Honest Avarice

The Honest Avarice was a privateer raider out of Malaz City captained by Bezil but belonging to the "Pirate Admiral" of Malaz Island, Mock.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 2, US TPB p.19 This corsair vessel was "twin-masted, the fore raked far forward, lean-beamed and shallow-draughted" - all of which made her move very quickly and with agility through the water. When on a raid, the sleek Honest Avarice carried no cargo except for an unusually large complement of "marines-cum-sailors". Everyone on board was expected not only to help sail the ship, but also to fight fiercely and to man the sweeps when necessary.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.45-50
==In Deadhouse Landing==
The Honest Avarice participated in a sea raid upon a convoy out of the Quon Tali city of Cawn.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 2, US TPB p.20 This convoy was made up of tall merchantmen (i.e., cargo vessels) which were being escorted by five barques. The Avarice lurked in a hidden cove - which was located in the "rugged mountainous coastline" which ran northeast past the city of Vor in southeastern Quon Tali - until it was time for her to attack. However, the convoy proved to be a trap and the unsuspecting Honest Avarice suffered fire and other damages. She also lost her captain and her steersman, as well as having other casualties. It was only because of the maneuverability and speed of the Honest Avarice that she was able to avoid the attacks of enemy vessels,Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.45-52 and to make her way - four days later - safely back to the harbour at Malaz City. Mock, upon the arrival of the Avarice at Malaz City, named a new captain, and a new steersman for her.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 4, US TPB p.78-80
The Honest Avarice then underwent badly needed repairs under the supervision of the ship's carpenter.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 9, US TPB p.171
==Known crew members of the Honest Avarice==
* Bezil - captainDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.46
* Cartheron Crust - common seaman,Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.45 later promoted to steersmanDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 4, US TPB p.81
* Dujek - marineDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.52
* Griff - steersmanDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.46
* Hess - replaced Bezil as captainDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 4, US TPB p.79
* Keren - ship's carpenterDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 9, US TPB p.171
* Orwen - first mateDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.50
* Various unnamed male and female crew members
==Notes and references==
Category:Ships