Cathryn Jadeye

**Cathryn Jadeye** is the current Pirate Lord of the Great Fleet of Klans, a faction of slaver pirates on the continent of Venthalia in the world of Daunt. She is also the current Lord of the Jadeye Klan. Known for her ruthless, cunning, and charming nature, she has led the Great Fleet of Klans since 1113 AV.

## Allegiance

### Title

Cathryn Jadeye, Lord of the Jadeye Klan, and Pirate Lord of the Great Fleet of Klans

### Occupation

Pirate Lord of the Great Fleet of Klans (1113-present, 14 years), Lord of the Jadeye Klan (1113-present, 14 years), Captain of the Blood of Creech (1113-present, 14 years)

## Early Life and Upbringing

Cathryn Jadeye was born in 1096 AV in Peral Port, a city in Klans territory, on the eastern coast of Venthalia. As a young slave, she was known only by the name "Koki" and was raised in a slave breeding plantation. Her Orcish masters singled her due to her beauty, and began conditioning her to be a concubine. Koki was sold and traded throughout the Klans territory during her upbringing. Witnessing the brutality and injustice of her circumstances, the powerless Koki aspired to one day seize power and control over her captors.

## Relationship with Cpt Totec Jadeye and Rise to Power

Eventually, Koki found herself in Ogg Dungan, the Klans' capital city, where she was sold to Cpt Totec Jadeye, the Pirate Lord of the Great Fleet of Klans, and Lord of the Jadeye Klan. Totec was a fearsome Half-Orc pirate lord and the ruler of the Great Fleet of Klans at the time. Totec infamously had a prosthetic eye made from an enchanted jade emerald, that allowed Totec to “see” lies and truth, making him an effective leader. Despite being the 18th concubine in Totec's harem, Koki quickly became his favorite. Her intelligence, wit, and cunning personality set her apart from the other concubines, and she displayed a keen interest in the workings of the Klans' pirate empire. These qualities intrigued Totec, who was not only captivated by her beauty, but also by her strategic mind and her potential to become a valuable ally in his rule. Koki's ability to engage Totec in matters of governance and her understanding of the dynamics of power within the Klans appealed to the pirate lord. Her ambition and thirst for power mirrored his own, and this shared drive for control and influence created a strong bond between them. Koki's manipulative skills and her ability to navigate the complex social structures within the Klans further endeared her to Totec. He admired her tenacity and resilience in the face of adversity, and these traits, combined with her unwavering ambition, led him to fall in love with her. In 1112, Totec married Koki, granting her freedom and allowing her to choose a new name for herself: Cathryn Jadeye. However, Cathryn did not reciprocate Totec's love, seeing him only as a stepping stone to achieve her own goals of power and influence. In 1113, Cathryn murdered Cpt Totec Jadeye during a banquet feast attended by the leaders of the Klans. Proclaiming herself the new Lord of the Jadeye Klan, she gained the support of influential Klans Lords such as Cpt Schrull Rekus, Cpt Fjeseth Moonrucker, and Cpt Gigon Ireson, who respected her show of strength and ruthlessness. They declared Cathryn Jadeye as the new Pirate Lord of the Great Fleet of Klans. She took the enchanted jade emerald from Totec's skull and fashioned it into an eyepatch, giving her the ability to see lies and truth as Totec once could.

## Reign as Pirate Lord

Cathryn Jadeye's ascension to the position of Pirate Lord in 1113 marked the beginning of a new era for the Klans. Her reign has been characterized by a number of significant changes and reforms within the organization, as well as a focus on strategic alliances and targeting specific factions for potential slave acquisitions. Although she technically inherited captaincy of the "Blood of Creech", the ceremonial man o' war ship that is passed down to the current Pirate Lord from the previous, Cathryn does not consider herself a captain. The Blood of Creech currently sits in the port of Ogg Dungan.

### Reforms and Policies

One of Cathryn's first acts as Pirate Lord was to reform the treatment of slave concubines within the Klans' territory. She introduced a new amendment to a policy, that allows concubines the right to kill their masters during the performance their duties, in order to earn their freedom, an act that had been banned by Klan Kode for centuries. This reform was likely influenced by her own experiences as a concubine, but it is important to note that this change was not solely for the betterment of female slaves in general. Cathryn's focus on justice for the concubines was a reflection of her own personal bias, but she continued to enforce the rest of the brutal Klan Kode in other aspects of her rule. Cathryn also added one rule to the Klan Kode:

* *"Non concubine women and children captured shall not be sexually harmed or harassed. ALL women and children captives shall be registered, their place of origin recorded, and be given separate quarters, unless serving on a ship. Those who rape or commit adultery with the women or children captives they have not paid due charges for service, unless owned outright, shall be made an example, then executed."*

Under her reign, the Klans have also shifted its primary target for slave acquisitions away from Althean civilian and Royal Navy vessels, instead focusing on T&K Co, CFS, and international ships. This strategic decision has allowed the Klans to bolster their resources and increase their influence across the continent.

### Recruitment and Expansion

Cathryn Jadeye has been proactive in her approach to recruitment and expansion of the Great Fleet of Klans. She is the first Klans Lord in the faction's history to actively pursue the recruitment of talented captains, sailors, and soldiers into the organization, rather than waiting for individuals to join naturally or rise through the ranks. This aggressive recruitment strategy has led to a substantial increase in the diversity and manpower of the Great Fleet, strengthening its position as a dominant force in Venthalia. As a result of Cathryn's efforts, the Klans' influence has grown significantly during her reign. The organization's fleet has become more powerful and diverse, allowing it to exert greater control over the eastern coast of Venthalia and the Far East Stretch islands. This expansion has further solidified the Klans' status as a formidable faction in the region.

### Legacy and Impact

Throughout her 14-year reign as Pirate Lord, Cathryn Jadeye has proven to be a cunning and ruthless leader, adept at navigating the complex power dynamics within the Klans and the wider political landscape of Venthalia. Her rule has brought about significant change within the organization, as she has implemented important reforms and overseen its expansion and increased influence. Cathryn's story, from her humble beginnings as a slave to her meteoric rise to the position of Pirate Lord, serves as a testament to her intelligence, ambition, and determination. As a powerful and influential figure in the world of Venthalia, Cathryn Jadeye's impact will undoubtedly be felt for generations to come.