The Plot
The Spanish War of Succession is still in progress, the Spanish and French battle against the British, Dutch, and Austrian over who would receive the Spanish throne and the territories that Spain controlled. While wars are repeatedly raging in Europe, these four countries are also trying to colonize the New World in the Americas and the Caribbean; that is where the majority of the RP takes place. The Caribbean Islands is a bustling hub of trade during the early 1700's and battles spread across the lands and seas. Militaries from Britain, France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic battle with each other for control of these islands and it isn't easy. The natives of these lands aren't always easily persuaded to give into military power and neither are the pirates sailing the seas.
The war is in place to create conflicts between the different character groups, especially military and pirate, and is not meant to be resolved yet.
Though the lands are dominated by power-hungry nations were are places of refuge for the seafaring scallywags. In Jamaica, on the south section of the island is a peninsula which holds the city of Port Royal. Though it is owned by the British, it is also a popular spot for pirates to land and blend with society, buying and selling in the market and enjoying the whores provided by the local whores. It serves as a go-between for pirates, civilians, and the Royal Navy; it is not a port that is raided due to its value. In the Bahamas, on the island of New Providence, the large port city of Nassau, located on the north side of the island, is another pirate-friendly city; despite being owned by the British. As more pirates flock to the city, the civilians move out and the military presence thins. Located off the north coast of Haiti is an island with city dubbed the Pirate Haven. The island of Tortuga was captured by pirates in the 1680's and has become a place where the scallywags could live safely and keep their families without fear of the gallows. The pirates have build up the city and lived in the port town of Haven for thirty years until recently. We set the year to 1710, though we do not restrict the navies, technology, or medical advancement to that particular year - just the century.
It's really just a number to keep track of events as the years roll by in the RP. The moderator will be using history as somewhat of a backdrop
for large-scale events and sort of acting as a DM in certain scenarios. The plot is pretty open, members are free to mingle and create
alliances amongst the pirates and militaries and even create quests! If you would like more information on the history of the navies, pirates,
weapons of the time, types of vessels and even fashion, click the button below. It's all placed there for your convenience.
The war is in place to create conflicts between the different character groups, especially military and pirate, and is not meant to be resolved yet.
Though the lands are dominated by power-hungry nations were are places of refuge for the seafaring scallywags. In Jamaica, on the south section of the island is a peninsula which holds the city of Port Royal. Though it is owned by the British, it is also a popular spot for pirates to land and blend with society, buying and selling in the market and enjoying the whores provided by the local whores. It serves as a go-between for pirates, civilians, and the Royal Navy; it is not a port that is raided due to its value. In the Bahamas, on the island of New Providence, the large port city of Nassau, located on the north side of the island, is another pirate-friendly city; despite being owned by the British. As more pirates flock to the city, the civilians move out and the military presence thins. Located off the north coast of Haiti is an island with city dubbed the Pirate Haven. The island of Tortuga was captured by pirates in the 1680's and has become a place where the scallywags could live safely and keep their families without fear of the gallows. The pirates have build up the city and lived in the port town of Haven for thirty years until recently. We set the year to 1710, though we do not restrict the navies, technology, or medical advancement to that particular year - just the century.
It's really just a number to keep track of events as the years roll by in the RP. The moderator will be using history as somewhat of a backdrop
for large-scale events and sort of acting as a DM in certain scenarios. The plot is pretty open, members are free to mingle and create
alliances amongst the pirates and militaries and even create quests! If you would like more information on the history of the navies, pirates,
weapons of the time, types of vessels and even fashion, click the button below. It's all placed there for your convenience.
Building a Character
A wide variety of characters are welcomed into the Pirates World but keep in mind that the setting is kept rather realistic in several aspects. We do allow for some low fantasy aspects like sea legends and voodoo magic but it's carefully controlled. Nearly all characters are human but every single one is mortal and can be killed. Character interactions are not restricted and, for the most part, neither are alliances. In other words, pirates can make deals with naval officers. Historical figures can be played but, since we use history as a backdrop, speak to the moderator about the particular character you would like to play.
All characters MUST be approved by the moderator before playing.
If there is a problem with something in your profile, please keep calm
and work with the moderator to better tailor your character to
fit the setting of this roleplay.
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Please note that due to the realistic setting in which we play there are limitations on the following:
Human Cosmetics (Eye and hair colors mostly)
Human Stature (mostly for height)
Average Male: 5'5 - 5'8
Average Female: 5'0 - 5'2
Folklore Characters (number and types are limited)
Clothing (must be period appropriate; not necessarily socially though)
Weaponry (mostly guns from pistols to cannons; cannon projectiles)
Vessels (mostly kept to real standards; fleet sizes are limited)
Characters with deranged, psychotic, and/or sociopathic personalities are capped!
Character types include but are not limited to the following:
If there is a problem with something in your profile, please keep calm
and work with the moderator to better tailor your character to
fit the setting of this roleplay.
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Please note that due to the realistic setting in which we play there are limitations on the following:
Human Cosmetics (Eye and hair colors mostly)
Human Stature (mostly for height)
Average Male: 5'5 - 5'8
Average Female: 5'0 - 5'2
Folklore Characters (number and types are limited)
Clothing (must be period appropriate; not necessarily socially though)
Weaponry (mostly guns from pistols to cannons; cannon projectiles)
Vessels (mostly kept to real standards; fleet sizes are limited)
Characters with deranged, psychotic, and/or sociopathic personalities are capped!
Character types include but are not limited to the following:
Criminals
Outlaws Pirates Thieves |
Military
Captains Officers Deckhands Privateers |
Civilians
Politicians Merchants Fishermen Pirate Hunters Natives Slaves |
Folklore
Sirens Mermaids Sea Monsters |
The character types colored in gold are capped!
This needs to be done to balance the plot line and keep the story flowing.
We really need naval officers.
Remember, RP is as fun as you make it!
This needs to be done to balance the plot line and keep the story flowing.
We really need naval officers.
Remember, RP is as fun as you make it!
There is no required profile layout for your character, but there are something that must be mentioned somewhere. If characters carry weapons, particularly pistols, please state the number and specify if it is not the standard flintlock. Characters with ships and crews need to specify the type of vessel, number of crew and number of cannons aboard. Pictures of all kinds are allowed to represent your character, from anime artwork to photographs of models, just be certain they don't violate The Keep's AUP.
Active Hours
Pirates! is a seasonal RP that is only open for six - eight months of the year on The Keep. This is to preserve it's longevity over time and to give the players time to RP their freeform characters and enjoy the other closed settings that The Keep has to offer. Generally, Pirates! is opened during the middle of the year, toward the end of spring. The current hours of activity are as follows:
Monday - Friday
6p.m. - 2a.m. (EST)
Weekends are slow
6p.m. - 2a.m. (EST)
Weekends are slow
For more information about the World of Pirates, please click the buttons below.
You must read The World and The Rules before joining!!
You must read The World and The Rules before joining!!