[The l'Olius Case] A Hero Harassed - Part I - Pleadings

[Kolonialbeamter]

Ahoy mateys,

this is Part I of our storyline for the ongoing build off between ESL and MAR. We - that is Jacob Nion, Bregir, and I - sided with l'Olius and justice! To reveal to you what those sneaky, backstabbing Eslandolans are capable of doing with their money-grabbing fingers if they see their Doubloons at stake.

A Hero Harassed - Part I - Pleadings

“You did what?” The judge gasped in surprise. And it looked like the hint of a grin on his face.

L'Olius continued. Yes, he had seized the Queen of Terreli – and he had done it... with pineapples!

L'Olius' squadron had been following the Eslandolan convoy for several days, and couldn't believe that there was only one warship to escort all these traders. And this warship seemed to be commanded by the worst captain anyone could ever have heard of. As a result, the Queen of Terreli performed so very poorly at sea, clearly this could only be a trap. But l'Olius was determined to follow his orders, so his squadron kept pursuing. And when they were about to intercept, l'Olius knew how he could seize the Queen without much violence: If using grapeshot was one of the most bloody ways to attack and seize a ship, he would use a broadside of the most unbloody thing – pinappleshot.

And it worked! The captain and crew of the Queen were so utterly surprised, that before they could even think of what in Poseidon's name they had just witnessed, l'Olius was already standing on the bridge, and he placed the still confused captain under arrest.

This story would definitely go down in history.

What a day.

But all that wasn't really what this trial was all about. Neither were the reasons for l'Olius orders to be discussed, nor the political background to be analyzed.

This trial was about one thing only: Did he seize the Queen of Terreli legally, did he possess a valid letter of marque. And the answer to this question could only be 'Yes.' Yes, he did possess a valid letter of marque. It was granted to l'Olius personally by the Governor of Terraversa himself. And denying Terraversa's Governor the right to issue legal documents – not even Eslandola could go that far, if they didn't intend to affront all Mardians, and risk a war, that they always claimed not to want!

So for one last time l'Olius looked at the pitiable Eslandolan representative, and waving his letter of marque before her eyes with pleasure he said: “Like it or not – the Queen of Terreli is now legally mine.”

I hope you enjoyed this first part.

Here is the rest:

Part II - Discovery,

Part III - Prospects.

C&C welcome.

For l'Olius and justice!

[Fuzzy MacFuzz]

A pineapple broadside right into the hull of the Eslandolan legal case! Hilarious build, thanks for the laugh.

[Kai NRG]

A very nice build KB, really cool courthouse scene there!

The speech (or thought) bubble is very unique and was a bold move. Not sure it worked completely, but those microships are great! Good job incorporating pineapples here as well!

Though Mardier has missed the point. If they're issuing letters of marque against us, then they're the ones declaring war! (We're just bringing them to court to see if they're truly at war with us or not!)

[TitusV]

pinappleshot! Fantastic!

I really like your way to show in-build how the story is told, and I love the Mardier sigil in the background

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Very fine build!

Storywise, I am confused...

[Kwatchi]

I'm still trying to figure out the purpose of the knife wielding parrot. :) But I'll say it took me an initial few seconds to realize this was LDD; that first picture was really well put together.

[Puvel]

Those pineapple shots look great! In the battle scene they're a nice detail, holding them in the courthouse is just funny

[Mpyromaxos]

haha! nice representation of the court and good work with the bubbles!

I don't understand the meaning of all those 3 stories.. and how it's started.. but anyway..

I believe it has to do something with the pinneaples!!

[Bregir]

Your microships are brilliant, as always, and I entirely agree with L'Olius' perspective on the case! ;) The Eslandians are surely just looking for a scapegoat, and care little for justice!

The judges stand and the backdrop is great too. Well done, and thank you for the cooperation. (Goes to Jacob too, btw)

[Garmadon]

Very nice build KB, the striped floor and Mardier symbol on the wall are superb, and great job with the judges bench and micro-ships are excellent as well!

[Elostirion]

Your LDD-designs and ideas never cease to amaze. My favourite part are the cannons for microships, they are great!