The Shattered Seas

Blacktide Cay is a rough and untamed pirate island hidden in the Outer Isles, known across the Shattered Seas as the last true sanctuary for outlaws and freebooters. The island rises from the sea like a jagged tooth, its shores surrounded by coral reefs and the broken ribs of sunken ships — a natural barrier that keeps out most naval forces and unwanted guests. Though technically leaderless, the island is held together by a fragile understanding among the most feared captains, known collectively as the Pirate Lords. Power here is earned through violence, charisma, or coin — sometimes all three. The air is thick with the scent of salt, smoke, and rum, and the atmosphere is always on the edge of violence. It’s a place where blades are drawn over spilled drinks, fortunes are made in the roll of dice, and secrets are traded like silver. For many, Blacktide Cay is dangerous. For the desperate and the daring — it’s home.