Blackbeard's Bay
Established sometime over 1200 years ago by the feared pirate Blackbeard, this pirate controlled fortress is rather well hidden on Thieves Respite Isle, which is already difficult to reach safely. It is known as the pirate capital of the world, being the birthplace to the man formerly known as the tidal king (known to the uninformed as pirate king). Many great pirates have hailed from here, whether by birth or simply where their crews were first assembled. It is difficult to find by sea and land, and even more difficult to assault. The entire population is quite large, and every single one of them is a pirate at their core, with few exceptions. Not all actively sail, but they at least understand and accept the lifestyle, none-the-less.
The city is laid out with an outer wall that surrounds the city on the north and south sides, with mountains sealing off the east and west sides. The city wasn't designed by a master architect, so they layout inside the walls is rather haphazard, with buildings placed where convenient over a particular aesthetic design. The buildings can reach several stories tall, and the city extends deep into the mountains through a series of hollowed out caves.
This is a city where you always want to watch your back, and what you say aloud. The city is generally boisterous and the people in high spirits, though a careless accusation flug at the wrong people could end in bloodshed. This is a city where the citizens always have something to prove, and while there is a code everyone abides by, some lose their cool a bit more quickly than they should. All must follow the code of the Privateer's Union, and those that do not are swiftly dealt with, assuming they are not justified in their actions. Tribunal is handled by the tidal king, the defacto ruler of this city. All that have taken the oath of the Privateer's Union are given free-use of this port and all of the city's facilitied.
Anything related to maritime life can be found and acquired here, from ship repair to fishing rods. The population is mostly pirate, though there are some honest, hardworking folks that call this rough and dangerous place home. These ordinary folks are generally kept very well protected, the way one would treat younger siblings.
CLIMATE
Winter: 25 to 50 / Between: 40 to 60 / Summer: 60 to 80
Rainfall: Heavy and frequent rainfall. Windspeed: Low to moderate.
Defences
Surrounding the entire island (Thieves Respite Isle) are jagged reefs that are nearly impossible to navigate without an experienced navigator that knows the area quite well.
There are 4 large fortresses surrounding the already fortified city, each with enough artillery to bring down a fleet of ships long before they reach the harbor with both anti-sea and anti-air.
Aside from the heavily fortified city, there are mountains that cover the rest of the island.
Infrastructure
Docks: Room for 36 large sea vessels
Skyport: Room for 9 skyships
All standard city ammenities are present, such as tavern, inn, blacksmith, herbalist, etc.
Founding Date
Type
Military, Base
Population
est. 70,000 (pirate) / 2,000 (civilian)
Location under
Owning Organization
