Written By Alrec
Sept. 3, 2016, 9:44 p.m.(6/23/1004 AR)
The things you do for love. When they inspire you, they elevate the man to the skies among the birds but when love turns on you, it makes you weak. Remember this my friend. I could not help but feel dispair for the mountain the moment his fat head came down with a wet smack against the stage floor. Not because I was concerned for his health, he is built like an ox. It was shame, and I was projecting. Mostly because I am a sucker for love stories and the struggles of the little man against the giant, this time, I was the villian and couldn't help but enjoy playing that part. Everyone was praising his endurance but when you've had the chance to see how our stock of men do in a fight you know what to expect. Marcas though, what an interesting man. Like a mix between a bear and a wolf.
Written By Alrec
Aug. 27, 2016, 12:37 p.m.(6/1/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
My friend, if you weren't as resourceful as you are I would have called you my son but here is a boy, well a man really, who at 13 was already hoisting the flag and sailing alongside some of Darkwater's best captains. If there is anyone who is my equal it is young Cap'n Maximilian. So I'll call him brother. Now, I've watched this young captain go from scoaring the Saffron Chains to sitting at court as Darkwater's Count and couldn't be prouder. He is bound by their court and I understand that my relationship with his family it is not the best. So should the time come that he is order to come after my head, oh, what a glorious day that will be. Where we will be tested both at sea and at sword and only the best shall survive. They will write stories about our encounter. In the meantime know this, a slight againt Maximilian is an insult against this admiral and for that man I would split the sea.
Written By Alrec
Aug. 26, 2016, 8:28 p.m.(5/27/1004 AR)
Do not mistake my love for Thrax and Darkwater as my lack of loyalty towards Pravus. Duchess Belladonna knows where I stand. She knows what kind of man I am and she knows how easy it is to extinguish me. I am bound to Pravus through silver and contract and they have done nothing to warrant any sort of betrayal. Pravus has stood by me and my men when all other houses would not. They took me after I came to them and in exchange I bolden their Navy and continue to make it the best the world has to offer. My blood maybe Thrax but my will is that of Duchess Belladonna. Do not listen to the gossip for they are designed to be a weapon. A weapon that can not hurt me. Prince Donrai of Thrax is a man I served all my life, a man I continue to try to resemble as many sailors do. It is a man I respect dearly and who's legacy of dread at sea I continue to extend. That is a personal feeling and does not stand as evidence of my betrayal of Pravus. Pravus does not need your help in dealing with traitors, if they think I am one, trust that they will take care of it.
Written By Alrec
Aug. 25, 2016, 3:39 p.m.(5/23/1004 AR)
Not once, not twice but three freaking times now I have heard of the name Margot Tyde. The last surviving spawn of fucking Titus Tyde. The context in which her name has come to my attention is that she is talking behind my back in regards to my person. I can assure you that this woman does not know who I am because if she did, her fucking head would have been hanging alongside her cousins on my ship. The only reason she is still alive is by the mercy of Thrax, one that caught us all by surprise. When we were summoned by Prince Donrai of Thrax to eradicate the Tyde, we promised him every single Tyde and we failed him. Margot reminds us of that but know this Lady Margot the second the House of Thrax retracts their protection of you I will collect your head and pay my debts to Prince Donrai of Thrax because I do not fail, especially to the prince of Thrax.
Written By Alrec
Aug. 25, 2016, 3:24 p.m.(5/23/1004 AR)
There is a rumor that I killed half my crew when I took the contract with House Pravus. That is true but I have killed for less. We all have. It is how we maintained our dominion over the sea and discipline among our crew. It is easy to call me a traitor when you are barely old enough to wipe your ass Victus, let alone understand how it is things have been done long before you were even a thought in your father's eye. When the call came for captains to sail with Thrax against the Tyde, I was the first one there. Any doubts to my capability as a captain was squashed the day I arrive at Darkwater Watch with Tyde nobles crucified to the bow of my ships. I earned my keep. In exchange, we got nothing so I had to act and took on contracts with merchants on the opposite side of the Thrax sea route as to not collide with other captains whom I still consider my friends. I did not kill those sailors because they were loyal to Thrax, we killed them because they were unloyal to us; the crew, the ship, and her captain. Since I've first set foot on a ship, my loyalty has always been to me and my crew. This is a fact that I have never concealed and mercy fall upon those who dare deny it.
Another claim is that I revealed to Pravus the secrets of Darkwater sailing. What a load of crap. I AM DARKWATER SAILING! From the Saffron Chains and all the way to Sanctum, that has always been mine. Every tale about the demise of Abandoned at sea is accredited to me. Pravus understand this and for my fealty they gave me the rank of Admiral, a rank normally reserved for the best of Pravus and their nobles, they gave me ships and the authority to extract vengeance from any pirate that dare act against their sea trade route. Has Darkwater and Thrax suffer because of this? No. Talk to their merchants and you will find that not only am I regarded as their protector when we meet at sea but as a conduit between the Darkwater Watch and Setarco trade. A connection that has only made us richer and could continue to, if only some of you took your heads out of your asses. I do not need to prove any sort of fealty to Darkwater or Thrax, they should know better. I respect their nobles and their court, always have and always will but... I respect silver even more.
Another claim is that I revealed to Pravus the secrets of Darkwater sailing. What a load of crap. I AM DARKWATER SAILING! From the Saffron Chains and all the way to Sanctum, that has always been mine. Every tale about the demise of Abandoned at sea is accredited to me. Pravus understand this and for my fealty they gave me the rank of Admiral, a rank normally reserved for the best of Pravus and their nobles, they gave me ships and the authority to extract vengeance from any pirate that dare act against their sea trade route. Has Darkwater and Thrax suffer because of this? No. Talk to their merchants and you will find that not only am I regarded as their protector when we meet at sea but as a conduit between the Darkwater Watch and Setarco trade. A connection that has only made us richer and could continue to, if only some of you took your heads out of your asses. I do not need to prove any sort of fealty to Darkwater or Thrax, they should know better. I respect their nobles and their court, always have and always will but... I respect silver even more.
Written By Alrec
Aug. 21, 2016, 8:19 p.m.(5/12/1004 AR)
This week wasn't very eventful. We were able to conclude some business and decided to set up camp on the beach. The first mate tells me the sailor are more comfortable now but this isn't Setarco. Still, Arx offers a lot of opportunity for them to cross-train and some have taken jobs as personal bodyguards. This only helps to bolden our resolve. I feel we have the respect of various nobility and their commoner servants, some more than others because my requests while sometimes ignored never rejected.
Written By Alrec
Aug. 13, 2016, 1:45 p.m.(4/15/1004 AR)
I have been keeping mostly to myself while I continue to secure the funding for my personal barge. Normally I don't pay any attention but recently I've gotten a strange sensation that I am being watch. This is especially true in the Lyceum Ward. Still, it is the place to be. I've met with a couple entities that are willing to work in my favor, in exchange of course, for something in return. As is the way of the world. They have issue their support towards me and as such are helping me get to where I need to be. All of this politicking has kept my mind away from the wanderlust yet I can't shake the desire to leave this place for the sea, where I belong. So far away from the peering eyes waiting for the moment I slip, in order to come for the kill. Am I loosing my mind to paranoia? Or is it the scent of blood nearby telling me its time to hunt.
Written By Alrec
July 31, 2016, 6:44 p.m.(3/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Good fighter with the ears of a lot of nobles. He cheats.
Written By Alrec
July 31, 2016, 6:42 p.m.(3/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Hammar
A bit slow but all around good guy. Pay attention to him.
Written By Alrec
July 29, 2016, 7:37 p.m.(2/27/1004 AR)
Gloria was on my side, at least where it matters for me. During the fight, I suppose I lost my temper and perhaps that wasn't a good display considering I was fighting for the honor of Princess Jaenelle. Never the less, I beat the Sword, Talen with a knock out. There was something about his motion that reminded me of Southport, still I can't put a finger on it. Especially why it was so familiar. The sand in the eye, shit, I should have saw that coming. Novice trick. It was a good fight either way. Talen better keep his word and send me a nice gift, that ring looks pretty fancy.
Written By Alrec
July 24, 2016, 7:18 p.m.(2/12/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
He fights like a bee.
Written By Alrec
July 23, 2016, 3:07 p.m.(2/8/1004 AR)
I don't know how to those freaking messengers keep finding me but this morning they did and I was told to report to the training ground to wrestle Victus. Yeah, Lord Victus. How could I say no? The crew been working so I figured watching their admiral get punch in the face would raise spirits. Well, I beat the shit out Lord Victus. He been training though. Got a step and big lungs that make him deadly in drawn out combat. I won't deny him that. The cruise went well, those in attendence found themselves enjoying their trip. Magnata kept her end of the bargain and gave me fair winds. I wonder what I paid for it?
Written By Alrec
July 17, 2016, 2:31 a.m.(1/17/1004 AR)
I like to think that everyone is expecting me to compete in the Golden Decathlon but maybe thats the pride talking. Yet, I can not shake the confidence that if I were to participate in all three days, they'll be pressed to find someone that can match me. I will win and I better get something more than a lousy trophy. Like the crew, I yearn for something to happen that actually matter. War won't come any time soon and this, the competition, is a close alternative. I have my armor from Malavaunt and my blade from Ida, all I need is a sponsor and a fancy silk cloak with their sigil, and it will all be complete.
Written By Alrec
July 10, 2016, 6:50 p.m.(12/26/1003 AR)
It has been a week, the ship's hull has been scraped and pulled back into sea. We settled on a smaller sail this time to use the rest of the money to train the deputies and that has allowed us to recruit more sailors which was one of our priorities. I have had the chance to meet various important figures but the one to note is the pugilist Ida whom I have been training with. I feel that by taking boxing back up that it'll keep my mind busy. The House doesn't ask much from me and when it does I've been able to stay one step ahead of them and give them instant results which only strengthens my appeal towards them. I have attended a couple tournaments and have a hard time finding them appealing. It is one thing to kill a man in combat and it is another to play pretend but I suppose each their own. Ms. Acacia is holding a Riverside Feast in a couple days. I'm looking forward to that. When we met it wasn't the best of meetings. I suppose House Velenosa reminding me where I belong as they tend to do, so it was brisk and I don't know. I should have just handled it with a messenger. Victus, I mean Lord Victus now, is holding a Street Feast of his own which I am looking forward to and I am sure the crew too. Everyone has been working hard so I think the timing is perfect. I've allowed the men some leave but the rest are on duty until those come back, and so on. The quartermaster is dealing with it.
Written By Alrec
July 1, 2016, 9:34 a.m.(11/27/1003 AR)
We have anchored in Arx and the crew still content with their leave on Setarco are at ease but I worry that the lack of fight might be making them soft. The boatswain claims we need to dry-dock the ship and have the barnacles scrapped off its hull. I learned long time ago to just listen to this man even if he worries too much. Arriving at Arx, Lady Viviana was quick to send us a message. Shows that House Pravus is interested in our well-being. With her message she sent some spending money which I of course appreciated. Hopefully I can stand up to whatever stories they've heard about me. Though I'm not looking forward to the politicking. I rather be out sinking ships. We took a new name and have been calling ourselves the Bull Sharks of Setarco. I hope it sticks because I like it. For the time being we are staying with the Redrain because I can't think of anyone else who be willing to handle us. They've been good hosts for the time being. I meet a courtesan named Mirari, she had a lot of good information and was a great tease. Reminded me of what I was missing out at sea. Later on though, after I sat in my loneliness a woman appear, a northern woman. Morrighan she introduced herself as. Her hair was like fire and her skin reminded me of snow. She is a very sharp woman, witty and very protective of herself in such a way to alarmed me. She didn't feel like an easy mark. She seem able to take care of herself. Maybe I'm just anxious about meeting the nobles and the sight of a pretty servant seems more appealing. I also liked that she asked a lot of questions especially about little things like my turban and my identity. I might have told her too much, alcohol has that effect on me. Anyways, the quartermaster wants us to recruit more bodies especially if we upgrade our vessel. I tend to agree with him even though the Master at Arms is worried that his deputies have not finished their training. I compromised on the sail and gave him half of what I was going to spend for him to get his deputy up to date. He seemed pleased and I haven't heard from him since. I suspect that with the deputies trained we can take an extra crewmember aboard. We also need a cook.
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