The Sea Dogs

Operating along the northern and western coasts of Théah, the Sea Dogs focus their attacks on Montaigne and Castillian ships. These pirates sail in small, maneuverable sloops, and never harm Avalon ships. Some suggest there is some connection between these men and Queen Elaine, but she denies sponsorship of the Sea Dogs. The rulers of the other countries are not convinced of her sincerity.
There are several Sea Dogs seemingly acting independently of each other, but the most famous of them is Jeremiah Berek, captain of the Black Dawn. Captain Berek is a dashing, handsome man whose crew would follow him into the Abyss itself. Cynical comments made by other captains suggest that Berek uses Glamour to cultivate this loyalty among his men, but there is no hard evidence of this.
Captain Berek and the other Sea Dogs appeared at the battle with the Castillian Armada. Berek’s ingenuity and leadership during the fight contributed immeasurably to the Avalon victory. This only strengthens the claims that he is working for Queen Elaine.