At the end of MRF this season I had a nice patron tell me that he thought I looked very period. I told him that honestly I'm about as Hollywood as they come. BUT that isn't this threads topic...
When you imagine your character what time frame in History do you envision? Are you a Sea Dog with Drake and his Elizabethan crew? Perhaps a Buccaneer with Henry Morgan? Or do you endear yourself to the Gold Age of piracy? Of course you could ply your skills with Jean in New Orleans in the early 1800's?
I'll wait a few posting to tell you when Jib would have roamed the West Indies.
Though I've done significant research into all the eras you've mentioned, I'd have to say my character fits best in the Golden Age, at approximately 1700.
Although in El Lobo del Mar, the setting is the 1650's. He does all right for himself there, too.
Still workin' on the "when"! ::)
Hell, I just got the "what" figgerd out! :P
Around 1660's, the time of the Irish Captain Grace O'Malley. She's my hero! ;D
1724, just as the Golden Age is wanning.
Since I cross both SCA timeframe and Golden Age because of different groups I'm invloved with...My pirate is a timetraveler...lol
Quote from: maelstrom0370 on October 22, 2008, 10:15:11 AM
Still workin' on the "when"! ::)
Hell, I just got the "what" figgerd out! :P
*hums the music to 'Final Jeopardy'* :D
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on October 22, 2008, 01:28:09 PM
Quote from: maelstrom0370 on October 22, 2008, 10:15:11 AM
Still workin' on the "when"! ::)
Hell, I just got the "what" figgerd out! :P
*hums the music to 'Final Jeopardy'* :D
Ok, ok, ok!! Sheesh!! ;)
So , since I'm keeping it simple for the time being, (Maelstrom being a simple tradesman from Northern England, signing on with various and sundry pirate crews in search of travel, money, trouble and women) I'm going with the "Golden Age" for now. I reserve the right to change it as I detail him more over time!
As was pointed out to me by a man FAR wiser than myself, the simplicity of my persona allows me to "name drop" with the best of 'em. Who knows
which captains I've sailed under in my time at sea!? :P
Yea, so this was probably a bit more than was required by the thread, but there ya go! ::)
See? That wasn't so bad, was it, Grasshopper? The 'when' strongly influences the 'what' and 'where'.
I'll have to say second half of the 16th century because my "pirate garb" is basically my 16th century undies without the gown on top- shirt, drawers, corset as outerwear, petticoats, and more & flashier jewelry. The only OOP accessory is the replica flintlock pistol. ;D
The pirate I'm trying to work up now will (hopefully) be 1575(ish). Elizabethan Seadog-era.
(Gah, posting timed out. Hope it didn't screw up...)
Make you think a little doesn't it?
And of course this isn't supposed to be 100% historically accurate. If you want to wear a tricorn and claim that you sail with Drake go for it! If you want to image fighting the British with a long sword in 1812 I don't care! Just be careful should someone call you on it.
Fun is the theme!
I would say mid 1600's, after the French regained control of Tortuga from the English. Especially since I work for Tortuga Traders :-)
Well my pirate character , Captain Amy was born in the mid 1500's but she found this special compass that allows her and the rest of the crew on her ship to time travel between the 1500's and the Golden age of piracy. More fun that way. makes for more adventures, and gives me different ways to portray my character.
What made you choose these periods?
Research. The early 1700s was the heyday of the GAoP. Errol Flynn and his Hollywood ilk had nothing on the exploits of Charles Vane, Jack Rackham, Henry Avery, and company. You want real excitement? Get your head out of the movies and into history.
According to my clothing I'm all over the golden age of piracy. My hat is 17th century and coat is early 18th century with my vest being double breasted may just push the limits of the golden age.
The Age O' Uncertainty an livin in intrestin tymes....
........2005 to ...... ?
CaptDungeonSpleen
I've often thought of Jib as appearing on the scene after the rise of the Commonwealth. I think he and his ilk would have fled to Barbados after Cromwell came to power. When the King returns Jib and the crew would press for the letter of Reprisal.
MRF used to have a Captain Henry Morgan who was great fun to engage in assorted bits of street theater. Portobello being part of the crews' name.