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The Tale of Mysteria: Black Briar

Boots of the three resounded against the wooden docks, echoing a hollow sound. A nearby fishing boat let off a horrid fishy smell, and gulls circled everywhere. The crew made their way into the area where the beach met the docks.

Max begged a little to a Captain who wasn’t hearing it. “Come on, Thatch. I could really use the coin. Hiding out hasn’t been easy for me. The Order never has to know you paid me.”
Lios, who had been following, erupted in laughter. “He said- he said the Order doesn’t have to know! Hahaha!”

Even the Cap cracked a smirk as she stopped mid-step to turn and face him. She was almost eye-level to him and he flinched a little. “I wouldn’t give you a job even if I had the mun to pay you, not after that shit you pulled.”

Max shrugged, “It was good-hearted squad-sibling rivalry.”

Edel’s eyes grew wide, her brow furrowed, “Squad-sibling rivalry does not involve four goats, a burned cheesecake, and several inappropriate photographs of the Arch-Druid, Forsythe!!”
“Listen-“

Lios, seeing the captain so riled up stepped in. “Look, Forsythe, was it?” The human nodded. “Give me one good reason why we should employ you.”

“Well you need the crew and I need a job. I don’t really see any obstacles here. I’ll even call her Captain.” He smirked menacingly.
Lios squinted. “Can I have a moment with my Captain please?”

The Fae leaned over Ed and whispered, “Captain, why don’t we hire this guy?”
“He’s a trouble-maker! And a criminal on the run!”
“So are we,” he said in deadpan.
“Look he just- he’s like a bad luck charm.”
“We can always throw him overboard if he causes us that much hardship, Captain. We just lost a ton of crew members. We don’t have anyone to swab the decks!”
“Fine!”

“Alright, Forsythe. I’ll hire you, under a few conditions.” The beautiful captain crossed her arms. “One: No goats, no cheesecake, and no lingerie pictures of anyone permitted on my boat. Two: If the Order catches us, I’m selling you out to save our skin. Three: Since you’ll be living on the ship, and eating our food, I’m only paying for time on deck. You’ll only get paid when you do your chores. Four: You will stay with us until we reach the end of our mission, not just to the next port.”
Max tilted his head, “Which is what, exactly?”
“Five: Don’t ask questions. Deal?” The tall woman stuck out her hand, which Max gripped and both gave a firm handshake.

That was easy.

The Tale of Mysteria: Black Briar

In the bustle of the bar, a lone bartender rinsed cups before murmuring to himself. A dark haired man looked up from his drink, to the nearly-bald squat man, squinting. 

“What did you say?”
“Said n’tha ship coming’ in. Means mo’ trouble rollin’ the docks,” He rolled his eyes before turning to place the cup on the shelf behind him. The dark hair brushed Max’s face a little as he stood up to take a quick glance at the patrons on the bar. Good, he thought, No one I know. He shelled out his last couple mun out onto the counter. It had been nearly ages since he had taken his last job, maybe he could join a crew for a little while. It wasn’t like anything was holding him down on this tiny island anyway.


"Hey handsome, got somewhere to be tonight?” A lovely blonde approached him, and Max groaned loudly before pushing her aside. He made his way to the door before dredging into the bright sun, placing his hand on his brow to peer out at the ships. There were several birds flocking the incoming ship, which happen to be overflowing the dock with crew members. 
Cautiously, he began to head towards the ship. Chatter from the crew buzzed in the air, and Max couldn’t help but overhear. 

“She’s fucking crazy man.” 

“I know, I can’t believe we stayed that long.”

“I’d rather live on this shithole island for the next year than get back on that ship.”



Maybe this is a bad idea. Maybe I’m really getting into something stupid. The ship loomed over him as he drew closer. He felt his hand drifting to Bravuss, a gun he now cherished owning. The deep sails loomed overhead and taunted Max with their uncertainty.
Just then he heard shouting, “Lios! They’re leaving!” 



I know that voice… 



“What am I gonna do?” She cried out. Max travelled up the ramp to the ship and saw a tall man trying to calm her down. 

"Well, well, well. What have we here,” Max smirked widely, folding his arms. “Edelweiss Thatch…”


She looked up, with a glare. “That’s Captain, Maximillian Foresythe. Now get off my boat.” 


Max grinned, crossing further onto the boat, "Make me."
Ed turned to Lios, her eyes wide. He shrugged "What?" She huffed loudly.
"What do you want, Max?"

"A job."
"No."
Lios whispered "Ya know, we could really use the crew members..."
"NO." She tried to grab the box and storm off with it but it was in vain, since it was too heavy.

"What is she doing, Fae?" Max questioned. Lios looked around everywhere, then back to the last man on the ship.
"A-are you talking to- to me?" He stuttered.
"You're the only Fae on the ship, mate."

"He can see you, dingbat!!" The Captain of the Black Briar crew stormed off towards the ramp off her own ship.
"Ah, you see Fae, we know each other." Max spoke confidently before following her down, Lios trailing behind. "Once long along we used to share the same coat."

"Stop following me!" Edel continued to walk off towards the port city, the two men in tow.

The Tale of Mysteria: Black Briar

Character Sheet
Name: Maximillian Forsythe
Nickname: Max, Mack, Bad Luck Charm - (Mac Daddy lol)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 220 lbs.
Appearance: (PIC COMING SOON)

Personality: Confident and suave, this former Order member knows his way around words. Despite women flocking to him, he never takes a lady home at the end of the night. A bit mischievous and outgoing, Max always seems to find himself in complicated situations.

Weapon: Bravuss- A long barreled rifle mana gun acquired during a ship raid, that can funnel loose water mana into (It’s a water gun guys)

Magic Artes: (Coming Soon, will add as we go)

Bio: Previously an Order member, Max became attached with a Water Fae name Evviruvs (Evvi for short) and never had full control of her potential. He was in a squad that had a friendly rivalry with Edelweiss’s old crew. The two would often be found leading their teams into pranks on the other, when it was appropriate times to do so, of course. After being in the Order for years, some time prior to Edel also leaving the Order, there was an event where Max was ordered to burn down a house. The house contained several children and he briefly hesitated. His Fae, Evvi, could sense a wavering in his resolve and broke free of the magic arte that had been placed on her. She put out the fire Max had been about to use and convinced him to run away from the Order. After a while of running from the Order, Max had fallen in love with Evvi. But currently Evvi is no where to be found.

Trivia: A killer chef but like actually hates cooking.