Thorshavn - Anno 1800

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Taking a Christmas break from my Tropico Story, to make a tread/story about my newly acquired Anno 1800. My first Anno Series game. Just finished the (tutorial style) campaign. Now heading into the sandbox, no intension making it hard, just want to enjoy this first game on normal settings. The first thing I encounter is this funny personality. 

January 1808

A subject of Danish King Christian 7. I am sent to Faroe Islands to reclaim as much as possible, as we lost control after the war with England in the early 1800’s. With just one flagship, a small group of settlers, and a little bit of resources and rigsdaler (old Danish money). We settle on the Island of Streymoy. Starting a simple farming village and a sawmill. Currently 120 people.  

 

March 1808

News of Streymoy soon spread in Denmark, farmers come from the poorest regions, mostly in Jylland and on Fyn. Local production of “brændevin” (Strong alcohol) and simple working clothes have begun. The first pub called “Værtshuset” is now able to serve the locals. Even a fire station was constructed and the first brick building.   

 

June 1808

In May, I send an article to Copenhagen Newspaper, Danske Post-Tidende, recruiting specialised workers to join our community. Soon we got a brick factory, and a slaughter house, creating sausages, like black pudding,  medisterpølse and different kinds of salami. The brick factory employees, are organized in a worker union, the first of its kind in the world. A subject of William I of the Netherlands have settled a nearly island, we are currently at peace with them. We now got 277 farmers and 150 workers living in our port town Thorshavn.    

 Map 

 

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August 1808

Our flagship, the proud “Princess Caroline” had now travelled most of the waters near Faroe Islands. She met ships from Spain, Prussia, and our allied France. Nørrebro Village expanded, with large grain farms, a mill, and bakeries. Helping to provide enough food for our workers. 

 

September 1808

A fire broke out in Amager Village, the lumber mill was saved, but the potato farm and brændevin distillery was lost and had to be rebuild. Due to the increased activity in Nørrebro Village, the local warehouse was extended.  

 

October 1808

Attempting to get iron production up and running, we overextended the workforce and urgently needs to attract labour fast. Sadly, knowing about our current level of cloth production, just a few came with the boats from Copenhagen. Not wanting to freeze in the cold windy Fareo weather. Hoping to solve the situation, production of fabric and cloth was setup in the small village of Vejby at the south western edge of town. 

November 1808

The clothing issue was soon fixed, and the next ship from Denmark brough many skilled workers. Although we are still in need of workers, the iron production is running almost smoothly now. The Imperial Navy of France, has settled on a small Island. Our flagship “Princess Caroline” was on a secret mission for the emperor.

“Princess Caroline” in the French harbour 

 

Map of South Eastern Streymoy 

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December 1808

Time has come to expand our Faroe settlement, “Princess Caroline” sailed northwest to make a small farming community on the Island of Sandur. Soon after she also created a harbour at the Island of Vágar, starting another small community there.

The Harbour at Sandur

January 1809

The settlement on Sandur is now a thriving village, with more than 140 inhabitants. The hamlet on Vágar, on the other hand, started with a disaster (**). Disease killed of basically the entire population, with most houses left empty and neglected.

(** editorial: forgot to set up a market place, huge beginner mistake)

February 1809

A school was built in the northern part of Thorshavn. Streymoy is now an industrialized island, with a complex production. Apart from food, cloth, and building materials, also alcohol, soap, coal, iron ore, sails, steal and steal beams are being produced. Recently a shipyard was constructed in the harbour and the first ship is under construction. The town has a population of 2143 people. Just now there is a large fire, but seemingly the firefighters got it under control.

March 1809

Four months has passed since the first small farmstead was raised on Sandur. Today, the largest settlement Skopun, is officially a port town under the Danish crown. Able to sustain is own population, and even deliver a small surplus. The most important industries are still very basic. Fish, meat, cloth, wood, and bricks. The Island has a total population of 593 people.

        

Map of Thorshavn North and nearby villages Svínhúsini, Troyggja and Nørrebro

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April 1809

We constructed a gun factory in the village Troyggja, on our main island. Our flagship the proud “Princess Caroline” was on a mission for the emperor, secretly delivering some sea mines. We build our first schooner in the shipyard of Thorshavn, “Dronning Marie Sophie”. The islands first church, Vor Frue, was built in the north part of Thorhavn.

Vor Frue Kirke

Maj 1809

The first group of highly educated people arrived in Thorshavn. Our schooner “Dronning Marie Sophie” is now working a trade route, bringing beer from Skopun to Thorshavn, returning with bread and soap. A small gunboat Pride, was built to protect her. We are helping the friendly William I of the Netherlands, delivering some Royal Christmas Cookies.

Dronning Marie Sophie & Pride, leaving Skopun harbour.

 

June 1809

On our third island Vágar, the village of Sandavágur is now back on its feet. We built out first frigate “Maria Theresia”. A new schooner, “Magrete I", was built to transport brændevin from Sandavágur to Skopun. A gunboat is being produced to protect her.

The village of Sandavágur

July 1809

We had our first encounter with pirates. Our frigate Maria Theresia was escorting a ship, belonging to Joseph Bonaparte of Spain. When attacked by two pirate gunboats. Maria Theresia left the battle, with some damages, both gunboats sunk.

Map of Skopun Town and surrounding villages on Sandø

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August 1809

Production of red pepper, cattle and iron ore, began at Vágar Island. Our Frigate Dronning Hedevig is on a protection mission for Frederik August 1. af Sachsen. Frigate Maria Theresia delivers the new goods from Sandavágur to Thorshavn.

Frigate Maria Theresia, named after German/Danish Maria Theresia Ahlefeldt, Princess of Thurn and Taxis.

September 1809

Thorshavn continues to grow, the southern villages of Vejby and Amager was for the most part consumed by the Town. Factories, workshops, and inhabitants moved to the north. Visiting nobles and other very wealthy people now docked in the harbor, at the new posh pier. Also, a repair crane is under construction in Thorshavn harbour. Commemoration day festival was held this month, the first of its kind in Thorshavn.

Commemoration Day Festival

October 1809

England occupied Danish Virgin Islands in 1807. The crown, asked me to send an expedition on a journey to try and somehow reclaim or buy them back. We send the frigate Dronning Hedevig with an experienced crew.

 

Maps of Faroe Islands

Editorial : The Royalty and other people mentioned are real historical persons, and not those you will see in the game.

Tries to make the story as realistic as possible, without changing the premise of the game 

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November 1809 (Old World)

We have settled on a new island in the south, intended to become a hub for our coming trade with the new world.  In Thorshavn a Variety Theatre was constructed on Nørrebrogade, close to marketplace Torvet.

November 1809 (New World)

After a long and hard journey, we reached the Caribbean island of Haiti, led by former slave Henri Christophe. The people of Haiti were friendly, and through trade, we obtained another ship, ready to find a suitable uninhabited island to settle on.

Frigate Dronning Hedevig outside the harbour of Cap-Haïtien

December 1809 (Old World)

We have signed an alliance with William I of the Netherlands, regarding defence of our mutual possession in this region. On Sandø, production of both flour and bread was increased. To allow farmer families the luxury of baking their own bread and cookies (*), also to provide stable deliveries of bread to Vágar, which does not produce grain themselves.

Editorial (*) Allowing flour to farmer families, is in-game possibility, a luxury need, not to important, but adds to farmer happiness and tax income.

Grain farms and flour mills in Slågård Village on Sandø Island

November 1809 (New World)

We began to settle in the new world, creating a small community on Sankt Caroline. The new island named after the current queen.

Map of Thorshavn and surrounding villages

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December 1809 (old world)

On Vágar, the village of Mount Vágar, expanded a lot, with production of iron ore, potatoes, cattle, brændevin and pebber fruits. The main settlement on the Island, Sandavágur, is now an official port town, under the Danish crown.

Mount Vágar Village

December 1809 (new world)

On Saint Caroline, the settlement grows, although very slowly. East of the main settlement a small village “Pinaypay” spawned. Providing the settlers with delicious food. A welcome supplement to salted fish and bread otherwise on the menu.

Pinaypay Village

January 1810 (old world)

The southern settlement, intended to become our New World trade hub, is now flourishing. The main settlement Fámjin, is located at the middle of the relatively large island Suðuroy.

Fámjin

Skopun on Sandø really developed over the latest months. With better housing, higher tax revenue, more workers, cobbled paved streets, and a school for the many children. The well-contented inhabitants are happy and are currently holding a beer festival. 

Skopun Beer Festival

Map of Sandavágur, Vágar Island, with surrounding villages.  

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February 1810 (Old World)

Pirates’ ships, most often of English or Swedish origin, has become a tread to any honest trader in Faroe waters. The frigate “Dronning Hedevig” was destroyed by a group of pirate gunboats. We are now gathering a fleet in Thorshavn harbour, aiming to do something about it. A second shipyard we added to Thorshavn harbour, to speed up production. Thorshavn is now officially a Danish city. The total population of Streymoy has reached 3591 adults. 1260 farmers, 1467 workers and a bourgeoisie of 864 persons. Most of which lives in the city.

Thorshavn, February 1810

 

February 1810 (New World)

We have settled on another Island in the Caribbean, as it seems impossible to reclaim our previous colonies form the aggressive Englishmen. The island “Sankt Vilhelmine” was named after the young princess Vilhelmine Marie, born in 1808.   

Frederikborg Harbour, Sankt Vilhelmine

March 1810 (Old World)

A fleet consisting of flagship “Dronning Caroline” two frigates “Dronning Cæcilia” and “Dronning Elisabeth Helene” and ship of the line “Dronning Hedevig II.” Was send out to attack any pirate ship in sight. We sunk two pirate frigates before returning to harbour. “Dronning Caroline” was quite heavily damaged.

A Sewing Machine Factory was constructed in the village of Lille Arnøje, at Sandø. The machines are transported to Skopun harbour and shipped to Thorshavn. Where there is great demand for this type of items, from the growing bourgeoisie.

 

Skopun, and surrounding Villages on Sandø

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April 1810 (New World)

The lack of protection from groups of thieves, robbers and the sort, has resulted in a strike amongst the local farmers on Sankt Caroline. We immediately set up a local law enforcement office, but it will take some time to restore order.

Striking farm and plantation workers

April 1810 (Old World)

Hegnið Village on Vágar, was consumed by the town, the inhabitants and workshops was moved. Now located in the new village of Ovari Hegnid, further away from the city. The pirate attacks are worrying, we have decided to build some more defenses. Work began in Sandavágur Harbour on Vágar, currently the most vulnerable island. Most of our trade ships are now escorted by a frigate.

Canon batteries in Sandavágur Harbour, Vágar Island.

 

Maj 1810 (New World)

The Frigate “Dronning Anna” and clipper “Von Arndesdorp” was sent to Sankt Vilhelmine, to support the communities in the New World and hopefully open the first long distance trade route. Sankt Vilhelmine is growing rapidly, the community now has a population 408 people. With production of planks, bricks, beef, cotton fabric, banana, fish oil, fried sweet plantains, alpaca ponchos, corn, and tortillas.

Sankt Vilhelmine Town

 

Maj 1810 (New World)

Preparing for cotton fabric to arrive from the new world. Hunting after ermine, fox, and marten have begun in the woods near Slåggard Village on Sandø. A fur factory might also be located at the island, but it is not yet finally confirmed, although the island authorities, has already asked for permission to begin construction.

The hunting cabin

Map of Saint Caroline

(as you can see there is a mistake in the picture, names wrong but the area is Saint Caroline)

 

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June 1810 (Old World)

After enjoying extensive self-government, the Faroe Islands have come under the spotlight of the autocratic Danish King Frederik VI. From now on, he will make demands and wishes that we must fulfil. This is the price for our successes in the new world. His first demand came in a letter from Amalienborg, demanding we start rum production at one of the Caribbean islands immediately. As suggested the fur factory was constructed at Sandø. By order from Frederik VI, it was to be a branch of Danish Bidstrup Manor, whose handmade furs he already used. Administrated by the manor’s owner Geert de Lichtenberg. The new fur factory was located in the village of Lille Arnøje, close to the Sewing Machine Factory.

Geert de Lichtenberg’s Fur Factory

At Sandø, the capital Skopun received city rights from King Frederik. Now with more independent self-government in relation to the colonial capital Thorshavn. To celebrate this, the citizens of Skopun built a theater. Located prominently opposite the market square.

July 1810 (New World)

As requested by His Royal Highness Frederik VI, sugar crane plantations and rum production was set up in two villages on Saint Caroline. A relatively easy task as most necessary resources was already present. The rest easily imported from Sankt Vilhelmine. What will become much more complicated is continues transport across the Atlantic, and onward with escorted ship to all the Faroese towns and cities.

Rum production in Pueblo del Río Fangoso

 

July 1810 (Old World)

The Swedish pirate attacks have significantly increased, just this month we lost a clipper and a schooner, both loaded with valuable cargo. Our “New World” trade harbour at our southern island Suðuroy, have got some coastal canon defence and protective warships.      

Map of the Sankt Vilhelmine

(as you can see there is a mistake in the picture, names wrong but the area is Saint Vilhelmine)

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August 1810 (Old World)

An infectious disease has ravaged Sandø, at least 100 died in Skopun City alone. The local authorities have imposed extra taxes on the citizens in order to quickly build a hospital.

His Royal Highness have requested delivery of 31 cannons, to a trade ship, currently anchored in Faroese waters. We swiftly fulfilled. As thanks we got new school books from the University in Copenhagen, helping education of a lot of children (*). On the southern island of Suðuroy, the newly fortified northern harbour, became too small. King Frederik VI has sent instructions, clarifying that he expects Suðuroy to become increasingly important over the coming years, needing a much larger harbour to host the overseas trade coming in from the New World. Due to the new harbour construction, also a 2^nd town has spawn at the island.

Editorial (*) This was an actual in-game request, and we got “Extended Schooling Act” providing extra happiness in a large area of Thorshavn.  

The new Carolineborg Harbour at Suðuroy

September 1810 (New World)

After having a period of shifting conflict with local pirate leaders. We were able to pay our way to a more permanent peace agreement. Likely a fragile piece of paper, but we will gain some time, to build a Caribbean Fleet. The downside may we a negative reaction form the other European Colonies.         

A pirate hideout

 

September 1810 (Old World)

Our Faroese fleet has become quite extensive. We currently have eight warships at anchor off Thorshavn. Two ships of the line, four frigates and a single gunboat, as well as our flagship Dronning Caroline. In addition, we have nine warships on permanent escort.

Admiral Jørgen Conrad de Falsen at Dronning Caroline, with his fleet at anchor off Thorshavn

Map of Suðuroy Island

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October 1810 (Old World)

The same contagious disease that we previously defeated on Sandø struck Thorshavn City in the following months. Many, both children and adults and especially the elderly over 50, died from violent febrile convulsions. Now the doctors at the new Amager Hospital at Sortevej, have finally got the disease under control, although we still see the occasional case here and there.

Amager Hospital

New Amager, which was originally created by farmers from the former village of Amager, is now also completely absorbed by the city. In Thorshavn, Professor H. C. Ørsted’s Institute, at Skolevej, was constructed. A small university dedicated to physics, chemistry, and biology studies. Another important cultural center is the new Thorshavn Museum at Vejby Langgade.

Thorshavn Museum

 

October 1810 (New World)

Our friends William I of the Netherlands, Frederik August 1. of Sachsen and Frederick William III of Prussia, had continuous issues with the Caribbean pirates. Despite our agreement with some pirate leaders, we decided to join a united effort to clear the waters permanently. At this point we have got a sizable fleet gathered at the Caribbeans.

Destroying a pirate gunboat north east of Sankt Vilhelmine

 

November 1810 (Old World)

In the name of God and his royal highness, Ship of the Line, Queen Hedevig, was sent on an archaeological expedition. Led by Royal Embassy Secretary Franck de Jester and his Captain G. L. Assmaker. The ship left Thorshavn, with an experienced crew and barrels of salted herring, the only downside was a lack of medical equipment, due to shortage after the latest epidemic.

Queen Hedevig leaving Thorshavn

 Map of Thorshavn City

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Frederik August 1. of Sachsen and Frederick William III of Prussia is suddenly in a state of was, as they both have possessions at Faeroe Islands and the Caribbeans, this could complicate things.

December 1810 (Old World)

As King Frederik VI, clearly requested that Suðuroy Island should be our main focus, over the coming years. Skopun City, on Sandø and Sandavágur Town on Vágar Island, will most likely not see much growth in the coming period, unless it is strictly necessary, as support for Thorshavn or Suðuroy Island. Carolineborg on Suðuroy Island has already expanded. Some harbour defence was added, as well as church, school, and hospital. The total population on Suðuroy Island is now 1785 people

Carolineborg Town, seen from Suðuroy Road

 

December 1810 (New World)  

The Frigate Dronning Cæcilia was attacked and destroyed by pirates. We bought shares in a Caribbean Island, belonging to Frederick William III of Prussia. Frederick bought them back quite swiftly, and we decided to let it say that way, at least for now. The expedition ship Queen Hedevig, are now exploring the waters of South America. Sadly, a mysterious tropical fever, hit the crew. Most sailors survived, after days in bed and extra rations, but the old cook died.

January 1811 (Old World)

Chamberlain at the Danish Royal Court, Baron Johannes Emil Adeler, came to Carolineborg. Send by the crown to inspect and support the development of the town. Inspired by the beauty of Suðuroy Island, he constructed a summer residence Dragsholm near the town. The manor is still not completely finished, but functional enough.

Dragsholm, Manor and Park

 

The expedition of Royal Embassy Secretary Franck de Jester made landfall, they are now heading west, leaving the coast. Despite some scary looking carving on the ruins, frightening the crew, whenever they appear. All is well.

January 1811 (New World)

At Sankt Vilhelmine, a local farmer found a small piece of land in the jungle, where growth of sugar cane is possible, something that is otherwise not easy on the island. Sankt Vilhelmine Original Rum turned out to be amazing.

Sankt Vilhelmine Original Rum Destillery in Ciudad del café.

Map of Sankt Caroline Town

(as you can see there is a mistake in the picture, names wrong but the area is Saint Caroline)

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February 1811 (New World)

The expedition of Royal Embassy Secretary Franck de Jester, encountered at large group of native warriors. Diplomacy, and especially bribery, solved the problem. The amount of bread and brændevin (*) decreased significantly.

(*) Editorial Reminder: Danish alcohol from potatoes.

February 1811 (Old World)

The upper class in Thorshavn is today extremely wealthy. The combined turnover on the Island is more than 12.000.000 rigsdaler, profits taken by private investors about 4.000.000 rigsdaler. Both the luckiest merchant, especially those trading across the Atlantic, and the factory owners, live a luxurious life. The new trend is that these families, are having beautiful houses built. Typically, in Harbour Neighbourhood, and Vejby Neighbourhood, overlooking the harbour.

Upper class residences in Christians Gade

March 1811 (New World)

President of the State of Haiti Henri Christophe, proclaimed himself Henry 1st King of Haïti. We are still on good terms with the nation of former slaves.     

Frederick William III of Prussia, have bought shares in our plantations and workshops at Saint Caroline. His royal highness sees this as an attempt on an unfriendly takeover, demanding that we buy as much as possible back, and counter with investments in several Prussian colonies.

We bought shares in Prussian pearl farming.

March 1811 (Old World)

The expedition returned successful. Finding several interesting historical objects, mainly weapons and jewellery. Lost two sailors, the latest when a mast collapsed in an Atlantic storm, on the way back from South America.

The production on Sandø has increased a lot over the latest year, especially west of Skopun City. A large fleet of escorted ships from Skopun, deliveres goods to Thorshavn, Carolineborg, Gammelhavn and Sandevágur. Fur, beer, soap, sewing machines, flour and sausages are amongst the most demanded Sandø exports.

Production Map of Sandø West

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April 1811 (Old World)

A new neighborhood has emerged in the southwestern part of Carolineborg. As a catchment area for Baron Johannes Emil Adeler's Dragsholm. With its own Church, Market Square and School.

A large harvest festival was held in the streets of Carolineborg. The nearby Fámjin Town has developed significantly, although it is first and foremost inhabited by the lower classes.

Fámjin Town, with Gammelhavn in the background

Due to the complicated situation in Europe, Danish King Frederik VI and Frederick William III of Prussia, met in neutral Sachsen, to calm the situation in the colonies, preventing a direct confrontation. We will now restrain from unfriendly actions, as long as Prussia does the same. (Game-Related, no relation to real historical events)

May 1811 (Old World)

With the new artifacts acquired from the expedition of Embassy Secretary Franck de Jester, and some gifts from friendly visitors and diplomats. Thorshavn museum have been expanded with three new exhibition halls, and several sculptures and monuments. Now attracting visitors from all over Europe and even some Americans. Adding important value to the tourist industry.

The University of Carolineborg, was constructed, between Carolineborg City and Fámjin Town. With this Fámjin becomes a suburb of the city. Without its own mayor, but still with some minor local authorities and is own parish. The total adult population of the combined city amounts to 2741 persons.    

The University of Carolineborg, and behind it Carolineborg Theater

Below, the 2nd map of Sandø production villages. These villages mainly produce raw material or items for local consumption.  

Production Map of Sandø East

 

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June 1811 (Old World)

Over the latest month a new village, Kjøtbýur, appeared on the island of Vágar, located east of Mount Vagar Village, further away from island capital Sandavágur. The village main purpose is to produce sausages and goulash, aimed for export to our most developed cities.

The Schooner Sophie Juel was destroyed by pirated. Carrying a load of rum and fabric from Carolineborg to Skopun. The conflict with Prussia in the new world, is again on the agenda, with Prussian agents attempting to infiltrate our colony Saint Caroline. Frederik VI’s military advisors recommended that we prepare for war and further strengthen the navy. A new naval port and a small village, was built on the east side of Suðuroy Island. Producing cannons and warships. A few days later Admiral Jørgen Conrad de Falsen, was called to the Royal Court in Copenhagen, to be honored with the order “1st rank of Sea Lord”. First Sea Lord is an in-game achievement adding 25% to warship attack speed.

July 1811 (New World)

We settled on a new island. Aiming to search for gold. The island was named Saint Louise after King Frederik VI sister Louise Augusta (*), Duchess of Augustenborg. (*) Likely a half-sister his mother Caroline Mathilde of Wales got with her lover J. F. Struensee

July 1811 (Old World)

The clipper Neptun was destroyed by pirates, luckily the ship carried just a small load of meat and red peppers. Our military build up seemingly frightened the Prussian King, we have had no further aggressions from them, and they act very friendly in diplomatic relations. Due to our strong military presence in Faeroe waters, most pirate leaders retrain from attacking us. Chamberlain, Baron Johannes Emil Adeler’s interest in wildlife is well known, and recently he started the construct of a zoological park at his premises on Dragsholm. Currently exhibits a group of Black American Bears he received as a gift from American diplomat William Pinkney.

Denmark: Alliance with Netherlands; Trade Partner with Sachsen, Neutral relations with Prussia, fight all pirate leaders. Other Relations: Netherlands has alliance with both Denmark and Sachsen; they do not fight the pirates. Prussia and Sachsen are at war and both fight with pirates. Russia is neutral with everyone, having a naval fleet on their island, but no colonies in the new world.

Map 

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August 1811 (Old World)

To form a new neighborhood in Skopun City, Slågård Village at Sandø was moved to a location far east. Geologists from the University of Copenhagen have been to the Faroe Islands to search for minerals and oil. On Suðuroy they found zinc and copper reserves. A large reserve of oil was found under Gulasjeftir and Trylleskov Villages north of Thorshavn, Streymoy Island. Far north of Thorshavn on Streymoy Island, a village named Fjalldal, has emerged around a cement factory.

Fjalldal Village

We got a quite harsh note from Minister's Secretary Frederik von Scholten. As it has come to the knowledge of his majesty, that many groups of citizens on Fareo, was complaining. In Thorshavn, the upper-class woman complained about the prices on sewing machines, the men about the prices on rum, if it was possible to even get any decent drinks at all, as also brændevin and beer saw unstable deliveries and high prices in the Capital City. In Carolineborg, the upper-class complained about the high prices on good winter clothes. Working class needed bread in Sandavágur Town and so on. All this, according to von Scholten, mainly due to incompetent logistics and an inadequate trade system between the islands. Frederik von Scholten demanded that we would improve on those issues immediately. To top this rather bad news, we got an outbreak of cholera in Fishermans Neighborhood, Thorshavn. After a month’s hard work, we replied that all issues were solved. Hoping it would stay that way, at least for some time.

Upper class women in Carolineborg are fascinated by the new autumn collection from Sandø.

September 1811 (Old World)

Baron Johannes Emil Adeler hired German zoologist J. M. Bechstein, for an expedition looking for interesting animals, to include in his zoo. Leading the expedition was Swiss explorer, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. This time heading for Africa. Jester’s Museum opened at Fámjin Road, the main road between the old town and Fámjin suburb. The Museum was funded by The City Council in honor of Royal Embassy Secretary Franck de Jester. Currently with exhibition of ancient scrolls.

September 1811 (New World)

At our new Island Sankt Louise, a new village located south of the harbour, has started production for new rum brand, “Ron de Santa Luisa”. The best barrels will the shipped north, the rest sold locally.

Santa Luisa Village

Map of Carolineborg City, September 1811

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October 1811 (Old World)

The Danish chemist and physicist Hans Christian Ørsted, has been experimenting with machines able to generate electrical power from refined oil (*). He is now in Thorshavn, supervising the slow process of making this invention, beneficial for local industries.  The large village Gulasjeftir was demolished, and the people and industries moved north. Now located just south of Fjalldalá, a river that originates from Nordfjall. At the previous sitz of Gulasjeftir, oil is now extracted and refined. This new technology will surely demand for multiple changes to the city and villages. Relocating important production buildings, close to powerplants.

(*) off-course historically incorrect, H. C. Ørsted was a pioneer in discovery of electromagnetism, but generators able to run at oil products and generate serious power was invented much later, involving many other scientists.

The Gulasjefir oil fields

October 1811 (New World)

An arena, mainly for the traditional Ladjia boxing, was placed in Saint Caroline Town. To keep the local workforce happy and avoid any upraising in the largest town of our Caribbean colonies.

November 1811 (Old World)

With the construction of Gulasjeftir Oil Harbour at the coast, north of Gulasjefir oil fields, a powerplant was placed in the otherwise very rural Trylleskov Village. Several of the islands large industries, moved their factories to Trylleskov, to take advantage of the provided electricity.

Gulasjeftir Oil Harbour and Trylleskov Village

November 1811 (New World)

In the war against the pirates of the Caribbean, we lost two frigates on escort. As revenge we took out the largest and most dangerous pirate ship. Then signed a ceasefire, before it all escalated further.

Map of Trylleskov area, Streymoy. Electrified Production

 

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Very nice. And the images seem so lively and colorful!

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Thanks 

I am very impressed by the quality of the game. It is both very complex in its gameplay and incredibly beautiful, especially the little men and women give the city an incredible amount of life as they carry out their various tasks.

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December 1811 (Old World)

The first delivery of 100 ton of coffee from Saint Caroline have reached the growing upper-class of Carolineborg. This group of highly educated and wealthy people, demand expensive luxury good and are very happy getting this one. Despite being smaller than Thorshavn, Carolineborg clearly has the highest number of rich people and thus also the largest market for luxury goods. 

The well-dressed upper-class at the streets, near Caroline Hospital.

 

At Sandø, in the mountains just north of Skopun City, mines extracting zinc and cobber was started, as the first step in production of steam driven ships. The valuable minerals will be transported to the harbor and shipped to Thorshavn, for further processing in new factories on Streymoy, likely to be located at Trylleskov Industrial Village.

 

January 1812 (New World)

Over the latest months, all the towns in the new world has got landings for tourists, and the exotic destinations already attract the more adventurous travelers. Especially the small but beautiful Sankt Vilhelmine Town, seems to be a favorite. Currently with a local population of 420 people, while 288 travelers also temporarily spending time here. Never the less, artifacts and rare animals are shipped to Carolineborg. A shipment arrived in Carolineborg, with a collection of opal, amethyst, citrine and rose quartz from Sankt Louise and some feral donkeys, from Saint Caroline. Now exhibited in Jester’s Museum and Baron J.E. Adeler’s Zoo.

Saint Vilhelmine passenger terminal

Jester’s Museum with the crystal hall at the right side.

 

January 1812 (Africa)

Baron Johannes Emil Adeler’s expedition, have made it to the African coast. Now fighting their way through the jungle. Zoologist J. M. Bechstein make drawing of beautiful birds and smaller animals. While expedition leader Johann Ludwig Burckhardt attempt to keep the moral high within the group of sailors. Not used to the high temperatures and wet climate, while from time to time forced to dig for potential valuables or ancient African artifacts. At this point they have only lost one crew member, his body found in the tent, bitten by a snake.

 

Although Sankt Louise and its capital New Augustenborg was the lates concurred, of the new world colonies. It is already the 2^nd largest in term of population with 715 people, almost double the size of Sankt Vilhelmine.  

Map of New Augustenborg, Sankt Louise and surrounding villages.

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February 1812 (Old World)

With 2397 inhabitants, the island of Vágar is the smallest of our Faroese islands, also the island with the lowest population density. But it is very important as a provider of agricultural products, supporting all the other islands. Vágar has a monthly export of around 15 ton of sewing machines, 15 tons of medisterpølse, 50 tons of canned goulash, 42 tons of brændevin, 20 tons of beef, and 30 ton of red pepper.

Búnaðarøki farming area.

A diesel engine factory was added to Trylleskov Industrial Village, and soon after a steam shipyard was located at Gulasjeftir Harbour. The first steam driven ship is being produced, an oil tanker supposed to deliver oil to Skopun Harbour.

Gulasjeftir Shipyard

March 1812 (Old World)

Baron Johannes Emil Adeler, received a family of Green Turtles for the Zoo, a gift from Royal Embassy Secretary Franck de Jester, brought back from his South American Expedition. Two new enclosures were added to the Baron’s zoological park, one for the feral Caribbean donkeys and a house for the turtles.

Oil is now transported from Gulasjeftir Oil Harbour at Streymoy, to Skopun Oli Harbour at Sandø. Many important industries in Galtecliff and Lille Arnøje villages, now use electrified machinery, increasing production of beer, fur clothes, soap and sewing machines. Commuter terminals and ferry services have been added at Sandø and Suðuroy, to make it easy for employees to travel from work to homes between the two islands.

A ferry from Suðuroy docking at Skopun National Passenger Terminal

Map of Sandavágur Town, Vagár Island

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April 1812 (New World)

Cultivation of Hevea Brasiliensis, more commonly known as Pará Rubber Trees, have begun at Sankt Louise. The natural rubber, in Caribbean known as Caoutchouc, will be extracted locally and then shipped to Saint Caroline via Sankt Vilhelmine. Aiming for long distance transport to the old world.

Rubber tree plantations at Sankt Louise

Over several months a railways track was laid, from Saint Caroline Town into the dense and dangerous Jungle de Perlas, covering the entire northwester part of the Saint Caroline Island. Many railway workers lost their life to tropical fever and insect or snake bites. At the end of the track, oil wells and refinery was constructed. Now several tons of oil are delivered to Caroline Old Harbour every day.

Maj 1812 (Old World)

Baron Johannes Emil Adeler’s expedition, led by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt and Zoologist J. M. Bechstein, returned to Carolineborg. They got no interesting African mammal, neither have they fund any interesting artifacts. But at least they brought back some tropical fish. The Baron was not exactly thrilled, but never the less, the exotic marine species, was added to the Zoological Park.

Ballon fish and Sword Fish was added to the Zoo.

 

Maj 1812 (New World)

Two steam-powered cargo ships now cross the Atlantic permanently. They can carry 50% more than a large sailing ship and are unaffected by weather and wind.

This time, The Guinea carries 12 tons of coffee beans, 50 ton of cotton fabric and 150 ton of rum.

Saint Caroline Island Map

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June 1812 (New World)

We received another message from Minister Secretary Frederik von Scholten regarding new demands from His Majesty. "His Royal Highness is concerned about the standard of living in the colonies. Where the vast majority live in miserable conditions with malnutrition and disease as a result." Minister Secretary Frederik von Scholten insisted that we build more and better houses and guarantee that the population has what is required of necessities to feel satisfied and well-treated. The first step in this direction was to expand the Sankt Louise settlement, construct “Louise Ladjia” boxing arena, a Town Hall, and a transport route delivering coffee from Saint Caroline.

Sankt Louise Town Hall, Louise Ladjia and The Central Market

 

Everything was done to fulfill Frederik von Scholten wishes in Sankt Louise, although the population still needed better sun protection than the straw hats they had. Luckily, Sankt Vilhelmine had the resources and knowledge to provide that. Focus now shifted to Sankt Vilhelmine. Sadly, while the production was about to be set up to produce nice felt hats, areas of Sankt Vilhelmine was hit by cholera. A lack of doctors on the island resulted in several fatal cases. To make things worse, the warehouses was out of bricks to build a very needed treatment facility. After some weeks finally the first load of hats was shipped to Sankt Louise and Saint Carolina, but the hospital was still not erected.

Bowler hat production, Pueblo de Bombín, Sankt Vilhelmine.

The local doctor visiting a cholera patient at her home

July 1812 (Old World)

The first shipment of crude oil, arrived from Saint Caroline to Carolineborg last month, and now a railroad has been laid out from the harbour to a powerplant in the south part of the city centre. Providing electricity to a large part of Carolineborg’s residents, though a network of power poles.

 

After being a trade city, relying mainly on import of most industrial goods, from Thorshavn and Skopun City. It was decided to construct an electrified industrial town in the otherwise rural village of Avedøre, to support some of Carolineborg’s needs locally. The production area was located at the east side of Suðuroy Island, as far from Carolineborg as possible, to prevent the pollution from reaching densely populated areas.  

Light bulb production in Avedøre

Map of Avedøre

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August 1812 (New World)

A group of cougars was harassing the oil workers and their families living in Perlas Compos Petrolíferos, deep in the jungle of eastern Saint Caroline. Eventually the local authorities decided to capture the animals and send them to the Old World. Whereby they received a significant amount in rigsdaler from Baron Johannes Emil Adeler, who immediately included the animals in his zoo.

August 1812 (Old World)

Færøsk Tekniske Universitet, was built in Skopun, not only attracting the locals, but also teaching youth from Thorshavn and Carolineborg, looking for a high-level technical education.

September 1812 (New World)

A corrupt public administration employee at Saint Caroline, has been cheating on fishing licenses, taking significantly more money from fishermen than he should have. The fishing industry had almost come to a standstill, resulting in significant malnutrition among the poorest. Now he is in prison, and there are a lot more boats, fishing alone the southern coast.

Beside the industrial boats, many locals also stand at the pier, catching free meals

September 1812 (Old World)

A new trade route delivers eyeglasses from Thorshavn to Skopun. A sought-after commodity among the city's upper class. The current population of Skopun is 4275 people. Of those about 260 belonging to the upper class.

A flock of storks passes Thorshavn’s fishing port.

Map of central Skopun

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October 1812 (Old World)

A bicycle factory, was located at Galtecliff Village on Sandø. Owned by the wealthy German immigrant Karl Freiherr. Previously these dangerous machines were imported from continental Europe to satisfy the playful upper class. Resulting in many injuries, when they hit the innocent pedestrians on the narrow and uneven streets of Thorshavn and Carolineborg.

Karl Freiherr Bicycles

October 1812 (Atlantic Trade)

Another tanker was built to transport oil from Sankt Caroline to Carolineborg, as power shortages occurred from time to time when oil deliveries became too slow.

November 1812 (Old World)

A theatre was constructed in Sandavágur Town, Vágar. Researchers from Carolineborg University have analyzed inventory, goods movements, and consumption. Resulting in many changes in transport routing and production. Mainly the beer production and delivery system, especially regarding the lack of beer reaching the new world. But, also minor issues, with other items have been adjusted. New piers have been added to ports in the old world, reducing load/unload times.

Extra trade piers were constructed in Sandavágur Harbour

November 1812 (New World)

Geologists from Ørsted's Institute in Thorshavn were sent to the Caribbean to look for precious metals. They found gold reserves on both Saint Caroline and Saint Louise, rather quickly. A mine was established on the westernmost corner of Saint Caroline.

Map & Trade, Carolineborg Harbour

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December 1812 (Old World)

Carolineborg, although officially not the capital. Is now a lot larger than Thorshavn. With a population of 6600 people. A new type of upper-class people has emerged in the city. Taking the notation of higher upper class to a new level. These people have made fortunes in continental Europe, mainly in Copenhagen, but sometimes also in other large towns of Scandinavia or in the far east. Often successful factory owners or wise aristocrats with good investments in trade or industry. Now they just enjoy life, and live in large 6-7 story houses in Carolineborg's old town. Creating a wonderful social life for themselves and the most interesting artists and scientists of the city.

New expensive homes and a luxury hotel, in the Old Town

December 1812 (New World)

At Saint Caroline, a new oil field was created in the jungle, south east of Pueplo de Algedón. With improved oil stores at the harbour, we should now be able to fully support the two tankers, crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Selva de Algodón Oil Fields

January 1813 (Old World)

The village of Svínhúsini, located west of Thorshavn, is about to be absorbed by the city. Production and villagers forced to move further west. To the other side of Sønderfjall Village.

The New Hareskov Village

A group of financial investors from Carolineborg's wealthy upper class have joined forces to create the Faroese Bank. Built in the harbour district just south of the old town.

Map of the South Western Villages of Streymoy

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February 1813 (Old World)

Researchers from Ørsted’s Institute, developed a cable, strong enough to transport electricity beneath the streets. Avoiding the electricity pylons (*)

(*) editorial: Removed the power pools in game settings, they hurt my eyes.

Carolineborg, after the power was dug down

On Vágar, vineyards have started to grow grapes, some brought to market for direct consumption, but the idea longer term will be vine production, aimed at the wealthy residents of Carolineborg.

March 1813 (Old World)

A new oil train and another power plant were constructed at Sandø, providing power to Arnøje and Arnøje Nord villages. The powerplant provide electricity to many different production units, but the goal was primarily to increase steel production, used in many manufacturing processes. From bicycles to steam engines.

March 1813 (New World)

Another gold mine was established in Selva de Algodón, not far from the Oil Fields.

Map of Arnøje Area, West Sandø

 

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Nice.

 

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Thanks