[5e] Spell & Crossbones

[Queenie]

If you read her background, Katerina's father was -very- famous Pirate Captain, and she sort of started off with some of his fame rubbing off on her just by being his daughter.

That said, [MENTION=20323]Quickleaf[/MENTION]'s played that she has her own fame, and that there are definitely whispers of her seeking La Gloriosa. There's been a few people searching her out for that reason (including their benefactor). She's got Notoriety, and she's Wanted and got her own Enemies.

So while she isn't like, "Blackbeard" (who isn't Blackbeard yet in our game), she's got some reputation.

 

[Thateous]

Ok that's what I thought. I read the background. Very well done by the way. Just wasn't sure if she established a name for herself yet. Didn't see the fame number to correlate to the chart. I am ok seeking you out based on fame and pledging my loyalty to you. Since Jacques is so militaristic he would follow you to the bitter end, cause orders is orders O Captain my Captain.

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[Queenie]

Ok that's what I thought. I read the background. Very well done by the way. Just wasn't sure if she established a name for herself yet. Didn't see the fame number to correlate to the chart. I am ok seeking you out based on fame and pledging my loyalty to you. Since Jacques is so militaristic he would follow you to the bitter end, cause orders is orders O Captain my Captain.

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Thank you! I do love this character and so happy this game is still going.

Katerina hasn't had a lot of chance to make her own name yet, not with a ship. Her father was murdered and she was jailed. She had the baby in jail then was almost immediately broken out by Zef. Before that she sailed under her father who was Captain. She likely would have been next in command on his ship while he taught her how to be a Captain and run a crew.

I think a year has passed since the baby / breakout? [MENTION=20323]Quickleaf[/MENTION]? She's spent that time figuring out how to break the curse, so she can get her daughter back, and for her that first stop is La Gloriosa. Of course, the 5,000,000 steps before that of getting the ship and crew have to happen first-first.

I'd imagine she'd run some scams and raids somehow in between, they have had to get their money and information somehow.

It looks like Kat is gaining a very loyal crew, I like it. I hope she doesn't fail you all. She is a Pirate after all

 

[Thateous]

[MENTION=20323]Quickleaf[/MENTION] Shall I go ahead and post my Character to the gallery? Going to change his alignment to Lawful Neutral and his age to a bit younger.

Backstory: As far back as Jacques could remember he'd been a natural with a musket. Some might argue that he was a bit unnatural, but he just dismissed those whispers as jealousy. Although wielding a musket was second nature to him from the beginning, his true passion was in the kitchen. "A man's place was not in the kitchen," his father would argue, until he tried the food. Even though his father acknowledged his skills in the kitchen he never stopped pleasure Jacques to follow in his footsteps and become a soldier. Jacques refused, electing instead to attend a famous cooking school that sent him away from home for six months. He graduated with honors and was offered a position as sous chef at world famous restaurant in Paris, however after graduation he received a letter from his mother stating his father had died fighting pirates.

Jacques rushed home to comfort his mother to which he declared he would do as his father wished and become a soldier. His mother was furious, but she knew her son and the look in his eye's showed his determination to do right by his father. She kissed him on the cheek and hoped to see her son come home alive instead of in a box like her husband.

Off he went to training where he quickly garnered the respect of his peers for his marksmanship skills. Due to his education he was moved into the officers corps where he reached the rank of Lieutenant serving under Philippe Pétain until they were ambushed at sea by an unmarked ship. The unit was being transported to Northern Africa when a battle ensued. In the conflict Jacques saved his commander from an incoming volley by throwing himself in the line of fire. Though he was successful in saving the commander he suffered grievous wounds. One of the wounds tore a hole in his throat severely weakening his voice to barely a whisper.

Philippe was supposed to relieve Jacques of his duties. The extent of his wound would making commanding troops impossible but, feeling indebted to Jacques for saving his life, he instead sent him on a mission. Although to find Secret documents that were lost when La Gloriosa went down. The belief was that these documents prove the Spanish plan to betray one of their allies in the impending War of Spanish Succession.

Jacques accepted the mission, and before he left went to see his mother one last time. The visit was very bitter-sweet with neither of them saying much, mostly just enjoying each others company. When he left she cried and so did he. He made his way to Florida and from there hopped all over the Caribbean before finding himself in the capital of the Bahamas continuing his search for a ship in search of the La Gloriosa. Whispers of beautiful woman, the daughter of a famous pirate, looking to shore up a crew peeked his interest and set him in search of her.

 

[Queenie]

Good background! And it will be perfect timing, as Kat has her eye on the 12 French Buccaneers who want a "culinary inclined" ship to sail on

 

[Quickleaf]

[MENTION=6814006]Thateous[/MENTION] Great backstory Yeah, go ahead and post your sheet for Jacques. I'll want to review it of course, but your bond works well, you've left me a couple dangling plot threads (i.e. the unmarked ship that ambushed them & the character of Philippe Pétain), and he brings some nice multi-dimensionality to the "chef" archetype.

The way you describe Jacques, it sounds like he's on a secret mission for the French Navy growing concerned that their Spanish allies plan to betray them? Nassau - a pirate-governed port - must be quite dangerous for Jacques!

 

[Thateous]

[MENTION=6814006]Thateous[/MENTION] Great backstory Yeah, go ahead and post your sheet for Jacques. I'll want to review it of course, but your bond works well, you've left me a couple dangling plot threads (i.e. the unmarked ship that ambushed them & the character of Philippe Pétain), and he brings some nice multi-dimensionality to the "chef" archetype.

The way you describe Jacques, it sounds like he's on a secret mission for the French Navy growing concerned that their Spanish allies plan to betray them? Nassau - a pirate-governed port - must be quite dangerous for Jacques!

Yep. Good thing nobody asks too many questions about the chef! [emoji16] But let's be real, it's dangerous for anyone to be in Nassu alone. Pirate or not.

 

[Queenie]

Nia, Zef and Kat are all in the tavern too, so good timing


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[Thateous]

Whenever I have your blessing i shall insert myself into the story. I've already found a way into the scene.

 

[Queenie]

[MENTION=20323]Quickleaf[/MENTION] Is Smyth still there or did he go off to sing?


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