Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups
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				Title: <strong>Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>29-11-2014, 22:08:11</strong>
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				Hello all you swabbies!! This is it, my current intent is to make this an interesting and fun thread you can pop in and out of at will. It will be set in the Caribbean Islands in the time of the 1600's. I will allow some very primitive magic, but nothing overpowering. Voodoo and maybe a bit of weather magic. Keep in mind any firearms you may use are one shot and then you have to reload. I expect most of you will know how to handle swords and daggers, etc.<br><br>Here is a map, I have chosen the isle of Martinique to set up Pegleg Dan's tavern/inn and calling it the Dancing Dolphin. It will be set in the little village of Santa Lucia. It is basically an open town in that all manner of merchants, pirates and the various nations military ships will dock for supplies and trade.<br><br>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Caribbean_general_map.png<br><br>&nbsp;If you are a nation backed military ship you must register as such. Sign ups are as follows:<br><br>Name:<br>Rank(captain, knave, civilian, merchant, etc):<br>Description(you are encouraged to post a picture or a link):<br>Personality (what your character is like and what motivates them):<br>Basic History (what made you who and what you are, where you are from) :<br><br>If you have a ship you are encouraged to name it and describe it or post a picture. You are responsible for your crew, if you want others to join as a crew member state so in your CS.<br><br>The basic premise here is to have fun and keep this lighthearted. I want t keep the flavor of the Captain Morgan's commercials as seen here.<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy1qPipCcx4<br><br>Those of you who look at the link, feel free to seek out others of this commercial, to get an idea of what I want here.<br><br>Of course there is this one that caught my attention.<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfol_TLLnIw<br><br>Let the sign ups begin!<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>29-11-2014, 23:03:28</strong>
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				Here is the story.<br>---------------<br><br>&nbsp;Blackbeard the pirate was recently killed in a horrendous sea battle! His ship was sunk and all but a handful of crew were declared dead. The rest were captured and are being held in the jail in Santa Lucia. They will be transferred to the main port authority on the island of Puerto Rico, in the city of San Juan. <br><br>One of these crew members has a lot of information as to the whereabouts of Blackbeard's famous treasure. A hoard of gems, gold and weaponry and finery the likes of which has never been seen. Blackbeard was over cautious. His treasure was hidden on an isle he named the Haunted Isle. Though it had another more popular name. He would never tell anyone where it was. Randy James was the cabin boy on that last fateful voyage. The Captain confided in him as the ship was going down, he wanted his pretty favorite wench Maria Gonzales to have the bulk of the treasure. But Randy was barely eighteen and though he had served Blackbeard faithfully, he had not been with him long enough to know all the details.<br><br>Blackbeard loved his little Maria, and he often paid for her to get tattoos on her lovely body.&nbsp; Though she was covered from neck to toe with tattoos, there were clues hidden on her body that would lead to the treasure. She was a virtual map of clues and puzzles. Randy had only met her once, and he knew where she worked. <br><br>So the rumors of Blackbeard's treasure fly around the isles, from Puerto Rico to Trinidad. Everyone from the lowliest scum of the earth to the various nation's military and governors of the isles and mainlands will be searching for clues and the location of the treasure.<br><br>----------------<br><br>Will follow with a complete sign up for my two character sheets.<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>29-11-2014, 23:40:35</strong>
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				Name: Maria Gonzales<br><br>Rank(captain, knave, civilian, merchant, etc): Pretty dancer and tavern wench.<br><br>Description(you are encouraged to post a picture or a link): Long chestnut reddish brown hair, her body is voluptuous. She is covered from neck to toe with gorgeous colored tattoos. Everything from flowers to birds and animals. Sometimes it seems as if there is a pattern on her lush body, but what is it and how do you decipher it is a mystery. Normally she is dressed in peasant blouse, low cut and showing off her cleavage. Along with some kind of flirty full skirt like the lovely Spanish dancers wear. Sandals cover her pretty delicate feet. She sometimes wears bangles of gold and silver given to her from various admirers. Pierced ears always contain some kind of long dangling earrings.<br><br>http://www.yourhairexperts.com/gallery/chestnut-hair-color-2/chestnut-hair-color2.jpg<br><br>Personality (what your character is like and what motivates them): Maria is flirty and vivacious, after all she lives on the tips she gets from the tavern patrons. Her dark brown eyes are very expressive. Her temperament can go from flirty to dangerous if her temper flares. She can be as hot as they come, and she knows how to defend herself. She carries a very sharp dagger at her belt.<br><br>Basic History (what made you who and what you are, where you are from) : Maria was born in the lively port of Trinidad, her mother a Spanish flamenco dancer and her father a very powerful governor. But he did not acknowledge her and the child grew up never knowing who he was. Maria's mother raised her daughter the best she could, making a living as a dancer. When Maria was fifteen, she began training in earnest to follow her mother's life. But a raid on the tavern ended up with the poor girl being sold as a slave to the evil Duke of Flarentine, who took her to his Fortress in Dominica. There she was forced to please him and his guests as a dancer and bedroom slave. Maria was rescued by a Captain Gerold Lampton, a British military man who destroyed the Fortress and freed all of the slaves. She was seventeen when she was rescued and the good Captain took her to Martinique and to the tavern where she works now. Pegleg Dan's Dancing Dolphin. Maria soon found herself a good life entertaining the various tavern goers. Pegleg Dan was a retired British Quartermaster who was kind and gentle to the young girl. He does not allow the men to harass the girls, but they are allowed to make private arrangements if the girls wish to make extra gold.<br><br>Maria met Blackbeard in one of his runs to gather supplies. He became enamored of the Spanish beauty and often took her to his room and showered her with kindness as well as gold. He took to paying for her to get tattoos, as he admired the look of them on her fine body. She never left the safety of Santa Lucia. Many of the rumors surrounding Maria say she knows where the treasure lies, but those are false rumors. She has never seen the treasure, but it is a safe bet that she knows about it. 
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 00:38:34</strong>
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				Name: Randy James<br><br>Rank(captain, knave, civilian, merchant, etc): Former cabin boy to Blackbeard<br><br>Description(you are encouraged to post a picture or a link): Dark brown hair and eyes, tall and well built, standing about six feet, weighing about 180. <br><br>http://www.hdwallpapersos.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/a1-ben-barnes-wallpaper-13.jpg<br><br>Personality (what your character is like and what motivates them): Charming and friendly, easy to smile and laugh, even at himself. Though he is generally shy around women, he makes friends easily of either gender. He is a sensitive guy with a heart of gold, but he does know how to fight with sword and dagger. He can also be very persuasive and mysterious. He is an excellent listener and knows how to use the information he hears. Cunning and crafty his intelligence has garnered him a well deserved reputation.<br><br>Basic History (what made you who and what you are, where you are from) : Randy was born in England, the youngest son of a Baron who disowned him because he wanted to become a sailor. He had a good primary education and he garners knowledge like a sponge soaks up water. He managed to persuade a merchant captain, one Barnaby Jones, to take him on as cabin boy when he was only fifteen. The Captain was good to Randy until they were far out to sea. It was only then that Randy learned why the aging Captain liked young boys. After two years at sea, Randy was well accustomed to following orders and keeping silent until directly spoken to. He will not speak of these two years as they are a part of his history he is not sure he wants repeated. <br><br>The ship was attacked by Blackbeard and Randy was taken prisoner. It was only his wits and the huge amount of information he knew about the merchants sailing the seas that Blackbeard allowed him to live. The rest of the crew, including the Captain, were killed. Blackbeard was not known for his leniency. What information Randy held in his brain was far more useful to the pirate than a corpse.<br><br>It was three long years that Randy served on the pirate vessel, learning navigation as well as how to climb the ropes and set a sail. He was glad to be a pirate, as it served him well. The freedom and adventure excited him to no end. It was a sad day to him to watch the five ships arrayed against Blackbeard finally sink the mighty ship. Most of the crew died fighting, as they knew a hangman's noose awaited them in port. Randy was captured as he felt he could convince the authorities he knew enough to buy his freedom. The others arrested with him were not so lucky. If only some smart pirate Captain or freebooter would rescue him, he had a lot to tell. The jail at Santa Lucia was pretty well guarded, but still, an enterprising person could spring him if they desired.
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				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 00:56:28</strong>
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				I'll go ahead and post my character sheet.<br><br>Name: "Bloody" Sam Flint<br><br>Rank: Captain of the Red Hand<br><br>Description: (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/029/f/1/Dashing_young_pirate_lad_by_sheldonsartacademy.jpg)<br>Sam stands about 5'11" with black hair that is usually short and unkempt. His clothes remain that of a street urchin but over the top of them he wears a large red and gold greatcoat that he took from the captain of the first ship they commandeered. He also wore the dead captains old hat but that was now tattered and burned and he really only wore in when on what he would call "official captains business" on shore. The Red Hand Gang ranges in age from the same as Sam to as young as five or six, but any one of them is trained and capable of pulling a gun on you at any moment. Sam and the Red Hands are best characterized as Peter Pan and his group of Lost Boys.<br>&nbsp; <br>Personality: Sam is young and headstrong. He is the leader of the Red Hand Gang and, in turn, the captain of the pirate ship they named after their gang. In only a short amount of time he has learned to be a leader to his clan of orphans, runaways, and misfits and therefore holds a large amount of responsibility for a man of twenty. But he still manages a devilishly fun loving and carefree attitude that keeps his gang's attention and loyalty.<br>Basic History: Sam spent most of his childhood in the St. Mary Orphanage in a coastal town in Spain. It was him and ten other children in the old stone orphanage and they were all looked after by one elderly nun who was slowly going senile. She did her best to care for them, but she could barely care for herself as the years went on. Sam was the first of the orphans to begin stealing from shops and tourists in order to get food for everyone, though it didn't take long for the others to join in to help out. Before long even the youngest of the children would help as decoys so the others could take in a bigger haul.<br><br>When same was fifteen the old nun finally took ill and was soon dead. The orphans cried for the woman who had been their closest thing to a mother and buried her under the tree that grew behind the old stone building. The old nun hadn't so much been their caretaker for the past few years, as Sam and the other older children had been taking care of her, but she had been their only moral compass, and with her gone there was nothing to keep the children of the orphanage from thriving the only way they knew how.<br><br>Sam Took over as the obvious leader of the group and made the old stone building their headquarters. After that the group got much more aggressive; ransacking shops, stopping carriages, even stealing the cache of a military caravan. Sam and his gang became known as the Red Hand Gang, one of the most ruthless groups on the Spanish coast. Nobody was willing to set foot near their old stone hideout except for the new orphans and misfits that were constantly showing up to seek refuge and become a new member.<br><br>It was on Sam's twentieth birthday, while he was standing on the rocky shore with two of his captains, they happened to spy an altercation between a Spanish naval ship and another ship flying a black flag. The fight didn't take long, the Spanish ship was burning and the pirates were boarding the disabled ship. Sam and his two captains watched the whole scene from beginning to end "That's where the real treasure is..." Sam said, still looking off after the retreating pirate ship "...We just need a ship."<br><br>When the Red Hand Gang set out to get something it didn't take them long, nobody expects their numbers and level of ferocity, especially from people so young. They hijacked a strong ship from the Spanish navy and the Red Hang Gang was sea bound and for the last two years have pillaged and plundered their way across the waters to the Caribbean, land of pirating opportunity.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>The Red Hand<br>http://www.mydreamsailboat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Brig-Unicorn.jpg<br><br>The Red Hand is a Brig that has been modified for extra ramming ability and ten cannons in all, five on each side.<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 01:42:15</strong>
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				Looks good Blue eyed Bard, please make sure though all of your current on ship crew is at least 16 according to E rules. I like the idea of a group of misfits! I hate the idea of fighting children, even though I know it is a popular thing in the current younger crowd. So older teens and twenties at least for your fighting and drinking etc.<br><br>Looking forward to this!
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				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 03:02:43</strong>
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				Well I'll be did you sneak into my computer and take some notes from my CS I swear Sam has at least two or three similarities. HAHAHAHAHA go figure.<br><br><br><strong>Name:</strong> Captain Benjamin 'The Red Gentleman, Mr. Red, Mr. Blood' MacQuain<br><strong>Rank:</strong> Captain of the Red Dawn<br><br><strong>Description:<br></strong>http://partyideasforhalloween.com/images/pirate/gentleman-pirate-black-halloween-costume.jpg (http://partyideasforhalloween.com/images/pirate/gentleman-pirate-black-halloween-costume.jpg)<br>(granted the picture cannot portray a perfect reflection of the character's actual appearance)<br><br>A taller man of about six feet, athletic in build. Holding true to his family line he has red hair, but darker than most of his family. Though his hair is kept clean and pulled back, to be loose it would fall just at his shoulders. Maintains a very trim goatee with chin straps, he grows his chin hair a little longer than the rest, (it's rumored he adds a bit of wax to it to give it a strong stiff point.) His eyes are a most striking emerald blue similar to the waters he sails, around the pupil of his eye is a gold ring.<br><br>While he does own an elegant blue velvet tri-corner hat complete with large ostrich plume, once underway he leaves it in his stateroom and dons a vivid green silk bandanna. While in port he also wears well made greatcoat with all the filigree of an English navy officer's, some say it was an officer's coat once... It is a deep blue nearing to black, under this he wears a leather doublet and a billowy white long sleeve shirt, underway the coat takes its place with the hat in his stateroom. Finely made black cotton pants adorn his legs, though he'd never dare wear those stupid socks and shoes most wealthy men of the day wear and he settles on a good hardy pair of black leather knee high boots, though he does maintain some type of fashion with them and they have the styled fold over cuff which has been stitched with gold thread to make a vine like filigree pattern around it. His belts are the only 'eye sore' as they are a beaten leather scuffed and scarred. From these hang his rapier, main gauche, and two pistols. While a slim dagger hides in his boot.<br><br><strong>Personality:</strong>Though low-born he made it a point to educate himself. To all outsiders (those not on the crew) he is as stiff and aloof as any English noble. On the decks he moves to assist whenever he sees its needed unafraid of a little work, but leaves most of the workings to the boatswain and the master-at-arms. He often eats with the crew unless there is some serious business to be discussed. His nickname seems out of place until he is seen fighting against any formal navy, or dealing with captives, officer captives anyway. The higher ranking the officer the more interesting the dealings become.<br><br><strong>History:</strong> Trying to save space. <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Truthfully he's of more humble origins than the man he portrays. Growing up just above the gutters and swearing to never live like that again, he jumped at a chance to get aboard a ship going anywhere as soon as he was old enough to be brought on. (Roughly twelve for cabin boys) The merchant ship had made it's way down to the Caribbean for trades in sugar cane, other textiles, and slaves. Though the captain wanted to leave the last part under wraps. Before they could put in however, they were attacked by pirates and summarily captured. Ben was brought aboard as a captive and put to work eventually earning his place in the crew. In ten years of looting and raiding Ben had gotten good at pirating and was quite taken to piloting the ship, the quartermaster took him in and taught him how to read the ocean and the winds so he could pilot the ship no matter the conditions. He learned to read maps and memorized shipping routes. After another six years he and the old quartermaster traded places and the old bird retired. Now more than ever was he next to the captain, the simple fact that they had been pirating for at least sixteen years without dieing or being captured was not lost on the crew. Though many had swapped out over the years the upper chain of command remained the same. The captain of course, now Ben, and the master-at-arms, and the boatswain. Always there was a line of eager men ready to sail under their banner, more than a few tales circled about that the captain was immortal, and though he was new, the quartermaster was a sea creature turned man for how he read the tides and seemed to know how to evade all pursuers. The master-at-arms was said to be possessed by a demon that lusted for blood, the boatswain too. That is of course until the day thier luck ran out. A heavy merchant caravel had been the target, it was easy enough. Fat and slow it was, poorly armed too... it was bait to a trap. The seasoned leaders grew uneasy at how quickly and easily the caravel surrendered, their reputation was great but everyone at least tried to fight back. As grappling hooks crossed over a loud pop came from the poop deck. The ship's quartermaster had fired a small turret cannon straight up into the air, another loud pop as the round exploded above them leaving behind a burning phosphorous. The watch in the crow's nest shouted sails on the horizon east, then north, and south and west. Not just singular ships no there were at least two from each direction. They meant to end the Iron Sparrow's reign on the seas. For the most part they did. The captain was captured, on purpose really, letting the remainder of his men escape by whatever means they could. Ben escaped and swore vengeance on these Dutchmen. After a year of quietly searching it seemed the Iron Sparrow's master-at-arms Mr. Tonnes, and the boatswain Mr. Sprill had survived. Though Mr. Sprill had gotten caught up in a bar fight and arrested. Ben and Mr. Tonnes sprung him and three set out reclaiming their past lives. Now four years later the three were aboard another ship carrying on the traditions set by their last captain, with some changes of course.</div></div><br><br>--------------------------The Ship--------------------------<br><br><strong>Name:</strong> Red Dawn<br><strong>Size/ type:</strong> modified Brig (As most pirates do)<br><strong>Ship Stats:</strong><br>A brig is a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. During the Age of Sail, brigs were seen as fast and maneuverable and were used as both naval warships and merchant vessels. <br><br>Weight:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tonnages up to 480<br>Length:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;75–165 ft (23–50 m)<br>Crew: Varies, 12 to 16 to make sail, current crew is about 30<br>Armament: 32lb carronades: 18 and 12lb long guns: 2<br><strong>Appearance:</strong><br>http://www.sailingnetworks.com/images/photo/596507.jpg?1258816036 (http://www.sailingnetworks.com/images/photo/596507.jpg?1258816036)<br><br>While it would make her heavier Ben knew after many years of pirating some advantages to armoring a ship. Each run of lumber on the was a strip of iron 2" wide. The mainmast and the foremast were also braced with iron strips. To counter the added weight Ben dropped 6 of the 18 carronades. With modification he and Mr. Tonnes put both long guns in the bow, so they could try to shoot out the rudder of the other ship as they closed range given that their range was roughly three times that of the carronades. Ben also chose to wrap the keel in iron as well, which led to more stability when rocking in storms and kept the listing at high speed turns down.<br>He kept the Red Dawn clean with minimal painting of the outer hull preferring clear coats of varnish when he could get it. Her sails were a blood red as was the weather deck. But the weather deck was never painted...<br><br>----------------------Important crewman-------------------------<br><br><strong>Quartermaster:</strong> Captain/ seeking knowledgable appplicant<br>Given his previous position Captain is very particular about his QM and unsatisfactory applicants are quickly swimming.<br><strong>Master-at-arms:</strong> Mr. Tonnes<br><strong>Boatswain:</strong> Mr. Sprill<br><strong>Cook/doctor:</strong> Mr. Patts<br><br>While all positions are named any can be taken by a player and the names adjusted accordingly. Feel free to submit other crewmen as well.<br><br><br>Additional crewman<br><br><strong>Name:</strong> Sameel Domiquine 'Tic Nic'<br><strong>Rank/ Title:</strong> Captain MacQuain's shadow<br><br><strong>Description:</strong><br>http://hamrofootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/witch-doctor.jpg (http://hamrofootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/witch-doctor.jpg)<br>Tic Nic is about five foot eight and one hundred ninety-five pounds. 'Tribal' tattoos and stylized scarring cover all visible skin. His black hair is shaped into thin dreads most adored with beads, some small feathers and an occasional bone. Oddly he keeps his face clean shaven but then if he didn't the tattoos and scars wouldn't be seen. He wears a simple shirt that looks three sizes to big, he must have pockets inside it since it's where he pulls everything from. Multiple necklaces of similiar styling as his hair hang around his neck a few bracelets on either arm also look the same. His belt is really a rope on top of a sash that once might have blue. He hangs many pouches from this along with a pair of daggers and a blowgun. His old pants come up short at about mid-calf and he refuses to wear any form of shoe. Ben is still trying to get him to at least get new clothing.<br><br><strong>History:</strong> He won't tell, and mostly, no one's asked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 04:11:31</strong>
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				We'll say there is nobody on the ship under the age of 17.
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 10:25:13</strong>
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				That looks excellent! Are you hoping for a few others to post a sign up to ride on your ship? Maybe you can say something to that effect and invite some friends you might think would enjoy it?
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				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 12:18:44</strong>
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				Vera, another thought your map. Think that mr.Randy could only know the location of the island, but to find the treasure within we need Miss Maria. Randy's only clue to that would be that a lover is needed to find the treasure. The truth of the matter is all the pretty flowers and birds and what not are markers. Having to pass them in a certain prefer to reach the booty. But the pattern is unknown of course unless one deciphers blackbeard's last statement. A lover is needed to find the treasure. 
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>30-11-2014, 12:21:28</strong>
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				Not going to give away all my secrets now! I have a plan. I would like a few more people to sign up though.<br><br>I do like what I see so far.
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 00:39:08</strong>
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				No they are not coming through. You might need to check and make sure they are valid hyperlinks or maybe jpg images?
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				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 05:46:40</strong>
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				Nope still not coming through. You might need to as a Mentor to help you with this. I am not a techie and I have no idea what you are trying to post. I do know you have to have either a link to a website or a jpg image.<br><br>Try this thread, it might help.<br><br>https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=114574.0
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				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 06:27:19</strong>
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				Name: Jan Coen Van der Beek, aged 34<br>Rank: Dutch commandeaur VOD (Dutch East Indies), main security ship protecting Dutch Trade<br>Description: (http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120917045125/prowrestling/images/thumb/d/d3/Paul_burchill_pirate.jpg/196px-Paul_burchill_pirate.jpg) <br>Strong, stable and miltiartized, Jan is the picture of a military man and lawman of the seas.&nbsp; Tall and angular, Jan has a expertly trimmed moustache and goatee, and dresses in Dutch modern military clothing.<br><br>Personality: Strongly regimented and a part of the order of military men, Jan never strays from a mission or a command.&nbsp; However, he is no robot and is not stupid, he will take time to make money and fame where it can be taken.&nbsp; Dutch at heart, he is always concerned for the safety and security of his fellow Hollanders, and hates the French and their posionous take on the world.&nbsp; He is concerned about his personal fortune and fate, and will take chances to secure these for the future.&nbsp; He has fallen in love with the Caribbean, and is looking to parlay his position into a retirement gig as maybe a governor of one of the islands.&nbsp; He is a bit older now, and is looking for a lass to hand in marriage and a town to run.<br>Basic History: From the ship building town of Hoorn, Jan was raised around ships and around waters.&nbsp; Once the 7 nations of Holland set up the VOD, he was one of the first to throw his name into the hat to be put on patrol in the area.&nbsp; He wanted action and to make a difference, and was sent to the front lines in the Caribbean shortly thereafter.&nbsp; Jan was also no dummy, as one of the volunteers, he knew that his experience and rank would earn him the right to command one of the best ships in the Dutch navy.&nbsp; When orders came down that they Batavia would be going over, Jan knew that he was in heaven.<br>Jan was put into command of the Batavia and her 60 souls, and they took the long voyage over to the Caribbean.&nbsp; Setting up near Fort Vlinggard on the island of St. Kitts, Batavia's main command was to protect the galleons of sugar, gold and slaves from raiders of other countries and of the scurges of the seas, the pirates.<br>Jan has now been here for months, patrolling the areas around St. Kitts, St. Martin and Antigua.&nbsp; He has also made several forays down to Tobago, another Dutch possession.&nbsp; Although many of the governors have asked for special attention, he is spreading his coverage out and hoping that the news gets out that there is a warship in town.&nbsp; He is also spreading rumors that he is interested in the governor's daughters and is looking to retire when the time is right.<br><br>-----Ship Information---<br>Name: Batavia<br>(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Batavia_01.JPG/320px-Batavia_01.JPG)<br>Size/type: Ocean Frigate (Converted shore frigate, made to manuover in open water)<br>Tonnage: 600 Tons<br>Length: 186 feet<br>Crew: 50 crew, 10 dragoons<br>Armament: 24 cannons, 10 on each side, 2 long cannons fore and aft<br><br>Executive Officer:<br>Navigator:<br>Man-at-arms:<br>Dragoon Leader:
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 06:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well one picture down, maybe the one for the ship is too big?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 06:40:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks Vera... I think that I have them straight now.&nbsp; I appreciate it.&nbsp; I resized them and all.<br><br>I am totally open to filling in the spots on my ship with whomever.&nbsp; I will advertise.<br><br>I was thinking that we could cross major and minor characters though.&nbsp; Like I could play a minor char on someone else's ship, etc.<br><br>Just a thought...<br><br>Gotta get some more girls in here though...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 06:49:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Beautiful ship! Yeah I need more people, not sure we can do much, can't bug people in the SB or AB. Might get more when the week starts and people are back from breaks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 06:51:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sb or AB??&nbsp; Confused...&nbsp; ??? ???
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 07:12:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The live chat, SB=Shout Box, AB=Approved box.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 21:41:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aye, Mr. Van Der Beek. It seems we'll likely be at each other's throats throughout the journey. Let us hope we each don't get caught by the other.<br><br>On another note, is Randy meant to be a large part of the storyline?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>01-12-2014, 21:45:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Randy is indeed a part of it. He holds some clues as to where the treasure may be. Though he will start the story in jail. I thought I would give people something besides a pretty girl to chase.&nbsp; ;D<br><br>And yes we will be having some sea battles. I do hope all of you remember that in my threads, no one dies unless they want to. Give us some good battles and if you want to use the roll system to give it some measure of chance. Otherwise it will just be between you to decide who wins or loses a fight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 00:30:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, soo once we get everybody it should be decided who's breaking ole' Randy out the slammer.&nbsp; Which I have an opener for my part. It will lead up to getting to Randy but like I said we'll have to decide who is actually springing him before it happens.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 01:42:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh yes, and I thought I had a Captain Morgan, but he might not be up for it just yet. Or we could just start it out with a general jail break and he escapes. I have not worked out all the details yet. I was hoping for a few more people.<br><br>But I do want to start this and see if maybe I can get more to join as a story in progress? I did want to keep it kind of open.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SilverSwann</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 05:43:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I love the setup of this RP! Also I noticed you were dreadfully short of females&nbsp; ;)<br><br>Name: Anne Dieu-le-veut<br><br>Rank(captain, knave, civilian, merchant, etc): Aspiring Bard/Tavern Wench (She can join a crew if talked into it)<br><br>Description(you are encouraged to post a picture or a link): Long, golden blonde sun-kissed locks frame her face that is filled with sharp, but delicate features. She is quite curvy, and well-endowed. Her honey hair is usually pulled up in a rag, or scarf, but on occasion she lets it down to hide her deep, dark, and stormy grey eyes. Layers of dirt cover her body most of the time, but it can't hide her beauty. She is usually wearing a loose, white dress with a braided rope tied around her slight waist, showing off her large, rounded hips.<br>http://s2.favim.com/orig/34/beautiful-blonde-blonde-hair-cool-eyes-Favim.com-272023.jpg<br><br>Personality (what your character is like and what motivates them): Anne is soft-spoken and almost has a glow that makes her seem more innocent than she really is. Her dark grey eyes seem to be filled with sorrow, or something troubling, even though she is always smiling. She never starts a fight, she only ends it by either finishing it herself.. or resolving the conflict somehow. Even though she is not much older than her mid-twenties, she is very motherly and nurturing. But, if she is tested, she can be fierce, and terrifying, to some.<br><br>Basic History (what made you who and what you are, where you are from): She has lived in Santa Lucia all her life, and has just recently come out of "hiding" as some of the villagers may as well call it. Before she did so, her father beat her for many years, took advantage of her, and blamed her for her mother's death. After a while, when she turned 17, she grew tired of it. With the money she had saved up almost her whole life, she paid for her father to be killed. When the mercenaries got to her and her fathers, they took her money, had their way with her, killed her father, and left her bloodied, injured, and broken outside of Pegleg Dan's Dancing Dolphin. An elderly woman found her, nursed her back to health, and died quickly afterwards. Anne eventually became a tavern wench at the tavern she was left to die in front of, and has been there ever since, her lovely voice filling the place, along with the other Bards and musician's music.<br>Anne's mother was a Siren, which is one of the reasons why (certain) men are drawn to her, and her voice is so pleasant. But, she does not know.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 06:09:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welcome, young lass!!&nbsp; Glad to see ya..<br><br>Ahh Captain MacQuain... I see that we will have some issues, but I will warn ye.. I am not all good and military-like... see, I am looking for a good woman, a good home and a retirement.&nbsp; If Blackbeard's riches can get me that, then I am in for the journey.<br><br>BTW, I can see that I can NPC you some targets.&nbsp; Even though I am Dutch and protect the slavers, there would be plenty of French and SPanish galleons around that are ripe for the picking.&nbsp; And who knows, maybe there is a French port or a pirate hideout that I can attack from the sea to get what I want... <br><br>Or... maybe a certain young lass can be the reason that I am around Santa Lucia in the first place.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 09:49:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looks good Silver Swann! I am still trying to talk someone into Captain Morgan, but I am not sure he will have time.<br><br>One more thing I need to ask the ship Captains. Do you want to use dice for the battles or just kind of decide it as it goes and hopefully you can give us some meaty posts and some exciting sea battles?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 13:42:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The IC is up. Feel free to post hearing about the sinking of the Nightingale and the death of Blackthorn. Yes I know I said Blackbeard, but I want to keep this original.<br><br><br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 20:43:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ha,&nbsp; a Dutchman feeding a pirate the French and the Spanish. Not surprising, hope you don't balk to much at my first post then.<br><br>The Nightingale, okey doke. Off to find the IC.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>02-12-2014, 23:33:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				SE, it was a fleet of Brits that sunk Blackthorns ship. They are a bit more civilized, which is why they took the captured to Santa Lucia. Other than that I loved your post!!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>03-12-2014, 02:28:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eh, royal navy is royal navy they just change flags. That's all most pirates care about anyway.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>03-12-2014, 03:22:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If you can slog through it James Michener's novel Caribbean is an excellent look at the political climate of the area. Yes the Captain's often had no idea who they were fighting and who was an Ally since it changed frequently and the news might take a year to get to them. There were French, Spanish and British, all fighting a war together. Changing allies every few months, according to the politics. The Dutch were the slavers and they sold to anyone who would buy. But they were not fighting anyone but the pirates!<br><br>The only reason I pointed out that it was Brits was to keep my story straight. I posted that it was Brits who took Blackthorn down. When you are saying it was Dutch. It's called integrity. Please read my posts and keep the story facts as I present them. It prevents confusion down the road.<br><br>And yes flags are very important, pirates often flew false flags to lure in a victim. It was how you identified ships from a distance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>03-12-2014, 11:00:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				My apologizes M'lady. My words were meant to set the ire our other companion claiming affiliation with the Dutch navy. Had I known the intent was to set the English as the instigator of the attack I surely would've said so, however, I received that information a bit late. I shall amend my words in the future.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>03-12-2014, 11:14:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No worries, I know why you did it! You can poke him all you want and get him to come after you! That is what the thread should be about!<br><br>Now lets see if he takes the bait!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>04-12-2014, 01:09:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ahhh... my good friend and noble competitior, selfie... how misguided a statement you make...<br><br>Honestly, as long as you don't confuse me for the French, we are square.&nbsp; I am nothing more than a pirate anyway, I just have national backing... lol.<br><br>I love that book, versa (not a big fan of your name...&nbsp; :P)... this whole region is soooo ripe for fun.&nbsp; There are so many temporary alignments and drama.<br><br>Really though, I am thinking about how to introduce my crew.&nbsp; I am trying to measure the winds and adjust my tack.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>04-12-2014, 01:17:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think we will have fun with this. I just wish the others who expressed interest would join in. (sad face)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>04-12-2014, 19:35:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				WHAT?!?!?! COME HITHER ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED!!!! WE MUST NOT ALLOW THE FAIR LADY'S FACE BE MARRED WITH SADNESS AND TEARS!!!!!!<br><br>Ok I'm better now. I think calling anyone French that isn't French is an insult. Are we to consider you a privateer then, or do you claim actual military authority?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>04-12-2014, 21:55:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I think we can just keep posting a bit. I will introduce Maria and Randy and you guys can make your way to the Dancing Dolphin or just the general location. I have a few more interested, but maybe if we show them some of the fun we can have it will bring more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 02:01:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ha ha! Why of course, we've had a successful boarding now we must celebrate. Set a course for Santa Lucia and the Dancing Dolphin boys!!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>05-12-2014, 04:30:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Ah, ah, selfie... I claim alot of things... lol...<br><br>So, I guess I am commissioned and backed by the Dutch government and have authority to protect all Dutch vessels.&nbsp; But, in these turbulent times in the Spanish Main, a man has to make decisions that are best for him and his crew.&nbsp; So, if attacking a "pirate ship" in is my best interests and I can have men claim it was a pirate ship when/if I am ever questioned, then that is swell.&nbsp; If is so happens that it was actually a French galleon... oops.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>11-12-2014, 06:24:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Come on guys don't be shy!! I need some pirate posts!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>11-12-2014, 20:04:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I've tried but I can only do so much by meself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>11-12-2014, 20:18:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I was the last to post. I am just hoping you will answer and get this going. You can talk to Maria or the bartender and he will tell you that there is a small group of survivors of Blackthorn's ship sitting in the jail.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>11-12-2014, 21:16:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Whoops I didnt see a question in there sorry I'll go remedy that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>selfexiled</strong> on <strong>14-12-2014, 00:35:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You'll have to bare with me while I plan out this jail break.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>14-12-2014, 00:50:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Take your time, and make it a good one, looks like we are kind of alone here, unless the Dutchman comes back!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KurganofPrussia</strong> on <strong>14-12-2014, 23:16:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm still here!!!&nbsp; Ive been sick as hell and off E for about a week.<br><br>Any luck on any more people??&nbsp; This'll be hard to maintain with three of us.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>15-12-2014, 00:37:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey there Kurgan! Glad to hear you are still around. Hope you are feeling better.<br><br>It's not hard with three of us. I honestly prefer a smaller group. My dungeon crawl has been ballooning and I have had people drop out because there are too many.<br><br>And yet I feel bad if I have to turn anyone down. <br><br>Feel free to interrupt or cause trouble for the pirate who has Randy now. Perhaps the Dutchman can steal away with the pretty Maria and you will each have someone to bargain with? I think in the long run it will be the two of you battling until they realize they need to cooperate to find the treasure. <br><br>Thoughts?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pirates! The Haunted Isle-OOC and sign ups</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Verasaille</strong> on <strong>28-12-2014, 07:41:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am afraid this one is dead, unless you guys want to keep going? I am open for 1x1's if either of you are willing. I am so bored!!
			</dd>
		</dl>
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