Battle of Poseidon's Tomb

*"This is where the tale ends!*"

The **Battle of Poseidon's Tomb** was the final conflict in the search for the Trident of Poseidon, taking place within the ancient tomb of the sea god. Jack Sparrow had enabled Henry Turner and Carina Smyth to journey to Black Rock Island where they opened the gateway into the tomb. Salazar chased the explorers down into the tomb and was even able to wrestle the Trident from the pirates, using it against them to complete his quest to end the lives of all pirates in the ocean, starting with Sparrow. Henry eventually destroyed the Trident in the midst of the fight, allowing Salazar and his crew to return to human form. They were eventually all destroyed, lost into the depths as the tomb closed on them, drowning them all. The battle also saw the death of Hector Barbossa.

## Prelude

##### Previous: Race to Black Rock Island

In 1751, several parties had grown an interest in the Trident of Poseidon. Henry Turner had begun searching for it so that he could use it's power to break the curse of the *Flying Dutchman* and free his father. Carina had searched for it in the name of her father, wishing to prove herself and solve the mysteries of her diary. When Jack had betrayed his compass, thus releasing Salazar from his resting place in the Devil's Triangle, Jack too found himself in a race to find the Trident to save himself from the dead who sought revenge after him. As Salazar stole Barbossa's command of the sea, Barbossa sought the Trident to kill Salazar and get revenge of the sailor who took his role as commander of the oceans. Even a British Navy Lieutenant, John Scarfield, sought the Trident to secure power over the ocean for the British Empire. Scarfield was killed before he could ever reach the tomb. Jack, Carina, Henry and Barbossa found the Trident just off the coast of the Black Rock Island, having completed their quest, pursued by Salazar the entire time.

Henry had been kidnapped by Salazar during an earlier skirmish. Unable to step foot on land in the Tomb of Poseidon, Salazar resolved himself to possession, trying to take command of Henry Turner's body. He was successful, using Henry's body to walk himself to the Tomb where he could kill Jack Sparrow.

## Recount

##### Salazar Attacks

Both Jack and Carina had dropped into the Tomb of Poseidon when it opened, leaving Barbossa and the motley crew aboard the *Black Pearl* on the surface of the ocean. Jack and Carina set out to find the Trident. Jack had also picked up Carina's diary that she had dropped when they fell. He stored it away in his shirt. Just as Jack and Carina approached the Trident, Salazar attacked, having taken control of Henry's body. Salazar fought Jack in a sword fight. The rest of Salazar's crew sank to the ocean floor, watching the fight through the ocean walls that made up the walls of the tomb. Carina sprinted for the Trident. Jack fought back against Henry's possessed body, cutting his face. He learnt the hard way that any harm that befell Salazar, also befell Henry. Carina was able to break the Trident free from it's holding position, and it sprang across the floor. She ran after it, only getting to it at the same time as Salazar. Jack wrestled the Trident from Carina, claiming the power for himself. His first act with the Trident was breaking himself free from Henry's body, letting Henry fall limp to the floor. Salazar was now able to walk on dry land.

Salazar then used the power to throw a tidal wave at Jack, lifting the pirate off his feet and sending him flying into a large rock. Salazar then began a campaign of pain upon Jack. He used the Trident to pick Jack up and send him flying through the air, torturing the pirate. Jack landed painfully into corals, all the while Carina awoke Henry. Henry and Carina worked together to learn that in order to break the curses at sea, they must destroy the Trident. Jack faced against Salazar who wielded the Trident. Salazar leapt at Jack, stabbing him in the heart, but only hitting the diary that Jack had picked up, saving Jack's life. Jack had also figured out that the Trident must be destroyed. Knowing his life was saved by the diary, Jack held onto the Trident, keeping Salazar in place while he tried to pull back, allowing Henry enough time to approach and slice through the Trident.

##### An end to all Curses

With the Trident destroyed, all curses at sea were ended, including the one holding Salazar and his crew alive. Slowly, each member of the ghostly crew returned to their human form, breathing air and walking on dry land. They all burst from the sea wall barrier, rejoicing with their captain at their returned humanity. Jack watched, while Henry and Carina noticed that the walls slowly began to close on them. In a timely rescue, Barbossa revealed himself lowering on an anchor coming from the *Black Pearl*, that sailed precariously on the edge of the gap. Jack, Carina and Henry chased after the anchor, jumping on and joining Barbossa. They all began a climb up the chain to reach the ship. Knowing they were now mortal once more, Salazar and his crew chased after the anchor. Salazar was able to board the anchor and begin his climb after Jack. The crew aboard the *Pearl* attempted to hoist the heavy anchor back, but after dropping the anchor momentarily, Carina was caused to fall. She was caught by Barbossa, who incidentally revealed himself to be her father, allowing her to see his tattoo of the stars she was named after. He revealed that to him, she was treasure. He spotted Salazar closing in below them. He confined himself to making an ultimate sacrifice to protect his treasure. Jack caught Hector's attention, throwing down to him Henry's sword. Hector Barbossa caught the sword, leaping from the chains he was climbing, allowing himself to fall with a final look to his daughter. As he passed Salazar, he dropped the sword into the Spaniard's back, causing them both to fall together. Hector was killed, falling into the swarming water below. Salazar died before he hit the water, smashing his head into the bottom of the anchor before his dead body also fell into the depths. The three remaining climbers on the chain of the anchor watched Barbossa vanish into the depths, before they themselves were swallowed by the closing gap. They survived however, having already reached the shallow water. After a tense moment after the gap had finally closed and the ocean had returned to normal the three, Jack, Carina and Henry, appeared on the chain, soaked and tired, and victorious.

## Aftermath

##### Next: ...

The three of them boarded the ship, tired and wet, surrounded by a celebrating crew. His friend having died a heroes death, Jack gave his final respects to the late Hector Barbossa as the *Pearl* sailed away. The crew followed suit, removing their hats in respect to their fallen captain.

## List of Combatants

(Those who lost their lives in combat are noted with a star)

#### Crew of the *Black Pearl*

1. Jack Sparrow
2. Henry Turner
3. Carina Smyth
4. Hector Barbossa\*

#### Crew of the *Silent Mary*

1. Armando Salazar\*
2. Lesaro\*
3. Santos\*
4. Magda\*
5. Moss\*

## Appearances

1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales