Slande's Liberation
The celebration allowing those to assent to the rank of Corsair Liberator and as a way to honors the deeds of Josephine Slande.
The tradition can only be executed in the Slande Archipelago by visiting the tomb of Josephine.
History
It began after the now infamous captain Josephine Slande led a united fleet against a tyrannical dragon during the War of the Flying Baron.
This form of unity allowed an opportunity for the captain to unite all crews under a Pirate Code and provide the newly discovered Slande Archipelago a form of security against any empire.
This led to the founding of the first settlement in the Archipelago, Dragons Bay, build out in the remains of the dragon they defeated.
Josephine didn't want to be a horrendous ruler so he instructed that all are free, with only during times of crisis that a leader would be put into power. This leader would hold the rank of Corsair Liberator and have power over all who ally themselves with the Slande Liberty.
This individual would be voted in by the masses with Josephine giving the final say to prevent charlatans from taking advantage of the Code.
Once Josephine died it became a tradition to go to his tomb and resurrect him to get permission to start an election.
Execution
Initializing
If an individual sees a crisis they are allowed to make their way to the tomb of Josephine. Upon climbing every step they can proceed inside and use one of Josephine's treasures to resurrect him. He then awakes from his death to hear the situation at hand, if he deems it right he will sound the bell that hangs atop his tomb signalling all that a vote is to take place.Voting
Candidates nominate themselves at the bottom of the stairs leading to the tomb. Voting is done verbally with the most voted individual walking up the stairs to receive the rank of Corsair Liberator from Josephine. Josephine makes the final decision if the individual is worthy, with very few rare cases they are sent out and the voting goes again. Josephine has never refused more than 2 people during this process.Crowning
This stage marks when Josephine writes the conditions under which the individual holds the title. This is written using an arcane quill of Josephines and a drop of the individual's blood to make sure the contract cant be disobeyed, and if it is they lose the rank. Josephine then touches the individual's skin creating a tattoo of a key, the branding placed on Josephine's neck.Deed
They then go out to complete the task they sought to follow. Returning they tell the tale to Josephine who then takes the title and tattoo back. Josephine then returns to his tombs to rest and the individual walks out to a celebration of peace by the people. This often includes feasts, games and drinking.Components and tools
Whistle of Xivagh
A death whistle carved out of Xivagh Laihlag's heart. It holds the ability to resurrect the dead who have unfinished business. This is used to wake up Josephine Slande from death to initiate the tradition.Amber Quill
A phoenix feather carved in with Chinderin runes allows for writing that can force the world to do what it writes. It is used by Josephine to remove the tattoo brand from the individual if they go against what is right.Observance
Whenever a crisis appears that requires a Corsair Liberator to lead the people.
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