The Legacy of the Uncharted

~ Chapter 14 ~ The Bounty is set

Back at Dead Man's Cove, in the dimly lit and smoke-filled depths of The Broken Anchor tavern, a sinister gathering was taking place. Around a large, rough-hewn table sat some of the most feared pirates in the seas. At the head of the table was **Captain Sable**, a man known for his icy ruthlessness and calculating mind.

To his right sat **Harrow**, his cunning First Mate. Across from Harrow was **Ironhand**, the Second Commander, a hulking figure with a metal claw where his right hand used to be. Beside Ironhand was **Reaver**, the Third Commander, a grizzled veteran of many brutal battles.

The door to the tavern creaked open, and all eyes turned as **Captain Thorne Blackwell** strode into the room. He was a towering figure, his presence commanding instant respect and fear. His scarred face was a testament to his many battles, and his cold, calculating eyes took in the room with a glance. Behind him followed his own lieutenants: **Grimjaw**, a brutish First Mate with a permanent sneer; **Slade**, the calculating Second Commander; and **Viper**, a deadly Third Commander known for her ruthless efficiency.

Captain Sable leaned back in his chair, a slight smirk on his face as he addressed Blackwell.

- Captain Sable : Thorne Blackwell. I didn't expect to see you here."

Blackwell returned the smirk, his voice low and dangerous.

- Captain Thorne Blackwell  : Word gets around, Sable. I hear you've got some trouble with outsiders—amateurs who think they can take what belongs to us."

Harrow leaned forward, his eyes sharp and focused.

- Harrow : They've got something we want—a map that could lead to unimaginable riches. But they're not the only ones after it. We've put a bounty on their heads, but we could use some extra muscle."

Blackwell's grin widened, revealing a row of sharp, yellowed teeth.

- Captain Thorne Blackwell : I'm not interested in scraps. But if we're talking about serious treasure... now that's a different story. What do you have in mind?"

Ironhand tapped his metal claw on the table, the sharp clicks echoing through the tavern.

- Ironhand : We double the bounty. Make it so high that every pirate in the seas will be after them. But we keep the map for ourselves. The real prize isn't just the gold—it's the power that map can lead us to."

Slade nodded in agreement, his cold eyes calculating the potential.

- Slade : And we offer a special reward for anyone who can bring in their captain, Alexandria. She's the one leading them. Take her down, and the rest of the crew will fall apart."

Viper leaned in, her voice smooth and dangerous.

- Viper We'll make sure the bounty is something that no pirate could resist. The kind of prize that turns friend against friend, and ally against ally."

Captain Sable exchanged glances with his commanders, each one nodding in agreement. This was more than just a bounty—it was a death sentence for Alexandria and her crew, and a golden opportunity for those who dared to take the risk.

-Captain Sable We keep the map, but the bounty will be enough to make sure they can't find safe harbor anywhere. We'll spread the word across every pirate port and hideout. No matter where they go, someone will be hunting them."