Good Day me hearties!! Welcome back aboard the Silver Wing for the next installment of Captain K and his fearless crew’s journey into the unknown! Our friends were last left in the presence of the great Silver Fairy Queen Savore, and she had just revealed that by uniting the four hidden relics of the Lost Sea the locations of all the Silver Skull of Destiny parts would be disclosed. Now back to the Dragon Fire and the continuation of the fabled meeting between our heroes and their newest ally Queen Savore.
(silver fairy Queen Savore)
Queen Savore reached back into another pouch on her hip and pulled out what appeared to be an ornate puzzle box. Handing it to Captain K the Queen said “as you reach each relic another compartment will open unleashing the whereabouts of the next relic.” She then said “by reaching me you have completed the first step” and with those words the box began to shine with an eerie green glow. One corner of the box popped open and a red flame jumped to the charts lying on Captain K’s table. The flame drew into the charts the burning the location and direction of travel.
(Chart from The Goonies best movie ever!!)
Looking at the chart Queen Savore said it looks as though you must sail west on the Lost Sea to the island of Aeaea home of the sorceress Circe. The relic you will find there will be with the Makhai (warrior spirits) leader, Lady Ravenhill. Legends says that Lady Ravenhill was a fierce fighter, whose beauty and ability caught the eye of Ares himself. The warriors code that Lady Ravenhill followed, fighting for justice and protection of those that had been wronged, was often at odds with Ares own love of pure violence. The two were forever meant to be like two rivers flowing beside own another never to cross. Ares in an act of kindness that is in itself amazing gave Lady Ravenhill the Morrigan Skull as a token of his love and she has keep it close ever since.
(The Morrigan photo by @dwingsworld)
The Queen made sure to tell the men that travel and time were not always normal in the Lost Sea. Captain K, his first mate D, and Sir Bentley thanked the Queen for all her kindness and help.Setting course due west the Captain and his crew raised the sails and bid farewell to their new friends. Sailing for three nights with the beautiful song of Precious always not far behind the ship soon found itself in a round and troubled sea. Slamming the ship from side to side with waves quickly filling the decks. Looking through the heavy rains the crew could barely make out land in the distance. Lightning crashed all around setting one of the main sails on fire. Fearing the ship would be badly damaged Captain K ordered the men to dock at the unknown island.
Luckily, Sir Bentley was able to scout a cave that was not too far from where they had docked the ship. Spending two long days in the cave, before the weather broke, made the crew low on morale and supplies. On the third day when the sun finally awoke and the men were able to fully see the island they realized they were in an amazing paradise. The landscape was lush and full of vegetation and tons of animals. First mate D and Sir Bentley were able to gather a large number of fruits and other items from the land and on the third night the men had restocked their supplies and had an amazing feast. About three quarters of the way through the fest Captain K started to feel tired and as if he must sleep. He tried to alert his men, but most of them too were already asleep if not starting to. He glanced up to see a strong woman standing at the end of his men carrying a sword and wearing a protective mask prior to passing out.
Captain K awoke in a large hall inside a cage facing an imposing woman with long dark hair and a slender figure holding a golden goblet filled to the brim with wine. "Where are my men?" shouted Captain K. "Calm down Captain everyone is fine, you have my word" said the very calm woman without even a hint of concern. "Do you know who I am?" she asked. Captain K took a moment to look at his surroundings and realized he was in a large mansion full of widows and light. Looking at the regal woman he said "You are Circe misteress of the mystic arts, potions, and poisons!"
(artist rendering of Circe)
"Very good Captain K and welcome to my home" said Circe. I believe you have met whom you are seeking. Pointing toward the corner of the room a small built but strong woman stepped from the shadows. She had hair as dark as night past her shoulders with a blackened metal mask covering her mouth and a beautiful sheathed katana at her hip. She wore a dress of black with slight white highlights that brought out a skull pattern etched into her mask. Circe said "say hello to the Lady Ravenhill Captain K." Without blinking the figure of Lady Ravenhill disappeared into the shadows and appeared right in front of Captain K. Staring as him she whispered from behind her mask "Captain we have much to discuss and many dangers to face before any relics are united."
Well my pirate friends and foes (who can be a foe with such an awesome story!!) that is where we pause this section of our journey! Please remember to visit @dixiesilverminer and check out all the amazing pours and content that they put up. Here is the original post that has the previous chapters and inspired this!! @dixiesilverminer/piratesunday-time-to-share-the-treasure
Come aboard the Silver Wing next #piratesunday for more adventure!!
Precious thanks to @silversaver888