Ahoy mates once again. Thank ye for yer comments, and as I promised in me last post, here is me own set o' rules, (with the main rules as well) along with me contract, so ye can see how it be possible for rules to change amongst Captains.
The grand rules
Of the company
Article One
Every man shall obey civil command; the captain shall have the first pick of a full share and a half in all prizes. The Master, Carpenter, Boatswain, and Gunner shall have one share and a quarter.
Article Two
If any man shall offer to run away, or keep a secret from the Company, he shall be marooned with one bottle of powder, one bottle of water, one small arm, and shot.
Article Three
If any man shall steal anything in the Company, or game, through the value of a piece of Eight, he shall be marroon’d or shot.
Article Four
If at any time we should meet another Marrooner that is pirate, and that man sign his Articles without the consent of our company and, most importantly, captain, shall suffer such punishment as the captain and company see fit.
Article Five
That man that shall harm another, whilst these articles are in force, shall receice 40 stripes, lacking one, on the bare back.
Article Six
That man that shall snap his arms, smoke tobacco in the hold without a cap to his pipe, or carry a lighted candle without lanthorn, shall suffer the same punishment as in the former article.
Article Seven
That man that shall not keep his arms clean, fit for an engagement, or neglect his business, shall be cut off from his share, and suffer such other punishment as the captain and company see fit.
Article Eight
If any man shall loose a joint in time of engagement, shall receive 400 pieces of eight; if a limb, 800.
Article Nine
If at any time you meet with a prudent woman, that man that offers to meddle with her, without her consent, shall suffer death.
Captain rules for
company
A pirate does not ask for directions. He relies only on his gut feeling, a compass, or a treasure map.
Parrots and Monkeys are the preferred pirate pets.
When fishing, a pirate uses a sword, a knife, his bare hands, ECT.
Pirates shall always wear boots, except in the case of a peg leg. Then one boot is acceptable. Otherwise, pirates may be barefoot.
Pirates do not cry, except in the case of the loss of a shipload of rum.
A pirate should always remove his hat in the presence of a bartender.
No pirate shall drink Grog out of a glass. Grog is only to be consumed either straight from the barrel, or from a mug heavy enough to kill a man.
Three-cornered hats, headbands and bandanas are the only acceptable headwear for pirates.
Peglegs must be made of timber or some other suitable wood.
No pirate may ever change his shirt because it is "wrinkled". A pirate may only change his shirt if it is completely soaked in blood.
When drinking, Pirates may sing. "Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest" is preferred.
No matter how hard it is raining, pirates do not fear rain.
A pirate may never wear another man's clothing, unless he first kills that man.
Two pirates must never share a bed or a hammock. It is perfectly acceptable for one pirate to sleep on the floor, or on a pile of treasure.
When setting out on a voyage, a pirate is only to bring what he can carry under his arms, or his back.
A pirate will never wear a patch that is any other color than black.
When choosing clothing, even if it looks dirty, or smells dirty, it is clean.
A pirate may ride in a rowboat, if traveling to or from his ship. Use of a Kayak is only permitted if used for cannon target practice.
When drinking rum, the only thing a pirate adds to the rum, is more rum.
A Pirate does not read poetry, unless said poetry is scrawled on the wall of a bathroom.
All women are to be referred to as wenches, with the exception of female Pirates, who can be referred to as "lass".
All pirates are to fight dirty with sword play as long as you don’t try to grab your opponent’s weapon, and don’t use the same attack over repeatedly.
Pirates in the same crew only use practice swords and can only attack each-other if practicing.
If a pirate declares “Parley”, he is to be taken to the captain and shall not be harmed. After the pirate speaks with the captain, the person is to be taken back were they were found and be left without harm.
A pirate never spends his money stupidly.
No pirate is allowed to drink rum or be near rum on the ship without the authorization of the captain.
A pirate is never to bring a woman on board the vessel unless she is a female pirate, slave, or is using the counter effect, which is known by the captain.
When on a ship, a pirate is never to whistle or else bad luck will come to the ship and crew.
Never bring a banana on board.
One never starts a voyage on land or sea on a Wednesday.
The following mates accept these rules to the good captain, Captain Reyes:
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Welcome to the Crew Mate
The grand rules
Of the company
Article One
Every man shall obey civil command; the captain shall have the first pick of a full share and a half in all prizes. The Master, Carpenter, Boatswain, and Gunner shall have one share and a quarter.
Article Two
If any man shall offer to run away, or keep a secret from the Company, he shall be marooned with one bottle of powder, one bottle of water, one small arm, and shot.
Article Three
If any man shall steal anything in the Company, or game, through the value of a piece of Eight, he shall be marroon’d or shot.
Article Four
If at any time we should meet another Marrooner that is pirate, and that man sign his Articles without the consent of our company and, most importantly, captain, shall suffer such punishment as the captain and company see fit.
Article Five
That man that shall harm another, whilst these articles are in force, shall receice 40 stripes, lacking one, on the bare back.
Article Six
That man that shall snap his arms, smoke tobacco in the hold without a cap to his pipe, or carry a lighted candle without lanthorn, shall suffer the same punishment as in the former article.
Article Seven
That man that shall not keep his arms clean, fit for an engagement, or neglect his business, shall be cut off from his share, and suffer such other punishment as the captain and company see fit.
Article Eight
If any man shall loose a joint in time of engagement, shall receive 400 pieces of eight; if a limb, 800.
Article Nine
If at any time you meet with a prudent woman, that man that offers to meddle with her, without her consent, shall suffer death.
Captain rules for
company
A pirate does not ask for directions. He relies only on his gut feeling, a compass, or a treasure map.
Parrots and Monkeys are the preferred pirate pets.
When fishing, a pirate uses a sword, a knife, his bare hands, ECT.
Pirates shall always wear boots, except in the case of a peg leg. Then one boot is acceptable. Otherwise, pirates may be barefoot.
Pirates do not cry, except in the case of the loss of a shipload of rum.
A pirate should always remove his hat in the presence of a bartender.
No pirate shall drink Grog out of a glass. Grog is only to be consumed either straight from the barrel, or from a mug heavy enough to kill a man.
Three-cornered hats, headbands and bandanas are the only acceptable headwear for pirates.
Peglegs must be made of timber or some other suitable wood.
No pirate may ever change his shirt because it is "wrinkled". A pirate may only change his shirt if it is completely soaked in blood.
When drinking, Pirates may sing. "Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest" is preferred.
No matter how hard it is raining, pirates do not fear rain.
A pirate may never wear another man's clothing, unless he first kills that man.
Two pirates must never share a bed or a hammock. It is perfectly acceptable for one pirate to sleep on the floor, or on a pile of treasure.
When setting out on a voyage, a pirate is only to bring what he can carry under his arms, or his back.
A pirate will never wear a patch that is any other color than black.
When choosing clothing, even if it looks dirty, or smells dirty, it is clean.
A pirate may ride in a rowboat, if traveling to or from his ship. Use of a Kayak is only permitted if used for cannon target practice.
When drinking rum, the only thing a pirate adds to the rum, is more rum.
A Pirate does not read poetry, unless said poetry is scrawled on the wall of a bathroom.
All women are to be referred to as wenches, with the exception of female Pirates, who can be referred to as "lass".
All pirates are to fight dirty with sword play as long as you don’t try to grab your opponent’s weapon, and don’t use the same attack over repeatedly.
Pirates in the same crew only use practice swords and can only attack each-other if practicing.
If a pirate declares “Parley”, he is to be taken to the captain and shall not be harmed. After the pirate speaks with the captain, the person is to be taken back were they were found and be left without harm.
A pirate never spends his money stupidly.
No pirate is allowed to drink rum or be near rum on the ship without the authorization of the captain.
A pirate is never to bring a woman on board the vessel unless she is a female pirate, slave, or is using the counter effect, which is known by the captain.
When on a ship, a pirate is never to whistle or else bad luck will come to the ship and crew.
Never bring a banana on board.
One never starts a voyage on land or sea on a Wednesday.
The following mates accept these rules to the good captain, Captain Reyes:
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
X_________________________ X_______________________
Welcome to the Crew Mate
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These seem like tough rules. It seems very strict that once you join you are not allowed to bail out. Even though the rules are strict, they are well made and reasonable. Maybe I'll join and become a pirate.
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