The Empress

The flagship of the infamous pirate fleet "The Gale". This ship is an intimidating sight with her metal plated hull, the numerous cannons and the highly trained and bloodthirsty crew.

Crew

Captain

Mirijam "Stormtamer" Scarlet was born an orphan. She made her money by playing an old, broken fiddle. When a bit older she started working in taverns or as a shantywoman on ships. She quickly discovered her affinity for music and her ability to create magical effects with it. Aboard the ships she learned to control the wind and calm the waters with her songs. She specializes on fear magic and some elemental control. She is a Seasinger Bard.

First Mate

The younger brother of the Captain holds the position of First Mate. Cyrus Scarlet used to pickpocket the people that were watching his sisters performances. When he was slightly older, he started working as a hired killer. After so many years of hiding in the shadows, he has learned to command those same shadows to a certain degree. He is a Shadow Walker Rogue.

Quartermaster

Halthriel Everglow is a transmutation wizard that was saved by Captain Mirijam Scarlet and joined the crew on her request. He was the first person, other than Cyrus, to have joined her.

Master Gunner

Keer, a dwarven alchemist and wife of Graudur is responsible for all firearms on The Empress. She is rather grumpy and quiet. She is the only one that Tra, Tre, Tri, Tro and Tru, the powder monkeys, will ever listen to. Keer and her husband were initially hired but have decided to permanently work for Stormtamer.

Sailing Master

May is a Vanara Monk. They joined the crew because they thought it seemed like fun. Only rarely are they on solid ground as they spend almost all of their time hanging on one rope, minimum.

Boatswain

Just as grumpy and as bearded as his wife, Graudur makes sure everything is in ship-shape.

Special Accommodations

 

Captains Quarters

At the rear of the ship, raised above the main deck, is the captain's office and bedroom. The walls are intricately carved and the curtains embroidered but the remaining furniture is very simplistic. It is readily apparent that the captain isn't very interested in decorating her room but whoever lived here before her certainly was.

Gun Deck

The Empress is outfitted with twenty cannons, ten on each side. They are operated by five Monkey-Goblins, under the command of Master Gunner Keer. The magazine is underneath the gun deck.

Warroom

Next to the Captains Quarters is a large room wherein a detailed map lies on a table and all manner of navigation tools are kept.

Teleportation Circle

Carved into the deck on the helm behind the steering wheel is a magical symbol. It was put there by Halthriel, the Quartermaster.  

Modifications

Magically Treated

The hull, sails and steer of the ship have been magically reinforced. The break much less frequently and are easier to handle than others of their kind.  

Reinforced Hull

The exterior of the ship has been encased in metal plating, making it much more sturdy and intimidating but also slowing the ship down considerably.