Flamecannon

**Captain Flamecannon** is an NPC on *Another Bad Side Quest*. He is a Half-Elf, described as an elvish man, with long black hair streaked with blue, who wears a ratty double-breasted admiral's coat. He is the bartender of *The Drunken Lantern* in *Krapjess*.

**Ep. 1 - Acquaintances In The Underbelly**

Flamecannon was first mentioned by name by Nomzyo Gilbrianto in a private conversation with Quincy, requesting Quincy to bring a letter to him at his bar, on behalf of "The Web".

**Ep. 16 - Tales from a Dead Man**

Though not mentioned by name, the letter that Quincy had to deliver to him was brought up as a reason why she wished to go to *Krapjess*.

**Ep. 17 - Krapjess**

Flamecannon was mentioned by Quincy, when the group had arrived at *Krapjess*, when they showed Kylan the letter they had been tasked by Nomzyo to deliver, and on reading it Kylan stated it should get to him soon.

The party met Flamecannon at the *Drunken Lantern* later that day. Quincy stepped forward to order drinks and Flamecannon noted it had been some time, and when Tabernacle asked if Quincy knew him explained he knew Kylan Desmar better but knew Quincy as well. Flamecannon happily served the party drinks and rented them the topmost room of the *Drunken Lantern*, and also gave them information about the bare knuckle boxing as well.

As the party made their way up to their room and left Quincy to their business, she handed Flamecannon the letter Nomzyo had given Quincy to deliver. Flamecannon's face fell, but gave little reaction and when Quincy admitted they were curious as to its contents, invited her to the back room to read it.

**Ep. 17.5 - Captain Flame Cannon**

In a private conversation with Quincy in his backroom, after she had delivered the letter given to her by Nomzyo to bring to him as a favor through "The Web", Flamecannon's elvish appearance changed to an older human appearance. It was revealed that the letter Nomzyo had given was a warning that "Drygong's" location had been revealed and held a warning for him to leave for his crew's sake or find a way to keep himself hidden.

Quincy put together that Flamecannon's true identity was that of Pirate King Leslie Drygong, one of the three Pirate Kings that ruled over the pirate haven city of *Zhai*. Quincy mentioned how Drygong had attacked Pirate King Blast, but Drygong revealed that the attack 15 years ago was after he heard that Blast was dealing in slave trade with the *Puhan Trading Company*, which went against the pirates' code. His original intention was to keep Blast from leaving so that he and Pirate King Ashenvalda could go against him, but he unfortunately sunk Blast's ship in the process, which left no evidence to prove or disprove Drygong's claim. Blast survived the attack and returned to *Zhai* where he started to campaign against Drygong which forced Drygong to leave the city with his crew and ship, leaving the ship in *Vayilcor* and took the long way around to *Krapjess* to settle. In the time that Drygong had been gone, *Zhai* had been in an uneasy stalemate between Pirate Kings Ashenvalda and Blast, as Ashenvalda stood between Blast and what he would like to do, which Drygong and Quincy agreed would be bad things. He also noted that the Empire had gotten restless as well and had heard word on their plans after the burning of *Kra'Kash.*

Drygong mentioned his how he was unsure of his options as remaining put his crew at risk, but leaving would also put them at risk. He also added his questioning of how his location had been found, reasoning that he would have thought it was Nomzyo, but despite his reputation was the one who warned him. At Quincy's advice as a member of the "new breed" and some thought of his own, Drygong decided it h would return to *Zhai* on his own terms, as the stalemate would break at some point and it would be better for him to be the one to do so, after he gathered support for himself first. He also spoke a little of his fears and worries of failing those in *Zhai* in his duties as Pirate King, which Quincy's kind words helped him through part of it.

After Drygong brought up "The Web" and it's ability to get people out, Quincy asked Drygong if he knew of an Abigail Grey who was trying to leave *Krapjess*. After Quincy gave information Drygong admitted he knew Abigail and helped her leave. She had shown signs of being able to control the Æther when she accidentally burned down a house in anger and went to Vicar Espex before she came to the *Drunken Lantern,* as Drygong had often helped local orphans with food and a place to sleep when he could. Drygong directed her to a friend in *Ki'kasesh,* named Charger, who would take her to the western end of Puhan and to the *Maltrop Strip*. From there she could go to *Eveed*, a hunting camp where they are allowed more freedoms since they hunt monsters, and find a man named Tank who ran the armory and he would teach her to control her abilities. In spite of all his help and information he had given he noted that wasn't sure if she made it, but Quincy reassured Drygong that if she was like her father, she would be ok.

Drygong also revealed a problem at *The Shipyards*, how the economy had taken a dive recently as the workers didn't feel safe to work into the night like usual, due to the fact that over the past few months people had gone missing at night and if they were ever seen again, it was in pieces. Quincy recognized the description as the work of sirens and claimed her party were a group of do-gooders who would likely help. Drygong explained that helping *Krapjess* with that problem would put them in a place of benefit and if they succeeded she should talk to Drygong's old first mate, Lonnie, who might be able to get them back on the water.

Quincy made it clear to Drygong that he had his support, and Kylan was at the docks if he wished to speak with him. After finding out how long it took to get the letter to him, Drygong noted he would probably have to leave in a few days. After they both offered any support to each other while he was still there, gifted her his old pirate hat and gave her a reminder that what people didn't know didn't hurt them, unless it did and then you should tell them, which didn't seem to settle well for Quincy right away. After a few more jokes and recommendations to bet on Yashani for bare knuckle boxing, they returned into the main bar, back in his Flamecannon guise and returned to work.

**Ep. 18 - The Drunken Lantern**

Flamecannon was mentioned by Quincy, when she spoke of how he told her of the siren issue in *The Shipyards* and that solving the issue would give them leverage to get a few things, possibly even a boat. He was seen a little after when the group started to leave the *Drunken Lantern* and reminded them of the upcoming bare knuckle boxing.

Flamecannon was seen again when Tabernacle attempted to distract him and give Jelly Bean the opportunity to get the ledger and keys in an attempt to learn the champion's name, which he didn't seem to notice either of their shenanigans. He was seen a little earlier when he spoke to the now spooked champion, Arthur, and investigated the reasons for his fear, but finding nothing, returned and soon found the ledger and keys and returned them.

Flamecannon was seen again later in the night when he was seeing if Yashani was ready for her bout, and also let down RX that he wasn't able to compete due to the unfair advantage he possessed and lack of bare knuckles. He also helped sort out their bet on Yashani and all it's details, but when Seren noted that it seemed as though Flamecannon was being dishonest about the odds, Quincy called out that they were friends and that freinds protected friends from mistakes, which he replied that they did but also needed to need to protect his interests, which seemed to be enough to think he wouldn't outright screw them and enough for her.

He soon led Yashani to the ring, addressed and hyped the crowds excitement as it had been a few days since they had a challenger, and soon as they were both ready started their fight.

**Ep. 19 - Bar Brawls & Singing Sirens**

Flamecannon was witness to the brawl that happened when the patrons within became angry from how short Yashani's match with Arthur was, and when asked to stop merely stated it happened all the time, that he wasn't able to stop it and that it was decent entertainment. After Killian got the attention of them all, that seemed to enable him to recommended the crowd to leave. Some of the group poked him in regards to their winnings, and after returning with a nice box presented them with their winnings of 3500 gold, after taking 50 gold for the damage during the fight, Jelly Bean's earlier hijinks and his own cut, which the group were ok with. Flamecannon also insisted on offering a round or 2 for the group for how amazing the fight was and asked her to come back as they both could make money from her abilities.

**Ep. 20 - The Shipyard Shuffle**

Flamecannon was mentioned briefly when Killian attempted to approach to ask about the reward for dealing with the siren issue, but was no where to be seen as the bar was closed and it was late.

**Ep. 21 - Departure**

Flamecannon was seen in the morning having prepared breakfast for the group and was showing a tabaxi, Preston, around the place as he would be taking over while he was out of town. Quincy also recommended Flamecannon see Kylan before they left later today which he appreciated. He was also around when Vice Admiral Moleka came to the *Drunken Lantern* asking who took care of the sirens, and pointed to the group. He also told the group he would take care of their borrowed coats from Jesper as he had to see him himself, and thanked the group for their help, for winning him some money and hoped Yashani would be back later to fight again, even if he couldn't see it himself.

Flamecannon was mentioned when the party learned they had to go with Bolton somewhere, and Tabernacle told him to tell them the group was kidnapped and fine, which Quincy warned him not to do. He also agreed to give Admiral Moxius a letter on Killian's behalf.

**Ep. 36 - The Icy Heart & Hasted Horses**

Flamecannon spoke to the party, who were surprised to find him in *Rug's Tavern,* an inn within *Krak,* playing the drums behind two bards and after being introduced to the party's newest members excitedly informed them that he had brought them a gift, revealing that the Admiral in *Krapjess* honored their request of a ship and asked him to take it to them as she knew he was leaving the city. He spoke a little of the two lute players he played with, Bumbleskutz and Charles, as he took them to *Port Harbor* and when they arrived showed the brand new galleon, unnamed and ready for them to take over. He told the group he was happy to go along with them as crew, as he had nothing to do temporarily, and that he and two others brought the ship down to wait for the party, notably Charles, and his friend Luntz was aboard as well along with Luntz's 30 or so psuedo-dragons.

Quincy found Flamecannon later on watching Alaerith and Yashani as they remained on the dock and commented disappointedly how they had a home in front of them and didn't seem to want it. Quincy pulled him for a private conversation on the ship and told him the ship couldn't take him directly to *Zhai* and when Flamecannon asked why explained it was because the party might question being taken to a pirate city and Quincy hadn't revealed themselves as a pirate. Flamecannon said they needed to come to terms with it and Quincy explained there were other reasons to keep it a secret, though Flamecannon reminded them either it would be revealed in *Zhai* or in *Vayilcor* when they tried to visit the friends they sent there with *The Misty Moon*. He added that Kylan only had one way to help house several women which was through "The Web" and that Quincy would be forced to face their boss at some point or another. He commented on the missing members and their presumed fates before admitting he had made a repair to the boat when damaged it when he drank with Charles and fires his gun. Quincy wondered if Flamecannon had seen "Zofia" and asked if he would look in on her and see if she needed any work done and Flamecannon agreed to do so in the morning.

**Ep. 37 - "Why Didn't You Lead With That?"**

Flamecannon spoke to the party briefly after Galatea's departure and gave a folder to the group from the Admiral, which contained pins, used through the Skorian Empire for business, along with the deed to the boat and papers recognizing the Order of Restoration as a guild.

**Ep. 38 - Putting Pieces Into Place**

Flamecannon was mentioned briefly when Quincy suggested they might speak to him about possible available work.

**Ep. 40 - On The Meta**

Flamecannon met the party when the returned after their few days of hiatus and immediately put a distance after hearing of RX having an Elder Tempest within him.

He spoke with Quincy privately, admitting he had a problem and was why he drank, before Quincy asked if he could speak to Zofia for "vague" paid work for the crew and left without a sound. He returned later with a *decent sized chest*, along with a bag of *100 gold* and that it needed to be taken to *Vayilcor* without being opened.

Flamecannon later joined the crew as they drank at *Rug's Tavern* before setting off the day after.

**Ep. 41 - The Last Camp**

Flamecannon spoke with the party after arriving to the *Maltrop Strip,* on their new ship *Sanctuary*, deciding to remain with the ship, along with Charles and Luntz and got Luntz to release a pseudodragon to remain with them before hoisting the anchor and pulling from the dock to avoid any aggressive fauna or flora.

Flamecannon was mentioned later on when Quincy told Abigail, in secret, that he was here, that she was friends with him and could visit them if she liked.

**Ep. 42 - The Maltrop Strip**

Flamecannon was mentioned when Quincy told Tank how they told Abigail about Flamecannon and Tank revealed they were one of his former crewmates and was trusted by him which was why she had been sent to him. Tank later on left with Abigail to see him noting he had intent of causing some physical harm to him.

**Ep. 47 - A Find, A Furnace and Frozen Bodies**

Flamecannon was referenced when the party realized there was a time dilation effect outside and wandered about their fates. He spoke to Sterling when he informed them of their situation and Flamecannon informed them cryptically that he would go to the cliffside the *Dusterburyan Lighthouse* overlooked and wait for them there.

**Ep. 51 - At Unexpected Corners**

Flamecannon was mentioned briefly when Sterling noted they had somehow been taken far off from the *Dusterburyan Lighthouse* and him.

**Ep. 53 - So. What Now?**

Flamecannon was mentioned briefly when the group discussed ways to get to *Vayilcor*, noting he could meet them in *Kra’Kash* around the northern end of the continent, but Quincy reminded them sailing that far north was dangerous and would take considerably longer than walking.