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[William the Drake]

I'm sure we all have a story behind the name we picked, a tale to tell about the characters we play as. Here is just the place for it. Tell us what your characters are all about! (I previously wrote this for PotBS and the Characters I had there, but I use the same name/character here, I also really wanted to share this. just as a story.)

 

Family Portrait: The Drummond Family

 

 

The story of the Drummonds in the Caribbean starts in London, where Edward Drummond II and Meredith Thatch-Drummond made their home. Edward was a successful yet stern businessman and trader with the East India Company, partaking in and commissioning trade ventures to and from the East Indies. He was calm yet tactful, as well as demandingly strict, often on the verge if brutality. His trading ventures were oft impeded by piracy, especially around the southern tip of Africa and around Madagascar. The constant annoyance of piracy and the loss of trade would have Edward develop a fanatic hatred of pirates, which would do little to hide. Yet despite these pitfalls, he managed to amass a rather impressive fortune and continued to make a profit. This allotted the couple a fine residence among London’s upper-middle class, where Meredith would bring eight children into the world in rather close succession. It is believe that on average, each was born one year after the other.

 

The family’s affluence allowed these children many opportunities among the social elite of Britain. Edward, through his influence in the Company and his personal wealth, would ensure that his children would be well acquainted with a regal life. Fate would have other plans.

 

As the children began to come of age, Edward’s strictness may have been too much for some of them. While we know that eight children were born, we only have records of seven. It is thought that the eldest, believed to be named Edmond or Edward, ran away very early on.  The other children make no note of him, some possibly due to being too young to remember, and others perhaps intimidated by their father to not speak of or mention him. Nonetheless, we do know that tensions were no doubt very high when tragedy befell the family. A tragedy that would set in motion the chain of events that would drive the Drummond children into the Caribbean.  A few years after giving birth to her final child, Meredith Drummond would fall ill and never recover. After which, a divide would be driven between some of the children and their father, while others would follow his wishes. By the time Edward Drummond II would meet his own fate, each of the Drummond children would be found in separate corners of the world. Yet somehow, they would all converge, and all find themselves in the clear pristine waters of the Burning Sea.

 

 

Archibald Drummond

 

 

Archibald Drummond (Antigua)

Of the children, Archibald was the 2^nd eldest, behind our lost child. Archibald can easily be seen as the “successor” son of Edward. By the time Meredith had died, Archibald had already established himself as a young yet capable merchant and trader in the East India Company (surely with some assistance from his father.) Archibald was doing well for himself, the Company granting him rights to trade in many of India’s major port cities, such as Bombay and Calcutta, and other major company ports, such as Jakarta. He was doing so well in fact, that Edward saw fit to place Ichebod, the family’s 2^nd youngest child, under Archibald’s care, hoping that Archibald would be able to raise Ichebod to be an equally adept trader as Archibald, if not better.

 

Unfortunately, this did not go as planned. As Ichebod came of age, it was clear that he was not meant for a profession in the company. While a cunning bargainer and salesman, Ichebod could not keep be held accountable of money. Ichebod would squander any profit that he made on questionable purchases and soon found himself in severe debt to the company, and subject to the ire of elder Archibald. Seeing no way to pay off his debt, Ichebod fled the company with Archibald, at the behest of the company, in pursuit.

 

 

Galahad Drummond

 

 

Galahad Drummond/ Tarik al-Drummond (Antigua)

Galahad Drummond was the third eldest and elder twin of William Drummond. Growing up, Galahad admired and respected his father’s authority. Even more so, he was fascinated by the captains of the Royal Navy and the great ships they commanded. So when Meredith passed, Edward was able to have Galahad inducted to the Royal Navy as either a cabin boy or something similar. When he was old enough, Galahad was given a commission as a Midshipman in the navy (again, no doubt due to assistance from Edward) and placed on a ship with orders to patrol the waters of western India.

 

They would not arrive to their intended waters, as storm forced the ship into the Red Sea and into the port of Mokha for repairs. While not completely welcome in the port, the ruling authority, Emir Hassan ibn-Sadiq, allowed them to make port on one condition; to assist in quelling pirate activity around Al-Hadd, as the pirates were known to attack ships carrying immigrants returning from the Hajj. The captain of Galahad’s ship could not accept as this would be outside his jurisdiction and against his orders. As a compromise, Galahad offered to stay in his stead, and lead the Emir’s forces against the pirates. Rather desperate, the captain agreed, and after repairs, left Galahad and a small contingent of British sailors under his command, informing Galahad that he would return in five months’ time.

 

Galahad proceeded against the local pirates and was so successful that the Emir “adopted” Galahad, giving him the honorific name “Tariq ibn-Hassan al-Abda,” (There was most likely political reasons for this “adoption,” perhaps the Emir ensuring that Britain would continue to assist in the event of future piracy issues.) Galahad would shorten his new honorific name to “Tarik al-Drummond” when he returned to his service in the Royal Navy, keeping his family’s namesake, while keeping his honorary given name.

 

Over a short yet impressive career, Tarik had risen to the rank of Captain and had command of his own vessel, the HMS Dependable, a heavy frigate that was tested fighting the French in the Indian Ocean. However now, Tarik was being sent to the Caribbean to assist in the effort against the pirates who had become more than a nuisance in that part of the world.

 

 

William Drummond

 

 

William Drummond/ William the Drake (Roberts, Main)

William Drummond was the fourth child in line, and the younger twin of Galahad Drummond. Unlike his twin brother, William was rebellious, almost to a fault, often ignoring his father’s wishes, and walking the streets of London with his close friend, Seamus Tomlinson. Much to his father’s chagrin, William reveled in the many pirate stories that were making their way through London; tales of the Henry Avery and the pirate republic of Libertalia in Madagascar having caught the attention of the populace for some time, was among his favorite. Edward could not stand the thought of his own son celebrating the depravity of the very same pirates that bring ruin to his trade.

 

As such, it was no surprise that when Meredith died, William ran away from his father and siblings, most likely to avoid whatever fate his father had planned for him. No matter what it may consist of, William wanted no part of it. William was determined to forge his own destiny. It is believed William ran away to Wapping, London’s busy port area, living there for some months, again, alongside Seamus Tomlinson. The two would undoubtedly find work on the many trade vessels that passed through the ports, and would quickly learn their way around ships of varying sizes. Eventually, the two parted ways, with William on a trader’s vessel bound for Antigua. By now a competent sailor, William would have been working the rigging when the ship he was on entered the Caribbean. He would not be in the Caribbean very long before coming face-to-face with the very pirates he had adored and championed as a youth.

 

One morning not days the ship was expected to reach Antigua, the lookout spotted sails on the horizon. Three small vessels approached, neither flying any colors. The captain ordered what few guns they had run out. Shortly after, the ships hoisted pitch black flags. “Pirates!” The vessels opened fire. While none of their shots landed, it was clear that the merchantman was outgunned, and most likely outnumbered. The captain ordered the colors struck, and the sails reefed. A chance meeting as about to take place that would change young William’s life.

 

The pirates came about and boarded the merchantman. The captain was ordered over to the pirates’ flagship, while the rest began to pillage the merchantman. One pirate came forward and asked the now prisoners if any would sign on with the pirates. One prisoner replied “And face the hangman’s noose? I’ll not throw away my life so easy as ye pirates have!” However, young William’s interest was piqued. “And what shall we have should we sign?” The pirate smiled a grin that was somewhat lacking in teeth. “Less work, more pay, and better rum than what ye’ve had on this hulk, this I guarantee.” The child that so loved the pirate tales was alive inside William, and so he signed on. He was rowed over to the pirate’s flagship , where he would sign he pirate’s articles and become a crewmember.  When he climbed aboard, he was met with the imposing sight of one of the most notorious pirates of the time, Drake Brackish. The man was large with a wild beard and an even wilder look about his eyes. “So, ye’ve decided to leave the rigor and regiment of normal society for ours? Well, we’ll see how ye fair. For if’n even a single one of ye does anything that calls into question yer loyalty, I’ll cut ye down meself. So, sign on, if yer brave enough!”

 

Brackish’s small flotilla headed to the waters of French Louisiana, the normal hunting grounds of the pirate captain. Along the way, William proved himself in engagements and captures, and was soon promoted as Brackish’s quartermaster on the flagship Winged Demon. By the time the pirates had reached the bayous of the Louisiana cost, tensions had flared between William and Brackish.  William and some of the crew felt it best they sail to the Bahamas to continue hunting. Brackish refused, arguing that the recently usurped Pirate Republic there had made the area too dangerous. Furthermore, the two had crossed words on their voyage from the Windward Islands; William did not agree with Brackish’s somewhat brutal treatment of captives, and how he marooned most and burned their vessels, instead of letting them go after all of value had been plundered.\

 

By the time all was said and done lines had been drawn and sides had been chosen; about a third of the crew sided with William, enough for Brackish to compromise. With his blessing, Brackish suggested William take command of one of the other vessels, and sail for the Bahamas himself. “It doesn’t do well to have two captains aboard one ship, eh?” Brackish gifted William one of the small pirate sloops as his first command, as well as a new flag: a white Welsh dragon clutching a bleeding heart upon a black field.

“But I’m not Welsh, I was born in London.”

“Good, then they’ll be lookin’ fer a Welshman.”

With that, William Drummond, soon to be known as “William the Drake” for his flag and fighting “…like a dragon!” sailed for the Bahamas, treasure and plunder awaiting him.

 

 

 

 

Seamus Tomlinson

 

 

Seamus Tomlinson/Sheamus O’Drummond (Roberts)

Seamus Tomlinson’s had lived in Wapping, London all his life, his father a sailor working on the many ships that trafficked the port, and his mother Bartender at one of the local taverns. As such, Seamus spent much of his early life between the docks and the tavern, always surrounded by rough and ragged men. He quickly learned to pickpocket and to re-sell his prizes at ludicrous prices as well learning how to fend for himself, his parents often being far too busy most of the time. It was in Wapping that Seamus first met the young William Drummond (what William was doing in Wapping or how he found himself there is a bit of a mystery).

 

 Seamus could tell this boy was not a local, but also not entirely lost. The rambunctious duo, who were about the same age, hit it off and spread mischief across Wapping. William eventually invited Seamus to the Drummond household, where he would spend most of his time among the children and promoting William’s mischievousness. This undoubtedly irked Edward, as Seamus while not only being unkempt and not exactly polite, was also causing most of the children to act up. Seamus was likely able to stay around the household only at the behest of Meredith, who enjoyed the spontaneity Seamus brought. Seamus became such a prevalent friend that children affectionately dubbed him “Sheamus O’Drummond,” which he clearly appreciated, as he would constantly switch between referring to himself by both names in the years to come.

 

When Meredith died, it was no doubt that William ran away partially because he knew full well that his dear friend would no longer be allowed around. It is most likely that when the two ran away to Wapping, they may have very well taken up residence with the Tomlinsons. Shortly before William sailed for the Caribbean, Sheamus sailed instead with the wailing fleet headed north. It would be some time before he would see his friend again, and when he did, it would be under very different circumstances.

 

Sheamus soon found the wailing fleet unsatisfactory, wishing less to sail and more for swindling people out of their hard earned cash. He could find little profit in Wapping, and so boarded a ship bound for the African Coast. We lose Sheamus here for some time, as he somehow ends up in Harbor Island in the Bahamas. It is possible that once in Africa he found the Africa Company’s grip too tight on trade for him to apply his own trade, and so made his way for the Caribbean. What we do know is this: Sheamus was very active as one of the many smugglers in Harbor Island who assisted the pirates in Nassau by fencing their goods. When the Pirates of Nassau were usurped by Woodes Rogers, Sheamus moved shop to Morgan’s Bluff nearby, just enough to throw off any authorities. There he continued his pilfering and smuggling practices with the lingering pirates. It was in Morgan’s Bluff that a surprised Sheamus would be reunited with an old friend.

 

It can be supposed that William Drummond was properly introduced to the pirate “political’ structure in the Bahamas by Sheamus. William would supply Sheamus with goods to fence and Sheamus would return the favor by ensuring William was never for want of repairs or supplies.  The two men would plunder the Bahamas of what remaining riches there was, just as they had liberated the many pocketbooks of Wapping’s visitors when they were youths.  

 

 

Horatio Drummond

 

 

Horatio Drummond (Roberts)

Horatio was the fifth child to be added to the Drummond family. While growing up he was mostly independent. He would often be found in the family’s library, perusing books of various topics. It should not be expected that the other children did not care for him or ignored him, but rather acknowledged and appreciated his want for some quiet and solitude. Records show that when Horatio did interact with the rest of the family there were little issues of note.

 

Just after Meredith’s death, Horatio signed on with a local merchantman headed for the American colonies. Horatio wished to make his living on his own: not dependent upon or in service to any company, nor seeing a life in the Royal Navy as something he would enjoy. He would live in New York, where he would make a crafty and tactful trader.  He also continued his studies here, being one of the only Drummond children to receive a formal education. It would ultimately do little for him, however, as a trade journey down into the Bahamas would pull him out of legitimate operations and into the world of piracy.

 

While trading in West End, Horatio was beset upon by a collection of British soldiers, who claimed he was a pirate illegally smuggling goods into the city. Horatio assured them they were mistaken, showing his papers, however the soldiers did not relent. Horatio was sent to the local prison, as the authorities did not have substantial proof that Horatio was smuggling. He knew however that soldiers were no doubt ransacking his ship and would “find” what evidence they needed. By chance, another trader in the area observed the whole debacle, and came to Horatio’s aid.

 

Horatio was shortly released, his bail paid (or rather the guard payed off), and quickly rushed to a nearby ship. Surely frightened, Horatio’s nerves were likely eased when the captain of the ship came to great him. It was none other than the old family friend Seamus Tomlinson, who was no doubt smuggling goods into west end 9and possibly the individual for whom Horatio was mistaken). What’s more, Seamus informed him that his brother, William, was “working” with Seamus. Horatio was no foolish individual, and Seamus knew it. Horatio had no issue with smuggling like Seamus, and cared not that his brother was a pirate; after so long on his own in the Americas, and so was eager to be reunited with some of his family. As such, Horatio followed and assisted Seamus in smuggling for William, and they often met and drank together in nearby Marsh Harbor.

 

 

Nathaniel Drummond

 

 

Nathaniel Drummond (Antigua)                                                                                                                               

The sixth child to be born, Nathaniel spent most of his time with the twins Galahad and William while growing up. Their influence on Nathaniel’s character became apparent as Nathaniel came of age. Nathaniel respected authority and the Navy like Galahad, yet was also intrigued by the stories of pirates and the adventures therein.  He was also somewhat ignored by his father, which often pushed him to go to great lengths in attempts to gain his recognition, ultimately to little success.  When his mother died, Nathaniel signed aboard as a Privateer, hoping to remain legitimate in both the eyes of the crown as well as his father while also seeking adventure and fame.

 

Just before signing on, Nathaniel had been swept away by the stories of privateer ventures, including the exploits of Woodes Rogers, who had captured a Manila Galleon, Circumnavigated the globe, and recently deposed a troublesome nest of Pirates in Nassau.  Inspired, Nathaniel became a privateer, and with family connections and funds, soon commanded his own privateer vessel, appropriately named the Adventure. He would soon make his way into the Caribbean, hearing that pirates still swarmed its waters and that foreign relations were deteriorating. Once there he would be joined by his brothers, Archibald and Tarik, who would join forces in an ambitious venture.

 

The trio reunited in Jamestown, just across from Port Royal. There Archibald informed them of Ichebod’s escape and, therefore, Archibald’s presence in the Caribbean. Tarik had been stationed in Port Royal to protect it from any pirates or foreign invasion. The Western powers had grown tired of each other’s’ presence in the Caribbean, and the region had devolved into a free-for-all. Smelling opportunity, Archibald proposed a bold idea to his brothers: establish a privately owned mercenary company to be rented out to the local English Magistrates. The company would help fight against the pirates and the king’s enemies, while simultaneously giving the brothers some level of independence from authorities. Tarik was able to have the Royal Navy amend his commission to allow him to be stationed under the company’s jurisdiction, and Nathaniel had the governor of Jamestown renew his Letter of Marque, while also changing it to have Archibald and the new company as its investor and owner. Thus, the brothers were now colleagues and each co-owners of the Drummond Family Mercanaries.

 

 Under the company, Archibald would continue to search for Ichebod, though fate, it seems, would never have them cross paths again. Tarik would patrol the Windward Islands, ever vigilant and always eager to assist the Royal Navy when needed. Nathaniel would find his adventure and his fortune with the company, and would often be found in company of fellow adventurers while in port.

 

 

Ichebod Drummond

 

 

Ichebod Drummond (Roberts)

The second youngest in the family, the 7^th of 8 children, Ichebod had had a rather rough go of things from the beginning. At a young age, he was sent to the West Indies to live with his brother, Archibald, in hopes of growing up as a trader for the East India Company. Lacking a father figure in his youth (not that Archibald didn’t try) Ichebod easily slid into a life of excess, and with the aid of Company money, opulence. He was by no means an unsuccessful businessman. In fact he was one of the best, earning the company some of its largest profits.  His issue was that he could not be trusted with money, be it his own or the Company’s. He quickly found himself in sever debt to the company after spending large amounts of money on gambling, drinking, and other unscrupulous purchases. Fearing his elder brother’s and the Company’s prosecution, Ichebod fled to the one place he though the Company could not touch him: the Caribbean.

 

Sneaking between the ports of India, Ichebod managed to book passage to Kingston on a merchant ship. A few weeks from arrival, while sailing through the windward passage, the ship was captured by pirates. Believing that the best place to hide from the EIC was among the likes of pirates, Ichebod asked to join the pirate crew. However, after hearing that the crew was not looking for new recruits and being refused, Ichebod asked for an audience with the pirate’s captain. By twist of fate, the pirate who attacked Ichebod’s ship was none other than his brother, William Drummond.

 

Relaying his story, Ichebod pleaded with William to take him on and protect him from the Company and Archibald. William agreed on the condition that Ichebod would help Horatio and Seamus in their smuggling venture, but that instead of keeping any profit, Ichebod would only take a set allowance. Ichebod agreed, and would later meet up with his other brother and old friend in Marsh Harbor.

 

 

Arebella Drummond

 

 

Arebella Drummond (Roberts)

The youngest Drummond and the only girl of the children, Arebella had it the worst. She was still young when her mother died, and her father grew even stricter after his wife’s passing. This began to foster in Arebella a similar mentality as was found in the young William. However Arabella would not be forced to act upon them like William; Edward began launching more and more trade ventures, leaving her at home in the stewardship of the household’s servants. Like William, she began to walk the streets of London, however she did so under the guise of a young boy. With this façade she would develop a proud and feisty temper. So when Edward died in a storm off the coast of Africa, and Arebella was placed in an abbey (the EIC having seized all of the Family’s assets in a horrid move laced with corruption and deceit),  she quickly found her way out and signed on as crew on a trading vessel, again looking the part of a young boy.

 

It was while in a tavern in South Carolina that Arebella began to hear stories of pirates operating out of the Bahamas, the descriptions of which being strikingly familiar. Seeing to incentive to stay in the American Colonies, she sailed for Marsh Harbor, the known port of many pirates in the area.  She would have easily made herself at home here, where she could now walk about freely as a woman, shedding her disguise. It would only be a few days before her temper was infamous around town, so much so that no man dare approach here with lecherous intent. It also caught the ear of a group of pirates who were operating out of Marsh.

 

The reunion of Arebella and the other Drummonds in Marsh Harbor was indicative of the individuals themselves: when the three brothers and Seamus first approached Arebella, she lashed out at them and warned that she’d “Cut off more than yer fingers!” should they come any closer. William proved his authenticity by replying “Fiery as ever, only this time ye don’t have Nathaniel to side with ye.” Arebella quickly realized who she was looking at and quickly changed her tone. The five of them sat in the tavern for hours afterwards, catching up on each other’s’ adventures, and Arebella relaying father’s passing. She was most impressed by William’s success as a pirate, as well as the grand network of smuggling that the others had established. She asked if they had heard of the others: Archibald, Galahad, and Nathaniel. None had heard of them. In fact, ever since leaving arriving in the Caribbean, it was as if the two groups were in different worlds.

 

Arebella decided she would join her brothers in the Bahamas as a pirate herself. However she would not be found smuggling. Instead she would command her own ship, the Mary, and pillage the Burning Sea.

Coming soon: Drake Brackish, the Dirty Water Dragon

Edited May 25, 2016 by William the Drake

[TommyShelby]

Very cool Drummond! I only read about the first character so far but i luv it!  

 

My story: 

Tommy Fucking Shelby. That says it all i think.

http://peaky-blinders.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Shelby

[Konali89]

 

Thats it for me

[Razgriz von Preussen]

Razgriz is a myth and legend in the alt. world of Ace Combat V: The Unsung War...essentially a "Heroic-Demon", it is really dependent on an individual's personal beliefs and perceptions after learning the story to decide for yourself if Razgriz is a demon or a hero. Its all about perspective. I usually go by the gamertag of "Razgriz" or a similar variant in most of my games.

 

von Preussen = "from Prussia" or "of Prussia"...I'm German. TA-DA!

 

...that's it...NEXT!

[AndrewAnten]

Great set. Thanks for sharing the pictures

[William the Drake]

Drake Brackish

 

 

 

Drake Brackish, the Dirty Water Dragon (Roberts)

 

Our records of Drake Brackish are easily our most incomplete; much clouds the origins and life of one of the most notorious pirates of the northern Caribbean. Discerning what is fact and fiction is probably the hardest task when deciphering this particular character and not even William Drummond’s personal accounts can be considered factual. Indeed, Brackish was equally adept at manipulating the fears of men as Blackbeard himself; take what is presented here with a grain of salt.

 

There are many accounts of the origins of Drake Brackish (if that even is his real name).  Some claim that he was a son-of-a-gun; the offspring of an English gunner and French woman, born upon the gundeck, thus lending to his nautical leanings. Others claim that he is part native, the blood of either the Maya or Zapotec savage running through his veins. Surely this would explain his infamous ferocity in combat and the ornately carved bone necklace around his neck. However, we have found that the most probable account is that of a romance between an English Privateer and a Spanish noblewoman (her exact rank is hard to place, though it is believed she was either a viscount’s daughter or similar) who met in the Mediterranean.  The date and place of Brackish’s birth has been lost to us, as well as any account of his early life. What we do know is this: even in youth he showed great aptitude in sailing and fighting, and he quickly found himself in the service of the Corsairs of the Mediterranean and, eventually, on his own in the Caribbean.

 

Criminal records of Brackish pop up all over the Caribbean; there are accounts of him attacking shiping in English, Spanish, and French waters. It appears that he initially cruised around the Virgin Islands only to move to the Bahamas. It is most likely that his move from the Bahamas was due to the high level of competition, as records show more activity in northern Cuba and the Yucatan. The Spanish were much more ardent in their anti-pirate efforts, as there are a few accounts of Brackish’s activity in Spanish records, including one capture and subsequent harrowing escape. It is around this time that Brackish moves to his most famed of cruising waters: the bayous and French waters of the Northern Gulf of Mexico.

 

Brackish’s exploits and near expert knowledge of the Southern American bayous would become infamous and would not me matched until the likes of Jean Lafitte. Brackish was so crafty and so deadly piloting and raiding these waters that he was given the nickname “the Dirty Water Dragon”. This is where we question the validity of the name ‘Drake Brackish’ as it seems to be a literal translation: “Drake” is an old-world form reference to Dragon, whereas “Brackish” is literally defined as water that is excessively murky or foul.

 

Our picture of Drake Brackish only becomes somewhat clearer with his capture of William Drummond. For whatever reason, Drake Brackish was patrolling around the island of Antigua, very far from what had been his normal stomping grounds of southern Louisiana. Whatever the case, Brackish, commanding his flagship the Demon, came across a small English Merchantman. This would be the ship that held young William, and Brackish intended to seize it. And here is where two burgeoning destinies would cross, where we would begin to get a clearer picture of Brackish.

 

Drummond describes Brackish as thus: “A most menacing devil that would grace the decks of a ship. His is a tall and sinister beast, with a constitution crossed with scars and covered by a thick and wild beard.  A patch covers his right eye, and his left stares with a deep, intense brown hue. He limps when he walks and is accompanied with a prevalent ‘thud’ of wood-on-wood as he has lost the luxury of two legs, instead propelled by a wooden peg. I have never seen such a man so equally intimidating and inspirational.”

 

Drummond’s affinity for pirate tales and the Pirates’ life can be seen in this description. Brackish would see this as well and would take Drummond under his wing, teaching him how to maneuver in combat and navigate shallow reefs and eventually the bayous when they arrived in the Southern Swamps. By the time they reached Louisiana, Drummond had already proven himself in combat, so much so that Brackish decided to let him go, as a fellow pirate captain. And here is where our accounts fall off as well.

 

Brackish appears to have fallen out of history as somewhat of a legend: he was never captured but instead seemed to just disappear. If there is any consolation, William Drummond notes numerous times in his own records that Brackish kept a journal, many volumes in fact. Unfortunately no one has come across them…yet. These volumes, if Drummond’s accounts are accurate, could hold untold stories of Brackish’s exploits; Drummond relays late-night tales that Brackish would tell of ancient Maya ruins, harrowing fort sieges, and cruises all across the Spanish Main.  One thing is for certain: the tale of Drake Brackish, the Dirty Water Dragon, is far from over.