SkaForHire Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Kings Port Advertiser and Ship List New Terra’s most reliable source for shipping news. February 616. VOL 1 ISSUE 1 Editor’s Column It has been a long time since the Terraversa Sea has seen so much activity. We can thank the current Mardieran Civil War for some of this, but we cannot overlook the influence of Eslandola, Corrington, Oleon, and the vicious hive of scum calling themselves Sea Rats. This month three new colonies appeared on the map. Elysabethtown and Port Raleigh on a newly discovered Island east of Nellisa, and Rassilon on the Nest of Thieves. Rumors have it that the Sea Rats have themselves a small navy, and were out in force, while the empires have all finally sent warships to these waters. But you all are not reading this to hear about recent history, you want to know where to send your next ventures. Tips: This is the section where we include the juiciest morsels of shipping information that we have gleaned from the taverns of Terraversa, that and the vilest slander and lies a pirate could tell! Use these tips at your own risk! Treasure Lost! Somewhere off the coast of LeBellan is the sunken wreck of Le Grande, a well-traveled government ship that was reportedly hauling gold! Eager treasure hunters may want to sweep the coast of this island in the coming months before some damned Sea Rat finds the missing treasure! Bananas wanted! It is said that the Queen of Corrington herself is pregnant, out of wedlock no less! What a scandal! It is said that her cravings can only be satiated by one food, the new world fruit, Bananas! Luckily, Terraversa is full of such wonderful delights. An enterprising merchant may find a tidy profit in a quick run between this island and Belson. But I wouldn’t stop anywhere in between, the Queen in hungry and Bananas do not stay ripe forever! MAESTRO needs nails for all the coffins they are using at Elysabethtown! That rascally new trade company MAESTRO seems to be in a bind at their new settlement. Scores of men are dying, and they have run out of nails for their coffins! The King of Eslandola has offered a great bounty to the enterprising ship’s master who can take nails from Terreli to New Terreli for the crown. Sea Rats trade fleet decimated, looking for new captains! It has been confirmed that our own L’Olius, privateer for this island, has captured three Sea Rats in one glorious battle. Most of the offensive filth are being held in the Kings Port Gaol, awaiting trial – and hopefully a hanging! Rumors from the Nest of thieves have led us to learn that the faction is dying for new members. A bounty of 10 gold per captain has been assigned! Abandon your colors now mates, I hear Bastion is pretty this time of year. Shipping Lists: Here is this month’s shipping list. From Granoleon: Reports say that a large Corlander fleet has come to port, apparently taking advantage of the treaty struck after the Juniper War. And the Oleanders needed the supply! We only heard of one ship that sailed for their nation this whole last month. The Black Marlin, Saucy Jack, Swift Packet, and Sphynx made it into port with some harassment. They were guided by the ships Mermaid and Pandora, of the Corrington Navy. The latter captured a pirate, Pardisio, off the coast of Garvey when attacked the Saucy Jack, and brought the privateer into port for adjudication. The convoy was able to outrun a Sea Rats raiding convoy off of Holder’s Rock, but just by the skin of their teeth. The Corlander flotilla was supposed to include the Knight of Stedor from Eslandola, but the vessel sprung a leak as it left port in Nelissa with the convoy, sadly it had to turn back without any profit. Also coming into port with a healthy profit was the Little Hermes of Oleon. Both the Black Marlin and the Swift Packet’s purchasing agents were able to find excellent deals in Terreli, and they made a large sum over what was expected. Sea Rats, there be your target. From Belson: Another convoy of Corlanders made it into port at Belson. The beautiful Sulky Harlequin, HMS Green Dragon, and their escorts HMS Queen’s Glory of Corrington and oddly, the Dark Lightning of Eslandola. The Coyle Shipping Company was probably hoping for a more promising payload on their flagship’s maiden voyage, but she was profitable. She had to outrun a pirate, but otherwise it was an uneventful journey. However, the Green Dragon was extremely profitable for such a small ship. From New Terreli: A fleet of Eslandolan vessels came into harbor. The Bright Owl and Aurei Lacerta, escorted by the Trovao made a handsome profit, and came back +1 vessel, as the warship caught the infamous Garvian privateer “The Fallen Angel.” A wonderful Class 5A1 prize! This might make up for the nation’s losses a bit. But that was not the only good news, the Queen of Terelli also captured our esteemed privateer “King of Mardier” off the coast of Garvey when attacked the The Flying Colt, and brought the privateer into port for adjudication. We are sure Remmy Le’nine will be acquitted of all wrong doing and be back at sea again. The Queen of Terelli was also escorting the HMS Alice. Apparently the third of her escorted ships, the Appleseed sunk in the middle of the right after leaving Terelli. It is thought that all hands went down with the ship. Sprung a leak: The Sea Rats vessel, the Parakeet took on water quickly after it left Terelli, and missed out on this trade season. Captain L’Olius captures three Sea Rat vessels! The Parakeet was one of the lucky Sea Rats this month, for off the coast of Granoleon, laden with treasure from their run, the Sea Rat’s merchant fleet met its end to The Crooked Sparrow. A brilliant victory by our great native captain, L’Olius circled the two Sea Rat escorts, The Viper and the White Skull, and forced them to collide. He then fired a couple broadsides until their colors were struck. After which he took the Wave of Knowledge. On the voyage back to this port, he learned that the Wave of Knowledge had already been attacked by pirates, and the other vessel in their flotilla, The Dogged Wench had sunk a day earlier, not 15 leagues from the site of the battle. IT was only when all of the crews were imprisoned at the Gaol here in Kingsport that L’Olius found out that the fifth Sea Rats vessel, La Dindon slipped away. It is rumored that she found a very handsome profit in Granoleon. If you would like to advertise in the Kings Port Advertiser and Ship List, or just want to commit libel against your friends and enemies, please contact us. Our fees our quite reasonable. (OCC: I think this sets up the Sea Rats for a major jail break, or a major bribing scheme to get their ships back) mrcaquickjan2016 by skaforhire, on Flickr Remember, if you MOC the results of the MRCA, you can get 10 extra DBs this month. The free build form will be adjusted to add a check box for this. Quote
Tomsche Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 You mind if every month I `copy` the newsletter to my blog to telle the story (and perhaps attract more sailors)? Quote
blackdeathgr Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Hahahaha! One of the most inventive way to show results!!! And a nice incentive showing results as MOCs!! Poor Sea Rats... And even poorer Oleon! So many adversary ship sailing and so little profit for us...! At least we have style!!! Quote
Maxim I Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 We of MAESTRO know how the Searats feel. A lost ship and a ship without loot. Gonna be a tough month... We are very happy our Corrington member did an excellent trade run :) Quote
Bregir Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Where nice way of presenting the results, Ska! When Montoya receives his copy and finds out that he is the richest man in New Terra, he is sure to fall off his chair! Might one suggest for further issues some sort of table with the captured ships - as in, which ships have been captured by which factions? Quote
Maxim I Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Bregir, feel free to take a look at my shipindex :) Quote
Sir Stig Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 When ships are captured, do they not count as licenced? Since it is considered a prize? Quote
Bregir Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Bregir, feel free to take a look at my shipindex :) I saw you already updated it, Maxim - well done! I was thinking something to see the "involuntary ownership" changes each month. Maybe just a little note after "CAP" to see who captured her. When ships are captured, do they not count as licenced? Since it is considered a prize? I asked the same question in the main BoBS thread. Along with some suggestions. Quote
Maxim I Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 I saw you already updated it, Maxim - well done! I was thinking something to see the "involuntary ownership" changes each month. Maybe just a little note after "CAP" to see who captured her. I asked the same question in the main BoBS thread. Along with some suggestions. See my opinion in the main topic. Even I really would like to see a captured licenced ship as a licenced trophy (as we already captured a warship with MAESTRO), it won't be fair :) Quote
Tomsche Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) We are very happy our Corrington member did an excellent trade run :) To quote our esteemed Corrington artists Gilbert and Sullivan Flock the maidens to the shipping. . Flags and guns and pennants dipping! When ships are captured, do they not count as licenced? Since it is considered a prize? You can sell them off, or gain their cargoes if I understand the rules correctly, so they could fetch a nice gain. Or ransom them back to their captains... Edited February 3, 2016 by Tomsche Quote
Mike S Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 The Coyle Shipping Company is satisfied with the earnings of January's trade run. It will use some of its earnings to buy the street that its office is on in Arlinsport. Aiden Coyle has named the street after his wife, Amelia. Quote
Puvel Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Very well written article! I might have to get a subscription to the newspaper. Looks like Corrington rules the seas! Quote
Tezclatipoca Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Very good way to show the results ! Good newspaper ! I have lost a ship but I am in first page (yeah !:/) ! I didn't thought fishes could enjoy eating apples !? I am relieved to see the newspaper is publishing MAESTRO needs even if it's to help us to find nails for our deceased crew men ! :p Quote
gedren_y Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Dearji the Windsong is pleased to hear that Queen Annetta is with child. The Crahaish neh Triuri will likely send a midwife priestess to attend to her royal highness. Blessings be to the day. Quote
Vedauwoo Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Neat-o! That's a tough little turkey, there! So....for an MCRA MOC....I imagine mine would have to be returning to port or escaping capture? Something to that effect, since I survived? Quote
Kai NRG Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Neat-o! That's a tough little turkey, there! So....for an MCRA MOC....I imagine mine would have to be returning to port or escaping capture? Something to that effect, since I survived? Not sure exactly what sort of run you went on, but you could probably also depict selling your wares in port or something like that. Pretty much anything obviously related to your voyage. Quote
Captain Dee Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Interesting way to present the results. Congrats to those who did well - for that matter, to everyone who participated regardless of the outcome. Pity those who lost it all though... Bregir, brace yourself for lots of new "friends." Or just be discreet about it and avoid the rush... Quote
blackdeathgr Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Bregir, brace yourself for lots of new "friends." Or just be discreet about it and avoid the rush... Bregir my friend!!! Let's have a beer and discuss business! I've got an excellent idea that needs sponsoring! Hehehe! Quote
MKJoshA Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 The convoy was able to outrun a Sea Rats raiding convoy off of Holder’s Rock, but just by the skin of their teeth. 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. Quote
pombe Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Captured?!?! Damnit!!! And the worst part is that I'm stuck in this jail cell with you! Oh, it's not so bad. Come...it's cold, let's conserve body heat. If you approach me, I will kick you so hard in the groin that the pain will travel back in time and you will suddenly remember new excruciating pain that you experienced as a child. If you're cold, conserve heat with Alois! THERMODYNAMICS!!! Quiet, you three! I need to ask the other captives a question. So, if anyone is out there listening, how do these Mardier people dress? I'd like to know how Mardier minifigures should appear before we MOC our situation. Quote
Tezclatipoca Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Good question Pombe ! Ahah ! I always laugh when I read your posts ! I am seeing those Mardier people like some venetians guys but I could be wrong. Seeing those guys could be great. I can't wait to see what you will do... Quote
MKJoshA Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 Another question for us captives, is Mardier going to keep our ships, or will there be ransom offers? Quote
Tomsche Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 From what rumours I hear (and from AG I can imagine how Pombe would twist it into something hilarious) the ballerina robe that came in the latest series of collectible minifigures is the national garb of the Mardiers Quote
Maxim I Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 I was thinking about that sword fighter from the CMF's :) At MKJoshA: I think your captain could escape or be released. However, I fear your ships are captured. But as it is your first ship, you can always licence a sistership for free :) Quote
MKJoshA Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 At MKJoshA: I think your captain could escape or be released. However, I fear your ships are captured. But as it is your first ship, you can always licence a sistership for free :) Totally fine! I'm actually looking forward to MOCing this. I just wanted to make sure it was the case. Quote
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