Rixa Rae is a member of the
Longstraw Pirates and board the
Garrot.
Characteristics
Mental traits
Personality
Rixa embodies a paradox of strength and conflict, her resolve as unyielding as the sea's currents. She navigates her world with guarded eyes, her demeanor shaped by a turbulent past. Despite an exterior that appears unshakable, beneath the surface lies a tempest of inner turmoil.
Ideals
Rixa's ideals are an intricate weave of loyalty and yearning. While she strives for a semblance of control over her destiny, her journey is marked by a thirst for power and an undeniable pull toward freedom. Her internal compass swings between the allure of authority and the uncharted waters of a pirate's life.
Bonds
Rixa grew as a sailor on the Garrot, her connection to the ship's history and her former crewmates is marked by camaraderie and allegiances.
Flaws
While Rixa's loyalty is her strength, it also casts a shadow as her steadfastness blinds her to opportunities for change. Her inability to embrace the fluidity of her situation emerges as a significant flaw, leaving her teetering on the precipice of a decision that could reshape her world yet again.
History
Many modest citizen living in harbor choosed a life as sailor. Low wages, long days while being forced to sleep on the hardwood floor of the rocking ship was a “privilege” for those lucky enough to be 'volunteered'. Once a mere member of the ship's crew, Rixa's prowess in defending the vessel earned her a steady climb through the ranks, ultimately ascending to the esteemed position of first mate. She deftly managed multiple ship responsibilities, most crucially, its defense.
Beneath the Garrot's towering masts, Rixa's world intertwined with a captain who wielded power with an egocentric fervor, sometimes crossing into tyrannical realms. The brewing discontent among the crew kindled a rebellion, a mutiny seeking to dethrone the captain from his oppressive rule. While Rixa sympathized with the dissenters, her steadfast loyalty prevented her from partaking in the uprising.
Straddling a precipice between allegiance and aversion, Rixa contemplated seeking employment on another ship, away from the turbulence of rebellion. However, fate intervened as chaos erupted, and the mutineers were apprehended and delivered to authorities at
Boralus's harbor.
Engaging the captain in a heated exchange, Rixa voiced her concerns and sought understanding. As the night unfurled, the hull echoed with tension and uncertainty. News of the mutineers' escape pierced the dawn, propelling Rixa to another confrontation with the captain. Yet, her encounter was interrupted by a cacophony of footsteps – pirates boarding the ship. Rixa, her curiosity piqued, observed their audacious takeover and ran to the deepest part of the Garrot.
Guided by instinct, Rixa retreated into the shadows with two fellow sailors, sheltering in a concealed alcove above the ship's hold. Days passed, a clandestine vigil as they awaited their chance to break free. Discovery arrived like a storm, pistols drawn, Rixa confronted the invaders,
Wellan. Through his words, Rixa gleaned the truth – the pirates had claimed ownership of the ship with her former crew.
Resentment and curiosity waged within her as she grappled with her new reality. Gradually, the sway of pirate life seeped into her perceptions, unveiling a world richer than she'd ever imagined. Though grappling with lingering disdain, Rixa acknowledged the allure of newfound possibilities, tinged with a yearning for the authority she once wielded.
The pivotal point came with the first pirate boarding. Prominence reclaimed her, Rixa ascending to a position of command, aligned on par with
Rudy.
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