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StygianSun crew so far.....
15:26 Apr 28 2006
Times Read: 598

Captain:Daggaz Eber(Me)

The captain of a pirate ship had to possess the qualities of leadership and courage. Generally chosen for his daring and dominating character, a pirate captain often was admired for his cruelty and destructiveness. A captain's power was absolute in time of chase or action, and he could discipline anyone who disobeyed his orders. He also had life and death power over anyone taken prisoner.



Quartermaster:

The quartermaster came next after the captain in exercising authority over the pirate crew; he was in charge of the men when the ship was not in action. He could punish the men for insubordination and arbitrated minor disputes among the men. The quartermaster usually led the attack and was the first to board the vessel. He was also in charge of food and water supplies. The quartermaster also assisted in numerous tasks, including attending to the binnacle (box housing the compass), steering the ship, and navigational duties.



Ship's Master (Pilot):

The ship's master was an officer responsible for the sailing of the ship. He had to be a specialists in navigation and pilotage. He directed the course and provide himself with maps and instruments necessary for navigation.



Boatswain:

The boatswain supervised the maintenance of the vessel and its supplies of naval stores (tar, pitch and tallow, spare sails, etc.). He was responsible for inspecting ships, sails and rigging each morning, and reporting their state to the captain. The boatswain was also in charge of all deck activities, including weighing and dropping anchor, and handling of the sails.



Sailing Master:

The sailing master was in charge of navigation. Of course, since charts were often inaccurate or nonexistent, his job was a difficult one. Many sailing masters had been forced into pirate service.



Master Gunner:masterduelist

The master gunner was responsible for the ship's guns and ammunition. This included sifting the powder to keep it dry and prevent it from separating, insuring the canon balls were kept free of rust, and all weapons were kept in good repair.



Carpenter:

The Carpenter was responsible for the maintenance and repair of the hull, masts and yards. He worked under the direction of the ship's master and was looking after the main tack and bowlines, or working the forecastle with the mate. The carpenter has no command and could not give an order even to the smallest boy; yet he was a privileged person.



Surgeon:

The Surgeon was responsible for inspections to judge the fitness of the new recruits, and treatment of the sick and wounded. While the owner of the ship had to provide the surgeon with drugs, medicaments, and other things necessary for treating sick persons during the voyage, the surgeon provided the instruments of his profession. The surgeon was not allowed to leave the vessel in which he was engaged, before the voyage was accomplished.



Cook:

The cook had to charge the steep-tub, and was answerable for the Meat put in it. He had to see the meat duly watered, and the provisions carefully and cleanly boiled and delivered to the men. In stormy weather he had secure the steep-tub that it was not washed over-board.



Mate:

The Mate took care of the fitting out of the vessel, and examined whether it is sufficiently provided with ropes, pulleys, sails, and all other rigging necessary for the voyage. At the departure he took care of hoisting the anchor, and during the voyage he checked the tackle once a day. If he observed anything amiss, he acquainted the ship's master. Arriving at a tort, the mate caused the cables and anchors to be repaired, and took care of the management of the sails, yards and mooring of the ship. In case of absence or sickness of the ship's master, the mate commanded in his place.



Powder Monkey:

This term was first used in the British Navy for the very young men who made up most gun crews in the 17th century. In contrast to a pirate officer who was elected, these poor souls were forced to perform what was some of the most dangerous work on the ship. They were harshly treated and rarely paid, and if they avoided being mortally wounded in their service, desertion was probably as attractive as having very little hope of being promoted.

The Articles of Conduct
00:27 Apr 26 2006
Times Read: 592




The Articles of Conduct

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The crew of the Stygian Sun is made of Gypsies,

Rogues, and thieves. The crew lives by a code that all obey, even the captain. Those that break the code are dealt with in way befitting the crime, after a mock trial(just for looks).

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*All that signed these articles, and sworn to their

fellow crew members, will have a vote in matters not signed or sworn will not vote.

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*The Captain's word is absolute in time of chase or battle. He may punish, in whatever manner he

chooses, any crew member that dares deny his

command in this instance. In all other matters the Captain will be governed by majority vote of the crew.

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*Everyone will have equal right to the provisions at any time, and to use them at their leisure unless a shortage makes it necessary to vote a restriction for the good of all.

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*If anyone defrauds the Company, or one another, to the value of one gold(dollar actual), he shall suffer whatever punishment the majority thinks fit.

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*Anyone who deserts the Ship(skips out on a bill), keeps any dangerous secret(something that could get yourself or others arrested or injured)from the Company, or who deserts his station(leaves the camp unguarded or unsafe on their watch), shall be punished by marooning(exiled from shiphold), forfeits share of plunder(charged a fee), or Death(possibly thrown out of event)

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*All slaves and/or hostages(guests) are the burden of the owner or sailor charged with their care. Unattended guests are at the "mercy" of the crew.(see last article this above)

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*No drinking while on duty(Drugs and Underage drinking will not be tolerated)see "marooning" and "Death"

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*Flogging shall always be encouraged as mercy for light offenses.

Assassin Continued
05:06 Apr 25 2006
Times Read: 606




*Armand alerts Tempest that her charge is awake. Runnig to the lower deck, she finds an agitated disoriented sailer sitting up and grumbling*



"Who stole me effects!? Where be me blades? Me hat? Who goes there? I sees yee creep'n in on me! Giv a man ez blade if yee have 'onor of a man! Ta hell with yee!, I'll rend yee with tooth and knucle! Arrrgh!"



*A scrap of pain causes Daggaz to pause breiffly in the candle light as he notices the bandages on his arms.*



"What kind of assassins heal a man a fore kill'n

em'?



Tempus goes below to answer to the shouting



"Eber, good sir, your personal belongings are well stowed. Those weapons which came aboard with you when you were hoisted up, are now under lock and key, where they remain in protection. Should you decide to depart the

ship's company, they will all be restored to you. For the time being, rest and take what care you can to recover yourself. "



,she says from the steps.



"Sir William? What goes on 'ere? Why be I arrested by yee? Tempus?, from the Kate? I see says the blind man. Well, I be in thee care then m'lady."



He nods hesitantly to her suggestion of calmness.



"That is Daggaz, m'Lady. Eber is me last name."



Daggaz emerges from his hamock muttering something about not feeling as bad as he looks. He starts looking around for the crew. He calls out and gets no response.



"Diego?"



he starts walking up the planked stairs. As

he takes his third step, a black clad hand suddenly reaches threw the planks and grabs his left leg. Daggaz falls back off the steps onto a create that served as a table. SMACKRASH! the table is in splinters and the candle snuffed out by his musciled back. With a quickness not usually known to such a stout man, Daggaz rolls back and on to his feet just as the sound of sword hitting broken wood crashs before him. He knows who it is and he knows why she has come, but darkness is his prefered element. And the silence of his stealth is almost deffening.



"Lay say yun gweilo!"



and she tosses tiny shards of serraded metal into the darkness. With a start she realizes her mistake and turns, but it is too late. Daggazs has pulled tha hamock he was in around her As

she begains to jump, Daggaz pulls and ties the hamock leaving the woman tied to a lower mast.



"Whats'your name love?....NEI GWEI SING AH?"



no responce.



"Fine, I know the Kumo sent yee....was is you what put china powder in me sleaves? Your 'er Amah I recons...."



He says as he removes her black vail. He lights a new candle and sees she is quite attractive. Noticing his obvious attraction, she spits at him saying again,



"Lay say yun Gweilo!"



He squints at her while wiping away her,



"M'goy ching, lassy. M'goy ching"



He turns to get Diego, when suddenly he hears her start to struggle. Before he can stop her, she has slipped a hidden blade under her own ribs. Blood forms a rose-like pattern in the hamock as Daggaz watches helplessly her eyes rolling back. Her head slumps. Daggaz puts his bandaged hand through her lifeless hair

saying,



"Joy gin lit'le lassy."

He cuts her down and reports sobberly to Diego, all that has happened. Upon leaving with the candle, Daggaz sees Tempest Fitzgerald tied and sleeping soundly. A small feathered needle stuck in her neck. He removes the needle giving it a qick taste.



"blowfish...not enough to kill, but enough to paralyze. Sorry bought the head ache yee will have. Better get you lassy tah bed."



He muses himself with the other possible meaning to his words, but shakes the thought away and focuses on helpping Miss. Fitzgerald. He sets her glasses near her on a stool and leaves. When next she returns, Tempest finds Daggaz and his possessions gone.

The Assassin
19:54 Apr 24 2006
Times Read: 610


*Daggaz wakes to the bustle of ropes and talk in the Kate. He stumbles slightly from the Tatoo party last night. With a stagger and a coff, he pulls out his long pipe and heads into the pub. Squwinty-eyed and groggy he mumbles Scottish sailer jibberish and attempts to light the 12" mirshum stuffed into his bearded mug.





Time seems to slow as the stickmatch sparks into flame. Tartuga Wench turns, sees the sleepy captain and her eyes betray a sudden realization of inpending disaster. Her words are

lost in time as she starts,



" DDDAAGGUZZ, NNOOOO!"



To late, as like a 12 pounder, the pipe ignites and then exploads into a ball of Rum fueled fire! The flames cover the Captain as his eyes precieve the heat and fire. Time again returns to speed as the now flaming Daggaz Howls in shock and pain and runs from Kates toward the Worf. Reaching the end of the boards, he lunges into the cool salty depths of the sea. A

howl like that of a wild beast more than of a man

rings out from the warf. The sound of a man running on its creaking sagging boards gets louder as a flaming sailer runs toward the Ship! Sir William is almost knocked over by the blazing mariner as it jumps into the water with a,



"SSSSSSSSSSSSSS"!



Sir William watches as the body rises slowly up...back first. Diego looks over the rail to see Daggaz Eber floating in the sea near the ship. His coat is a still smoking slightly and his hat sinks away into the depths. The body starts to sink as the equipment on his belt threatens

to pull him under. As the gaff hooks the scorched

sailer and he is lifted some, bubbles a gurgles

alert his vitalsto be keen still. Daggaz seems to be mumbling something as Petee grabbs his burned coat.



"Betrayed......some one..assassin....*"



"Som...someone filled me....me pipe with powder

and...rum. I felt the powder on me sleaves as it

ignited. someone tryed ta kills me lads."



*His beard reduced to a scraggly goatee and arms badly burned, he passes out again. His hat is destroyed along with most of his coat and shirt. His haversake is empty save a bottled letter. The message is just a black dot.* While checking on Daggaz, Tempest hears a heavy thud. She sees an ornate black blunderbust on

the floor near his hamock. Seeing the gun she

desides to just go ahead and collect the rest of his affects. She finds:



A Baldric with:

1 Cutlass

1 goldplate small shloger blade

1 small pistol dagger

1 Scottish dirk

4 tiny throwing blades

A broad Belt:

1 skullbuckle consealed knife

1 tomahawk

1 leather pouch with:

1 bag of caltrops (10)

1 bag gennies(10)

1 cloth with a palm-sized black shark tooth

1 bamboo case with:

1 spy glass

A green sash with:

1 hidden Sgian Dubb

A Bracer with mermaid blade

A pair of Soft boots with:

1 small dagger in each

A gypsie scarf with:

small knife hidden in one end.

A large gold earing

An 3" silver Egyptian Anhk with:

1 hidden blade

A silver coiled Norse serpant ring

Breaches

Stockings

Shirt(destroyed)

French Captains Coat(destroyed)

Leather broad brim hat (destroyed)with

1 hidden punch knife

leather fencing gloves

Leather haversack tattooed with a wolf filled with:

1 bottle with:

1 note (a black dot)

no powder

no rounds

no black journal(Seen with him many times)

no additional blades

*Daggaz speaks in his sleep*

"Twoguns, SWIM!.....uhn.....Ransome, fire the

main-brace!......zzz

Where did they come fr.....shoot! Blast yee!....."

Daggaz Eber
19:32 Apr 24 2006
Times Read: 611




Daggaz Eber start his life as a son of a boot maker in Scotland. His father was a German sailer that married a boot maker's daughter to keep his neck. Daggaz spent most of his childhood in the boot shop. His father left him and his mother to make a new family. That was all he could take and so he left too. He joined on as a cabin boy on various ships to catch up to his father only to find another abandoned family. Daggaz was taken in by his 2 new sisters Brianna and Elsbeth they were Romany and called their house Fools Haven. It was home to all gypsies, rogues, and thieves. Here, Daggaz learned all manner of "bujo" or scams, the arts of quick deadly fighting, and of stealthy movement. He learned that he had a great degree of balance and strength. Soon he heard again the spirit of the waves calling him. He left to sign aboard the Red Banshee, a privateer vessel. This was an ugly ship with an uglier crew. Captain Codwel and the other officers treated the mates like slaves. The Quartermaster, Mr. Coverdale, killed the coxswain, Mr. Roker during a fight and was given a slap on the wrist by the Old Man. The Boatswain, Mr. Cole was fond of the scourge hated dark skinned sailors. Sammy, a freed slave was dear to most mates, but Mr. Cole was always cursing at him and slapping him the the cat-o-nine. The day they found Mr. Cole's dead body behind the binnacle box with his own tongue in his right hand, Daggaz's life changed again. Sammy told Daggaz he caught Mr. Cole's foul tongue with a tuna hook and cut it off with a rusty boot shank. Mr. Cole drown in his own blood. Sammy was scared, and Daggaz appealed for Sammy's life. The Old Man ordered Sammy beaten bloody and beheaded. Daggaz was set adrift for speaking for Sammy. The crew hid a sail and supplies on his ship as he was liked by them. That night the Red Banshee attacked a black beak head galleon with high poop deck and Jolly Roger. It was a bloody fight, but their crew was mostly cut to ribbons by the time his dingy sailed in. Daggaz climbed a drop rope to a cannon door on the Red Banshee. The officers were ordering the beaten remaining survivors to kneel before a cannon. Mr. Coverdale himself was making the small cabin boy dance the hempen jig. Daggaz slowly quietly collected a shlogger blade and approached the tall Mr. Coverdale. Thrusting quickly, he forced the blade through the tall man's raised arm pits. The rope slid from his hands as Mr. Coverdale expelled a glob of dark red blood and died. Daggaz gave a rogue's hand signal to the crew holding the prisoners. With a slight smile, they let loose the prisoners on Captain Codwel. These men raged like wounded beasts. With no need for weapons, the men gouged out the Captains eye. One grabbed Codwel's lower jaw and pulled it off like he was boning a fish. The men then, like creatures born of hell, all grabbed the screaming slurping man and threw themselves into the briny sea. Now the crew turned to the remaining officers and tied them to the mast of the Red Banshee. Daggaz was named the new Captain and his new crew plundered the Red Banshee and then set to scuttle her. The officers screamed as the ship keeled to the careen. "Captain Daggaz Eber, we curse you and your ship of fools....let darkness follow you and may the greet beasts of the sea take you all!!!!!!" They screamed this even as their longs filled with water. The watch bell could still be heard as it sank, like it was warning Davy Jones that evil men were coming down.

The crew named their new ship, "The Stygian Sun" and sailed away under a black flag with De mortise nil nisei bonim (Speak nothing but good of the dead) written at the bottom. It was only the next New Moon that they learned the a huge shark was following them. It is always there, always lurking, waiting.

How I got my name.
08:26 Apr 22 2006
Times Read: 612

I am 1/2 German on father's side. mother is Scott, Irish, and Cherokee on Mom's. I was named at a large tribal gathering I was attending. They had 3 beautiful wolf cubs and I was playing with them. I had studied the wolves for years but these were my first real live wolves. And they were huge. bigger then me at the shoulder. I was front paw hoping and growl-howling at them.Some dogs understand the wolf body language and eventually will play. But these 3 cubs that were shy to all the other humans, came and played and rolled and growfed with me. The elders there were pretty well known and it was hard for anyone to gain their interest, the elders had retired to a sweet-lodge. When I heard a Cherokee word yelled to me. We stopped and i looked up to see the entire elder group staring down the hill at me. Grandfather and Serpent pointed at me and said a word wa-ya wo-ni which I later found out was Talkingwolf. They have called me that ever since.

That was 1996, the same weekend I met Silver RavenWolf. She is a nice lady. I met her after the event at Serpent's house. I did not really know who she was at first though. Sadly, wise old Serpent died later September that same year. He gave me this quote,

"Life is a terminal disease, and it is sexually transmitted."