Colony events

A Crimson Letter

In the dead of night, a jankily written letter has been nailed to our tavern door. The message reads: "Leave, or the Black Swan will come for you." The paper is signed with red symbols.

A Daring (if Dirty) Deed

We rid the world of a very evil man today, and made a new friend. The Inner Circle will be closed to us forever, but if the Count was any indication, they are not the kind of company we want to keep.

A Gift from Calico Lagoon

A few crates and barrels have mysteriously washed up ashore. They don't look like the usual flotsam — something tells us they've been sent from Calico Lagoon through the undersea currents. We open the crates and find...

A Gift from Governor Bennett

His Excellency the Honourable Governor Algernon Bennett of Port Concordat... "Pirate Benny", as we have come to call him... has sent us a gift. What could the crate contain?

A Glimpse of Legends

We have rescued Phoenix, a member of the legendary Brethren of the Coast. He was pursued by a ghostly adversary in the fog, a problem we might now share as well. We could just ignore this, or use this chance to become legends as well!

A Governor's Ransom

A former captain needs help with the kidnapping of a local Crown governor. We'll do him this kindness, as long as we get our share of the ransom.

A Mysterious Plague

A deadly plague is ravaging our island! This requires immediate attention.

A new Course!

Our community gathers. Strong voices rise from among the chatter to debate a new direction for our community.

A Promise of Riches

We have assisted Raven, who is working with the smugglers of the Golden Chain. According to them, immeasurable wealth can be found in these parts. We could join their hunt, and when the time comes, take it all for ourselves.

A Spark of Rebellion

We have rescued Phoenix, a member of the legendary Brethren of the Coast. He was pursued by a ghostly adversary in the fog, a problem we might now share as well. We could just ignore this, or use this chance to become legends as well!

A Tale of Land and Sea

For centuries, the various tribes of the Seven Seas have been at peace with the Deep Kingdom of the Merfolk. Tensions have been mounting lately, and some worry it can only lead to open conflict.

A Taste of Danger

We have sailed with Charlie Lagrande. She is a member of the Daredevil's League, master sailors who seek to conquer the ocean's terrors. We could ally with them, learn from them. In the end, we will surpass them.

A Thief in Chains

We celebrate our capture of Chen Feihong, safe in the knowledge that her thievery is at an end. Once dawn breaks, we'll have to decide what to do with her. Until then, we drink!

A Tribe In Need

A tribal delegation arrives, seeking aid after our visit to the Crossbone Keys.

Alluring Discoveries

As we fill our bags with booty, our attention is caught by a fresco depicting another of the ancients' great cities. Above the pyramids floats a golden skull...

Alluring Jaws

Massive schools of sharks have appeared around our island. Their pale fins emit an otherworldly tune that lures the weak-minded into the water. How do we deal with this unnatural occurrence?

Ambition Completed : The Missing Sailor

A poet once wrote: "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." Louis thought he could have a girl in every port, but his philandering ways were bound to land him in hot water eventually.

Ambition Completed: A Governor's Ransom

Captain Gramont had a simple plan. But as soon as coin is involved, nothing ever stays that way. Later, we learn that Governor Thornfield has returned to the continent, leaving his office vacant.

Ambition Completed: An Island With No Name

The buccaneers who originally settled on Piggy Island were not just seeking freedom, they were also hiding from the Crown with their stolen riches. We'll make sure they are remembered.

Ambition Completed: Mystery of the Singing Beast

Eventually, Van Harga settles for the name "Nudibranchia Gigantis", whatever that means. He thanks us profusely for our help, and tells us he won't forget to mention our courage in his upcoming book!

Ambition Completed: One Against A Hundred

Maybe this was just a tall tale, too good to be true. And then what? We can dream of the day we'll crush the Crown. And what better place to share such dreams than the Ocean's End?

Ambition Completed: Shadow of the Sea Cult

Sometimes, the greatest stories are not meant to be told. We destroyed the Cult of Ktulukan, prevented the return of its dark deity, and delivered its prophet to the Reaper. And no one will ever believe us.

Ambition Completed: The Gourmet Banquet

Those who are not stuffed are too stunned by our "scrumptious" spread — some have even collapsed in a corner. The Gourmet, on the other hand, is absolutely delighted. Another lasting legend cooked up by our own hands.

Ambition Completed: The Liberation of Blackwater

We put the fear of the Jolly Roger back into the hearts of the pirate hunters. Their hold on Blackwater has been weakened.

Ambition Completed: The Missing Prisoners

The prisoners are grateful for the rescue, and they ponder what they should do next. Some join our ranks, but others decide to seek the Tribe Alliance and fight the Crown directly.

Ambition Completed: The Monkey Paw

A wise man once said, "be careful what you wish for". This shall become a good cautionary tale, to be shared with the patrons of the Ocean's End.

Ambition Completed: The Perfect Plan

Sometimes, the pirates' worst enemies are not the Crown or its bounty hunters. Sometimes, the best laid plans come undone when greed and ambition turn pirates against each other.

Ambition Completed: The Sailor Pig

In the Ocean's End tavern, it's not rare to see patrons offering a toast to Captain Jefferson. "A real swine of a pirate!", they say. But only a few know who, or what, this captain truly was.

Ambition Completed: The Three Crown Forts

Three forts captured, three ports plundered, and a fleet decimated to boot. They said it couldn't be done, but our plan was just crazy enough to work. This is a day the Crown won't soon forget.

Ambition Completed: The Tomb of Isla Dorada

In the days that follow, we often dream of the golden mummy gleaming in the torchlight, its desiccated hand reaching toward us. We were looking for treasure and only found nightmares. A bitter haul indeed.

Ambition Completed: The Whale Hunt

The monstrous whale we fled from glides alongside our ship. It sings a shrill and eerie song full of sorrow — is it a mourning for the brothers and sisters it lost, or a warning?

Ambitious Merchants

Merchants from distant lands arrive at your shores, offering rare goods and tempting treasures. Will you trade or turn them away?

An Acquired Taste

The Gourmet has acquired new adventurous recipes to bolster our food production. Let's just say they might not be liked by everyone.

Apathy

Endless disputes and clashes have worn our people down. We need to do something quick, or the dream of a pirate haven will soon end.

Audenzia Moro

The name Audenzia Moro has become quite famous, or maybe infamous, around the Seven Seas. She'd like to meet us.

Barter with the Locals

Island tribesmen offer to trade their local goods for your dwindling supplies. Will you strike a deal?

Battered Refugees

A ship with refugees arrived at our shores. They are in terrible shape and Neptune only knows what exotic disease they may be bringing. What should we do?

Beacon in the Tide

As the pale tide rolls in, we wade into the fog and meet the shapes that wander ashore. The beacon of the Black Lighthouse soothes them, and so they offer a peculiar trade. Souls for spoils, or vice versa if we prefer.

Bottom Feeders

Feeding offal and waste has led to swine getting ill. Pirates are afraid to get sick as well if they eat this tainted meat.

Bounty of Fins

The sharks arrive without their luring tune. Instead, a soothing breeze heralds their arrival. Before them, they chase a school of gold scaled fish directly into our nets. Then they depart for the ocean depths.

Buy Clothing

Which rags will it be? Boots, slops or some fancy clothing?

Buy Drinks

Which swill will it be? Booze, rum or some fine wine?

Buy Food

Which grub will it be? Stew, cassava bread or tasty roast bird?

Change of Ships

The crew leaves the old ship behind without protest - everyone knows a better one awaits.

Creepy Doll

Our fetchers discover a creepy doll in the storeroom of our tavern. Word of curses and bad omens quickly makes the rounds. Stitched into the back of the doll's head are the Chinese characters for Chen Feihong.

Crown Castaways

The crew's uneasy. Something requires our attention.

Crumbling Planks

Hands working high on cliffs had some accidents because of breaking scaffolds. Apparently the work in our Sawmills has been careless.

Dagon's Beacon

We go on land and ascend the black lighthouse. At the very top, we set up the Ritual Brazier and prepare our ritual implements. Then Jonah shouts an oath to Dagon and lights the beacon with Wildfire Essence.

Dealbreaker

Death at Devil's Basin

The Red Sails found their end at Devil's Basin, of that we can be certain now. How it happened we may never find out, but there are still more secrets to be gleaned from Chen's map. Fingers crossed for treasure.

Defences Breached!

A ship attacked our Island and destroyed Buildings!

Despicable Tradings

A wealthy yet suspicious merchant has approached us and wants to obtain a portion of our goods production. Some voices from our community have been very negative about selling our hard-earned commodities to him.

Dreams of Drowning

Strange dreams haunt our nights. We soon discover that the dreams are the same for everyone. Water, all around, crimson red, and a merciless pull down into the depths. Our people are tired and afraid.

Famished Castaways

Survivors of a recent shipwreck wash up on our shores. What shall we do with them?

Feuding Freebooters

A quarrel between two pirates has spread to the rest of the community, splitting our people into factions. What should we do?

Fresh Drifters

Sailors, scoundrels, Crown deserters. People of all walks of life drift to our shores. Some would welcome them with open arms, others harbour suspicion towards the new arrivals. What will we do?

Friction

Two bitter rival factions form among over a seemingly minor social disagreement. This could soon blow over.

From the Ashes

A fire has broken out on our island but was quickly extinguished. Shall we review the damage?

Genteel Thrill-Seekers

Refined visitors come to our shores.

Gloryhound

A captain is putting his desire for personal glory above the crew's needs, creating unrest.

Gold Fever

What caused the Crown to evacuate Puerto Del Oro was no ordinary plague. We find the remaining villagers exactly where the Crown left them... Forever frozen in time, their flesh turned to solid gold.

Gold or Glory

Guano Grudge

The guano pickers hate their work and have started to shirk their duties. They simply had enough of this s.... Ahem, stuff.

Hire Rookie Mercenary

Shall we take on this blade-for-hire to help us plunder the next merchant ship?

Hire Skilled Mercenary

Shall we bring this merc cutthroat aboard to help us plunder what we need?

Hold Games

The taverns tremble with cries for combat and the fighters are thirsting for glory. Is it time to ring the bell and let the next storm of fury begin?

Hoodwinked

Gramont and a posse of louts come out of the bushes, pistols in hand. "Friends," he says, "I'm sorry to say circumstances have changed. I'm going to need all the ransom's money. Nothing personal."

Hope on the Horizon

They have no love for the Crown and seek a new life on our island. Not all of them are seasoned sailors. What shall we do?

Invitation to Parley

Skull Rock crew. The free factions gather to discuss the threat of the Admiral and his armada. Join us at Calico Lagoon, where we shall parley.

Jaws

Hungry sharks have attacked some of the Hands working in deposits close to the sea and bitten off a leg or two.

Knee-deep in Debt

Sometimes you win some, sometimes you lose some... And sometimes you lose a lot, much more than you can afford. We owe a hefty sum to Fortune Wilde, the owner of the Gambling Den, and she intends to get her due.

Labour of Love

Our courtesans are ready to weave their spell. Should they set sail to charm Drifters into joining our ranks?

Legacy of the Red Sails

After our impressive display, the tavern keep sits down with us. He tells us about the Red Sails, how they plundered and looted, their ships faster than any other. Ultimately though, the Crown annihilated them all at Devil's Basin.

Legacy of the Red Sails

We go in, blades in hand. This will be bloody work, but it will be justice for the Red Sails.

Let The Sea Carry You

Since time immemorial, undersea currents have been used by fishes and turtles for their migrations. As the story goes, the founders of the Golden Chain were taught how to use them for their own purposes...

Lingering Curse

Several members of our community have fallen ill from a mysterious disease. Rumours have been circulated that a curse has been laid upon us.

Mermaid's Gift

After our impressive display, the tavern keep sits down with us. He tells us about the Red Sails, how they plundered and looted, their ships faster than any other. Ultimately though, the Crown annihilated them all at Devil's Basin.

Monkey Business

Wild monkeys storm our settlement, wrecking havoc. What should we do?

No Honour Among Thieves

Is there such thing as a bad reputation in a world of scoundrels? For that matter, is there such thing as a trustworthy pirate? In the end, that trickster Graves proves good for his word. The Inner Circle remains open to us.

One Against A Hundred

Tall tales and legends... We have one of our own, about when we defied the Crown's armada with only one ship... and won. Some might find such a yarn hard to believe. We'll let our audience decide what they think.

Outrage

Pirates can take a lot, but lack of food or proper shelter will push the toughest sailors to the brink of outrage. How do we address their anger?

Pale Tide

The night grows unnaturally long and ghostly fog envelops our island. Moaning shapes drift through our sightless harbour. When morning finally breaks, the pale tide has carried away...

Pay Your Debts

Your mortgage tribute be due today, but there is not enough Coin in your chest! How in the blazes will you settle your debts with that slippery loan shark?

Pirate For A Day

We bring Bennett back home. He has regained some of his composure and admits the pirate life is probably not for him. Still, he loved the experience and now sees us as true friends, his "buccaneer brethren".

Putting The Pieces Together

An ancient relic rests in the heart of the Golden City: a skull imbued with otherworldly magic, capable of turning entire cities — and their population — into glittering gold. If we could obtain such power, how would we use it?

Righteous Fury

We piece the rest of the story together. A local fisherman learned that Crown aristocrats would pay a pretty coin for merfolk flesh, as they believe it's a key ingredient to make rejuvenating cream. He then made... poor choices.

Rise Up Dead Man

Everyone can feel it. All across our island, the whispering skulls sink back into the earth... except for one. This one rises, regains its frame and flesh and stares at us with glowing, cursed eyes.

Scabies

A sickness spreads across our island, causing itchy skin rashes. What should we do?

Scorched and Parched

Our people suffer under the blazing heat of the merciless sun. What can we do about it?

Ship Destroyed!

The island is protected and the attacking ship is successfully destroyed! Well done!

Ship Graveyard Mastered

With Jonah's help, we have become the masters of this island. May its dark powers help us to turn the tides of fate.

Ship Lost

Our vessel is beyond saving. As we prepare to abandon ship, what do we do first?

Slayers of the Saratan

With the death of the Saratan, the crab hordes disperse. The tribe has nothing to fear anymore. Cacica Yuisa expresses her heartfelt gratitude on behalf of her people.

Stalked by the Scuttler

We rescue the lone survivor of a shipwreck. Staring into the void with haunted eyes, he keeps muttering the same ominous words: "The Great Scuttler... Always lurking... Nowhere to hide... He'll come... He always comes..."

Stolen Coin

The cheeky thief strikes again. We find one of our purses emptied, a piece of paper left inside, bearing the familiar Chinese characters. Nobody saw anything. Whoever this Chen Feihong is, they are good.

Stolen Supplies

We check our supplies this morning and find that some were stolen in the night. At the entrance to our hold, we see the familiar characters of "Chen Feihong" etched into the wood.

Swallowed by the Maelstrom

We make our distance from the maelstrom's grinding force. Our lookouts report that the smuggler ship was swallowed completely by the maelstrom, which left not a single trace behind before disappearing again.

Take a Loan

Ye can never have too much coin! That scurvy loan shark swears he's got the finest terms on all Seven Seas. Are you bold enough to strike a deal, or will ye leave empty-handed?

Tales of the Gold Skull

While we can't decipher the smaller glyphs, the mural's larger scenes prove easier to understand. They obviously represent the Golden City. A crowned figure stands above all, holding some kind of skull in their hand.

Taxes and Turmoil

We may have to collect a tax to fill our coffers.