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[b][sub]The Ashes Tavern, The Solstone, Midsummer Island[/sub][/b]
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Captain Doster had taken his seat next opposite Morgan in the lounge where the five of them could speak privately. Jack and Stede were present for the sit down, the latter having ensured that one of his staff was manning the bar after the fallout from the pirate crew had been cleaned up. The only one standing behind the marine Captain was his Lieutenant. Morgan had gotten the rundown on them both, clear to him that the younger of the two lawmen were new to the island – in fact, he was new to working with the captain at all. Solstone was a sovereign state. Violence was around every corner. Even if they had never been hostile to the marines, it was still odd that the marine had not brought any backup to the bar, only himself and his right hand man. Then again, he only ever brought Stede and Jack with himself wherever he went.

[color=#5f6c81]”Councilman Brand. Baron. We’ve gotten quite worrisome reports recently, regarding criminal activity near this section of Midsummer Island. There are troubling winds and we have reason to be concerned about the safety of certain individuals.” [/color]Captain Brust began, Morgan nodding.

[color=#FC8A17]“More pirates like the ones we saw today?”[/color] Morgan asked solemnly and the captain grimaced. 

[color=#5f6c81]”Sort off. The Bull Pirates aren’t a nothing-affair in this sea. They aren’t big fish. On the other hand, we’ve received information that tells us that one of the big shots of this blue is heading this way to make their way back from the devilish sea beyond the red mountains.”[/color] 

[color=#FC8A17]“Oh? Who?"[/color]

[color=#5f6c81]“We do not know for certain. But based on the destruction left in their wake, we’re believing it’s The Hexxer.”[/color] His words were icy. Hearing the name a shiver ran down Morgans’ spine, Jacks’ eyes widened, Stede looked in confusion at his companions' reactions.



[color=#216477]”What’s the big deal?”[/color] The barman questioned, breaking the silence. Jack tsk’d him. 

[color=#b2beb5]”The Hexxer is one of the most prolific assassins in this sea’s history. Nobody has ever survived to identify them, leaving only the many occult symbols behind when they kill.”[/color]

The Marine Captain Brust nodded.
[color=#5f6c81]“And we fear we know who the target is, this is why it is vital that we cooperate with the government of Solstone.”[/color]

Morgan’s eyes widened as the captain produced a picture from his dossier. Recognizing the picture immediately.

[color=#FC8A17]”Aztec. The Renegade prince.”[/color]