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"I was there, as the British declared the end of Piracy, demanding that it was the last of our dying days. Shattering Port Royal with their cannons as the City now lies within the dirtied grasp of the British Empire... I was there as they took whomever they found suspicious. Preparing metal cages as they placed these people within these cruel contraptions. Hanging them from the pier as they allowed the sun to bake their skin as the birds ate at their flesh... I was there as the they racked through the pain, finishing the remnants of this town. The earthquake a decade prior incomparable too such atrocities. Alongside three others, we awaited our executions as we listened too the muffled suffering cries of our crewmen... I was there as we decided on what to do with the last moments we were given. Any good in such a cruel world was nothing we Marauders would expect. Such misfortune appeared to be our fortune, as the Spanish Armada came too wage their vicious war against the British Crown. We four escaped due to this War during the Spanish Succession. We know it to be our last chance to reign these seas. Let us be victors in a time of savageness! Let us challenge the notions of control that they claim! let us be capable of saying four short words as this all comes to its conclusion...
That I was there..."
Mendoza Salazar, A Quarter of the Re'ale
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STORY
May 23, 1701
Numerous different entities are vying for control over the oceans, seas, and waterways. These places becoming battlegrounds as they become the lifeblood of the world's economy. This has led to rampant greed as the New World is becoming conquered. The native population losing millions as very little remain on these vast continents. The New World isn't the only place that suffers as the Old World faces continued domination from these same powers. Africa itself, being torn apart by the Arabic Slave Trade too the east as the west suffers from the Atlantic Slave Trade to the west and uses the worst of human design too fill the pockets of the tyrants who wish to always and forever remain in power. China is becoming more powerful, as the new Qing Dynasty has already made the empire more powerful than the Ming they replaced a century ago. The Middle East faces stagnation and reform and the Ottoman Empire faces challenges from the European Kingdoms.That I was there..."
Mendoza Salazar, A Quarter of the Re'ale
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STORY
May 23, 1701
Piracy has enveloped many parts of this world. Taking advantage during a time of desperation. Starvation has killed millions in the preceding decades and with the wealthy controlling the world it has served as a time of rebellion. Many will be having their own reasons for choosing this short lifestyle. Betraying other pirates, selling stolen slaves, or even using hostages for ransom are some of the many things pirates may do. Though, there are others who wish for something more, gaining freedom or simply bringing these gluttonous heathens to their knees. Independence is something all pirates demand.
This is still a time of witchcraft and devilry. The Old World still prevalent in exterminating this natural phenomenon. While there are some that see the benefits of these individuals many throughout the world see them as dangerous. The New World has offered a safe haven to many and while for a time they were allowed acceptance. That has certainly changed in recent times as the Salem Witch Trials happened less than ten years ago. It is not the first but as this story continues to spread it appears there will only be more.
Parts of the world are still unknown. Places that are still hidden away and stories that have yet to be told. Whether it be the creatures that live in the deep or whatever lies on the coast. There seems to be lots of questions still being learned in this world.
North of Hispaniola is where this begins on an island named Tortuga.
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Map and Locations
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Rules and Expectations
1. Iwaku Rules and Guidelines will apply.
2. Communication will be key! Discord will be the place for our discussions as well as this place here! Join the Dying Days of Piracy Discord Server!
3. One or two posts a week is what I am hoping for this roleplay. There will also be no specific posting order so post when you can.
4. This roleplay may deal with some adult content. It won't be overly grotesque but do realize that this is during a period of significant brutality.
5. Romance is acceptable and is encouraged. Gay marriage was also common amongst pirates known as Matelotage.
6. Feel free too PM if you have any questions. I promise I won't bite.
7. And obviously have fun!
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Blood Lines
All humans come from great people. They wouldn't remain if their ancestors hadn't fought for their place. Humans may be the only known sentient beings within this world. While it appears that it offers very little diversity it is actually the contrary. Humans are capable of very interesting things depending on which one of these lines they belong too.
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Character Sheet
[Insert image if you may have one]
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Bloodline: (May be dormant)
Appearance: (Can describe more that we do not see in image)
Assortment of Weapons:
Personality:
History:
Skills:
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@ethicalslut , @Kurogane86 , @Kat , @Applo , @Rads , @Ygor's Revenge , @Quake
1. Iwaku Rules and Guidelines will apply.
2. Communication will be key! Discord will be the place for our discussions as well as this place here! Join the Dying Days of Piracy Discord Server!
3. One or two posts a week is what I am hoping for this roleplay. There will also be no specific posting order so post when you can.
4. This roleplay may deal with some adult content. It won't be overly grotesque but do realize that this is during a period of significant brutality.
5. Romance is acceptable and is encouraged. Gay marriage was also common amongst pirates known as Matelotage.
6. Feel free too PM if you have any questions. I promise I won't bite.
7. And obviously have fun!
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Blood Lines
All humans come from great people. They wouldn't remain if their ancestors hadn't fought for their place. Humans may be the only known sentient beings within this world. While it appears that it offers very little diversity it is actually the contrary. Humans are capable of very interesting things depending on which one of these lines they belong too.
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Magic users that originate along the lines of two of the first humans. One of them belonging to the lines of Lilith. The first human to create a pact with demons and in particular the devil. Allowing her lineage to be incredibly power and capable of extremely dangerous magic. Though such ability has led to great consequences too such individuals. Great damage and injuries may result from even if proper precautions are taken. This has forced these individuals too take great care in their body and mind too survive these strenuous shows of force. Children among this line are known too die young as they may simply misuse such horrific talents. It may even lead to the death of family and friends because of their lack of understanding it. They tend too focus on the creation of elixirs and potions too remedy this and have been known as healers throughout history. This is only one of various abilities as they are also known for pyromancy, shape shifting, demonic summonings and demonic attributes. Knives, jewelry, and tattoos are often tools that aid in this profession. Tattoos being used as summoning images too bring out whatever the symbol is meant too produce. Jewelry may contain magical properties as knives are often used instead of wands too focus their magical properties. These are often independent individuals and this has costed them in understanding their powers unlike their sisters.
Those that carry the line of Eve are not known too be innately powerful. Instead, they often learn and practice their craft too become masters of their chosen skills. Wands, wooden staffs, belts and incense are things that are often attributed to them. Their lifespan is also double that of humans. Allowing for them too learn and pass on spells too each and every new generation. This has allowed them too create small groups and organizations that allow for the teaching of magic. While their magic is also something that focuses more on the earth and its properties rather than anything demonic. They are those that are more similar to the stereotypes of a witch. They can cast spells and curses unlike their sisters who rather focus on breathing fire or ripping enemies apart. They are also known to be more rational and an elderly Evelynn witch is much more terrifying than almost any Lilith counterpart.
Both witches age slowly and men are not an uncommon sight among witches. Magical properties does not seem too be a thing that is passed through birth or parentage. A pairing of two witches can born a child with no magical content. It seems that this is not decided by something earthly and instead is inspired by something otherwordly. -
An interesting sort, and ones rumored too live forever. There are sayings that some have lived hundreds of years since the discovery of the New World. These individuals are hardy and they may appear like any living man. Do not let this fool you as they lack the beating of hearts as well as any warmth on their skin. Their frigid coldness is also accompanied by their lack of breathing .Their silence seems to be the most notable feature about them as even vermin may not believe they are there.
It is strange since these individuals don't seem to even require food. Yet, they suffer from a grueling pain as they wish to satisfy their hunger.
Fresh beating human hearts seem to be the only known cure for their ravenous rage. This has caused many to try and exterminate these cursed peoples as they find them a very serious threat. They do not even require sleep so many worry of having them upon their ships. Worrying that once they close their eyes they will meet their end.
Aztecs are the only ones known in the area for having such a fascination for the heart. It is often theorized that they spread a curse upon the Old World peoples that came into their lands. Causing these people too collect the hearts they always yearned for. While also being capable of controlling diseases and plagues in a limited area. They can make people feel sick and start causing damage to their lungs, eyes and pores. These individuals are ones too be wary of though they can remain sedated as long as they devour a human heart. This can vary with requiring a heart every three days too the longest known being a week. This could potentially go on for longer but such studies are difficult too imagine. These people are certainly killed after a set of time and often purified by fire.
Deadmen may also largely be bone. This has been something people have learned as they have tried to kill such people. They must be completely destroyed too die for good. One last thing that is known about the Deadmen is that the diseases that they are capable of weaponizing can begin to alter and effect them. Leading too strange mutations and forms. This is how many are identified as dangerous if they required on using such awful things they become awful themselves. Literally rotting their bodies alongside their minds.
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Called the Spirits of the Seas. It has long been told that these are the last of the people of Atlantis. Being seen throughout the world they are known to be individuals of exceptional beauty. Humanoid in appearance there is question if they are human at all with what they are capable of doing. Containing magical properties that focus on the control of water and the spirits they contain within it. Capable of manipulating water that can take the properties and forms of numerous animals. Caretakers is often a word tossed at them as they seem obsessed with protecting their waters. Seeing the liquid as a holy and important substance as every living creature requires it to remain alive.
The purer the water the easier it is for them too manipulate the substance. They can control any body of water they come across but this can vary drastically depending on what substances reside within. Seawater being one of the most difficult but it is something certainly capable. It may reduce the speed of the water but with enough practice it too can be used too create magnificent beasts. They often also carry containers, gourds or pouches too carry clean water with them. These tools often help them clean the water as well. The more water they can carry the greater things they can create. There are some that refuse too carry any such things rather instead using the waters from within their body. This can be dangerous as it can lead too blindness and severe dehydration. Though, it seems the usage of water from oneself binds the spirit and allows for much more precise control. Leading too it being the most effective way too use their powers.
Living for over half a millennia these people are also incredibly good swimmers and can breathe underwater. They are often protecting sacred places that they believe have worth and value. They also are known to be the only ones who ever dare hunt the horrors beneath the depths of the oceans. It seems too be an ongoing war for them too take on the monsters hidden in the deep. Though, we are at the last of their lineage as their kind is certainly dying out. It is uncertain why such beings are disappearing but their numbers have dwindled in the last centuries. While they may come into contact with humans they never seem to suffer as Witches or Deadmen do. This may be changing though, and there future looks grim at the beginning of this new century.
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The most resilient and stubborn creature on this planet often known as the human. Regarded as voids for their lack of magic their resilience is often capable of causing issues too those that can use it. This can vary from minor nuisance too impregnable wall as it requires intense training too create incredible difficulties too those who use supernatural properties. Captains of empirical navies are often chosen for their capability of using such practices. Not wishing for them to fall as they often have things they need too defend.
The religious are seemingly more capable of this but there are downsides. Being resilient too magic also means you are resilient too the healing and potions that may prove beneficial. Pirates are along a spectrum of this as some find magic as useful while others may choose to protect themselves from such devilry. There is also notions that those who are religious are incredibly powerful in such things. This seems true as their focus on eliminating magic is constantly on the forefront. Exorcists have made their ways on ships to deal with witches and demons that pervade themselves upon the sea. Often being sought as judges and leaders of cities. They are highly valued and treasured men.
Though this does not mean they are good. It can be far from it as greed is a human emotion all show. Humans are capable of even using magic though not as effectively as their counterparts. This capability of being immune and using magic is incredible but the stronger a human is in denying such sources the weaker in magic they become. They also cannot commit to anything that the strongest of witches can perform or what Seishin are capable of. Human magic often revolves around magical bullets, mystical swords and being capable of seeing in the dark clearly. These are still things that help any human but the most any human can ever do is the manipulations of the body. Such as healing or repairing broken bones. This may not seem like much in comparison to others but it aids in an already hardy creature.
There are also sacred and holy items that they may carry. These items may be incredibly powerful and effective against anything supernatural. Such items are of incredible value and the most prized things any pirate may get their hands on. Whether to sell or to keep is up to the individual who lays there hands on such a thing.
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Character Sheet
[Insert image if you may have one]
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Bloodline: (May be dormant)
Appearance: (Can describe more that we do not see in image)
Assortment of Weapons:
Personality:
History:
Skills:
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@ethicalslut , @Kurogane86 , @Kat , @Applo , @Rads , @Ygor's Revenge , @Quake
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