Finally the Feratus
October 21st, 2004
Nos is a very old vampire. Some even say he's the infamous Vlad Dracul himself. In the late 19th century, he finally found a woman with whom he wanted to spend eternity. Unfortunately, Mina was already engaged to be married. Nevertheless, he courted her until she fell in love with him. Apparently, she saw a spark of goodness in his dark heart. Knowing that their time together would be fleeting if she remained a human, Nos turned Mina into a vampire.
An Aerial Tour of Pirate's Cove
October 20th, 2004
(Note: Thanks to Kathy for giving me the idea for this entry. :))
We here at the Pirate's Cove Town Crier would like to think that our town's recent population boom and influx in tourism are a result of our new name. But, it is probably also a result of recently being featured in a "Small Town, SimLand" report on SBN Weekend. It is definitely thanks to the kind producers at SBN that today we are able to bring you some exciting and beautiful aerial shots of Pirate's Cove.
(click above image to see full-sized version)
The Veladorns Meet the Feratus
October 19th, 2004
(Note: There is a family that appears in this story that I haven't introduced to yet—the Feratus. They are currently living in a temporary house in the neighborhood until something more suitable becomes available. I'll post their biographies as soon as I find a house for them to permanently live in.)
Briza wiped her brow and placed the last book on the shelf. Phew! Finally, the unpacking was finished. She stood up and surveyed her new home. Behind her, she heard a soft chuckle and warm breath fluttered the hair at the nape of her neck. She shivered.
"Well, well…what have we here?" the husky voice of her new husband whispered in her ear. She spun around just as she felt a sharp pinch on her rear. Thalan had a wicked gleam in his eyes.
Faces Around Town
October 18th, 2004
Reported by Gale Gossip
Ever since Pleasantview was renamed Pirate's Cove, the town has been experiencing a population boom. Many families from various walks of life have moved to our scenic and colorful town looking to start a new life, get away from the hussle and bussle of city life, or hide out from aliens in homes made of aluminum foil (just as an example). This intrepid reporter hit the sidewalk to learn about these new faces that you might soon see around town.
(Note: These are families that I'll be playing but not necessarily posting regular stories about. Look for them to make guest appearances in the stories of my main families.)
Thalan and Briza Veladorn hail from Isle of Midland. Thalan grew up in a merchant family that specializes in exporting handcrafted elfin items. Seeking to further expand their business, Thalan was sent to scout Sim City and the nearby towns for possible customers and to set up an import warehouse. Originally, since it was convenient, Thalan was going to settle in Sim City but, although he enjoyed working there, he couldn't bring himself to live in a "concrete jungle." When his business travels brought him to our fair town, Thalan knew he had found a new home. He was taken with the small town lifestyle that reminded him of his hometown.
The Girls Get a Big Surprise
October 15th, 2004
Kara and Kim woke up early and rushed to the playroom, which just the night before had housed Kim's crib and changing table. But Kim was a big girl now and the thing she wanted to do most was play dolls with her big sis.