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The Albatross is a semi-regular scheduled event focusing on gambling that makes its way around Elanthia.
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The '''Albatross''' is a gambling riverboat that has exchanged hands multiple times over the course of its lifespan. Its debut featured the boat docking at various towns and cities, typically [[Wehnimer's Landing]] or [[Solhaven]], for several days to a week at a time. While docked, it featured a variety of automated gambling machines, live GM-hosted gambling games, merchant services, and a small amount of shopping opportunities.


It is now docked at the Wehnimer's Landing Middle Dock and periodically hosts games and gambling events, such as [[Dragon Bones]] with Captain [[Jellybeard]].
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The riverboat was originally owned by Captain Lahveew and ownership was transferred to Captain Gostahl in early 2012, with a tie in to the Mayor Walkar storyline as the reason behind the transfer. There will be renovations and updates made to the boat, which will disrupt the normal schedule.


==Gambling==
==History==
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The riverboat was originally owned by Captain Lahveew. Ownership was transferred to Captain Gostahl in early 2012, with a tie in to the Mayor Walkar storyline as the reason behind the transfer. Captain [[Parlay]] won the Albatross from Gostahl and is the current owner.


Following the July 2013 run of the Albatross, the riverboat was repurposed from a recurring free [[festival]] to a [[pay event]], which operated under the name of [[:Category:Albatross Riverboat Excursions|Albatross Riverboat Excursions]]. Information regarding runs for the paid event are in that category.
===GM-Hosted===
*DragonBones[http://www.gemstone.net/etimes/et9/trickso.htm]
*Dicing


In January 2024, the Albatross docked Wehnimer's Landing for a final time, making the Middle Dock its new permanent home, where it remains open for automated gambling and limited shopping. Live GM-hosted gambling is sometimes held on the boat.
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===Automated===
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*[[Roulette]]
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*Let it Ride


==Shopping==
===Docking Log===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Dates
! scope="col" | Docking Location
! scope="col" | Offerings
|-
| scope="row" | July 1 - ?, 2013 || Wehnimer's Landing || Automated gambling, Gostahl's Challenge, shopping
|-
| scope="row" | October 4 - 7, 2012 || ? || Automated gambling, Gostahl's Dicing, shopping
|-
| scope="row" | July 14 - 20, 2012 || Wehnimer's Landing || Automated gambling, Dragon Bones, Gostahl's Dicing, High-Low, merchant services, raffles, shopping
|-
| scope="row" | April 2 - 6, 2012 || Solhaven || Automated gambling, Gostahl's Dicing, merchant services, shopping
|-
| scope="row" | January 20 - 25, 2012 || ? || Automated gambling, Conquest Wheel, Dragon Bones, Gostahl's Dicing, shopping
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| scope="row" | July 8 - 15, 2011 || Wehnimer's Landing || Automated gambling, Conquest Wheel, Dragon Bones, Premium-only raffles, merchant services, shopping, tattoos
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| scope="row" | September 24 - October 1, 2010 || Solhaven || Automated gambling, Conquest Wheel, Dragon Bones, shopping
|}
Earlier docking dates for the Albatross are recorded on the wiki.


==Gambling==
As with most events, shop owners are sometimes around to provide specialized services.
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===Automated===
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* Let It Ride
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* [[Roulette]]


==="Rogue's Delight"===
===GM-Hosted===
* [[Conquest Wheel]]
Uncommon lock pick types, including neck worn and hidden under the tongue.
* [[Dragon Bones]]

* [[Gostahl's Dicing]]
===Boutique===
* Gostahl's Challenge
Darts for the dartboard located elsewhere on the riverboat, dice, coins, cigars and souvenirs.

===Joola's Jewels===
Gem holding items.

==="Pirate Cart"===
Previously owned by Vahmyr and located on the riverboat, this shop is now run by Cidolfhus and situated directly next to the gangplank to the Albatross. Sells LFM gear, pirate-themed items - some of which will alter your appearance, and weather scripted coats (released 4/1/12).

Weather scripted coats will check the environment for their verb traps - inside, snowing, raining, ashy (Teras), and climate.

*Off the rack is open/close, wear/remove.
*First tier is pull/push get/put, and having a hood added will change pull/push.
*Second tier (fully unlocked) is rub, toss, turn, clean.

===Tattoos===
You can purchase a [[stock tattoo]] for 25,000 silver. Race / Trading skill does not affect this price.


==Map==
==Shops==
{{main|:Category:Albatross shops}}
{{#ask: [[Category:Albatross shops]]
|?Realm
|?Shop type
|?Shop wares
|?Shop specialty
|format=template
|limit=50
|link=none
|mainlabel=
|template=ShopTable
|introtemplate=ShopLocTableStart
|outrotemplate=Shop_table_end
}}


==See Also==
[[File:Albatross_2012.png]]
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
* [[:Category:Albatross Riverboat Excursions|Albatross Riverboat Excursions]]
* [[Sanguine ruby pendant]], available during one of its 2011 runs


[[Category:Albatross Riverboat Excursions]]
[[category:Festivals]]
[[category:Ships of Elanthia]]
[[Category:Ships of Elanthia]]
[[Category:Wehnimer's Landing]]

Latest revision as of 08:09, 8 July 2026

Representational map of the in-game rooms comprising of the Albatross.

The Albatross is a gambling riverboat that has exchanged hands multiple times over the course of its lifespan. Its debut featured the boat docking at various towns and cities, typically Wehnimer's Landing or Solhaven, for several days to a week at a time. While docked, it featured a variety of automated gambling machines, live GM-hosted gambling games, merchant services, and a small amount of shopping opportunities.

It is now docked at the Wehnimer's Landing Middle Dock and periodically hosts games and gambling events, such as Dragon Bones with Captain Jellybeard.

History

The riverboat was originally owned by Captain Lahveew. Ownership was transferred to Captain Gostahl in early 2012, with a tie in to the Mayor Walkar storyline as the reason behind the transfer. Captain Parlay won the Albatross from Gostahl and is the current owner.

Following the July 2013 run of the Albatross, the riverboat was repurposed from a recurring free festival to a pay event, which operated under the name of Albatross Riverboat Excursions. Information regarding runs for the paid event are in that category.

In January 2024, the Albatross docked Wehnimer's Landing for a final time, making the Middle Dock its new permanent home, where it remains open for automated gambling and limited shopping. Live GM-hosted gambling is sometimes held on the boat.

Docking Log

Dates Docking Location Offerings
July 1 - ?, 2013 Wehnimer's Landing Automated gambling, Gostahl's Challenge, shopping
October 4 - 7, 2012 ? Automated gambling, Gostahl's Dicing, shopping
July 14 - 20, 2012 Wehnimer's Landing Automated gambling, Dragon Bones, Gostahl's Dicing, High-Low, merchant services, raffles, shopping
April 2 - 6, 2012 Solhaven Automated gambling, Gostahl's Dicing, merchant services, shopping
January 20 - 25, 2012 ? Automated gambling, Conquest Wheel, Dragon Bones, Gostahl's Dicing, shopping
July 8 - 15, 2011 Wehnimer's Landing Automated gambling, Conquest Wheel, Dragon Bones, Premium-only raffles, merchant services, shopping, tattoos
September 24 - October 1, 2010 Solhaven Automated gambling, Conquest Wheel, Dragon Bones, shopping

Earlier docking dates for the Albatross are recorded on the wiki.

Gambling

Automated

GM-Hosted

Shops

Main article: Category:Albatross shops
Shop Name Realm Type Inventory Sold Shop Specialty
Albatross Gift Shop Wehnimer's Landing shop gifts, magic supplies gambling and Albatross-themed items
Ladies' Luck Lounge Wehnimer's Landing shop apparel
The Smoke Stack Wehnimer's Landing shop tobacco

See Also

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