Exciting Free for all Battle 4-Feb-2010

Thursday night brought an exciting free for all battle to Antiquity Port Royal. The event was attended by many new pirates from Tortuga and several of our regulars. This battle was interesting because much of it took place in Tortuga and the new Oceania Island created by the Pirate Captain and master builder Astryl Aria. The battle raged for over 90 minutes with 10 ships and a large number of pirates. It was great fun for all.

Around Antiquity news

Greetings Antiquity,

Here we are another month older - well for some I know that my mother refuses to age and will be perpetually 21.

Antiquity Orleans has made a wonderful start after it's opening with Mardi Gras taking off in great style. After some bumpy issues with some visitors that seems to have calmed down Antiquity wide (and no, I don't wear garlic, I have because of being his Grace's spouse - prompts the people to remember that Gregg is a reformed vampire).

I have had reports that the battles are going very well, with a number of clashes over the week between those pesky pirates () and the RAN (and affliates). Welcome to the Tortuga pirates. I did hear that the Wednesday night battles (SLT) have been moved to 6pm as it suits most of those participating.

Mark Twain said it well with his famous statement about rumours and death. The only difference is it was my own profile that started the rumour LOL. So what happened you might ask? It was purely personal. As most of you know, I am unable to get into SL for more than about 2 minutes at a time and even when I'm there, often I am unable to do anything except grab messages (if I'm lucky) before I crash. The problem is a bad connection at my folks place but the telco that owns it can't find the issue.

Ok right you way, must be frustrating etc but why the profile? I felt I was letting down Antiquity in a big way. Before this I would work hard inworld and out on Antiquity matters and suddenly here I was feeling like I was slacking. So I did the only thing I thought honourable and submitted my resignation. At the same time, it also appeared I wouldn't be getting back to the US any time soon and gave His Grace his freedom from any promises previously made.

I was fortunate that neither were accepted! So here I am, still in Australia still working behind the scenes and accepting that, for now, Antiquity inworld is not somewhere I can easily get to. And His Grace told me to go jump about letting him go free (you have no idea how good that made me feel!!!!!!)

So moving onto others things around Antiquity. It's great to welcome Nikolas Nichols to the Admin team. Most people would not be aware that the process of joining the team starts a long time before the person is given the offer to join. We take the running of Antiquity very seriously and try to get the 'right' people involved. We learned early on that having people only after their own gain didn't benefit Antiquity. Remember to me the community of people are what make Antiquity.

Also for this weekend only (Sat 6th to Sun 7th Feb), Dunkerque is going to have a platform that members of Antiquity are welcome to use to sort through their inventory. This will be set up starting today and will be taken down by the end of Sunday. Please do not leave anything there as it will use prims below for sailing. I know there are many times when having the option to rez items from my lost and found would be great so I figured since the sim is still vacant it was a great way to say 'thank you' to Antiquity and the numerous amounts of support messages I have received over this enforced time away.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Dunkerque/161/121/1002

I must admit I'm enjoying the beautiful Australian weather atm, especially hearing how much snow those of you in the northern hemisphere are getting. And spending time with my family, my daughters and parents has been a really good thing all round. I do miss His Grace and Thomas though, very much (who would've thought )(btw Thomas is the cats name).

Well enough for the moment, except to say, Thank you Antiquity, thank you to each and every one of you.
Angel

Mardi Gras in Antiquity

Nothing says "New Orleans" like Mardi Gras. With the opening of Antiquity Orleans the race began to be ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in February. Current plans are for Antiquity to join in the celebrations from February 7 through 20 with "Fat Tuesday" being February 16. While plans are still taking shape for a ship parade and a mer parade, we already have planned a Courir du Mardi, a Masqued Ball, a tourchlight parade, and a museum opening. See the sidebar for details.

"Mardi Gras" is French for "Fat Tuesday," a reference to the last day before Ash Wednesday when good Catholics give up eating meat for Lent. It is a last chance to celebrate before the penitential season begins. In other parts of the world this holiday may be called Carnival or Festival. It is most often celebrated with eating, drinking, dancing, and parades.

Mardi Gras also has an undercurrent of inversion to the celebration in which commoners become kings, beggars become bishops, and men become women, and vice versa. In following this tradition, the Mardi Gras King and Queen will be selected at the Masqued Ball on the 12^th and will lead the parade on the 13^th.

1857 saw the first Mardi Gras in New Orleans when the Mystic Krewe of Comus held a parade through the city. At that time participants tended to be the upper stratus of society and the Mardi Gras Ball was used as a coming out party for debutants. It wasn't until 1909 when the Krewe of Zulu started celebrating in parody of previous years that Mardi Gras took on it's current character.

Look for Mardi Gras posters in your SIM for current details and schedule changes. And laissez le bon temp rouler! Let the good times roll!

Antiquity Mardi Gras Schedule Everyone welcome! Feb 9, 5pm - Courir du Mardi, Libertalia, Antiquity Sea of Cortez Feb 12, 5pm - Masked Ball with the live music of HammerFla Magic, at The Cabildo, Antiquity Orleans Feb 13, 6pm - Mardi Gras Parade, Antiquity Orleans Feb 14, 2pm - Orleans Art Gallery Grand Opening, Orleans Art Gallery, Antiquity Orleans Feb 7-20 - Mardi Gras Vendor Fair, Jackson Square Park, Antiquity Orleans

Pirate - Navy Battle 29-Jan-2010

Friday night brought a Pirate versus Navy team battle to Antiquity Port Royal. The event was made even more enticing when Battle Coordinator Nikoli Nicholas and pirate Captain Bosun Greybeard contributed a L$2000 prize to be divided among the surviving ships captains on both sides.

The dock mustering area was filled with highly skilled captains and enthusiastic gunners. In all, 5 Navy ships lead by Admiral Bridget Jennings took on a pirate fleet of 5 ships lead by Captain Greybeard.

The battle raged for almost 40 minutes till the Navy sank all but the pirate ship commanded by Luik Goldshark. The still had 3 ships sailing and easily sank the remaining pirate ship to claim the overall victory. A free for all battle followed and great fun was had by all.

Battle for the Stolen Teasure 26-Jan-2010

Last week there was a battle at the RAN fortress in Montego Bay. The Pirates attacked the fortress in order to get hold of the money chest which the Military had transported from Malta to Montego Bay. After a fierce battle in which many brave man and women fell, we were all left with an empty money chest. Its contents were stolen by a person or persons unknown at the time.

On Tuesday, 26-January, the thief was identified as a criminal genius known as the Scavenger. He was able to escape because he was using a very modern vehicle; a strange ship that sails below the water surface.



The pirates and military were highly motivated to retrieve the treasure and capture the Scavenger. The formed an uneasy alliance to hunt him down. A search party was mounted to search for both the Scavenger and money.
Much cannon fire ensued as the pirates and military sought to outwit each other in order to get possession of the golden doubloons. Several ships were sunk form both sides. But alas the Scavengers ship was not one of them.


An alert Captain Sharpesworth found where the Scavenger has hidden the chest and claimed it for his own. Much drinking took place in the South of Antiquity as the pirates celebrated one of their own.

Isle of Malta overrun!

Napoleonic forces overtook the Isle of Malta, resulting in the Maltese surrender of it's shores and homes to the French assaulting troops that came by sea in force. Leaving many of the structures ablaze and the wharf a shambles, occupation by the French appears to be that of a stronghold. It is rumored the French plan to turn Malta over to Pirates in the employ of the French in a effort to prevent the Maltese people or their allies from regaining the small island.


Only a few of the escaping messengers who crossed the straits into Italy with parchments bound for England survived, most were captured by the invaders. It is assumed that the Crown will note control of the Isle, as the Mediterranean port holds a great vantage point for all cargo carrying trade vessels.


His Highness, Prince Giovanni Batista Orsini is feared to be missing post-siege. Regrouped Maltese troops aided by the Knights, have begun a search for the Prince. His future remains uncertain in this troubled time of warfare.


The people of Malta hope and pray the Royal Navy will rescue them soon..........

More moves around the community....

In the latest round of moves within Antiquity, Quintus & Raine have moved to Charon Abyss, Robin and Ahmina to Laconia, waiting on a response for Dunkerque, Astryl has moved into Halfmoon Bay and is also taking over Oceania, Drake and Arnya are going for bigger and better in Montego Bay. The sims Oasis and Arborteum have left Antiquity for another home and Asia is resettled in Antiquity shores.

Antiquity Orleans is open and ready for business and looking GOOD!

All is good in Antiquity :)

Gunboat Battle 23-Jan-2010

Saturday brought another exciting gunboat battle to the Antiquity Port Royal battle dock. Bosun Greybeard the battle host for the evening declared that this particular battle was being held to celebrate the approval of Burnman Bedlem’s AoS Gunboat. The event gained even more interest when Pegleg Gans announced his contribution of an L$2500 prize to the last boat sailing in the battle. Many of the finest sailors in Antiquity launched their boats in quest of the prize. Several captains opted to sail with a gunner in their tiny crafts.

Second Life was relatively kind to the ships as the battle raged for almost 20 minutes. Finally, only two of the original 8 ships remained. One of these ships was an SPD gunboat captained by Nathaniel Lorefield and the other was an AoS gunboat captained Admiral Bridget Jennings. The two captains fought to gain the upper hand for 5 minutes. Admiral Jennings managed to incapacitate Captain Lorefield’s ship and moved in for the kill with only 3 HP remaining on her ship. A free for battle ensued after the prize money was awarded.

Many observers declared that tonight’s battle was a filled with many examples excellent sailing and good strategies. If you want to experience the adventure of great sea battles come to the Antiquity Port Royal dock http://slurl.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Port%20Royal/37/87/25 or check out the Antiquity Battle Calendar here: http://antiquitycommunity.ning.com/