Booker Dread

"I know those eyes" ~ Dread's first words after his resurrection

**Booker Dread** is the First pirate and the central antagonist of the final season of The Numen Swell.

He was resurrected by Jack Burrows and led a ghost crew to take over the Swell.

### Aliases

"The First Pirate" "William Garret" "Ghost"

## Personality

Booker Dread is very analytical. He is always thinking ahead and planning out every move, never basing his actions on emotions.

## Pre-Series

Booker Dread was the first man to defect from the Navy and turn to piracy. He is the Godfather of pirates and died nearly a hundred and thirty summits prior to the modern events in a three-way war between him, Admiral **William Garret**, and fellow pirate Jasper Gnash.

## Series

### Season 4

#### "Stranded"

Booker Dread is introduced after being Resurrected by Jack Burrows on Booker Dread's Cove. In apparition form, he possesses Burrows and contorts his bone structure to better appear as he once did. He turns to look at another man nearby and recognizes his eyes. The man runs as he turns to reawaken the rest of his deceased crew.

#### "The Dead and the Dying"

Dread watches on as his ghost crew begins to possess any living beings around them. One young man is able to avoid it and is destroying the statues that housed the spirits. Dread sends his Lieutenants Blythe and Macon to deal with the man who swiftly retreats once he realizes he's outmatched. Dread mentions to them that things are very different since they were last present and demands they find the Gnash. Shortly after, He meets an undead individual that introduces himself as Captain Benjamin Tecnic. Dread knows he cannot be possessed and requests he give up the Gnash or he'll eliminate everyone else on the island. Mikey comes out of hiding to give himself up and Dread confirms he is a Gnash before putting him to sleep and warning Tecnic to not be on this island when he returns. They return to his massive flying ship, the Grimoire with Mikey and set his first plan in motion, leaving Booker Dread's Cove.

#### "No More Stars"

Dread has Macon bring Mikey to him. He informs the man that they have arrived at their destination. He tells him to go to the island below and retrieve something for him. It is the Piece of Eight that belongs to Nimora Oristar. After awhile he sends Macon down to solve any issues and the Lieutenant returns with the boy who refuses to give up the coin so Dread locks him away, knowing he cannot escape. Mikey asks him what his plan is but he does not tell him. It's not for him to know.

#### "Urgent Care"

Mikey is persistent in his questions so Dread finally caves and explains the situation at hand. The world is drowning and he is here to rebuild it, without pirates. He's collecting the Pieces of Eight to make sure there are no more genrations. He confirms that Tecnic is next. His crew is successful in eliminating the Unfading and he is now on the hunt for the final Coin.

#### "One Mile Out"

Dread discovers that his lookout, Brody, is being kind and helpful to Mikey so he has them both summoned to his office and absorbs the poor soul, showing Mikey that he knows everything that happens on his ship and to avoid being stupid in the future. Later that day however, a crew led by Sonney Griffin-Thorne arrives to free Mikey. The final Pirate Lord demands a parlay but Dread denies him, having his crew eliminate the man but unfortunately Mikey escapes in it all.

#### "Got Your Back"

Dread watches on as Mikey and others return to attempt to avenge Sonney. He sends Blythe and Macon down to retrieve the boy. He watches as both fail and he retreats in anger. Prepared to deal with them another day.

#### "The Letter"

Dread has taken Orville from the shipwreck of the real Grimoire. The Paladin has confirmed suspicions that this is not THE Booker Dread, it is the Ghost of William Garret. He attempts to banish the spirit from the vessel it holds but it fails. They fight and Dread kills the Gnome, believing the information died with him. Later he receives a message from Mikey, calling him out to fight at Abasho'Kobezi. He agrees.

#### "The Gods' Sea"

Dread Arrives at Abasho'Kobezi to fight Mikey and the living pirates. He wipes out a substantial amount of people including the new Ape King and Ardyn but the Grimoire is compromised. He manages to take Mikey hostage and sail deeper into The Swell. When the boy awakens and attempts to kill him, he reminds him that he always gets what he desires and they push deeper into the storm. Mikey tricks the spirit into leaving the body and, using Orville's whip, lashes into Dread and kills him. In the underworld, He builds up an army of supporters to fight the Chain Devil, Kifo, in eternity.

## Killed Victims

* Diana
* Arthur
* Clark
* Bruce
* Brody Hellion
* Sonney Griffin-Thorne (Assumed)
* Orville
* Shimo Larisasi
* Jikelele
* Mbu
* Zaka
* Ardyn

## Relationships

### Tecnic

Dread was only impressed with Tecnic because he could not be possessed due to being undead. He eventually had him killed for his Piece of Eight and thought nothing of him beyond that.

### Sonney

Dread had no intention of knowing his victims. Sonney had a Piece of Eight, he wanted it. That was the bulk of their reactions.

### Kifo

Dread has a certain respect for Kifo, being the Chain Devil. But his actions above caused concerns below and they are locked in an eternal conflict because of it.

### Mikey

Dread needed Mikey to fulfill a prophecy that involved his bloodline. He despised the energy the boy had and actually got so annoyed with him that he considered giving up on his task just to kill him. He should have, as it was Mikey that ended up ending his life instead.

### Burrows

Dread is thankful of Burrows for unleashing him into the world. He gladly used the man as a physical vessel and respected his drive for his goals.

### Dex

Dread wasn't sure of exactly what Dex was at first. He never really got that closure either.

### Orville

Dread and Orville had a long history. The Paladin had lost his sanity with age but he was always a nuisance. He took his opportunity to kill him right away and keep his business to himself.

## Appearances

### The Numen Swell

#### Season 4

* "Stranded" (Resurrection)
* "The Dead and the Dying"
* "No More Stars"
* "Urgent Care"
* "One Mile Out"
* "Got Your Back"
* "The Letter"
* "The Gods' Sea"

## Trivia

* Main Antagonist of Season 4 of The Numen Swell.
* Created by Matt Christie.
* Is revealed to not actually be the soul of the First Pirate, but the Admiral of the time, William Garret.
* Is then later revealed to have been Jack Burrows in control the entire time.
* The Final major NPC to die.
* Total Episodes: 8
* Ranked 16th in the "Cast Favorite List" and 15th in the "Fan Favorite List"