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Miniatures Adventure => Gothic Horror => Topic started by: Malamute on December 21, 2007, 02:29:26 PM
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Captains Log, The Demeter, Varna to Whitby
Written 18 July, things so strange happening, that I shall keep accurate note henceforth till we land:
On 6 July we finished taking in cargo, silver sand and 50 boxes of earth bound for London. At noon set sail. East wind, fresh. Crew, five hands . . . two mates, cook, and myself, (captain).
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On 13 July passed Cape Matapan. Crew dissatisfied about something. Seemed scared, but would not speak out.
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On 14 July was somewhat anxious about crew. Men all steady fellows, who sailed with me before. Mate could not make out what was wrong. They only told him there was something, and crossed themselves.
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On 16 July mate reported in the morning that one of the crew, Petrofsky, was missing. Men more downcast than ever. All said they expected something of the kind, but would not say more than there was SOMETHING aboard.
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On 17 July, yesterday, one of the men, Olgaren, came to my cabin, and in an awestruck way confided to me that he thought there was a strange man aboard the ship. He was in a panic of superstitious fear, and I am afraid the panic may spread.
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Later in the day I got together the whole crew, and told them, as they evidently thought there was some one in the ship, we would search from stem to stern. . We left no corner unsearched. As there were only the big wooden boxes, there were no odd corners where a man could hide.
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22nd of July, the ship passed Gibraltar with apparently no further problems. Two days later, however, another man is lost, and the remaining men grow panicky and frightened.
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Augsut 3rd. In a panic, the mate, a Roumanian, hisses, "It is here." (The mate thinks that "it" is in the hold, perhaps "in one of the boxes.)" The mate descends into the hold, only to come flying from the hold moments later, screaming in terror, telling me "He is there. I know the secret now." In despair, the mate throws himself overboard, preferring drowning to a confrontation with "the thing."
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4 August.--Still fog, which the sunrise cannot pierce, I know there is sunrise because I am a sailor, why else I know not. I dared not go below, I dared not leave the helm, so here all night I stayed, and in the dimness of the night I saw it, Him! God, forgive me, but the mate was right to jump overboard.But I am captain, and I must not leave my ship. But I shall baffle this fiend or monster, for I shall tie my hands to the wheel when my strength begins to fail, and along with them I shall tie that which He, It, dare not touch. And then, come good wind or foul, I shall save my soul, and my honour as a captain.
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CUTTING FROM "THE DAILYGRAPH," 8 AUGUST
(PASTED IN MINA MURRAY'S JOURNAL)
One of the greatest and suddenest storms on record has just been experienced here, with results both strange and unique...Before long the searchlight discovered some distance away a schooner with all sails set.The wind had by this time backed to the east, and there was a shudder amongst the watchers on the cliff as they realized the terrible danger in which she now was.
Between her and the port lay the great flat reef on which so many good ships have from time to time suffered, and, with the wind blowing from its present quarter,it would be quite impossible that she should fetch the entrance of the harbour.
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There was of course a considerable concussion as the vessel drove up on the sand heap. Every spar, rope, and stay was strained,and some of the `top-hammer' came crashing down. But, strangest of all,the very instant the shore was touched, an immense dog sprang up on deck from below,as if shot up by the concussion, and running forward, jumped from the bow on the sand.
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Mina Harkers Journal
Augsut 10th Poor Lucy seemed much upset. She was restless and uneasy all the time,and I cannot but think that her dreaming at night is telling on her. She is quite odd in one thing. She will not admit to me that there is any cause for restlessness, or if there be, she does not understand it herself.
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Coming soon...... The Vampire Lucy :)
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Now that is Fantastic Malamute :o :mrgreen: :love: :D
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SO BEAUTIFUL
Ships and sailors.
Wolves and vampires.
Great writing and photography...
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what's that F-word? :?:
ah! Fantastic! :o :)
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What a nice Christmas gift Mr Malamute :love:
Cheers
Björn
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That ship is fantastic. I love all of the detailing like the anchors, ratlines, and bell. The sails look very good also.
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It's fantastic! :love:
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Lovely ship - thanks for the treat, Malamute :) :) :)
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.......! :o
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:love:
What a fantastic ship!
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great! the story gets better everytime! the ship and crew look fantastic!
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:love: :love: your terrain and storytelling are amazing ,i love to see your storys here .
how did you make the sails of the ship ?
grimm
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So good, so exciting!!!
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:love: :love: your terrain and storytelling are amazing ,i love to see your storys here .
how did you make the sails of the ship ?
grimm
The sails were taken from a wooden sailing ship model. I cannot take any of ht ecredit for the ship. It was rigged and the detailing added by a good friend of mine.
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.....and the detailing added by a good friend of mine.
Anyway I look at your london buildings and I say it again "AMAZING`` :love: :mrgreen:
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Excellent stuff. I like what you've done with the lamp light. :mrgreen:
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:o :o
Malamute, I waited until I had some time to enjoy the next chapter. It really was worth it again! The storytelling combined with the pics really is something unique and extremely inspiring. Thanx for sharing!
:)
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Sigh,you talented, talented *@!"&% I hate you. :lol:
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I am not entirely sure what shade of green envy is, but what ever it is I'm coloured with it now!
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At the risk of sounding redundant...WoW! ;D :-* :o
That is amazing stuff.
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I agree it is amazing.
I wonder if poor Mal will ever get the time to do some more
its great.
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I agree it is amazing.
I wonder if poor Mal will ever get the time to do some more
its great.
I am sorry I have not yet delivered the rest of the story. I got kinda sidetracked as you do, you know how it is, so much to do and not enough time. I promise I will deliver the next chapter, hopefully in time for Halloween :)
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WOW!
This is really a great way to tell/show a story!
But Malamute, who made the castle and ship? I recognize some of the gargoyles on the castle as Reapers, but its the castle itself I cannot manage to recognize.
Nicely done all around!
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WOW!
This is really a great way to tell/show a story!
But Malamute, who made the castle and ship? I recognize some of the gargoyles on the castle as Reapers, but its the castle itself I cannot manage to recognize.
Nicely done all around!
The ship is a sloop from the now OOP Dixon pirate ship range with a few alterations, to make it more suitable as a merchant ship.
The castle is a converted GW Mighty Fortress.(the plastic one) Its had lots of work done to it, like joining two towers together, cutting up walls to make different lengths/angles, balconies etc. The gargoyles are actually GW as well as are the doors and windows.The roofs were made from foamcore and tiled with small squares of plasticard. It sits on a polystyrene cragg.
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Really nicely done Malamute.
I can't wait til the next installment!
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Top bombing! :-*
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Wow! What a great project.
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This collection of chapters you've done is superb! Please keep up the good work.
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I just happened to stumble upon this forum, and this particular thread. It's fantastic! Can't wait for the next chapter!
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Well done Nick!Youve done a fantastic job on this!
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That's an amazing job on the ship sir, I'm totally jealous. :)
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Wow! I'm totally blown away by your work! Fantastic job!
Ted
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The Sloop used by Malamute in this game is bow back on sale on the Ainsty Web site. Many than ks to Malamute for the use of the photos
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Excellent stuff!