FRENCH CALL TO ARMS Liberté, égalité, fraternité The King of France requests your strength in his conquest of The New World. The divine Louis XIV calls upon the young, the brave, the faithful, and the resolute to rid these new lands of our European enemies. We go to war for our dear Queen, Anne of … Continue reading French Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
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Dutch Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
DUTCH CALL TO ARMS Zac Small - Dutch Commander 2026 Summer of Plunder I Zac (the small) Small, after being dubiously selected (something to do with bribery involving tulips) pledge my sword and shot to the Dutch Republic. We fight for something greater than ourselves. Trade networks! Let the goods and gold flow! Greetings all … Continue reading Dutch Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Pirate Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
PIRATE CALL TO ARMS To all cutthroats and corsairs of the sea, buccaneers, swashbucklers, and all sailors seeking to live free. War has come again. Once more, the great powers circle each other. So ready your crews, trim your sails, and keep a weather eye to the horizon. The English and the Dutch stand together, … Continue reading Pirate Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Spanish Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder
Spanish Call to Arms Greetings brave Soldados in the Indies, Tomorrow I board a ship bound for the Indies and La Cuba. I enjoyed my time in retirement. Recent events however have endeavored to call me to action again. Carlos II has perished and left the crown to Felipe, Duke of Anjou, grandson of the … Continue reading Spanish Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder
British Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
British Call to Arms 2026 With the proudest of hearts I, Admiral Riley “The Newt” Faulk, will take lead of the British with Leftenant Kyle Hilliker assisting to rally the men. The Queen has called upon all of her British forces, so we may lead by example in this test of courage. Doing so will … Continue reading British Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Native American Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Native Call to Arms! Once more the invaders try to take our ancestral lands, and I call out to you, my fellow braves, to once more sharpen your blades and make ready to defend our home. Last year under the guidance of the Walking Eagle and the hard work of the players the Native Faction … Continue reading Native American Call to Arms – 2026 Summer of Plunder Campaign
Organized Play Kit – Summer of Plunder 2026
The Summer of Plunder campaign is just around the corner! Firelock Games has partnered with us here at Blood & Pigment and together we've made a substantial Organized Play kit this year. Here are the details! 2026 Summer of Plunder Organized Play Kit This year's kit focuses on providing each of the 6 main nationalities … Continue reading Organized Play Kit – Summer of Plunder 2026
2025 Summer of Plunder Campaign Player Survey
Thanks for participating in the Summer of Plunder event this year! We plan to run the event again next year and we would love your feedback on your experience so we can continue to develop & improve the event! Thank you for your feedback! Photo from Daniel W Prize Drawing for Participants We'll be giving … Continue reading 2025 Summer of Plunder Campaign Player Survey
End of Campaign Prizes! – 2025 Summer of Plunder
The Prize Tsar for the 2025 Summer of Plunder is happy to announce that the campaign has ended. After 9 weeks of fierce fighting in the Caribbean jungles, devastating fleet actions on the open seas, and bloody close-quarters fighting in the ruins of Port Royal, the conflict has come to an end. Now, for my … Continue reading End of Campaign Prizes! – 2025 Summer of Plunder
Week 9 Final Player Update – 2025 Summer of Plunder
Intro The campaign is complete! The Pirate team has won a glorious victory on the campaign map! Well done Pirates, again reclaiming the coveted Summer of Plunder winners' trophy (strictly imaginary) they won in the inaugural 2021 campaign. You can read up on the final campaign resolution in this post. Watch for the upcoming mega-prize … Continue reading Week 9 Final Player Update – 2025 Summer of Plunder
Week 9 FINAL Results & Map Update – Summer of Plunder 2025
This is the finale -- Week 9 of the Summer of Plunder 2025. In the 5-year history of the Summer of Plunder, this was the wildest ride of all time. If this final week were a roller coaster, smooth steel serpent—it’d be a rickety, pirate-engineered contraption built from salvaged ship masts and cannon barrels. The … Continue reading Week 9 FINAL Results & Map Update – Summer of Plunder 2025
Week 8 Results & Map Update – Summer of Plunder 2025
We’ve now reached the "All Plunder's Eve" of the Summer of Plunder—the end of Week 8, with just one final chapter remaining. Chance and vengeance have made their presence felt and reared their ugly heads this week. The disparity between popular votes and commander directives left more than a few surprises in their wake. Only … Continue reading Week 8 Results & Map Update – Summer of Plunder 2025
Week 7 Player Update & Prize Winners – 2025 Summer of Plunder
Intro The campaign is reaching it's peak! The competition is getting tight on the campaign map, Historicon happened this past with (including an epic multiplayer game and a land tournament), we've past 1,500 games logged for this campaign so far, and the community has logged games for every single Blood & Plunder, Oak and Iron … Continue reading Week 7 Player Update & Prize Winners – 2025 Summer of Plunder
Bonus Prize Event #3 – “Smugglers”
The end of Summer of Plunder 2025 is in sight, and the final two weeks are upon us. As such, our 3rd and final installment of a running narrative is ready for your enjoyment! Read on to find out how to win the biggest bonus prize we've given away to date. The governor of the … Continue reading Bonus Prize Event #3 – “Smugglers”
Week 7 Results & Map Update – Summer of Plunder 2025
We have now finished Week 7 of the Summer of Plunder campaign. Wowzer. Only 2 weeks remain, and it's shaping up to be a brutal, bloody fight to the end for the top nations. The map now reflects weeks of accumulated intent—some moves bold and overt, others subtle enough to go unnoticed, and many sheer … Continue reading Week 7 Results & Map Update – Summer of Plunder 2025