The Mystery of The Stolen Design



The Mystery of The Stolen Design is a play by Jack Pistol and Prince Edgar Wildrat.

 Notes: 
 * This is a play.
 * The characters will be actual players
 * Layout will be more organized when we have story flowing

Characters:

 * Lawrence Daggerpaine
 * Jack Pistol
 * Prince Edgar Wildrat
 * Bill Plunderbones
 * King John Breasly
 * Sir Carlos Clemente

If you would like to be a character ask in the comments and we hold the rights to portray u as we wish, u may ask for a certain type of character but we will chose your dialogue

Basic Storyline:
The Spanish Armada is on the move and King Breasly enlists Lawrence Daggerpaine and Bill Plunderbones to make an advanced ship of the line. The designs go missing and Law asks Edgar and Jack to help him find the designs. Law doesnt tell Breasly and tries to hide his mistake which turns into some comical moments and a few huge misunderstandings are caused as well. The play evolves into a mystery...

 Possible Upcoming Events:  Im sure the storyline is clear.
 * The designs get stolen.
 * Edgar and Jack are enlisted to help Law find the designs
 * They go round caribbean and maybe parts of the world in search
 * A few scenes with carlos might be added

 Possible Upcoming Characters Who Need Portrayers:  If u want a part bvut dont know what parts are available becasue this is still a loose idea just lookover the storyline and try guess a possible part or just ask for a part and say we must just fit u in somewhere.
 * Leaders in british navy
 * Law's secretary/scribe
 * Additions to the search team
 * Lots of mysterious people Jack and Edgar can meet
 * Enemies that can stand in their way
 * People who work for King John or might be involved with him soemhow
 * Etc.

Scene I
''Lawrence enters his office at Daggerpaine Industries. There is a letter with the seal of King Breasly on his desk.''

Lawrence Daggerpaine: What's this?

He opens letter and reads aloud.

Lawrence Daggerpaine: (Reading)

Dear Lawrence Daggerpaine,

It has come to my attention that Sir Carlos Clemente, King of Spain has a fleet in English waters.Carlos himself is not imposing, but, however the fleet is a large danger to England. My Navy can hold it off but it will cost us many, many men and ships. That is why it is important that you to modify the design for The Ship of The Line, it is important that this top secret mission is revealed to no one, if Spain finds out they will launch a counterattack that will be devastating. Make sure that nobody finds this letter. Please begin on the design as soon as possible. Enclosed is a copy of current ship of The Line blueprints.

Sincerly

King John Breasly

Lawrence: Bill, can you come in here quickly. We have work to do!

Bill Plunderbones: Is it a commission from Mr. Breasly? If not I'm kind of busy.

Lawrence Daggerpaine: Nice guess, Bill! The Spanish Armada has been spotted in English waters and King Breasly wants an improved Ship of the Line design. Here are the original blueprints.

Lawrence hands over the bluprints to Bill.

Bill Plunderbones: I'll look over the blueprints and leave them on your desk before I leave tonight. (Aside) And what a long night it's going to be. Darn those Spanish and their military activity!

Lawrence Daggerpaine: Thank you, Bill! I'm going to go now. I'll look over your designs in the morning.

Both Exit

Scene II
''Next morning at Daggerpaine Industries. Enter Law and his cheeky secretary. ''

Lawrence Daggerpaine: Good morning ___.

Secretary: Morning, Law.

Lawrence Daggerpaine: Could you send a letter to King Breasly telling him we have finished the designs for his ship and that we will begin working immediately.

Secretary: Can I go on my break first?

Lawrence Daggerpaine: You just got here, how can you already need a break? (Writes something on clipboard) Please just do it.

Enter Bill 

Lawrence Daggerpaine: Morning, Bill. Did you finish the designs last night?

Bill Plunderbones: Yes they are on your desk.

Lawrence Daggerpaine: Great, we will begin work on the ships tomorrow. Take the designs with you tonight for safe keeping.

Bill Plunderbones: Okay.

Secreatary: What's that oaf you call a king's last name again? I need it for the letter.

Lawrence Daggerpaine: That "oaf" contributes to your salary ___. And I would prefer it if you called him Mr. Breasly rather than an oaf.

All exit.

Scene III
Bill Plunderbones is fast asleep in his house

Bill Plunderbones: (Sleeptalking) Light.....Light.....Caboost....Light.....Esmeralda...Light...

Large crashing sound

Bill Plunderbones: (Awake) Wha...?

Goes back to sleep

Another large crash

Bill Plunderbones:Whos there?

Gets up and walks into other room of his house and sees a thief hunched over looking for the plans

Bill Plunderbones: Hey!

Draws sword

''Thief turns around. Face is covered by a hood''

Bill Plunderbones: (As thief runs away from the room) Stop right there!

Thief is cornered and starts to duel Bill

Bill Plunderbones parries a lunge and cuts at the thief's head 

Thief cries out in pain throws a dagger at Bill and jumps out of the window

Bill Plunderbones: (Looking at wound) He got away......

Falls unconscious.

Scene IV
John is sitting in his throne room relaxing.

Enter William Yellowbones

William Yellowbones: My Lord, I have in my possesion three letters addressed to Your Majesty.

King John: Which of the three bears the best news?

William Yellowbones: (Steps forward) I beleive it's this one from a, Lawrence Daggerpaine of Daggerpaine Industries.

King John: Ah, news of the ship no doubt. And the other two letters?

William Yellowbones: The first is from Lord Blastshot, who has returned to English waters from the Caribbean. And the other is hate-mail from that cretin that has been stealing your socks, My Liege.

King John: Discard the hate-mail and bring forth, so I may read, the letter from Lawrence Daggerpaine.

''William Yellowbones gives King John the letter. ''

King John: (Reading)

Your majesty,

With the help of my companions at Daggerpaine Industries, I have completely redesigned and improved the Ship of the Lines as per your request. Work on the vessels is underway as your eyes scan the ink on this page. Once the fleet is completed I will personally see to it that the fleet crosses the Atlantic Ocean safely and docks in an English harbor. The commoners of Spain will not even be able to use Sir Carlos Clemente’s navy as firewood after Your Majesty’s Admirals touch the helms of these vessels. Enclosed is the improved Ship of the Line design.

Sincerely

Lawrence Daggerpaine

The improved designs are not with the letter.

King John: Have you got the improved designs that came with the letter?

William Yellowbones: No, My Lord, only one sheet of paper was there and you are holding it.

King John: He must have forgotten it. How long is Lord Blastshot’s letter?

William Yellowbones: Four pages.

King John: Tell me the facts.

William Yellowbones: He has returned to English waters and and has noiced an abundance of Spanish ships.

King John: It took him four pages to say that! Reply to Lawrence asking for a second copy of the improved designs, have some ships go help Lord Blastshot find safe passage back to London and see to it that the stalking, sock-stealing cretin is arrested!

William Yellowbones: At once, Your Majesty!

Both exit.