the Green Lantern set.

So it would be allowable for me to MOC my crew taking back the ship somehow, since it's a free license? What would happen if it were captured by a faction? Would the only option be to license a new free "sister" ship?

Can someone help me understand upkeep fees on ships? I didn't think there were any.

Don't forget that you can build in Rassilon!

Totally fine! I'm actually looking forward to MOCing this. I just wanted to make sure it was the case.

Colony Name: Rassilon Ownership: Sea Rats Location: The Nest of Thieves (Sea of Storms) Mayor: MKJoshA Who can own property in Rassilon: Any Sea Rat Who can freebuild in Rassilon: Anyone. Military Presence: 1 Medium Fort, 1 Platoon of Troops Map: Rassilon is located in square I-10 on the map, at the entrance to Ten Mile Creek. The port of Rassilon has the privilege of having forts. Three of these formed a triangle which allowed them to best protect the bay and other interests. Behind the base of this triangle sprang up housing that was sturdy and higher quality than average. Because of this and the fact that it was the best protected portion of the city residences here were naturally more expensive to buy or rent. Builds in Rassilon: (Please help me out by posting a link to your Rassilon builds in this thread.) Licensed Properties: Residence: Freddy's House Cantu's House Factory: Cannon Factory Whale Oil Factory Plantation: Sugar Cane Lumber Camp Mine: Artisan: Marco's Tavern Commerce: Rassilon Bazaar Education: Marital Arts Studio Pirate Dojo Arts and Culture Statues of Justice Forts: Cantu's Fort (Fort 3) Other MOCs:

Another question for us captives, is Mardier going to keep our ships, or will there be ransom offers?

Not if he wants to stay the Pirate King!

A little bird told me that the Sea Rats raiding convoy was actually spotted in zone 1, not zone 3. But perhaps he had been drinking too much sea water.