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“World famous explorer Thaddeus Calvo claims the Fountain of Youth in the name of King Fernando and Eslandola. Calvo followed the clues that dozens of other adventurers failed to decipher to find the no-longer-mythical waters on an undisclosed island in the east. Calvo is now the toast of the Brick Seas, as leaders of various factions bid on his services.” Yes, that is how the report in the Kings Port Advertiser should read, thought Calvo. Publicity and showmanship are key in this new modern age! That is why Calvo, moderately famous in certain social circles, brought along a painter to capture the moment for posterity. Putting two of the finest suits of armor he could lay his hands on (it’s amazing how much like gold you can make an old brass breastplate look with a little elbow grease) on a couple of his crew, he had them stand in the background with the Eslandic banner. The natives were willing to pose for the painting for a few trade items. The hardest part of this “epic” quest, thought Calvo, was finding such an idyllic-looking spot that wouldn’t be instantly recognizable. The Fountain of Youth? Surely this large puddle from a recent rainstorm, dressed up with some border stones, has mythical restorative powers! Once back to civilization, Calvo would hire another artist to convert the painting to an engraving suitable for mass printing. Then this image would be all anyone would know of this “glorious” moment, and kings and trade companies would shower him with gold and everlasting fame would be his! * * * * * I decided to try my hand again at a FP build, but I couldn't get the background elements out of the field of focus. Other than that, I'm relatively happy with the effect. As for the story concept, I just wanted to poke fun at how various historic events are "preserved." All C&C welcome!
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ONCE UPON A TIME there was an Olander priest named Tholeau. The priest, secretly in search of the Fountain of Youth, set sail with Cato Calrelli to Nelissa. One night, when the ship neared the islands that, according to an ancient manuscript, were the likeliest locations of the fountain, Tholeau made his move. While most of the crew was asleep, the priest threw his clothes on over his pajamas, snuck out through a gun port, and sailed off by himself in the captain’s boat. The priest eventually came upon the first island, but it did not match the description in the ancient manuscript. “This island is too big!” he exclaimed. So he proceeded to the second island. “This island is too small,” he said. So, he sailed to the last island. “Ahhh, this island is just right,” he said happily, and he proceeded to the interior of the island. After he’d travelled far into the jungle, he was hot and sweaty and wanted to refresh himself, when he happened across three bodies of water. So he undressed and waded into the first pool. “This pool is too hot!” he exclaimed, and he jumped out. So he waded into the second pool. “This pool is too cold!” he shivered, and climbed out. So he tried the last pool. “Ahhh, this pool is just right,” he sighed. After bathing in the pool, Father Tholeau was very tired. He climbed out and put on his pajamas. He found a nice bed of leaves to lie down in, but it was too hard underneath. Then he lay in a second bed of leaves, but it was too soft. Then he lay down in a third bed of leaves and it was just right. Tholeau fell asleep. As he was sleeping, three monkeys came by. “Someone’s been wading in my pool,” growled the Papa monkey. “Someone’s been wading in my pool,” said the Mama monkey. “Someone’s been wading in my pool, and they turned it yellow!” cried the Baby monkey. Looking around some more, they saw the leaves had been disturbed. Papa monkey growled, “Someone’s been sleeping in my bed!” “Someone’s been sleeping in my bed, too” said the Mama monkey. “Someone’s been sleeping in my bed and he’s still here!” exclaimed Baby monkey. Just then, Tholeau woke up and saw the three monkeys. He screamed, jumped up, and started to run away. But Papa monkey was quick, and he jumped on Tholeau and bit him on the shoulder. Tholeau finally got away from the three monkeys and into the jungle, but died a few days later from a nasty infection. THE END * * * * * A couple of additional pics: The first build (12x12), uncropped and unedited: The final build from above, uncropped: I hoped you enjoyed this BoBS fairy tale. All C&C welcome! .
