Giving Thanks: Settlers Edition!

[Mr_Wilson]

I am thankful for the sound of gobbling turkeys instead of that dreadful music, but mostly I am thankful that my friends were able to get that dern pumpkin off of my head.

[glorybeams]

What a year it has been! It’s hard to believe that 6 months ago the government of my old home collapsed. My friends and I saw the writing on the wall and knew we would have to find a new place to live. We searched high and low. Some journeyed to try out different places but none of them suited—until we found Settlers. This brings me to the first and foremost reason for gratitude: freedom of speech. Valued above all else by my buddies, this proved to be amazingly elusive. To our joy, Settlers encouraged communication between friends.

As “the old country” fell to ruin, our scouts checked out Settlers and urged us to come. I waited a bit, let others get started to show the way, dealt with the grief of leaving my old home. Finally, at the end of June, I took the plunge and made the journey to Settlers for the first time. My friends had formed a guild and I was immediately invited to join. I am so thankful to the one who walked me through the first steps of getting a permit to land on the island and cutting down my very first trees. A great guide was provided and all my friends helped out a lot.

I continue to be so thankful for my guild! So many old friends, and so many new ones! In the beginning it felt as if they were speaking a different language. I just listened, but anytime I asked, they were quick to explain. They were also great help when I got myself in a jam. How many times did I get stuck on a strange island when I was off adventuring? I’ve lost count. Simply could not figure out how to get my loot home! But my friends stuck by me and talked me out no matter how dense I seemed!

It is with great contentment now that I breathe a prayer of thanksgiving as I look around at my thriving island community…or communities, I should say! How we have grown! So many babies born, so many new travelers have arrived, and even enemy soldiers have laid down their arms and taken up residence as farmers and mine workers! And did you see the two spanking-new silos on the southern end of the island? We are moving on up in the world!

I must say we bake the best bread here, and we are all so grateful to enjoy the purest water and the best brew of any island around! The farms are thriving, our horses are sleek and happy—and just take one look at the round bellies of our settlers and you can see how well fed we all are!

I’m grateful for good foresters who always keep our forests lush. It’s the saddest thing when I adventure to other islands. Those bad guys do not have a clue how to take care of their trees. Breaks my heart to see their islands covered with stubs. There’s another area to be thankful for: lots of bad pirates, witches and other nasty characters have been destroyed and their islands now made available for new settlers.

At this time, it is only right for us to stop and remember with gratitude all the recruits who have given their lives in order to establish our secure way of life. How many times have our generals been wounded to the very edge of death so that we can be free and have bread on our tables!

I am grateful for a reliable government overseeing all of our islands. It’s been strong and dependable. We did have a rough spell a bit ago—everything went down (rather scary), but the government was really honorable about it. Not only did they get things up and running again, but provided great gifts to help us get back on our feet. And there have been continued improvements since then—especially with the commerce system. So much to be thankful for!

Well, my family wants me to quick yakking and join them for our thanksgiving feast. My favorite part: the best pumpkin pie ever! Seems we had a bumper crop of pumpkins this year!

With all of my gratitude,
Glorybeams
Venom Guild

[Everdean]

The sun began to rise in the distance casting a orange glow around the jagged edges of the mountains and illuminating the colourful fall leaves scattered on the ground. As she passed the meadow songs filled the air as the birds began to wake for the day. Ever loved the peace of waking up before sunrise with all the other settlers asleep in their beds it gave her a chance to appreciate the beauty of untouched nature.

She could picture her family waking soon to prepare for the days festivities, after all is Thanksgiving morning and her family would be hosting dinner. She started to climb the cobblestone steps leading up to Mesto’s house the door swung open and he stepped out.

“Happy Thanksgiving Ever” he said with a smile.
She giggled at his excited tone before responding “Good morning? Someone is a little excited for turkey”
“I'm more excited to see where you find them, you always come back with the best game.”

Ever had been the hunter of her family ever since she could shoot a bow. Her learning to hunt, freed up her father and brothers for working at the mines and smelters and with the exploration of new islands becoming more common the materials for weapons made more gold then food and required stronger bodies. Workers and Soldiers alike however had the day off today. Ever lead Mesto though her usual hunting trails laughing at his Turkey jokes heading to her secret meadow where her father and her had found wild Turkeys every year.

"Ever what did the Turkeys mom say to her bad son"
"what?"
"if your papa could see you now he would turn over in his gravy" They laughed as they took the last turn around a large boulder and out toward the meadow.

Having company on the hunt was nice, Ever was thankful among many other things that Mesto had come with her this year. All around the year had brought so much to be thankful for and there was more to come. Her mothers harvest been good, the island had built new School’s, and there were plans being made for new huts for the hunters like herself to work in. Food had not been not a concern this year there was never a shortage of fish on or meat on the island and with wheat production doing well there was always brew to keep the people happy. She was thankful that all the settlers had such a prosperous place to call home, and she was thankful that her family and friends had remained safe and would be together to celebrate the years good fortune with dinner.

They readied there bows entering the meadow, turkeys were gobbling as Evers arrow released.

Family and friends gathered round the large oval table as the two huge turkeys were brought in on platters, candles were lit in the center and conversation died as people began to say thanks to the years fortune.

The mayor said thanks for the riches the year had brought, followed but her parents who said thanks to have such a blessed family. Mesto's turn came next saying thanks for his new wife who sat to his side holding his hand. Uthren and the other Knights of Catan said thanks, on various conquered battle story's. When Everdeans turn came around, she raised her head to take in the gathering around her, with a never ending list of what she was thankful for she could think of only one answer.

"I am thankful for the life, without it I could not be thankful for everything else."

[MrFartzmith]

My settlers are THANKFUL for those serving in the Military.

[Crow4975]

My settlers are thankful for their creators, for without them they would not exist.

[MaximusMeridius]

very creative, and looks good. But ah, what are you thankful for?

[rdbarnhart]

The Blue sky, the golden sun, the emerald grass, the abundant game and fish, the minerals and ores, and the basic rules of life without strife.

[Keriss]

My settlers are thankful for their friends, family, military, and especially their mayor who is a brilliant tactician. After celebrating the mayor's birthday this past Sunday, and a well thought out plan, they are the most thankful that Wild Mary no longer threatens their island. Now they get to enjoy much better living with plenty of housing and volunteer military service. (They are also fairly thankful that their neighboring island has 16 silos and a really friendly mayor.)

[WOLVENFANG]

thinkful for all my stuff and level's ive done with my guildie's thinkful for a life of battle thinkful for u all here on the game and for all to have a happy thinks giveing

[Beardicles]

Well, when my dog died a few weeks ago I think I just lost all happiness in my life. My dog Moses was my pal since I was 10. Im now 22. A 12 year bestfriendship. He was my confidant, my best friend. He never judged me, he never made me feel bad about myself. He was just a shaggy dog with a lot of love to share. He was always happy and always ready to look me in the eyes and let me feel that everything was OK. When he started to get sick is when I started playing TheSettlersOnline. I just couldn't cope with the medicine regimen he had to start taking and how his attitude changed from a rambunctious, fun loving mutt to a depressed and sad dog. It was odd to see this change over just a few days, but the cancer he had just made him a different dog. I will always remember hitting softballs with him in the backyard and how he used to scratch his butt on the deck and say "RANK ROO" (thank you) when you asked him to speak. I am thankful I knew him at all, and that he knew me.