History of Freeport



2000 years ago
The Serpent Empire of Valossa was destroyed in a cataclysm. The Serpen't Teeth Isles formed.

800 years ago
The future city of Freeport was founded on the island of A'Val. The Golden Age of Piracy Began

200 years ago
Drac and Francisco lead the great raid.

190 years ago
Civil War in Freeport; Drac betrayed Captain Francisco and became the sole ruler of the city.

150 years ago
Drac died and was succeeded by Captain Cromey.

128 years ago
Manipulated by Antonio Grosette, Sea Lord Corliss increased the Captains' Council to 12 members.

104 years ago
Sea Lord Marquetta became the fourth Sea Lord and the first woman to hold the post.

104 years ago
Conflict between Sea Lord Marquetta and the Thieves' Guild grew into open war. This event became known as The Back Alley War.

101 years ago
Sea Lord Marquetta won the Back Alley War and the Thieves' Guild was wiped out.

50 years ago
Marten Drac became Sea Lord nearly bankrupting Freeport. Drac succession Law instituted, limiting the Seal Lord position to the Drac Bloodline.

36 years ago
Anton Drac succeeded Marten Drac and repaired much of the damage done. Crucially, he did not repeal the succession law.

11 years ago
Anton Drac was assasinated by unknown forces. Milton Drac became Sea Lord of Freeport

10 years ago
Contruction began on the Lighthouse of Drac.

This Year: AC 1024 – Terror in Freeport
Thalis, Knox, Will and Bruno arrive in Freeport and become entangled in the activities of the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign. The group befriends Brother Egil, from the Temple of Knowledge, and earns the respect of Captain Scarbelly. (Campaign Begins)

AC 1025 – Holiday in the Sun
The group investigate a murder leading them to a conspiracy which has roots among the ruling elites of Freeport. Thalis rescues damsels in distress and the Knox brothers find new drinking buddies at the Bilge Rat. Bruno gains a reputation of being the stingiest pirate in town.

AC 1026 – Death in Freeport
The group explore the city and make friends and enemies. Jack Shark gains a reputation as a fiddle player. Taking part in the annual Plunder Festival, the group averts an assassination attempt on Captain Lydon and gains a friend in the Captain’s Council.

AC 1027 – Madness in Freeport
The group are invited to a Grand Ball by Sealord Milton Drac. The Sealord plans to have the group killed at the Ball, but they manage to escape his machinations once again. They now realize Drac is somehow involved with the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign. They uncover the Sealord’s plot involving the Great Lighthouse and prevent Sealord Drac from spreading madness across the city. Knox Garrow rises in the ranks of the Harrimast Clergy. Some see him as the next High Priest in line.

AC 1028 – Curse of Mad Martinez
Captain Lydon sends the group on a quest to discover the Lost Treasure of Captain Mad Martinez. Douglass McTargan and Mickey Marlin join the crew and the voyage takes them to the western Thanegioth Islands where they confront still alive and more insane than ever Mad Martinez, in the guise of a Native High Priest. In a frenetic battle, the heroes slay Martinez and throw his daughter, Jenny Martinez, who infiltrated the crew, down a bottomless pit. Thalis is killed in this battle, but later brought back from the dead. Returning to he world of the living, he brings a message from the Underworld…

AC 1029 – Quest for the Golden Treasure
In a naval battle, the group defeat Captain Scarbelly abandoning him at sea. Following Thalis’ message, the group begin investigating the fate of their fathers. This voyage leads them to the discovery of the legendary ship known as The Golden Treasure. Body of James Garrow discovered. The heroes seduce the F-Triplets.

AC 1030 – Hell in Freeport
Using their newly found enchanted ship, the group travel to the Underworld, defeating the demon Nicholas Grim and freeing the souls of their fathers. They have yet to return…

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