Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on May 8, 2007 22:06:18 GMT
Name: Henry Morgan
Gender: Male
Date of Birth and Age: 7/10/1635 Thirty-nine
Nationality: Welsh
Occupation/Status: Pirate Captain
Appearance: Henry is of a strong build, he has blonde hair and light blue eyes. He has an authoritative presence, and wears tailored, smart clothes fit for a respected pirate Captain.
Personality: Henry is a hardworking man, he's experienced and intelligent. He's formal when it comes to work, but has good humour and a roguish edge. He's earnt the respect and recognition he has. He has an undying affection for young Evelyn, whom he cares for deeply.
Weapon(s) and Abilities: Expert swordsman, very strategic, a great leader in battle, and can pretty much handle any weapon in his hands.
History: In the year 1655 England seized a weakly guarded Spanish Island: Jamaica, and converted it into an English colony. The guards defending the Island were generally taken from the streets, and represented the worst criminal elements. The guards were thieves, murderers, and cheats. From this band of criminals formed many groups of buccaneers who terrorized the region. At this time Henry Morgan began his overwhelming pirate career. From an ordinary soldier, to a never crowned king of Jamaica, Morgan earned fame and respect among his friends and enemies alike thanks to his successful (and profitable) attacks on Vilahermosa (Capital of the Mexican province Tobasco), and Gran Granada (the silver mining centre of Nicaragua).
Jamaica had a newly appointed commander of all English troops in the West Indies; this commander was Henry Morgan’s uncle.
So the continuing pirate career of Henry Morgan was so secured. After the death of Henry Morgan’s uncle (Edward Morgan), the governor of Jamaica chose Henry Morgan to become the commander of the militia in Port Royal. By 1668 Henry Morgan was already an English vice admiral of a fleet of 15 ships. At the same time pirates elected Henry Morgan to become the successor to Edward Mansfield (leader of all pirate activities in Jamaica). As an English officer and pirate general: Henry Morgan became the terror of all Spaniards in the West Indies.
In 1668 Morgan made two pirating ventures. Morgan’s attack on the inland city of Peurto Principe, Cuba, was considered his first Major attack. Unfortunately for Morgan, his crew of pirates were ambushed along the way, and only took the city with bitter struggle and great loss. Things got worse for Morgan when word came that the city’s treasure had been hidden. Morgan and his crew were forced to settle for 50,000 pieces of eight in return for sparing their captives. Half of Morgan’s crew quit after the attack on Puerto Principle. Morgan was not discouraged, and announced plans for attacking the great treasure city of Porto Bello, Panama. Experienced sea pirates scoffed at the plan: Porto Bello was larger, better fortified, and had an army troop when compared to Puerto Principle. Morgan, however, had a plan. When he attacked Porto Bello, he arrived on canoes, silently, and under the cover of darkness, Morgan’s men slipped into the harbour before anyone knew they were there. The first two forts of Porto Bello both fell quickly, but the third withstood each attack the pirates implemented. Morgan finally devised a sinister plan: he used captured catholic priests and nuns to shield his crew as they climbed the walls of the fort. It was only a matter of time before the city fell into the hands of Henry Morgan, along with 250,000 pieces of eight, and 300 slaves - including a young Irish sailor boy who then joined the crew. When word of this attack spread, Morgan’s force swelled to 15 ships and 900 men. Henry Morgan was quickly known by the nickname: Morgan "the terrible".
In January 1670, Morgan set out after the largest venture of his career, to plunder the gold of Panama. Answering his call, 2000 buccaneers on 36 ships assembled to prepare for an attack on Panama. Once Morgan took over Fort San Lorenzo, he led his crew on a rough 16-day journey through dense almost impassable Jungle. The Spaniards were prepared for Morgan, and six hundred cavalry swooped down on the pirates. Thousands of muskets fired; both sides took their loses, but the pirates held their ground. A stampede of 2,000 Spanish bulls did not deter the pirates, and the Spanish finally fled in retreat. The city belonged to the buccaneers, and yielded 100,000 English Pounds. Unfortunately, at that time, England was no longer at war with Spain. Morgan was recalled to England and thrown into the dungeons to stand trial as a pirate. He is now known as dead.
Roleplay sample (just a few lines):
"What is it...?" asked the youthful red-head.
The sea was calm, and reflected the softness in Henry's blue eyes. "I have something...of the utmost importance to ask you before we sail for Panama..." his eyes brightened and a beaming smile formed on his lips, he bent down onto one knee and revealed a beautiful, Celtic gold ring with a twinkling emerald embedded in the middle.
"May I have your hand in marriage?" She had accepted almost immediately. Evelyn was to be his bride, and he couldn't be happier...
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Gender: Male
Date of Birth and Age: 7/10/1635 Thirty-nine
Nationality: Welsh
Occupation/Status: Pirate Captain
Appearance: Henry is of a strong build, he has blonde hair and light blue eyes. He has an authoritative presence, and wears tailored, smart clothes fit for a respected pirate Captain.
Personality: Henry is a hardworking man, he's experienced and intelligent. He's formal when it comes to work, but has good humour and a roguish edge. He's earnt the respect and recognition he has. He has an undying affection for young Evelyn, whom he cares for deeply.
Weapon(s) and Abilities: Expert swordsman, very strategic, a great leader in battle, and can pretty much handle any weapon in his hands.
History: In the year 1655 England seized a weakly guarded Spanish Island: Jamaica, and converted it into an English colony. The guards defending the Island were generally taken from the streets, and represented the worst criminal elements. The guards were thieves, murderers, and cheats. From this band of criminals formed many groups of buccaneers who terrorized the region. At this time Henry Morgan began his overwhelming pirate career. From an ordinary soldier, to a never crowned king of Jamaica, Morgan earned fame and respect among his friends and enemies alike thanks to his successful (and profitable) attacks on Vilahermosa (Capital of the Mexican province Tobasco), and Gran Granada (the silver mining centre of Nicaragua).
Jamaica had a newly appointed commander of all English troops in the West Indies; this commander was Henry Morgan’s uncle.
So the continuing pirate career of Henry Morgan was so secured. After the death of Henry Morgan’s uncle (Edward Morgan), the governor of Jamaica chose Henry Morgan to become the commander of the militia in Port Royal. By 1668 Henry Morgan was already an English vice admiral of a fleet of 15 ships. At the same time pirates elected Henry Morgan to become the successor to Edward Mansfield (leader of all pirate activities in Jamaica). As an English officer and pirate general: Henry Morgan became the terror of all Spaniards in the West Indies.
In 1668 Morgan made two pirating ventures. Morgan’s attack on the inland city of Peurto Principe, Cuba, was considered his first Major attack. Unfortunately for Morgan, his crew of pirates were ambushed along the way, and only took the city with bitter struggle and great loss. Things got worse for Morgan when word came that the city’s treasure had been hidden. Morgan and his crew were forced to settle for 50,000 pieces of eight in return for sparing their captives. Half of Morgan’s crew quit after the attack on Puerto Principle. Morgan was not discouraged, and announced plans for attacking the great treasure city of Porto Bello, Panama. Experienced sea pirates scoffed at the plan: Porto Bello was larger, better fortified, and had an army troop when compared to Puerto Principle. Morgan, however, had a plan. When he attacked Porto Bello, he arrived on canoes, silently, and under the cover of darkness, Morgan’s men slipped into the harbour before anyone knew they were there. The first two forts of Porto Bello both fell quickly, but the third withstood each attack the pirates implemented. Morgan finally devised a sinister plan: he used captured catholic priests and nuns to shield his crew as they climbed the walls of the fort. It was only a matter of time before the city fell into the hands of Henry Morgan, along with 250,000 pieces of eight, and 300 slaves - including a young Irish sailor boy who then joined the crew. When word of this attack spread, Morgan’s force swelled to 15 ships and 900 men. Henry Morgan was quickly known by the nickname: Morgan "the terrible".
In January 1670, Morgan set out after the largest venture of his career, to plunder the gold of Panama. Answering his call, 2000 buccaneers on 36 ships assembled to prepare for an attack on Panama. Once Morgan took over Fort San Lorenzo, he led his crew on a rough 16-day journey through dense almost impassable Jungle. The Spaniards were prepared for Morgan, and six hundred cavalry swooped down on the pirates. Thousands of muskets fired; both sides took their loses, but the pirates held their ground. A stampede of 2,000 Spanish bulls did not deter the pirates, and the Spanish finally fled in retreat. The city belonged to the buccaneers, and yielded 100,000 English Pounds. Unfortunately, at that time, England was no longer at war with Spain. Morgan was recalled to England and thrown into the dungeons to stand trial as a pirate. He is now known as dead.
Roleplay sample (just a few lines):
"What is it...?" asked the youthful red-head.
The sea was calm, and reflected the softness in Henry's blue eyes. "I have something...of the utmost importance to ask you before we sail for Panama..." his eyes brightened and a beaming smile formed on his lips, he bent down onto one knee and revealed a beautiful, Celtic gold ring with a twinkling emerald embedded in the middle.
"May I have your hand in marriage?" She had accepted almost immediately. Evelyn was to be his bride, and he couldn't be happier...
Image (if any):