Category:Setting

It's in the midst of the 18th century. The Americas are a heavily coveted area, with countless different colonisers at work. The Spanish, the French, and the English all have colonised different parts of the Caribbean. These islands are heavily fought over and regularly change rulers. One of such islands is Isla de Oro. Now, it is home to the pirate republic of Puerto Dorado, a safe haven for those on the wrong side of the law.

The majority of the setting can be split into three areas, which have the most important locations. The first is the Island, which contains all locations on and around Isla de Oro. The second is the Town, which comprises Puerto Dorado and all important districts, buildings, and landmarks. Next is the High Seas, which details some of the more interesting locations on the seas surrounding the island. The Fleet is also in this section, which shows all ships we currently have and the ones we had in the past.

The Island
Isla de Oro is an island that has always defied the laws of nature. The roughly circular volcanic island is about a hundred square miles (260 km^2), and while it may appear normal at first sight, things soon begin to point to inhuman interference. An eerie thick fog regularly covers the island, Sirens scour its northern shores, and great beasts wander the lands. They say powerful gods once created the island, but they haven't been seen in aeons, and Davy Jones has since claimed it as his own territory.

The Town
On the east coast of Isla de Oro, strategically built at the shores of a grand bay, is Puerto Dorado. The harbour town is home to about six thousand people of all creeds, colours, and races - both human and otherwise. Originally built by the Spanish, then taken over by the British, before finally being claimed by the pirates, it is a mish-mash of cultures and architecture. A lot of the town has fallen into ruin, but the areas that are still used are bustling with life.

The High Seas
The waters surrounding the island are described as tumultuous at best. The calm, sun-showered waves can turn from idyllic to a hellish storm within the snap of a finger. The same cold fog that haunts Isla de Oro regularly roves about the high seas as well. Not to mention the Krakens, Sirens, Leviathans, and other dangerous sea creatures more than ready to bring a ship to the bottom of the sea and sailors to Davy Jones. Still, many braves these waters on a daily basis, for work, trade, and war.

The Fleet
Protected by Puerto Dorado's natural bay, the pirates' fleet rests in the harbour. The six mighty ships are ready to sail out at a moment's notice, and the Graveyard Galleon is out of the port more often than not. These six ships - along with the Sinclair's Folly - are the main defence and attack force of Puerto Dorado. The vessels are loaded with lethal weapons and battle-hardened pirates. Each of them has a different story to tell, and they're more than happy to share with those who listen.