Reflections
Newspaper clippings sent by Ant to her Monkle Joe on his hermit island.
Excerpts from The Volos Cutlass
Various, from the third week of Arman. Agatha Smee, ed.
BOUNTY OF BRAITHEWAITE BREAK-INS
Bother Braithewaite reports that numerous copy-catburglars have been making themselves free of his offices, likely as a result of the persistent rumour that the late Captain Smee entrusted him with a map of great value as part of his estate. Braithewaite comments “There are no more maps. No more maps! I barely have furniture left.” The Volos Volunteer City Watch reports…
A series of clippings from The Volos Cutlass, sent from Antonella Flax to her Monkle Joe on his hermit island.
Excerpts from The Volos Cutlass
Various, from the second week of Arman. Agatha Smee, ed.
DUNCAN’S DRUBBING
The beloved Rilador tradition of counting coup has seen another crew elevated to the ranks of glory in a recent bout between the Unsinkable II and Duncan’s Dinghy! Challenged by Captain Daniel Duncan, Captain Fletcher Gilt and his new crew rose to the occasion. In spite of a stanky opening sally and misfire from the Unsinkable II, several of that ship’s crew were able to board the Din…
Medium: Pearl and stone, carved
Acquisition: Underwater marketplace
Trade: 1 sliver ring
Storage Number: P17.1027.001
Display: None—lost immediately upon being caught
Status: Lost
Feeling of item: Bitter
Dear Mr. Gnat King Cole,
Hello, it's Helga, but you probably already knew that.
Thank you, very much, for the extravagant leather journal with the embossed paper moon and ramblin' rose on the cover. It is quite stylish. I never thought I'd have a reason to use it to write you, but here I am.
First of all: I'm okay, so you don't have to worry.
I've recorded my findings from my latest experiment and will do that thing to send them to you once Dr. Mr. Buerque has cleared the water out of my lungs.
Today…
A series of clippings from The Volos Cutlass, sent from Antonella Flax to her Monkle Joe on his hermit island.
Excerpts from The Volos Cutlass
Various, from the first week of Arman. Agatha Smee, ed.
TACHROS NAVY MENACES VOLOS VESSELS
Multiple seafaring citizens of our fair city report their ships were recently boarded by one Captain Nathaniel Pierce, Captain of the TSS Indomitable. He claims to be on the hunt for pirates and is confiscating property, provender, and prizes at will. The TSS Indomitable is a large, well-armed and -crewed vessel; smaller ships and those with cargo are advised by the…
A series of clippings from The Volos Cutlass, sent from Antonella Flax to her Monkle Joe on his hermit island.
Excerpts from The Volos Cutlass
Various, from the week including New Year's Eve. Agatha Smee, ed.
BREAKING: Fletcher Gilt, famed former captain of The Ariadne and current local goldsmith at Fletcher & Shells, has come out of retirement to take charge of the Unsinkable II. Sources say he accepted the post on the strength of his long friendship with the late Captain Smee and the news that the new cook aboard is Kelis Tanonire of…
We serve this dish every New Year's Eve at the Tater Forge. This year, I made a small addition that I think is absolutely delicious. If you are less adventurous, feel free to omit.
Ingredients:
- 1 large ham (Ideally, Llewellen’s spiced New Year’s ham from The Salty Hog. But if you’re making this at some other time of year, Llew’s regular ham will do fine)
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes
- 2 cups white sauce (roughly the thickness of light cream), seasoned with plenty of pepper
- Salt to taste
- *optional* 1-2 cups of Derringdo’s Cheese Whales
(Seyos, I can see the look on your face. I know, I know, but they are actually quite delightful. Where is your sense of whimsy, my…