THE TYPHOON'S OFFICIAL GUIDE ☠️

[THE TYPHOON OFFICIAL]

☠    THE TYPHOON    ☠

— CULTURE
Much of the Typhoon's culture is shaped not only by the once popular bands of pirates that voyaged the seas, but also by the island they reside on and captains that lead them. The lives of the pirates constantly revolve around their bustling culture and traditions, quickly adopting any newcomers into such a lifestyle as well.

Following their culture and lifestyle, they have many traditions to celebrate their home and diversity.

  —  A mandated part of the pirates' culture is that they all, upon entry, have a CHARM EARRING made for them. There are exceptions to them being earrings, if a crewmate decides they wish to pierce somewhere other than their ears, or don't want a piercing at all, but it is encouraged generally that they are earrings.

When a new crewmate joins, or a minnow becomes a beta, they are to go to a blacksmith and have a golden hoop earring made for them. These earrings are used to hold the charms they receive from titles, display the mineral of their chosen division (quartz for the Necro Mambas, obsidian for the Grim Rays, and emerald for the Blackjack Rats), and allow them to show off any treasures they have.

  —  While the pirates do not enforce any specific religion, it is generally accepted that they are POLYTHEISMOS and more specifically, most follow the NORSE GODS.

  —  A big part of the Typhoon's culture revolves around its own members and their own skills that help further their group. Many will take on jobs and hobbies to assist in their development and everyday life. Some jobs can include BLACKSMITHS, one of the most important ones for the supplies of the crew, TAVERNKEEPERS, masters of the kitchens and mixology, TATTOO ARTISTS, providing their crew a lively and unique look, and even more.

  —  For each captain that lead, MINERAL SKULLS made by a blacksmith are used to represent each one and placed onto the throne in the Deep Sea Dome. The minerals are specific to each captain to show who they were. The process of placing a new skull brings forth a celebration of the old captain's efforts and the skull remains there to remind the crew to never forget their former leaders. If a mineral is to be repeated, then something different must be done with the skull, whether it be the shape, size, or anything else, to show the unique appreciation for each and every individual captain.

Current skulls created: A large aquamarine skull for Pincher Roux.

More than anything, the pirates believe in freedom, and as a result of this, they find as many ways to express it as possible. Conquering the seas using their own sailboats is a skill unique to the crewmates of the Typhoon, an essential art used not only to their advantage when fishing or traveling, but also in order to simply get around their own archipelago.

As an extent to this, the pirates have many traditions revolving their sailing and the sea.

  —  One of the most popular and most important traditions the pirates have is known as the ENTRANCE RITUAL. It is not required for joiners to go through, but it is heavily encouraged, and can even be done multiple times by individuals who have already completed it. The point of the ritual itself is to force oneself to face their inner most desires and/or demons and learn to let go and move forward for the sake of a greater life.

In order to begin the ritual, one must go to the tavern and ask for jungle juice. From that point, the individual will be sent to Haven Island to spend the night alone. Jungle juice gives the user very strong hallucinations, causing them to see very intense images, usually as either their greatest fears and/or greatest desires. The drink wears off by sunrise, and by that point the individual may return to the main archipelago and complete the ritual.

  —  Another important tradition for the pirate crew is known as the BLOOD DIVISION CEREMONY. It is the next step for betas to become true crewmates, as well as for regular crewmates unaffiliated with a division to officially choose.

At the rise of dawn the individual performing the ceremony is given a map from either their mentor or a high position that shows three X marks for three hidden treasures around the archipelago. The treasures are all uniquely crafted wooden charms that represent the three divisions of the Typhoon (quartz for the Necro Mambas, obsidian for the Grim Rays, and emerald for the Blackjack Rats).

Once each treasure has been found, the individual must climb to the top of the Typhoon's volcano and decide which two of three charms they will throw into the volcano, holding onto one to show the division they have chosen. Once the ceremony is complete, a small party is hosted by a high position or mentor to celebrate their accomplishment.

  —  When a crewmate dies, the pirates have their own tradition for FUNERAL ceremonies. The passed member will be wrapped in seaweed and placed onto a small boat decorated by their loved ones. On the beach, eulogies are given for the member and a final viewing of them is permitted before they are set out to sea on their boat, returning to the ocean as their final voyage.

  —  The pirates have a tradition of MAP MAKING, encouraging any crewmates to go out and create their own maps of both explored and unexplored lands to both further the pirate's understanding of the world as well as prove mastery in sailing. For quartermasters, this is a required part of their promotion, as they are sent out to leave on their sailboat with any company they may choose to take with them. Any crewmate who aids in completing this challenge is given the title of cartographer.

  —  Every summer, the Typhoon comes together to celebrate what is known as CALYPSO'S CARNIVAL. This celebration consists of three main events, as well as smaller in between ones, to recognize each three divisions of the crew.

At the midway point of June, the first event will be held, known as the festival of colors. The main gathering consists of the crew entering the Hidden Colosseum to have a fight using colorful powders and paint. Throughout the rest of the month until the end, more mini events celebrating the Grim Rays are held. Towards the beginning of July, the night of gathering is held, where crewmates may come together in the tavern, watch films, and share stories. Throughout the rest of July until the midway point, more mini events celebrating Blackjack Rats are held. Finally, at the midway of July, an event known as the sea of lanterns is held. Meant to encourage healing and good fortune, crewmates gather paper lanterns and decorate them with their wishes before sending them to sea, lighting up the sky. For the rest of the month, more mini events for Necro Mambas are held.

— PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Typhoon is aligned as a warbound group, allowing their members to go out and attack anyone they are not allied with. They are picky about who they ally, only seeking relationships where they know they will gain advantage from creating a deal with the other group. The pirates are prone to carrying grudges, and whenever they felt like they have been deal unfairly in a deal, they will retaliate until they get what they feel is fair. Any group they are not allied with is fair game to attack, however their enemy list specifically shows who their main focus is against and who they actively encourage retaliating against.

While the Typhoon is warbound, currently, they discourage captures due to their belief in freedom. Instead, they would rather either fight whatever it is that's against them, or get the job done by killing it entirely. If they wish to get specific information on enemies, then they are more likely to send out spies than to capture and torture.

ALLIES
  —  Tanglewood
NEUTRALS
  —  The Pitt, anyone else not listed
ENEMIES
  —  Coalition of the Condemned

While the Typhoon has a strong belief in freedom and allowing their members to express themselves, they still do have specific rules enforced each member is expected to follow. Members are generally held to a three-strike system, and by the third strike, they are exiled. There are exceptions, however, depending on the severity of the crimes.

  —  The Captain's word is law.
  —  Respect and obey higher positions. If there is abuse of power, it should be reported to the Captain for further investigation.
  —  Any harm (including: attack, capture, torture, etc.) towards members or allied groups is prohibited.
  —  Joiners are automatically accepted unless deemed hostile, giving freedom for members to attack and kill on sight.
  —  Members of the group are free to be members of allied groups but members of enemy clans are prohibited.
  —  Mutiny is not allowed unless with given reason.
  —  Do not betray or share secrets to anyone outside of the Typhoon.
  —  If a fight is to be commenced, contact a privateer or a higher position to supervise the fight.
  —  All BoB rules apply.

  —  LIST OF EXILED INDIVIDUALS, PERMISSION TO KILL ON SIGHT
Caesar Cipher, Argus Motem-Grimm, Stryker

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