jtucker40

A new note appears on the board As a few of you know now, The Snapdragon has been enlisted into the Imperial Oren Navy for the duration of this war. This means we have moved our permanent docking location to the Oren Capitol docks. From now on that is where you will be reporting for weekly sails. Carry on.

All members please welcome Seamen Kzarkus and Thebnias Grimcraw to the crew! Also a reminder, SAIL TOMORROW AT 3:30PM CST!

All crewmembers please welcome Bobo Shallowtunnel ((yimmya)) to our ranks! He will be serving with us as a sailor.

A new notice appears beneath the original. Attention Crewmembers: Lieutenant Elerel has resigned from his officer's position, leaving opportunity for one more sailor to be promoted/recruited.

((Here is the link to Captain Faendal's VA. Anyone who leaves a response to it will receive one from me on their own. http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/83826-jtucker40s-first-va/ ))

((ALL CREWMEMBERS: More updates, please read))

((ATTENTION: IMPORTANT UPDATES HAVE BEEN ADDED. Please go read them if you have not done so already.))

((This is why I think Sundays would work best. Chances are more people will be available then than on Saturdays or Fridays, leading to better RP)) ((I would like to note that only crew members have access to this forum thread, as the note is hanging belowdecks on the ship))

((They're not legitimate cannons, they are dispensers that will function as RP cannons for ship-to-ship combat only. If this is a problem however, they can be changed to ballistas.))

Captain Faendal spots the newly scribbled note as he walks along the gun deck. Staring at it for a second, his eyebrows raise as he wonders something aloud. "I wonder how somebody not in the crew was able to leave this note, I thought the door was locked." Confused, he heads back up the stairs to check the gun deck door locks.

Attention Crewmembers: Now that the guns and weaponry have been properly installed, The Snapdragon is ready for its first training run/mission. Combat Procedures ((Notice: In order to participate in combat operations, your character must have a killing VA (type 2a). PLEASE make a post below when you have done so, so I can know who is authorized for pirating missions. However, a VA is NOT required for you to remain in the crew, only to go on combat missions)) -When in ship-to-ship combat, all sailors must man the ballistas on the side to which the enemy vessel is located -Two sailors man each active ballista at a time -Midshipmen command the ballista crews, directing fire -First mate remains at the Captain's side, taking the helm occasionally -Captain stands at the helm, steering and shouting orders Firing the Ballistas 1. Load with bolt 2. Crank back firing mechanism 3. Yank firing string -BAM- ((This must all be emoted)) Sailing Procedures -Rigging = Rope -Mizzenmast = Rear mast -Foremast = Front mast -Port = LEFT -Starboard = RIGHT -Bow = Front -Stern = Back -Other than this information, just do what your officers tell you to

Hanging next to the galley of The Snapdragon is a large piece of parchment, upon it written the rules, ranks of current crewmen, and relevant information updated regularly The Rules and Ways of The Snapdragon 1. You must obey the orders of your superior officers without question, and at all times 2. Do not enter the Captain's or Officers' quarters without invitation 3. Do not build within the ship without the Captain's permission 4. Do not take from any chest that is not yours, that would be stealing 5. Do not withhold loot from the rest of the crew, it is to be split into shares 6. You are to wear your uniform whenever you are on duty 7. The doors to the gundeck are to be kept shut AT ALL TIMES when not in use -The punishment for violation of any of these is 15 bareback lashes with the cat-o-nine-tails- -All officers have the authority to dole out lashes EXCEPT for Midshipmen- Current Crew and Ranks (In Descending Order) Blue = Officer Captain Faendal Al'adan ((jtucker40)) Quartermaster (First Mate) Onar Irongut ((devildog10293)) Midshipman Erik Nyle ((goodwizard)) Doctor Connor Hawkins ((wopper_jr)) Seaman Caddis Blayne (Cook) ((misterwhobrew)) Seaman Iogan Wolfe ((idioticozzy)) Seaman Victor Blaire ((comradealecneav)) Seaman Adam Calden ((colaone1)) Seaman James Fletcher ((james2k)) Seaman Aldari ((yimmya)) Seaman Thebnias Grimcraw ((xlrks)) Seaman Kzarkus ((Thatman94)) Sailing Schedule The Snapdragon will set sail once every elven week, or when enough people are present at the docks to drop canvas. ((This will take place roughly every Sunday at around 3PM CST/9PM GMT. If this doesn't work, just leave a response saying what does and we can work something out.)) Privateering Jobs As a privateering vessel, The Snapdragon carries out jobs for whoever is willing to pay. These jobs range from ambushing merchant vessels to escorting convoys. Currently we are under contract of House Silverblade and will carry out jobs as Duke Uthor sees fit. You will be notified of any other jobs. Payment will be divided among those present for the job. Next Sail ((None for a few weeks. I am super busy lately OOC. Probably in two weeks from now.)) ((Ship's Log (Updated Regularly))) -Thread created -Added rule about who can give lashes -Added rule about gun deck trapdoors -Added Next Sail section -Installed cannons -Added medical station at the front of the gun deck for Doctor Hawkins -Added Combat Procedures/Sailing Procedures section -Added information about VAs required for combat operations -Changed all cannon info to ballista -Added info on payment -Added that a VA is not required -Removed Elerel and added Bobo to the ranks -Added 'Next Sail' Official date and time -Changed Next Sail time from 3 to 3:30

A new post appears beneath all of the new ones. You are all welcome aboard the crew of The Snapdragon as sailors. Please report to the docks at Feldkirch ((x: 742, z: -91)) to be briefed. Thank you.

A small map appears beneath the original post, the location marked being just to the east of the Anthos Wilds docks, past a small village,

Across the message boards of men, dwarves, uruk, elves, and halflings is a large poster. At the top, in large font next to a picture of a ship, read the words: Adventure! Loot! The High Seas! ALL POSITIONS FILLED The privateering vessel The Snapdragon is recruiting seaman of all experiences and races! As a privateering ship, The Snapdragon sells its services to the highest bidder, protecting harbors and pillaging merchant ships for whoever requires something done. Currently under contract to House Silverblade, The Snapdragon is moored in the harbor off of Feldkirch, County Schattenburg. The Snapdragon -24 gun brig sloop -Fastest ship on the seas -Positions Available- -Captain- Faendal Al'adan -First Mate: Onar Hammerbeard -Lieutenant: Pelilasdir Elerel -Midshipman: Erik Nyle -Cook: Caddis Blayne -Sailor: Iogan Wolfe -Sailor: ((james2k)) -Sailor: Dr. Connor Hawkins -Sailor: Victor -Sailor: Adam Payment is determined after a job has been completed, jobs totaling in anywhere from 1000 to 5000 minas total. If you are interested for any of these positions, please leave a response. NOTE: Many possibilities for promotions are available

*A new note is hastily scribbled onto the board* However sir, if I may ask, I was wondering if I could possibly establish a contract of shipbuilding between a future business of mine and the Holm Royal Navy. You see, an acquaintance of mine has set to building a large lumberjack town to the northwest sea of the Elven lands, and I have been authorized to construct my own drydock and ship workshop. Now, if my first order of business were to establish a partnership with the most prominent naval force on the seas, I believe we would both benefit, tenfold. Please consider my offer. Faendal Elberoth

((OOC Information - Minecraft Name:jtucker40 Age: 17 Timezone: CST/United States Villain Application (Optional): N/A Skype ((Option but recommended)): JT4T Just some additional information here, but in my free time i really enjoy building ships and studying Nelson-era naval warfare. Take a look at this http://imgur.com/a/7w18t RP Information -)) *A piece of cheap parchment is pinned to the board* Full Name: Faendal Elberoth Age: 42 Race: Wood Elf Gender: Male Profession: Lumberjack A brief description about yourself: I was born and raised under the great tree Normandor, son of an honest woodcutter and his farmer wife. We were a happy close-knit family, until one day, when I was seven, our ship was attacked and pillaged by a band of pirates while we were en route to Arethor. I survived, swimming to shore and pledging to spend the rest of my life in pursuit of justice on the seas, so no other people will have to experience the pain that I did.