Just Roll With It: Riptide Factions

## Pirates

Pirates are comprised of a large and diverse group of seafarers who commit illegal acts or challenge the Navy and other governing bodies. Back when R.A.F.T was established, four pirates created the Pirate Lords in an attempt to combat their mounting power. These Pirates Lords were Captain Rose, Captain Shadowbeard, Captain Hendrix, and The Dread Queen. The Pirate Lords met infrequently and had their final meeting in the Crescent Chain of the Sakura Sea, where Rose announced his desire to retire. After this, the Midnight Rose sank into the Hole in the Sea. From there, The Dread Queen and Captain Hendrix vanished, while Captain Shadowbeard was eventually killed in what pirate's call the Shadowskull Massacre.

### Pirate Crews

Pirate crews are groups of pirates bonded underneath one captain. In Mana, its common for crews to have their own unique Jolly Roger and name. Most crews also have an oath they agree to upon joining. This oath is decided by the captain. As a principle, pirates are expected to be devoted to their captain. Some pirates allow follow the Pirate Code, a set of rules established by the Pirate Lords prior to their deaths and disappearances. In present day, not all pirates still adhere to this code, but it has always been more of a suggestion than law, considering pirates are against the law.

#### The Riptide Pirates

This is the main crew, made up of Chip, Jay Ferin and Gillion Tidestrider, Oliver Teach, Earl, Alphonze, Gryffon, Ichabod, Felipe, Queen, and Igneous. The first member was Chip, who sailed alone until he convinced Jay Ferin to join, and then they picked up Gillion from the ocean's surface.

Prior to Episode 47: What Binds Us, Chip was the sole captain of their crew (which formerly had no name, and no oath). After a discussion, they agreed that Chip, Jay Ferin, and Gillion Tidestrider would all be the shared co-captains of the newly named Riptide Pirates. Their ship is named The Albatross.

Their oath is as follows:

*I swear to fuck shit up, help those in need, and be the best goddamn pirate anyone's ever seen.* (Slight variation across all repetition)

#### The Grandberry Pirates

Friends - or rivals in some cases - to the Riptide Pirates, this crew is a group of pirates who closely parallel that of the main party. It is made up of Lizzie, Marshall John, Caspian, and Rudith. Lizzie is the crew's captain- a head-strong adventurer who grew up on the same boat and in the same group of pirates as Chip. Marshall John is an ex-Navy traitor who was convinced to leave his position by Gillion, and later taken in by Lizzie. Caspian is a water genasi of the undersea trenches who has the most level head of the group. Another former member of the crew has been alluded to by Lizzie, but at this point he is considered deceased.

#### Black Rose Pirates

The Black Rose Pirates are the main crew of the prequel and setup for Riptide. They are a famous crew of pirates consisting of Arlin James, Drey Ferin, Finn Tidestrider, Roofus, Chey and their leader, Captain Rose. Chip and Lizzie lived together with the rest of the crew until the attack and their disappearance. The ship of the Black Rose Pirates was called the Midnight Rose.

#### The Jazz Pirates

Comprised of Aga, Kai, Pickle, and their captain, Jasmine Drake.

## Navy

### R.A.F.T

R.A.F.T is the major competitor against pirates. It is a sea-based military organization whose control spreads over Mana and its seas. There had been a time where the Navy kept mostly to their own boundaries, but that is beginning to change. Corruption is rampant in the higher ranks, and with this comes an aggressive push against pirates for territory and power. Their control or attempts at control are most notable in Zero, Joaldo, The Block, and Onawa Country.

Visit R.A.F.T for more information on the members of R.A.F.T, its history, and known areas of control.

## Other Factions

### The Undersea

The Undersea is an underwater society of aquatic people. The capital city is The Trench, and they are seemingly led by a council of people called The Elders. It has been mentioned that there may be various areas of control under the Undersea, such as kingdoms, or smaller settlements. The Elders seem to hold primary control of the Undersea and act as religious, military, and political leaders.

### Bounty Hunters

The people responsible for catching Pirates (and presumably other criminals) and turning them in to the Navy in exchange for money. The larger bounty hunting organization is lead by Captain Reuben Price, and employed/partnered with the Navy against pirates.

Known bounty hunters include: Gryffon (ex-bounty hunter), and an unnamed character from Edison Kingdom.

### Price's Gang

A merciless gang lead by the ruthless Captain Reuben Price. They were the first to take Chip in after the disappearance of the Black Rose Pirates, and the memories Chip has made alongside them haunt him to this day. They were, presumably disbanded / wounded after Chip set their base on fire. This group of gang members likely moved onto being Bounty Hunters, or simply faded away.