The Province of Westmarche was happened upon by the Captain's of the fleet, completely by accident. The Whiskey Eyed Trading Company had been in business for several years and had run Trade Routes between the Cities of Rhydin, Serendipity and T'sel, which included all ports in between.
While most business was legitimate, there were those that just skimmed on the cusp of the unspoken. It was during one of those journeys, a battle at sea had left one of their ships limping and a safe haven was required. The damaged ship was heavy with loot and it was a constant list to and fro.
Like a beacon in the night, Westmarche called them into it's harbor proper.
Of course, the declaration was made by some of the residents that the small province had been overtaken by hordes of pirates, but they were soon enjoying the coin that was flowing into its economy in droves. It was there and at the hand of Prince Duncan Raulfsson, Letter's of Marquis were signed and it was privately agreed that as long as no harm came at the hand of the fleet, a blind eye would be turned to several matter's that were ongoing and prosperous.
Homes were established; the crewmen built their lives on land when they were not at sea. Children were raised, security was managed and life evolved. As time went on, the fleet continued to grow to an unexpected 7 fully outfitted ships that ranged from acquired Galleons to Schooners. Which left a large population of crewmen and their growing families.
While there was a heavy camaraderie between Captain?s, Aullere Rheinhart-Moir, Sinclaire Creauchelle, Keifer MacDougall, Tony D'Vrey and Owain Bran, there were many times , that fists came to fly and swords were unsheathed. The constant upheaval wore on some, when their contracts ran high. Each having their own dabble in things that did not include the Fleet, much argument came from the exposure these could bring to the Company and risk it?s topple into nothingness.
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While most business was legitimate, there were those that just skimmed on the cusp of the unspoken. It was during one of those journeys, a battle at sea had left one of their ships limping and a safe haven was required. The damaged ship was heavy with loot and it was a constant list to and fro.
Like a beacon in the night, Westmarche called them into it's harbor proper.
Of course, the declaration was made by some of the residents that the small province had been overtaken by hordes of pirates, but they were soon enjoying the coin that was flowing into its economy in droves. It was there and at the hand of Prince Duncan Raulfsson, Letter's of Marquis were signed and it was privately agreed that as long as no harm came at the hand of the fleet, a blind eye would be turned to several matter's that were ongoing and prosperous.
Homes were established; the crewmen built their lives on land when they were not at sea. Children were raised, security was managed and life evolved. As time went on, the fleet continued to grow to an unexpected 7 fully outfitted ships that ranged from acquired Galleons to Schooners. Which left a large population of crewmen and their growing families.
While there was a heavy camaraderie between Captain?s, Aullere Rheinhart-Moir, Sinclaire Creauchelle, Keifer MacDougall, Tony D'Vrey and Owain Bran, there were many times , that fists came to fly and swords were unsheathed. The constant upheaval wore on some, when their contracts ran high. Each having their own dabble in things that did not include the Fleet, much argument came from the exposure these could bring to the Company and risk it?s topple into nothingness.
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