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The reporter from the Kings Port Advertiser was fuzzing about, calling out to the sketch artist to "catch my best features…" and "…make sure to make L'Olius looking right heroic for the frontpage" and to the scribe "…and don't you misquote me, or I will have at your hide!"

They were setting up outside the high court of Terraversa waiting for the highly profiled case of L'Olius versus Eslandola, a case, which, apart from including the most beloved naval hero of Terraversa, was highly likely to have serious diplomatic consequences. And with Terraversa struggling for independence in the Mardierian civil war, the outcome could be critical to the future of the colony.

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A large crowd was assembling, and there was a general din as the tension was rising with the anticipation. A few Eslandians had shown up too, but most of them withdrew swiftly as the moral pressure of collective public opinion against them, or were removed by brute physical force, should they venture to express their allegiance.

The hum of the crowd was considerable and normal conversation was strained at best, impossible at the worst. Nonetheless, the moment the doors opened and a guarded L'Olius stepped out, a hush fell over the crowd.

L'Olius raised his hand in greeting, a triumphant smile spreading upon his face, and the hush temporarily gave way to a series of loud cheers. As the cheers died down, L'Olius gave a short speech in his booming quarterdeck voice, much to the joy of the crowd.

"L'Olius has just left the courts, and appears in great spirits" the reporter dictated. "Out here, he is getting the hero's reception he deserves, regardless of the mistreatment those greedy, selfish Eslandians has brought upon him." The scribe scribbled on, and the sketch artist was busy immortalising the moment that might change the fate of Terraversa for ever.

"The Eslandians have long held our trade in an iron grip, and their unlawful monopolies have threatened our economy, our very survival, and most importantly, our freedom!" The reporter paused for a moment, weighing his words and letting the scribe catch up. "L'Olius has taking it upon himself to put things right, to bring justice and reason to our world. With a perfectly legal Letter of Marque in hand, he has fought for our liberty, and the survival of our merchants. And now the Eslandians have brought him to court! Perfectly harassing him, our great hero! And on the pretence of some trifle about legalities - a trifle surely put to right by our esteemed courts!"

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The scribe enjoyed this… He knew it would be on the front page of the Kings Port Advertiser tomorrow, and that it would be sold out. The picture forming on his colleague's canvas would be the perfect eye-catcher, as would any headline containing L'Olius' name these days. As the reporter continued his narrative, he resumed his writing. What a sensation this would be…

Edited by Bregir
Posted (edited)

'The reporter from the Kings Port Advertiser was fuzzing about,' I strongly object to this remark.

But apart from that, this is a third great build in this hilarious series. the Eslandolan builds are pretty great too, I look forward to seeing the result of the trial once the votes are cast.

Edited by Fuzzy MacFuzz
Posted (edited)

Shame on you Bregir!

You lost against Windusky thanks to your shields on the wall...

For future victories: the Damaximus (or Maxim nowadays) shieldtechnique:

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Other than that: very cool build, although the street is kinda odd and plain without decent texture

Edited by Maxim I
Posted (edited)

You know maxim, I was actually going to tell him that thing about the shields as well. It is really usefull, tough I think you're doing offence to Windusky's build.

@Bregir: try Maxim's shield technique :wink: no, lovely build, even better story. i loved the whole Mardieran-sided collab.

And nice detail with the scales

Edited by TitusV
Posted

Great story, very entertaining to read and a good build to go along. I like the curved pieces for pillars and the engravings on the pediment are very nice as well (though it appears the scales of justice aren't exactly evenpirate_tong.gif). Other small details such as the artist's easel and the reporter's table are well built as well.

If possible, I'd have a paved plaza in front of the courthouse instead of grass. With all the pedestrian traffic, the grass will just die and leave nothing but dirt.

SNIP

Genius! I'm going to use that technique from now on.

Posted

Nice facade, and such a diverse crowd! The scribe and artist are cool features. I like that balance over the doorway, and the triumphant pose of L'Olius is cool. Congrats on the win. :classic:

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