Captain Erazhir

> *"I've killed a lot of monsters. None of them lived in the sea."*
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**Captain "Raze" Erazhir** is the current Grand Corsair of Kittlescor, acting akin to a dictator. Her new found position of power was arguably ill-gotten, as she murdered Captain Hooktail Kittelle for the spot. After his death, Captain Raze took on all of his diplomatic responsibilities. This murder and changing of the guard made worldwide news, and Raze's likeness even appeared on papers in places as far away as Kánitore.

Now Raze is attempting to establish laws and regulations for the Kittles, with plans to build a dam to control incoming and outgoing ships at the mouth of the bay. She even intends on having ships searched for contraband or anything else unsavory.

Her hands-on approach to ruling her new country has been divisive for the Kittles. They relished the lack of regulations and the freedom to do whatever they wish, but that freedom came at the price of Kittlescor being unsafe and crawling with thieves and thugs. Raze herself is making attempts to bring them to justice, her metal arm acting as the executioner. The violent end many petty criminals have met at her hand has earned her the title *the Butcher* by her detractors. By extension they refer to the current state of Kittlescor as *Butcher Bay.*

## Early Life

Erazhir, last name unknown, was born in Tameu like the majority of Sneasels are. Her relationship with her home country never saw a chance to strengthen as her parents left shortly after her birth. With Tameu on the decline they saw it unfit for raising a child and wandered for some time on a ship, eventually ending up in Kittlescor.

Kittlescor's brutal nature was one that Erazhir's parents weren't fond of, but found ways to stay safe and fed. As Erazhir grew older, though, she began to face that brutal nature head-on, getting into fights and more often than not coming out victorious with additional bruises and scars. Her parents, most likely thinking the open ocean was safer, pushed Erazhir into a life on the sea as a trader between nations. She took to it like a duck to water and adopted the moniker of "Captain Raze", as foreign traders struggled to pronounce her given Tameui name.

## As a Trader

Captain Raze made for an excellent trader. She took extensive notes on ocean currents and used old Tameui star charts to navigate. Her original vessel, a small single-person ship nicknamed the *Ripshank,* carried her swiftly between every continent. She started with very little, but through some choice wordplay and downright lies, convinced others to trade valuables for her junk.

It wasn't long until Raze had amassed a small fortune, favoring trade with Ryukanshi. The draconic species are inclined towards treasures, and as such can be a touch more gullible. That, and their lack of contact with other countries aside from through Kittle traders means that Raze's lies were left unchecked. She never became prolific or a household name but those on the coast who watched for the arrival of traders would recognize the Ripshank and emerge from their homes and storefronts with full pockets, excited to trade. A younger Raze might refer to the easily-swindled Ryukans as gullible, but nowadays she would never... at least not to their faces.

## As a Captain

After amassing her fortune, Captain Raze sought to expand her operation. A bigger vessel, a proper crew of thirty or so, and everyone would get a piece of the action. During the recruiting process in mainland Kittlescor, Raze was witness to the state of things more than ever. Before this she had been too young to understand or out on the ocean, but now she was home and seeing the ugly truth and she grew spiteful towards the current leader. Her crewmates on *The Fiery Dragon,* her new, much larger ship, all came from squalor. Some of them with backgrounds of being urchins, thieves, and most claiming they'd do whatever they could to survive. Opportunity in Kittlescor at the time came in the form of unguarded purses and vulnerable throats. It sickened Raze. So, she began to hatch a plan: a bloody coup, years from then, the preparations for which started that very day...

She was going to murder Captain Hooktail Kittelle and take his place.

Years passed with Captain Raze biding her time. Patiently she waited for the opportunity to make her move. When she finally had it, she found Kittelle's ship in open waters. With cannons loaded, Raze turned her ship and signaled for her crew to loose the first salvo. All onboard recognized this ship to be Kittelle's, but nobody questioned Raze's authority. The fuses lit, burned, and the cannons fired.

## The Jagged Coup

Named for the battle taking place in the Jagged Shallows to the far east of Kittlescor. These waters are unforgiving and craggy rocks jutting up from the shallow water make it difficult to navigate safely. A naval battle here heavily favors the aggressor, as retreat when backed into this region of the sea is nigh impossible without risking further damage to the escaping vessel.

With Raze's leadership and aim, the first salvo of cannonballs disabled Kittelle's ship, leaving it dead in the water. Raze was able to pull her ship closer, but by now Kittelle had prepared his cannons to fire back. The slew of cannonballs penetrated the hull of *The Fiery Dragon,* dislodging lanterns on the lower decks and setting the ship ablaze. Despite this, Raze managed to steer her burning ship as it took on water, bringing it close enough to Kittelle's ship to allow for boarding. Kittelle's crew was first across, boarding *The Fiery Dragon* with cutlasses in hand. A bloody battle ensued on the sinking ship, and amidst the chaos Raze boarded Kittelle's ship, the *Blackfang.* On the deck, a duel between the two captains was had.

A straightforward cutlass duel favored Kittelle, and Raze nearly lost her right arm blocking his deft work with the blade. Unfortunately for him, Raze had a secret weapon for when she'd had enough: a Kaul hand-cannon and impeccable aim.

The fighting on the sinking *Dragon* came to a brief standstill when the shot rang out, Raze pulling the trigger on her pistol and near immediately ending Kittelle's life with a well-placed shot to his chest. As he bled out, Raze stood over him, leaning down to speak to the dying captain.

*"Your sun has set."*

With the last of the *Blackfang* crew distracted by the deafening sound of gunfire, what was left of Raze's crew were able to finish them off and board the *Blackfang* with their victorious captain. That was the last they saw of *The Fiery Dragon,* it's sail, engulfed in ironic flame, disappearing below the swells. Their celebration was briefly delayed, however. Raze's right arm, after being damaged so severely by Kittelle's cutlass, needed medical attention. Thanks to the quick work of Charlie Grayson, the ship's doctor, it was amputated and sutured before serious complications set in.