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Pirate Festival => Port of Call => Topic started by: Cerarienh on August 16, 2008, 04:35:51 PM

Title: Symbols of rank?
Post by: Cerarienh on August 16, 2008, 04:35:51 PM
I was wondering what kind of "things" (for lack of a better word) can a pirate wear that gives hints as to his/her rank or the job they do aboard their ship?  For example . . . I know a couple of ships surgeons who wear cast metal scissors on their belts.  What would other members of the crew wear?
Title: Re: Symbols of rank?
Post by: renren on August 16, 2008, 10:37:46 PM
keys, for the jailer.
Title: Re: Symbols of rank?
Post by: jcbanner on August 18, 2008, 07:50:14 PM
the ship's carpenter had a red knit cap that he would always wear.  It wasn't just a plain red knit cap though, it was "fuzzy" I guess is the best way to describe it.
Title: Re: Symbols of rank?
Post by: Charlotte Rowan on August 19, 2008, 02:55:27 PM
My character's a navigator, so I just bought a compass to wear... *shrug*
Title: Re: Symbols of rank?
Post by: Cerarienh on August 20, 2008, 11:09:59 AM
Thank you for the ideas and responses.  I was recently promoted to Captain and am looking for some ideas for my crew.   :) 
Title: Re: Symbols of rank?
Post by: Obadiah Jib on August 21, 2008, 10:18:18 PM
How about a whistle for your Bosun.  A few old maps for your Pilot/ Navagatior.  Keys for your Quartermaster/ First Mate (for the treasure chest or armory).  Rope for your Sailmaster. 
Title: Re: Symbols of rank?
Post by: Cerarienh on August 27, 2008, 12:04:17 PM
Great ideas everyone!  Thank you.   ;D