[i]Wow, awesome bestiary entry, man - excellent post!  Anyone else who is interested in submitting Caithness, races, places, artifices &c. - always feel free to do so!

Thanks to all the new people for expressing interest, I think we're looking at 10 or so PCs if everyone is still on board, and the overwhelming majority of interest is in the Sky Pirates of Oceanica plot.  Here is the opening set up, and some potential character roles, to get you all started.  Feel free to ask questions/clarification below, or respond with character bios.  Your character does not have to already be a member of the crew listed below, but please at least have their current status be open to joining![/i]

Oceanica: the island archipelago in the middle of the Streċċan Seas, dividing the continents of Saxia to the west and Tiberia to the east.  For centuries the two great far-flung cities of Adelost and Barberry have developed lucrative transoceanic commerce, and for centuries the pirates of Oceanica, stationed in the port city of Havenstad, have preyed on the merchant and passenger fleets.  With the advent of the Modern Era where [i]caith[/i]-powered devices, artifices, have enabled traditional seafaring vessels to take flight above the tempestuous skies that forever buffet the Streċċan Seas, the golden era of Sky Piracy is fully underway.  

To combat these scourges of the high skies, White-walled Adelost and Barberry, City of Guilds, have recently signed a historic treaty known as the Universus Doctrine.  The treaty's several tenets include an increased naval presence from both cities in the Streċċan Seas; allows for either power to impress or commandeer private vessels for the purposes of anti-Piracy; and requires all private vessels to register annually in Havenstad.

All seafaring vessels and airships throughout Oceanica are returning to port in Havenstad this last week for two reasons: register their hulls with the Universus Fleet, and witness the public execution of Darius Black, legendary captain of the pirate ship [i]Bombardier[/i]. Whatever your reasons for being in Havenstad, your journey begins here.

[i]The Aleph Null[/i] - A Brigantine-class airship, the [i]Aleph Null[/i] is a two-masted vessel notable for its speed and maneuverability.  With 12 guns and a crew of 56 it is one of the smaller Brigantines in the skies, but larger than most sloops or schooners.  It is best utilized by striking weaker targets in ambush and is not viable for extended combat with nearly any military vessel.

[Isengrim] - [i]Ship's Captain[/i] - Responsible for planning all missions, and directing all hands on deck in times of emergency and combat.  In some vessels the captain's word is law; in other vessels he or she can share power equally with the Quartermaster.

[Elysium] - [i]Quartermaster[/i] - Handles all daily and long-term operations aboard the ship outside of the Captain's purview.  Often commandeers any plundered vessel in the Captain's name until it can be sold.

[XSilentWingsX] - [i]Sailing Master[/i] - Responsible for keeping the ship aflight, navigating, and setting courses under the Captain's directives.  Often aerugists excel in this role, utilizing their manipulation of wind [i]caith[/i], Stannum, to aid in controlling their vessels.

[RyanTadashi] - [i]Master Gunner[/i] - Responsible for the arms and armor aboard the ship, training the crew, battling Caithness and other vessels.  Works with the Quartermaster to ensure weapons and armor are fully supplied and functional at all times.

[Kimiyosis] - [i]Master Wright[/i] - Handles all repairs on the ship including structural damage, sky engines and sails.

[Dondude] - [i]Ship's Doctor[/i] - Keeps the crew free of illness and injury.  Solurgists, or healing [i]caith[/i] users, are vastly preferred.  Sometimes Wrights and Doctors will be one and the same on smaller vessels.

[Lotta Pumpkins] - [i]First Mate[/i] - Second in command for either Captain or Quartermaster, usually in training.

[open] - [i]Sailors[/i] - Handle all daily tasks as set by the various Masters, including rigging, gunning, cleaning, fighting and more.

[open] - [i]Cabin Boy/Girl[/i] - Servant aboard the ship, handles cooking, cleaning, messages, running errands and other duties.

[open] - [i]Other/Misc.[/i] - You tell me!