The Sunken Cephalopod

Ship Class: **Frigate**

Length: 35m

Number of Decks: 2

Number of Masts: 3

Armaments: 28 nine-pound cannons

**THE FLAG**:

Figurehead: A giant squid, with a squid-shaped, enchanted emerald fitted flush between its eyes

Colors: Green, with gold trim

Other Details: At night, the Sunken Cephalopod's hull glows green with all manner of bioluminescent sea life that live in the water surrounding her, mainly squid

## ***BACKSTORY***

The Sunken Cephalopod is a mighty vessel, but also a treacherous one; the emerald jewel embedded into the figurehead has cast many brave captains to their doom with the undelivered promise of dazzling wealth. Many such have become enamoured of it and pried it loose for themselves, only to find their luck run out. The sea eventually reclaims the vessel, leaving them hopelessly marooned, or sometimes taking her captain down with her. If they survive, they are never able to find the ship again. But Sea-legs Syd knew the legends, and went in search of her, collecting clues to her location as they pillaged and raided across the sea.

They served the Council for a time aboard the Rudolph’s Vengeance, until by blind chance they found the second piece of the puzzle: the gem, fabled to fit the vessel, that would lead them the rest of the way to her. They finally pinpointed her last known location, and with the Council’s blessing, they put together a team and made their way thence aboard the Starhawk’s Revenge, with Dan Starhawk at her helm. Expecting the magic of the jewel to lead her the rest of the way once they came within range, they became utterly crestfallen when nothing happened. Sitting in rumination, they were suddenly thrown to the deck when a freak storm rose up and tossed the Revenge onto its side, knocking them senseless. When they awoke a few hours later, they took the jewel from their pocket, and were dragged overboard by an unseen force, and down into the depths.

They very nearly let go of the jewel and gave up the quest, their lungs burning for air, when the bulk of the vessel’s hull first appeared to them. The gem carried them up and over the poopdeck to the figurehead, where a slot for the gem awaited it. Sinking the emerald jewel into the spot, the entire craft lurched, and heaved itself loose from the seabed. Syd tied themself to a mast and rode the vessel to the surface, where their crew were frantically wondering what had happened to them. The quest completed, they divided the crew among them and sailed for home, where Syd learned that they were being evaluated for Captaincy, and had passed with flying colors by bringing to them such a legendary vessel. They were given her command on the instant, and served with distinction for a long spell.

The Cephalopod is in Luxor Jones’ capable hands now, and the gem still gleams, taunting him daily. But he is made of stern enough stuff to resist its pull for the glory of Puerto Dorado, and the well-being of his beloved crew.

## ***CURRENT CREW***

Captain: Luxor Jones

Quartermaster: Ariete \*

Navigator: Everett

Master-at-Arms: Bruford One-Eye

Marksmen: Sea-Legs Syd, Remi \*

Cannon Crew:

Deckhands: Crocobungo

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