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Will include more factions in the future, but right now, I need to get som volunteers for what's going on already. Read the News story for a better Idea.

OFFICIAL CARTOGRAPHER(S)


FACTIONS:

HOUSE of NOBLES

NAVY

PIRATES UNDIVIDED

MERCHANT'S GUILD

How does it work?
Do you like Original Character Style fights? Do you like collaborations? Do you like to Party like a Pirate?! Then HERE is what YOU must DO:
Create an O.C or two (3 max), and Find other deviants willing to crew with you. When you have a sizeable number ( 2 people minimum; 4 max.) Join one of these fine factions.

FIGHTS:
All fights will be judged by a pannel, hereafter known simply as 'the powers that be'. And entries are judged by quality and content.
Also, Seeing as these are Crew-to-crew engagements, usually of more than one deviant, It's a god Idea to figure out how to divide up the work. Strategies would include to agree on a basic storyline, and each member does a sigle page of the story, Or, A person does a script another does linearts, yet another does Inks, still another colors, and finally someone colors the thing.
But yeah, the emphasis here is TEAMWORK, and the wins not only go to the propper crew, but also the faction they represent.

THE FACTIONS:
House of Nobles:
During the Enlightenment, these were the philosophers who gathered in parlors to discuss their theories or ideas on the world, and how they are better than anyone else. Most characters from the House of Nobles are Lords or Ladies, completeley out of touch with more commonfolk, despite their superior schooling or tutilege, and unfamiliar with combat.
Crews with the House of Nobles are usually sellouts who have hit paydirt. Henchman material, complete with uniforms and unswerving loyalty to their lord, and intellegence (or, lack thereof) to obey.
There are very few members within the House of Nobles itself who are part of a crew, more interested in self-preservation or avoiding any pain or bloodshed.
Allys with: Navy
Enemies: Pirates Undivided
Merchants' Guild

Merchants' Guild:
Humble Middle-Class sailors and workers, too poor to be nobles, and yet too rich to be Navy. They specialize in their own code of morals and economics, and can be right BASTARDS at the bargaining table. Crews in the Merchant's Guild are usually very fluent in more than one language, and because of their worldly nature, selling wares from Tortouga to Tijauana, crew appearance varies, from Looking more pauper than pirates, to wearing Lavish silks and cloths from faraway lands, wielding weapons of Damascus Steel.
While they DO trade with EVERYONE, Their preferred customers are the Union known as the PIRATES UNDIVIDED, Because the Navy to some, is corrupt, while others say they are not doing enough, and STILL others say the Navy, Enforcers of the crown, are mereley being puppeted by the House of Nobles.
They have as little buisness with the House of Nobles as possible, because of how pompus they are, and how they treat anyone who is NOT of Noble Blood less than dirt. The Merchants earned Every PENNY of their gold, whereas the Nobles happened to be born INTO it.
Allys with:
Pirates Undivided

Enemies:
House of Nobles
Navy


Pirates Undivided:
ANYONE and EVERYONE is a PIRATE. No 'Bretheren Code' or 'irate-Lords' or ANYHING like that. Plain and simple, there is STRENGTH in NUMBERS. If you aren't a CAPTAIN, your CREW... if you're not in a CREW, you aren't really a PIRATE. Savvy? Easily the LARGEST of the groups, and the most imbalanced, what with all the bickering and in-fighting between captains. There is no major leading force or entity behind them, just a large grouping of pirates, huddled close for safetey. On the off-chance, They can be 'ersuaded' by members of the Merchant's Guild to grant them protection from themselves, or far more vile enemies. Motives vary, but their goals are common: Topple the House of Nobles, Share the wealth, And be Rid of their Navy Lap-Dogs.

Allys with: Merchants' Guild

Enemies with:
House of Nobles
Navy

NAVY:
The Lowest of the Low, the Navy are conscripted enforcers in the fight against Piracy everywhere. They take princley 'contributions' from their Sponsor, the House of Nobles, and enforce the law on behalf of 'The Crown'.
The Navy accepts all applications, usually drawing from reformed 'ex-pirates', as well as Deathrow inmates given a second chance at life. They are sworn to protect Merchantile Vessels and Non-Pirate crafts, but as of late, buisnes within the Merchants Guild has become suspicious.
They are well-equipped, their sponsors being the House of Nobles, and Captains in the employ of the Navy have access to their own armories, fortresses and ships. General uniforms are a Red Bandolier Jacket, Pants and Knickers. With either Black Slippers or Boots.

Allys with: House of Nobles

Enemies: Pirates Undivided and Merchants' Guild.