1680

[Huracan]

The year is 1680. Colonization of the New World is well underway, and the European nations continually seek to enchance their financial and territorial holdings through trade and military might. Distractions during this period in the motherland however lessen the number of military reinforcements sent to the European controlled colonies and the local governors regularly make use of the unreliable sea-goons for hire known as bucaneers both to protect their own ports and ships and attack their enemies possessions with letters of marque, making their piracy legal in the eyes of their employing nation. Take the helm of a ship, trade for profit, become a notorious pirate, or make your living hunting down pirates and keeping the peace. The choice is yours, but go with caution, for while the sea may grant your dreams of wealth, it can also dash them to pieces with a single storm or shipwreck on a coral reef.

The thread will be plot based, and quality posts will be expected. I don't expect a mini novel every time, but if I start to notice a trend of one line posts, don't be surprised if you sail smack dab into the middle of a category 5 hurricane.

Everyone will start at the port of Curacao, the largest free trade port in the New World, controlled by the Dutch. To sign up, provide the following information (anyone may join at any time after character approval):

Name:
Age:
Nationality:
Profession: (from this your characters skills will be determined)
Skills: (if you would like to pick them yourself)
History: (explain your character's background, why you have come to Curacao, how long have you been there, etc)
Ship Name: (if you captain or sail on one already)