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Dark Krakens

The Dark Krakens is a group of Demons and Demon-Cultists from the SOTNF Series. Dating all the way back to the before times, they are responsible for the great clamity that rended the surface of the world, making it uninhabitable. Little is known about them other than that they are extremely secretive and manipulative, and their end goal is to rid the world of all life so that it can be inhabited exclusivley by the demons.

## Notable Members

* Baron Kenting, who used his influence with the organization to become the lead admiral of the Fell Fleet.
* Rodger Hellman (Briefly)
* Grand Dame Estella De Ruiz
* The Cloaked Man (Suspected Leader)
Santavex

The Mecha Drake of Captain Jane Flint Santavex fist makes their appearance as a small copper coloured Mecha Wyvern who helped Flint by delivering messages across the ship. By the end of the series Santavex had been upgraded into a mighty war beast capable of taking on other ships single handedly. Santavex also has a rivalry with Corastun, the Mecha Drake of George Hellman.
The House of de Lamitsu

The Crest of the House of de LamitsuHer Divine Highness, Celestine, The Prince of DivaniaThe House of de Lamitsu are the ruling Royal family of the Principality of Devania.

### Known Members

* Celestine de Lamitsu - Former Prince of Devania, Lamia’s Mother (Deceased)
* Lamia de Lamitsu - Current Prince of Devania (in Exile in Season 1-4)
* Vashteh de Lamitsu - Usurper of the Throne
Jack

First introduced in chapter 2 of the first "Ships of the Northern Fleet" series, and later season 1, episode 3 in the series of the same name, he is a member of Captain Barnabey's ship. He is a skilled fighter, using the gold hidden-blades in his gauntlets. He's known to be hard-headed and prone to making rash decisions.

In the comic "Steam and Blood" it is reviled officially that he is Atlas' "half-sister", which stirred controversy. In the following issue, his secret of being a transman is made cannon, however during the tv show, he is seen wearing a half-tank speculated to be a binder. In the comic, it is also discovered that he is the younger brother of the legendary "Captain Jospeh" a.k.a. Josephine.
Susane Helm-Charm

Miss Susane Helm-Charm was first introduced in the background of the twelfth episode of Season 2, And Everyone You Fight. Initially a nameless recurring background character seen mostly in the inns, pubs and taverns appearing on the show, she was finally given a name and lines in Season 3’s *The Dagger’s Edge.*

During that episode Miss Helm-Charm saves Annie’s life with an improvised bit of fighting which employed a stein and a snooker cue.

There after Susane appeared in every twelfth episode of a Season as well as a few others. Whenever a fight envelops her, she resorts to the stein and cue combo.
Cadynx

*Ka•dyn•ex*

The Goddess of Time. The time tracking system used in the show and novels, the Cadynci Clock, was named for her. She is known as the mischievous goddess of time. Superstitions surrounding what we would call Deja Vu are often attributed to Cadynx toying with your personal time stream.

### Children

Cadynx has four children, for whom the months are named.

* Dioberon
* Roa
* Eilsel
* Calougha
The Crystal Compass

The Crystal Compass was a mystical object introduced in the beginning of the third book of the series and played a significant role in Captain Jane discovering her connection to the Cave of Stars. Both it and the Cave were the result of an Old Fleet sent to the area during the First Age who were working to stop the Dark Krakens, who in turn had been displaced in their attempt to capture the Emerald Murrow from the TSB.

It was never revealed how the Old Fleet accomplished this.

The Crystal Compass was not included in the tv series or subsequent movie adaptions. Although the writers and producers never explained why, according to an actor who overheard a discussion on said object it might have been because of the quote *"problematic aspects of how Altren and Xander came to have the Crystal Compass."* They go on to say *"[I]t was right around the time that "it belongs in a museum" was shifting to "it belongs with its culture", and I think that the showrunners didn't want to deal with the pushback that would have come with accurately representing Xander's absolute smash-and-grabbing his way across the entire Ynatahg settlement for his own capitalistic gain."*
Ships Of The Northern Fleet Trading Card Game

The Ships Of The Northern Fleet Trading Card Game or SOTNF:TCG was under development when they released promotional t-shirts that had the logo and the text "Deadly Encounters, Powerful Cards. Swiggity Swaggity, Blow up gravity, at your local game shop"

The beta release card set consisted of all the major Fleet Captains, Annie, and Glurp. They were released in both normal and foil variety, but it was a very limited printing, with about 500 of each card made. The project was scrapped before full release, however. It's rumored that Wizards of The Coast had a conflict with the original print company, since their Tempest set was extremely similar (Some even say that some of the Captain cards were just Tempest cards with different art and changed names. The Annie card was supposedly an Avenging Angel card with different art.)

The most expensive card, a rare Captain Drake foil version, sold for $5000.

Recently, Tiktok user TheDarkPreacher found the promo shirt art and has made it available for sale on his merch store. (https://link.thedarkpreacher.com/SOTNFTCG)
Niknonkers

A non-sentient species native to The Isle of Feathers. Niknonkers are similar in appearance to winged marmosers with white fur and blue wings and tails. They also have large eyes that can be either red, green, or silver.

Their small size mean they are sought after by solo adventurers who need a companion that could be trained to assist them.

They are mild in nature making them appealing to nobility such as Dutchess Mildred, who kept four domesticated niknonkers named Tipsus, Dipsus, Lapsus and Po as pets.
Fleet Doctor James Nightshade

> ***"Don't worry about me. You get her home!"***
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**James Nightshade** was the Fleet Doctor of the True Winds Fleet, stationed on the Rosemary until his death in the finale episode of Season One. He was portrayed by G.L. Willard.

## Death

Died aboard The Jagged Scar of the Soul Blade Fleet as part of the rescue party sent to recover the abducted Annie.

* (Book - Three: Path of the Maelstrom / Television - 01x20)

## Trivia

Returned as Captain of the Pale Fleet Airship Dread Harbinger.

* (Book - Twenty Two: The Pale Aurora / Television - Story planned but not used)

When a younger James Nightshade was needed for a flashback in "Forgotten Moons" (01x16), G.L.'s son Scott Willard was cast in the role. Scott is rumored to have auditioned for and possibly been cast to portray James Nightshade again in the proposed reboot of the series.
SS Onyx

The SS Onyx is a ship from the True winds that features in seasons 1-4 the SOTNF TV show as well as the second Novel in the series, The Feted Heart. In the Novel it serves as the research vessel that Madam Sera and Admiral Hagen Hellman used to survey the surface waters for the wreckage of Hope's End. In the TV Series, it was one of the vessels focused on during episodes revolving around the True Winds.
Chief Gunner Damian Blastfuse

Chief Ship's Gunner serving under Captain Neil Barnabus. He is in charge of a small crew of gunners and also acts as the security chief for the TWF Rosemary.

Blastfuse isn't his actual last name, but that is what he prefers to be called, and will only introduce himself as such. Some hints are placed throughout the series that he has family ties to someone important, but doesn't want anyone to know. Chief Blastfuse is a somewhat comic relief type character, but he can be serious and has some touching moments throughout the series.

In his first appearance in Season 1 of the TV show, Chief Blastfuse begins talking in exaggerated pirate speech, and it irritates Captain Barnabus. Chief Blastfuse regularly talks like a pirate afterwards in order to irritate people, and because he thinks it's fun. "We be Pirates, after all, ain't we, mateys?" is his usual response to being asked about it.

Notable quotes:

"A man becomes a Necronaught when he doesn't have the good sense to die at his right time" -Discussing his distaste for Necronaughts

"We be pirates, after all, ain't we, mateys?" -On why he speaks in exaggerated pirate speak sometimes.
Cadynci Clock

The fictional time tracking system used in the show and novels. It is centered around the four primary months, one to mark the passing of each season. Dates are determined by counting the number of days passed since beginning of the month. Months can last an indeterminate number of days, as weather is an inconsistent and fickle hinderance to all who sail the skies. The system was named for Cadynx, the goddess of time.

### The Months

#### Calougha

The first month of the year. A time of merriment and joy. The drinking of Liquid Warmth and the doing of little work.
Devania

Officially designated The Principality of Devania; derived from their convention of being ruled by a Prince (a title which for five generations has been held by a female member of the Royal family of Devania, the House of de Lamitsu). Devanians do not so much believe in the divine right of rulers as in the divine *nature* of rulers.

    Consequently the ruling Prince is styled Her Divine Highness, *Their Regnal Name*, The Prince of Devania. Theoretically this could be *His* Divine Highness or *Their* Divine Highness but currently it has been Her Divine Highness for five consecutive rulers.

During the events of the series a dispute over who should be the current Prince has beset the Principality following Lamia de Lamitsu having her throne usurped by her cousin Vashteh.

Despite the name, that belies the nation’s size, power and influence, Devania possesses a large and formidable fleet and its own goals when it comes to dominance of the Air-Currents.

They serve as the main rival to the Skyfell, and are the main thing standing between them and total control. This rivalry bears some resemblance to The Great Game played by the British and Russia Empires during the 18th an 19th Centuries.

Devania's clandestine service is the Luscinic Bureau the headquarters of which is found, near the palace (as the LB arose from a division of the palace guard charged with protection of the Prince specifically), in the Principality’s capital city, Devain.

### Known Devanians

#### Royalty

* Celestine de Lamitsu
* Lamia de Lamitsu
* Vashteh de Lamitsu

#### Nobility

* Grand Dame Estella De Ruiz
* Lady Philomena Mustela

#### Subjects

* Hari Ramsden
* Darling Llewellyn
* Ignacio
* Lawrence
* Sasha Le Pollis
* Valle

Emblem of the Devanian NavyThe National Flag of DevaniaThe Flag of Exiled Devanians Loyal to LamiaInsignia of the Luscinic BureauCrest of the House of de LamitsuHer Divine Highness Celestine The Prince of Devania
Corestone

A demontouched artifact, said to be created by a group called the Unknowables. It has the power to grant any wish, but takes something in return, most often leading the wish-maker to regret their wish. As with all demontouched artifacts, the allure of its power is nigh-irresistible to anybody who comes into contact with it.

## Differences from the books

In the original novels, the Corestone had major limits on it's power, only able to produce minor effects. It was written to be purposefully vague as to whether or not the Corestone was actually producing the effects wished for or if characters were simply lucky.

In the show, the Corestone was given explicit reality altering powers, and as such had to be limited in it's use as a plot device. While the Corestone and other stones like it were used as power-sources for the Apparatus and much of the Cogs-folk Skytech, the show re-wrote them to use Crystallium, a later appearing magical material from the novels instead.

## Fan reception

The Corestone as it was portrayed in the show originally angered fans of the original books. They felt that having a literal all-powerful wish-granting artifact cheapened many plotlines and reduced stakes all for the sake of a "monkey's paw" narrative. However, the episodes in which the Corestone show up have aged well over time, their more action focused take on the artifact fitting more in a visual medium. Whether or not the increased power of the Corestone was worth being effectively written out of later parts of the show despite playing a bigger role in the book was a good change is still a hot topic of fan debate to this day.
Chagadel

Called the Chagadel by outsiders as an approximation of their name for themselves. They reproduced asexually once certain conditions have been met (canon has played fast & loose with those rules over the years), making each entity a clone of the other with something of a hive mind, but without a central command unit.

A shape shifter of sorts, each entity could take on an endless variety of forms so long as the volume of matter remained consistent, though they could not shift colors significantly and always appeared greenish. They had a tendency to leak the proto-plasm which made up the bulk of their mass if they remained in a non-core form for very long.

Production note: Taking a page from Star Trek: TNG and the Borg, the Chagadel were brought on primarily to provide a truly frightening villain, & especially as a way to boost viewer interest in Glurp. While effective & resulting what many fans consider to be Glurp's best arc, they were phenomenally expensive & difficult to put on screen & thus were used sparingly.
The Blazed Demon

The *Blazed Demon* was Admiral Hagen Hellman's flagship during the Age of The Alliance.

Where Hagen obtained the *Blazed Demon* is unknown, as it is not of any recognizable human design. It's outer hull was made of black iron, and had an unusual mechanism inside that allowed the crew to heat the metal to fairly high temperatures from within. This unique design quirk would cause strange and often eerie things to happen around the ship, such as water boiling, clouds abruptly vanishing, and wind currents not behaving like they should. It also meant that Hagen could use the *Blazing Demon* as a kind of battering ram with minimal damage, while the heated hull started fires and melted parts aboard his opponent's ship.

## Known crew

* Captain Hagen Hellman
* Sailing Master Swals
* Cabin Girl/Sailing Master Annie
* Jake Hatter
* George Hellman
* Madam Sera

1. ↑ [1] Hellman's Gate [ch. 1]
Admiral Hagen Hellman

Admiral and father to Capt. George Hellman. Lead character of the first two books and last seen at the start of book 3 when he holds the line for George to flee from the Council Massacre. Husband to Madam Sera. He had tan, slightly reddened skin and a soot-grey beard.

Hagen is known for his ruthlessness in all aspects of life save his family, which he treasures above all else.

## The Blazed Demon

11 years before the first main series book, then-Captain Hagen Hellman was in charge of the ship the *Blazed Demon*. Despite having been a member of the Alliance of Sky Sailors for over 40 years prior to that, Hagen does not look nor act as someone well over 60 should. The source of his vitality and possibly slowed aging is unknown, but as the trait is one of many he clearly shares with his mother, some speculate that they are descended from some sort of Demon.

1. ↑ [1]Hellman's Gate [ch. 1]
SOTNF: Jetsam

SOTNF:Jetsam is the series title for a collection of short story collections that are set in the same universe as the main Skyfell Saga/Ships of the Northern Fleet TV series. The books in Jetsam are considered canon but cover other stories, often expanding the narratives of characters and events first encountered in the main series.
Sarcosuchids

Sarcosuchids are mutated, hyper-intelligent crocodiles that live on the Surface. The largest population of these is located near the Marish Abyss, a deep lagoon.

Descended from ancient saltwater crocodiles, the Sarcosuchids evolved over time to become agrarian carnivores, mixing animal husbandry with their vicious appetites.

They came into relevance through a few filler episodes of Season 4, when their capital city was under threat from an imminent environmental disaster.

Beginning from their second appearance it is established that they worship both the Egyptian god Sobek and the Egyptian demon Ammit. Due to the Sobek worship they hold medicine and healers in high regard (their priests doubling as physicians). Due to this, and despite their aggressive nature, their cures are sought out by other species when no other remedy will work.

This fact is a major plot point of the Season 5 episodes *Milk Thistle Moon*, *Ghost Flotilla* and *Ammit’s Fee;* the three part arc that adapts the 13th book in the series: *Dandetiger.*
James Hogan

James Hogan is a man who needs no introduction. Or does he?
Many people say that he isn't a real person. Merely a pseudonym for numerous authors to collaborate and create a unique piece of art and keep it under a single name. This theory is given some credibility due to the fact that after the initial 3 books, the publisher took to only using the initials J.H., rather than James Hogan.
Wraiths of the Ship

The wraiths of the ship appeared in the books and in the shows. They mainly appeared in the second season of the show and in the second and fourth book where their backstories are explored more in depth.

### Physical traits

The wraiths are composed of a green/black mist keeping their facial and body features.
They get to keep their clothes that they died in.

Sadly that's all we know about their Physical Traits as the Show/Books didn't explore this fully focusing more on story building.

### Creation of the Wraith

In the fourth book we finally got our explanation on how one becomes a wraith.

Wraiths usually come to be by dying on a ship in grotesque ways like getting shattered by an engine or acidentally falling of a ship while drunk and such.
Season 3.5

During season 3's air time on television, a mini web series was created as means to expand the world of **Ships of The Northern Fleet**. You can find these episodes here.

For the first 24 episodes of season 3, go here: Season 3

1. Episode 25
2. Episode 26
3. Episode 27
4. Episode 28
5. Episode 29
6. Episode 30
7. Episode 31
8. Episode 32
9. Episode 33
10. Episode 34
11. Episode 35
12. Episode 36
13. *Bria and The Basalisk*
14. Episode 38
15. Episode 39
16. Episode 40
17. Episode 41
18. Episode 42
19. Episode 43
20. Episode 44
21. Episode 45
22. Episode 46
23. Episode 47
24. Episode 48
25. Episode 49
26. Episode 50
27. Episode 51
28. Episode 52
29. Episode 53
30. Episode 54
31. Episode 55
32. Episode 56
33. Episode 57
34. Episode 58
35. Episode 59
36. Episode 60
37. Episode 61
38. Episode 62
39. Episode 63
40. Episode 64
41. Episode 65
42. Episode 66
43. Episode 67
44. Episode 68
45. Episode 69
46. Episode 70
47. Episode 71
48. Episode 72
49. Episode 73
50. Episode 74
51. Episode 75
52. Episode 76
53. Episode 77
54. Episode 78
55. Episode 79
56. Episode 80
57. Episode 81
58. Episode 82
59. *What was Will be*

Seasons
The Unseen Wind

A mysterious and shadowy character existing in the background, The Unseen Wind was the leader of a sub-faction of Cogs-Folk called the Cogs-Folk Faithful as part of the Cogs of Time storyline, though his reach extended beyond. A master manipulator and gamesman, The Unseen Wind nudged, suggested, whispered, and otherwise influenced from behind the scenes. His influence was always felt as an implication more than anything direct, and for much of the show he was thought to be more of a rumor or idea than an actual being.

Multiple storylines that resulted from accidents or happenstance--both positive and negative--were eventually shown to be influenced by his hand.

> *"The world as a whole is a machine, a clockwork, and the sentient species within it are but cogs. Of course there is dynamism introduced through laws of physics and the inexorable ticking of time, but these are just variable forces. The Cogs-Folk’s purpose is to maintain, to repair, to surveille. In the tiny minutia of a massive ship, a single Cogs-Folk can tune and grease and oil like an invisible hand guiding the ship’s wellbeing such that its continued operation is a certainty. How different, then, is it to expand our purview to society at large? To guide the hand of Captains and Crowns with invisible adjustments to ensure the desired outcome is achieved? Free will is much like the seemingly perfect operation of our great Ships: illusory. We guide, we maintain, and from below decks, unseen, we steer."*
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A fan-favorite moment occurred when, after much time and effort, The Unseen Wind was finally revealed. As the villain launched into a monologue, Glurp interrupted by saying "Wait, I've always wanted to ask this but... isn't all wind basically unseen?"
The Greybeards

"*those goddamn Greybeards truly are rats, there are way too many of them, hey always show up when you don't want them to and of course they are disgusting"*

-Lord Darkscar

The **Greybeards** (captain **Old Greybeard,** captain **Senior Greybeard,** captain **Middle Greybeard,** captain **Junior Greybeard,** captain **Baby Greybeard**). are recurring characters in books 1-4, they are not featured in movies. they are considered the most succesfull pirate families on Terbur, collectively having stolen over a 150 million shrilling.

### **Old Greybeard**

Old Greybeard is the oldest Greybeard. He is creddited as the beginner of Greybeard's way of life, that being as Old said it *"stealin' with some fuckin' dignity".* for today's standards Old wouldn't be considered that succesfull, but for his time people, even those he stole from, adored him. Not only was he a genius pirate he was also a great swordfighter and fought alot even outside pirate-battles, most notably at the battle of Chest Cove were he fought and presumaly died along side with Rodger Hellman shown in a flashback in the firstbook, but in the second book it is revealed that he faked his own death in order to to sneak into the enemy's base and steal 5 million shrilling. his grave is seen in book 3 and it is confirmed he died a few weeks before at age 87 having stolen 9.8 million shrilling.
The Pale

A fleet made up primarily of Pale Sailors, but not entirely. The Pale seems strangely dedicated to preserving some sort of balance in the skies. They shop up mysteriously, usually as clouds cover the airways, and interfere with battles and conflicts seemingly at random. They can also be found guarding important ruins and other locations that they wish to keep others out of.

Any member of The Pale who is not a Pale Sailor refuses to speak on the fleet's motives. Any who have been captured have attempted to kill themselves before being taken prisoner, likely due to chance of being brought back as a Pale shadow of their former selves.

They are also known as "The Dead Fleet" and the "Ships of the Damned."
Principle Photography

Interior shots aboard the various ships were been filmed at both Pinewood Studios in Atlanta Georgia, and Bridge Studios in British Columbia. Larger scenes involving the actors descending from actual ships in-character via magna ropes, along with dozens of variations of ship-to-ship boarding, were taken in front of the 100 x 50 ft exterior green screen at Bridge Studios where more than 63 different ship exteriors are stored. Not all variations of ship-to-ship boarding were actually used in the finished episodes as the production schedule often had writers changing scripts up to the day of filming. In order to accommodate the fast moving schedule and fluid nature of the story, boarding scenes were choreographed and shot with different combinations of ships so that when the script was finalized the scenes could just be chosen inserted directly into the episode. The extra boarding scenes that they didn't immediately use were often then used in later episodes.

The primary cameras involved in filming were Sony F55s, to accommodate the eventual release of the series in 4K. The light weight of the cameras allowed camera operators to be mobile enough to take the fast paced production of Ships Of The Northern Fleet, while still delivering the sense of warmth in the color profile that gives the series it's cinematic look. While the Sony F55 was the primary camera, various directors employed a more hands-on approach when taking the helm of an episode to provide a dramatically different visual profile.

For example, A Canon 7D MK1 was used during the filming of Annie being adrift in the Maelstrom, as the color profile of the Canon 7D MK1 made the blues and purples more saturated. It was also easier to manipulate and provide camera shake when she used the Brennethian Fiber Crystals to make the jump.

GoPros were used at various points for cutaway shots when cast members open drawers. Footage from a GoPro Hero 9 Black was used in the blooper real on the DVD special edition box set of Season 4, when the cast had taken to hiding rapidly expanding props in drawers to surprise each other. A practice that was quickly clamped down on by producers due to the number of reshoots required as a result of a dramatic increase in pranks.
The Prometheus Gambit

Season 4
Episode 3

One of the only "Holodeck Episodes" in SOTNF, this episode was written as an inside joke between many of the cast members and writers, who would often visit escape rooms after shooting ended as a way of bonding. Through a series of timeloops and portal variations, the crew finds the ship stranded on a strange planet inhabited by a quasi-Victorian society built on cooperative gameplay strategies. The crew is taken to the governing board and forced to participate in a complex gaming tournament. The crew comically struggles to work together cooperatively until they are threatened with death if they cannot escape the board's gaming challenges. Annie's mechanical mind gives her an advantage and she triumphs at the last minute and secures the trophy for the crew.

Comedian Nickey Winkelman filmed three scenes as the Dread Sky Lark Jaquelyn for this episode, a reintroduction of the character at the behest of returning director Avery Vincholm who had championed the character for years. However, due to corrupted audio the scenes were not able to be used. The deleted scenes were shown to fans at Comic Con New York with the corrupted audio. Due to a loose cable Winkelman's audio was sporadic and though the storyline revolved around the introductions of Sky Larks to the show, the audience at Comic Con NY heard audio that sounded like strung together praises for the Wolverhampton Football Club.
Shadowlands

A patch of land on the surface underneath the largest Sky island. It's called such because the island's shadow permanently blocks out the sun's rays from touching the landscape. It's rumored to be a nest of monsters and demons, but it's actually home to a civilization of mutated humans.

The Island That Creates The Shadowlands
Huliskiir (Guild Members)

Members of the Association Guild are the teachers, enforcers (like knights), and are the ones who collect information from Scribblers. They report to the Ambassadors and Council and help keep track of and oversee *Feninskiir* (Scribblers) and *Orveskiir* (First Learners) around the world.

They must all know 6 languages including *Huliskiir* (Guild level *Skiirflet-Cors*) and know the knowledge of everything from Huliskiir level knowledge down to Orveskiir level knowledge. Guild members are not allowed to know any knowledge that is required for *Hulionskiir* or *Elindiir.*

They are the third largest group in the Scribe Feather heirarchy.
The Crystal Repeater

A notable sidearm that looks like a pistol with a crystal chamber. It harnessed the same power as The Apparatus on a small scale and was capable of physics defying shots. It is one of the major weapons of the show and passed down from character to character, usually after it's owner died, though sometimes it was stolen.

It first showed up in a chest in Captain Montgomery's hold, found after his death at the hands of the Daggers. It next fell to the Cogs Folk in the Nick Needs a New Gun arc. Captain Jane Flint held on to it for about a season before it was burgled by Wren and her crew. Wren lost it at the Battle of Black Thunder and the next time we see it, it is when the seventh Blade Admiral uses it to destroy The Apparatus itself, dying in the process.

It is unclear if the Crystal Repeater still exists or if it was destroyed when The Apparatus was destroyed, as it has not shown up in the show or books since. However, if it does still exist it is assumed that without The Apparatus it would no longer function.
Jonathon Starwalt

Jonathon Starwalt (known online as theMadMaker), provided the voice of Captain Gilliweed in seasons 1-6.

Though Gilliweed was originally voiced by Jeff Koresandi, who portrayed the character on-screen in season 1, producers felt that his voice as recorded on-set was not intimidating enough to do the character justice. When Koresandi was unavailable for overdubbing in the last-minute crunch of preparing the first episodes of season 2 for air, Starwalt was brought in to record the lines.

Feeling that Starwalt's portrayal more accurately represented the character as written, producers opted to keep him on as the voice of Gilliweed for the remained of the character's appearance through season 6.

Concerned that their client would fade into obscurity (in the fashion of Dave Prowse who portrayed Darth Vader in the original *Star Wars* trilogy but was overshadowed by the vocal performance of James Earl Jones), Koresandi's representation demanded an extended nondisclosure agreement barring public disclosure of Starwalt's involvement for 50 years from the time of original airing. However, Starwalt came forward with his involvement during the 2021 Fleeter's Renaissance when it was discovered that a signing authority oversight rendered the NDA unenforceable.
Season 1

Air Dates:

1. *Cross Winds, Undercurrents*
2. Episode 2
3. *The Admiral Shows Herself?!*
4. *Barnaby and the Cloud*
5. Episode 5
6. *Owls and Nightingales*
7. *Enter: Drake*
8. Episode 8
9. Episode 9
10. Episode 10
11. Episode 11
12. *And All That You Slight*
13. Episode 13
14. Episode 14
15. Episode 15
16. *Forgotten Moons*
17. Episode 17
18. Episode 18
19. Episode 19
20. *A Captain's Duty*

Seasons
Isle of Mordedra

Located at the Southern Pole of the planet, the Isle of Mordedra is known for its harsh climate. It is a mix between swamp land and perpetually active magma flows. The island has mostly been uninhabited for the last 500 years since the last volcanic major eruption caused the few remaining residents to evacuate. It is mostly used by smugglers and troublemakers. There are a few pirate ports along the coast, but it is not recommended that anyone that doesn't have a strong constitution visit, as one has never seen a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.

The Battle of the Isle of Mordedra took place here in Season 3 episode 2 when Captain Barnabus lead an exploratory expedition, unaware of its nature as a smuggling outpost.
SOTNF: Scrimshaw

SOTNF:Scrimshaw is the series title for a collection of novels that are set in the same universe as the main Skyfell Saga/Ships of the Northern Fleet TV series. The books in Scrimshaw are not considered official canon but cover other stories, often expanding the narratives of characters and events first encountered in the main series.
Priscilla Whistleworth

## Backstory

Priscilla is a character in the original book series, but her character was explored in more depth in the TV show.

Priscilla Whistleworth first appears in Season 2 Episode 4, *Winds of Winter*. She made a daring leap onto Captain Barnabus' airship, the Rosemary, from Captain James Arcana's ship, the Maria, where she was being held captive after she escaped the destruction and pillaging of her hometown, Summer Valley. She was fifteen at the time. Captain Barnabus decided to take a chance on her after seeing her bravery, and she became a member of the True Winds, where she finally felt like she belonged.

Priscilla never felt she was meant to be on the ground, and when she was kidnapped, she saw this as an opportunity to explore the skies. The crew of the Maria didn't seem to care that she was there, which put her in the prime position to overhear their secrets and plans, which she spilled to Captain Barnabus after her escape.

### Friendships

In Season 2 Episode 6, *Meadow's Adventure*, the crew run into the Maria once again, and Captain Arcana decides he wants revenge on Barnabus and his crew for freeing his hostage, and so he kidnaps Meadow. While everyone else was focused on the battle between the two ships, Priscilla jumped onto the Maria, taking the risk of being captured again, and grabbed Meadow, throwing him back to safety. Priscilla is tied to a mast, but she manages to get free. Nobody noticed she was missing except Meadow, who dropped a rope from their ship just as they were sailing away after winning the battle. Priscilla dove overboard on the Maria and caught the rope. This ordeal forged the beginnings of friendship between Priscilla and Meadow, and she was finally accepted on the ship.
Season 5

It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with *[[::Category:Season\_5|Category:Season\_5]]*. (Discuss)

Air Dates:

1. *The Queen of Air and Darkness*
2. *Bringer of Damnation*
3. *From The Depths of Time*
4. *Hidden in the stars*
5. *Into the Shadowlands*
6. *Harken O Triton!*
7. *A Bird In The Hand*
8. Episode 8
9. *Honor Among Thieves*
10. Episode 10
11. Episode 11
12. *And Everything Under the Sun is in Tune*
13. Episode 13
14. *What Lies Beyond the Frost*
15. Episode 15
16. Episode 16
17. *Secrets of Summer Valley*
18. *Milk Thistle Moon*
19. *Ghost Flotilla*
20. *Ammit’s Fee*
21. Episode 21
22. Episode 22
23. *Anihilation*
24. *Tragedy*

Seasons
Necronauts

The Fleet of the Necronauts is led by Captain Hellman.

Necronauts seek to cheat death (Black Night) by using technology and necromancy to extend their lives.

While the Necronauts always used technology as a way of extending their life or cheating death, it was Marwolaeth who made a deal with the first Captain Hellman to use necromancy magic to augment their existing technology. No one knows what that deal involved, since no one else was in the room where it happened.

## Notable members:

* Captain George Hellman
* Captain Anders Hellman
* Captain Frye
* Admiral Braki Fahntone
* Marwolaeth
* Admiral Fantome

The Necronauts Emblem as seen in the BooksThe Necronauts Emblem as seen on the ShowThe updated Necronauts logo from the proposed reboot.
Northern Fleet: Fell Seas

Northern Fleet: Fell Seas is an anthology series of comic books focusing on Captain Trelawny. The series told the tale of his exploits and adventures taking place prior to his introduction in Season 4 of the TV show.

### Issues

* Issue 01
* Issue 02
* Issue 03
* Issue 04
* Issue 05
* Issue 06
* Issue 07
* Issue 08
* Issue 09
* Issue 10 - "All Falls Down"
* Issue 11
* Issue 12
* Northern Fleet: Fell Seas Annual 01
Nigel Barlet

Nigel Barlet was a young Cabin Boy on George Hellman's first ship, the Darkfyre. He worked his way through the ranks until he finally became one of the youngest captains in the series in Season 6 of the '07 show.
At his side was his best friend, Thomas, until he died in Season 5. (Thomas may or may not have been Nigel's fraternal twin brother)
The Forsaken

Called the Fallen Stars in the prequels, this is a vigilante syndicate that abide by their own code. Also known as Sakers, these folks enforce their own idea of what justice should be. Made up of aristocrats, assassins, info mules, and a few bounty hunters with aligned morals, these folks rarely make themselves known and are littered throughout the world. If a Saker reveals themselves to you, it's either 1) to recruit you or 2) probably because you're their next target and they're the last thing you'll see.

Sakers have been known to prey upon and recruit people who have been through a traumatic experience and are looking for revenge or want to fix things in their own way. They are also masters of manipulation and silent blackmail.

You don't find the Sakers, the Sakers find you.

## Fan Reception and Adaptation

The descision to bring the Forsaken into the TV Show timeline had mixed reception from fans. They played a major role in the prequel novels but didn't factor in to much of the mainline novels' plot. They were given a much larger role in the TV show after the Daggers joined up with the Four Fleets. However many fans looked at them as simply a redo of the Daggers, but darker and edgier.

They were recieved somewhat negatively during the first season they were introduced. However, they became more loved by fans in subsequent seasons when they were used to integrate elements of the then circulating prequel novels. The Forsaken were often used to set up flashback episodes that showed events that transpired ages ago.

As a result The Forsaken slowly changed from the society of assassins they were originally written as to something a little bit more mystical. While they certainly had no issue taking lives the showrunners played up their role as keepers of dark and forbidden secrets and general information traders to distinguish them from The Daggers.

The final conception of The Forsaken in the show differed significantly from their role in the novels which still leaves them in a contentious spot with fans. However, it is generally accepted that the show's interpretation was an improvement.
Luscinic Bureau

Datum Vocem Quod Tenebrae Caliginis\* ~ The Motto of the Luscinic Bureau

The Luscinic Bureau is the Devanian internal and external clandestine service. Named after the cheery mural of nightingales that adorns the walls of their headquarters, the Luscinic Bureau is charged with gaining and keeping advantages against all of Devania’s adversaries in subtle, elegant, and, often, quietly brutal way.

The organization’s motto means *That Darkness May Be Given Voice*. This, they say is because they give warnings of dangers hiding in obscurity or otherwise hidden. Those who see the Luscinic Bureau as a source of danger have other interpretations of the motto however...

The Luscinic Bureau arose from the cadre of palace guard specifically charged with protection of the Prince. Their headquarters can therefore can be found in close proximity to the palace in the Principality’s capital city, Devain.

#### Known Operatives

* Hari Ramsden
* Valle
* Ignacio

Insignia of the Luscinic Bureau
Strife of Edith

Edith was a small town located in the northern sea that was a trading hub renowned for it's rare fruit called the Wybatfruit (due to the surface resembling Wybat scales).

The town was completely wiped out by a fleet of airships solely on the fact that the Captain didn't like the prices they offered for their resources. When Edith's regular customers caught wind of this they attempted to track down the murderous fleet but were overwhelmed and wiped out as well. The leader of this fleet was Captain **[REDACTED]**.

It was this event that caused the New Nations to send the four Old Fleets that eventually became the Alliance of Sky Sailors to the North in the first place.
Jules

Jules is a minor character introduced in Season 3, Episode 18. He is Scribbler a for the Scribe Feathers working on the Fryne Plains. Unlike many of the *Feninskiir* who maintain records of modern lore and knowledge, Jules is an archaeologist trying to expand the pool of knowledge provided by the Taletellers of The Before. He appears in Season 3, Episodes 18-19 and is mentioned in Season 5 Episode 17 'Secrets of Summer Valley.'

Jules is canonically Asexual according to the actor although this is not explicitly discussed in the story. Contrary to the typical 'Indiana Jones' style character, Jules is generally recognized as a good example of how archaeology in the real world works.
Taletellers

The Taletellers were a small nation of people without a land they called home. When the surface became uninhabitable there were many people who were devastated at what had become of their home, not because of the land they lost but the knowledge and history that would now go unrecorded. Many of them came together and vowed to record all there that was and would be. These people became nomads and came to be known as one nation of people, all who seek not power or wealth but knowledge and nothing more.
Rust Buster

Repair Vessel (RV) Rust Buster was a planetary repair ship, specializing in First Gen Vessel repairs and maintenance. A First Gen vessel herself, she ran off of liquid fuel and solar winds until she was equipped with an magnisolar power converter so she now can run on both power sources when the sails are down. She may look like a rust bucket, but her crew are the ones to call if you've got some work you need done and off the radar.

## Reputation

### Notoriety

Doing under the table deals with damaged vessels who want to stay off the radar.

This was the ship that Keelie Lawless stowed away on in her Season 2, Episode 1 debut.
Captain Rodfrey

Captain Rodfrey is arguably the most famous captain in the Ships of the Northern Fleet universe. Long before the events of the books (and television series), it is said that Captain Rodfrey was the only living creature to ever collect The 7 pieces of Starboard and after doing so, gathered them in a hidden cave. Due to the nature of reuniting the seven pieces, this was where Rodfrey met his end.
Eldhau The Progenator

Eldhau the progenator is one of the most powerful demons, and assumed to be the first demon as well. It is the only demon from before The First Age to have a physical form. During The Before, Eldhau created the dark krakens as a way to try and sufficiently ruin the world so that it would be inhabitable by its brethren.
The surface

The surface was once the vast and serene land where human kind originated. Over time, many different species arrived and grew to coexist alongside humans until a great calamity of unknown origin caused the Surface to become near uninhabitable to most species. Humans and the like were then force to either leave or take their chances with the new and volatile energies that now permeated the land they called home. Those who left took to the Air-Currents, and those who stayed either died or 'evolved' into what are known today as Mutated Humans.

There are some areas located on the surface where the energy dissipated and are now somewhat inhabitable such as the Fryne Plains.
Deck Cadet Tilo

## Backstory

Tilo Barnabus played by actor Jaden Betts was just a young boy when his father (Brother of Captain Barnabus) went off to fight in the Ravagers War. The Ravagers War was a massacre to say the least. Growing up, Tilo wished he had the chance to really say goodbye to his father; the only thing he had to remember him by was a engraved fish-hook necklace. Shortly after his father's death, Tilo learns of his uncle and seeks to get closer to him and so he seeks out the TWF Rosemary. Tilo's father and his brother Neil had a falling out when they were younger, Neil knows nothing of his brother's death or his nephew's existence. Tilo seeks to get closer to his father by joining his uncle and becoming a True Winds Cadet. This is where Tilo meets Terrance Lowry and the two become good friends. Tilo later reveals to Captain Barnabus of his father's passing. Though, Tilo's story is secondary to the main cast; we find he represents strength and family.
Duchess Mildred

Duchess Mildred, commonly referred to as "the Duchess" (which, at times, grew confusing since there were often multiple duchesses in the same area), is a laid-back nature lover commonly found guzzling cocktails or chatting with anyone (or anything) that seems open to conversation. Her witty humor is highly present in the main television series, however she mainly remains in the background of most intense scenes.

Her species is unknown, however she is some sort of humanoid alien hybrid. Her skin is a pale pink color and she has large fangs jutting from her lower jaw. Her eyes are sometimes known to appear entirely silver beyond the iris. Scales have been seen in various episodes around her elbows, legs, and neck, and part of what are theorized to be wings have been seen in multiple episodes while she prepared for battle.

Mildred originally was a part of the Daggers through her bloodline. She is famously known for switching sides to the Fleets after the final battle of Season 3. Her original place was under Captain Hellman of the Necronauts. Halfway through season 4, she switched over to the Cogs-Folk, and her ever-present character suggests that she might have continued to swap between different Fleets.

The Duchess is also well-known for owning four domesticated niknonkers named Tipsus, Dipsus, Lapsus and Po. Her constant charm and intense kindness are likely what allowed her to tame so many of the creatures.

It is unknown what happened to Duchess Mildred, as her death was neither described in the books or shown on screen. Theorists attempt to connect the dots as to what could have possibly happened to her, but until more is discovered, she is assumed to be alive.
The First Age

Considered a golden age during which the Old Fleets and Taletellers ruled the skies.

Many of the most powerful spells and mystical artifacts that still exist can be traced back to this time.

During this time a group of four Old Fleets were sent to the North after the Strife of Edith to protect the area from further tragedies of that nature. These four fleets eventually became the Alliance of Sky Sailors.

Primary setting for the prequel novels. Not featured heavily in the show.
Shunt Worldfork

*"You work with metal, you drink from a tree!"*

Shunt Worldfork is a Steamedore best known for his redemption arc in Season 5.

In the Season 3 episode "Batteries Not Included" Shunt jumped ship and joined Captain Barnabus. While generally considered heartbreaking at the time, Shunt would later go on to redeem himself in what would be called "a masterpiece of storytelling."
Kakikaiju

In the cavernous hollows below the surface nest a species of gargantuan mollusks known as the kakikaiju. Spending the majority of their time in a sort of hibernation stasis, they often become covered with stalagmites and moss, making them difficult for the uninitiated spelunker to detect. When they sense a large life form nearby, they lash out with their mucous-covered "tongue", pulling their prey into the clutches of their granite-like shell.

Saving all of their energy for hunting allows the kakikaiju to perform lightning-quick, powerful strikes against their targets. Woe be unto the brave soul who dares to hunt them, but still, the payoff proves, time and time again, too much temptation for some to resist.

Kakikaiju pearl is one of the most sought-after crafting materials for both Cogs-folk and Necronauts, alike, being valued for both its beauty and its strength. These pearls typically range in size from 50-600mm in diameter, with the largest on record measuring in at 837mm, and come in a variety of colors. The rarest variety is the violet kakikaiju pearl which reflects a shimmering purple hue with deep black undertones, and is known only to be found beneath the Shadowlands.

Kakikaiju pearl was featured in numerous props and costume pieces throughout the series, most notably in the mask of Captain Gilliweed whose mask was carved entirely from a single piece of violet pearl.
The Before

An age before humanity had the technology and power to sail the clouds.

Humanity and other like-minded species used to lived on the surface of the planet, but after a great calamity that decimated the ecosystem it became largely uninhabitable. What few hospitable lands that were left became the first skyports when people first took to the skies in order to survive. Out of these small beacons of civilization grew the beginning of the New Nations and the Old Fleets.

This began the First Age.