Monday, August 27, 2018

Chocolate Casanova

"If you ever get a chance to visit that popular island nation with one of the single largest cities, you have to stop by Veloo's very exclusive club, the Sea Dogs' Folly. They open pretty late in the night though."

"Visiting Veloo? You should definitely go to Sea Dogs' Folly. They know how to throw a party, especially the night life party if you're into those."

"A diplomatic trip to Veloo? You're joking right? No one goes to Veloo for official business, you must be going because of the Sea Dogs' Folly club. One of the best cocktails and mocktails around, and the best dishes if you want to sample the local cuisines."

"What? You never heard about Sea Dogs' Folly? You're missing out! When you get to that club, do yourself a favor and tip the derekonian bartender. He's named Ishmael and he's got these two really long braids. You can't miss him."

"You're headed to the Sea Dogs' Folly? Hey, take it from me, a guy samples the best dishes in this port city: Find the Chocolate Casanova. He's a derekonian with two really long braids, tip him generously when he serves you a drink or a dish and he might give you a round on the house if you know what I mean."

So... I visited that port city Veloo. I found a rather modest gentleman's club. Not that many girls dancing for the customers... but when you ever get a chance to visit the club, tip the guy with the braids with whatever you'd spend for their most expensive dish. He'll pay you back ten fold.

A night with the Chocolate Casanova is a night you won't forget.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

"Remember me"

We had an urban legend here around Bantioc, about some careless officer who didn't practice proper Shore Leave procedures and ended up going missing when his ship, the Beacon of Salvation departed Galivas without him. 

It was funny at first thinking he was stuck trying to find a job somewhere in Galivas where he'd have to work either as an accountant or was arrested for espionage by the local police.

But it didn't take long for our Intelligence Officers to ruin that fun. We found him. A lieutenant Grigory Ohr. Held captive by some sick pirate who seemed to have this unhealthy obsession over one of our fleet admirals. 

"Remember me" is all this crazed pirate screamed.

"Remember me"

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Comptetition


It's been a few months since he came back into my life after 30 years. I wasn't planning on stepping aside now that he's back in the picture. I was confident in my skills and techniques, I've been doing it for a while. I'm going to beat him at his own game. After all, I wrecked the Grinder when I graduated.

He graduated with nothing more than a wing and prayer. What does he have that I don't?


Saturday, May 19, 2018

Galivas Seaside Seat

Xyro is a man of simple leisure.

A warm and sunny day, cold and clear waters, dark and smooth surface, all to be enjoyed.

A foot in the water, tanning in the sun, the cool winds caressing the skin, wondering about what the future holds.

Friday, April 20, 2018

Highly Spirited

Laundry day is Ain's favorite day.

No one is on board the Stormchaser.

Clothes have a fresh scent.

The piped is stuffed to the brim with herbs.

Just slap the hat on, lean back against the railing and drift through a wonderful world.

"Wake Ain when Stormchaser engine mad."

Friday, March 30, 2018

The Family


"Veloo is my city. A city I've ran away to from a very confused navy."
-Andrew Gamm

"This is my family. A family I've made from a very strange world."
-Ishmael Ra'Harre

"This is my world. A world I built with my will."
-Risco W. Xi

"Rrrrr...."
-Alexi Kuros


"Welcome to the Sea Dogs' Folly. You're most welcomed to my Gentlemen's Club. I do however ask you keep your hands off the goods. Happy Drinking."

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Galivas The Royal Offer


It was late into the night, recess from all the drills and exercises.


He said he wanted to wait for the right time, when he was ready to take responsibilities of the generations after his.


So I helped him, but I wasn't going to sit idle and let precious, life-giving elixir dry up.