William Brand

I like the hourglass on Silkie's version, with all of the sand in the bottom of the glass. It implys that time has already run out. VERSION 14

The shore party from the Watch Dog approached the docks. They're gait was a casual one, though both William and Preston had noted the waiting ranks of uniformed men. William could not tell what his Master-at-Arms was thinking, but he noted that Preston's posture changed ever so slightly. William chanced to wonder if the Dockmaster had sent for the armed troops for the purpose of assisting them with the prisoners. Being a cautious man, William also had a chance to wonder if the Dockmaster had not sent for them for an altogether different reason. William was about to say something to the small band under his charge when Mister Pew beat him to it. "Steady lads..." Preston whispered, his voice losing none of its casualness. "...staaay sharp." They closed the distance between themselves and the soldiers, and there could be no mistaking the attention the armed men gave to them as they closed.

Okay, first things first. There appears to be a date, no date debate going on here, so let us take a vote. Date or No Date. Based on decisions so far... Harbormaster - Date Captain Jim - Date Captain Jim-Sib - Date Silkie - No Date Ol Man of the Sea - No Date Dorian Lasseter - No Date Callenish Gunner - No Date We are getting a fairly even split. Now we could do two flags. Roberts had two, and as far as I know, one of his flags did have lettering.

Yes, please.

I'll take a serving of the main course, please.

So we have a thumbs up for Versions 7 & 10 And I am still making changes... VERSION 12 VERSION 13

VERSION 11

Yes, but let's eliminate a few choices first.

How about this, Dorian? VERSION 10

Some new ideas based on the discussion... VERSION 5 VERSION 6 VERSION 7 VERSION 8 VERSION 9

Aye, no winged shoe. I also though about using the Caduceus, but we would look like Medical pirates.

It isn't harsh. I'm not married to the wings. I used them mostly due to the name of the ship herself. Wings were often an ancient symbol of speed. We could imply that death comes swiftly. Perhaps born by the wind.

Simplified. VERSION 4 I am open to suggestions.

Well, we have to start the discussion somewhere.

Ayyye. That's true. Sans symbol. VERSION 3

I can't seem to stop. VERSION 2

Seconded.

Removed in favor of other designs.

Removed in favor of other designs.

Removed in favor of other designs.

I was tossing ideas around this morning and came up with this. It is a winged skull with the symbol of Mercury affixed to it. VERSION 1

Welcome aboard, mate.

Standing there, looking at Murin, William was suddenly reminded of something he didn't want to remember, so he set it aside at once. He turned his attention in the direction of the small alleyway. "Come. We should return to the ship." They went back to the alley, where Mister Pew and the others had finished their accounting. Preston was wearing a smile of satisfaction and he seemed content that a goodly sum had been raised for the outfitting of the marines. William did not ask how much they had. He left the matter entirely to the Master-at-Arms, knowing the money would be used frugally and to the last penny, or in this case, Denier. Preston was nothing if not loyal to his marines. He would never allow them to be short of clothing or arms, so William gave no more thought to the matter. With the shadows of the day growing long, and the pressing matter of the Maastricht prisoners, they set out for the docks again. As they approached the docks, William scanned the wide bay of the Cul du Sac Royal. There were many ships lying at anchor, and William had given little thought to them upon first arriving. Now he watched them with interest until his eyes fell upon a ship he knew all too well. He was amazed to discover that he had not noticed her before and he wondered if the Frenchmen he knew there would have already gone over to the 'Dog to welcome them to Martinique.

Aye...location. I am in Northern Utah. The combined pirate history of this state is exactly 0. Sometimes this makes it very hard for me to maintain my enthusiasm. I'm forced to live vicariously through the photos, stories and music posted on the Pub. I may need to get into a few Mountain Man events.

Thank you, Harry. I think I speak for all of us when I say that you may wait on all matters concerning PIP until after the Civil War event. Best of luck on that gathering and please share photos of the event when it is over.