Monday, 2 February 2026

Off the painting desk - Shipwrecked!

 The Spanish Armada has been defeated! The Spanish have been vanquished!

The ships make for home but it is a long, long way.

One such ship was the San Pedro Menor .She made it all the way to Ireland but ran aground on the rocks in a tremendous storm-

Most of the crew went down with the ship but some made it to land . Exhausted, traumatised they regrouped and made for the interior of this unknown country-
The small band of survivors was led by Don Estrella, veteran of many campaigns. His wife Dona Verano and their chaplain Padre Marron , a wild unkempt  priest with a predilection for solving mysteries.
Through bog after bog they trudged, exhausted, looking for shelter.
Scouts were sent up hill and mountain , encountering no one on their way.
The banner had been torn from the ship and brought with them.
What will happen to these strangers in a strange land, only time will tell.
To be continued ..
Hopefully this will be the start of some linked games and scenarios over the coming weeks.


5 comments:

  1. An unusual choice of colour especially as the dress is he same colour.. What led to or determined your choice?
    Stephen

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    1. From my research l believe that Don Estrella served as a mercenary in the Duchy of Tradgardland, in his youth. It is quite likely he picked up a liking for Rose coloured cloth there.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. I can see their leader, or his wife, leading the party to sing that old Spanish song (translated here into Inglish " Its a long way to Madrid, Its a long way to march ".

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