In a swashbuckling world of territorial pirates, strange sea monsters, and a bit of magic to boot, everyone grows up with the same dream-amass the greatest treasure hoard possible, stash it away in a secret cove, and retire to savor the rare bumblebee plums of the tropical islands. But not everyone was born with the same opportunities. Robin, however, was born into everything. Robin was the son of the most famous pirate of the high seas-a man known for the size of his dreadlocks, the number of ships in his fleet, the height of his treasure piles, and his magical flying swords. Today was Robin's birthday and that meant it was time for him to prove himself. Robin had waited his entire life for this moment and it would have come a lot sooner if he'd had any control over time, but he didn't, so today was the day. In a spectacular ceremony, Robin is gifted his father's best ship and sent off with a savage crew to complete his first mission. Pick a ship, any ship, raid it, and return with riches. It was a rite of passage and Robin was destined for greatness. The only problem is that the mission goes horribly wrong.
Tales of a fearsome group of pirates have spread like wildfire in the island archipelago of Stramtor. Tales whispered of a ship that sails under a cruel captain who kills all he meets. Tales whispered to young children in the dead of night of adventure and glory. Tales that cannot possibly be true.
A prince whose heart sings for the sea who is willing to destroy himself for his people. A prince whose heart has been promised to a woman who he has never met. A prince who will let his country chain his heart to the land if it means they are safe.
What happens when tales are true?
What happens when not all tales are what they seem?