Island Cactus Island

[Larsi]

Located near Reverse Mountain lies Cactus Island, a strange place with mountains in the shape of huge cacti. In thr center of hhe island lies Whiskey Peak, a town that seems overly welcome, at least on the surface. They even show great hospitality to pirates!

However any pirate that would fall for their facade would fall for good, as every inhabitant of the island, including the children, are actually members of Baroque Works, and will capture any villain for their bounty.

Spoiler: Map

 

[Larsi]

Mr. 5

Level 30
30 x 5 = 150
Strength: 40+6=46
Speed: 40+6=46
46x2=92
-Reaction:46
-Movement:46
Vitality: 30+6=36
36x2=72
-Durability:36
-Stamina:36
Devil Fruit: 40

Miss Valentine

Level 25
25 x 5 = 125
Strength: 35+4=39
Speed: 35+4=39
39x2=78
-Reaction:39
-Movement:39
Vitality: 25+4=29
29x2=58
-Durability:29
-Stamina:29
Devil Fruit: 30

Mr. 8(Igaram)

Level 20
20 x 5 = 100
Strength: 25+4=29
Speed: 25+4=29
29x2=58
-Reaction: 29
-Movement: 29
Vitality: 25+4=29
29x2=58
-Durability: 29
-Stamina: 29
Martial Arts: 25
25x2=50
-Gunslinging: 30
-Swordmanship: 20

Miss Monday

Level 20
20 x 5 = 100
Strength: 25+4=29
Speed: 25+4=29
29x2=58
-Reaction: 29
-Movement: 29
Vitality: 25+4=29
29x2=58
-Durability: 29
-Stamina: 29
Martial Arts: 25
25x2=50
-Brawling: 30
-Macewielding: 20

Mr. 9

Level 15
15 x 5 = 75
Strength: 20+2=22
Speed: 15+2=17
17x2=34
-Reaction:17
-Movement:17
Vitality:20+2=22
22x2=4
-Durability:22
-Stamina:22
Martial Arts: 20
20x2=40
-Swordmanship: 40

Miss Wednesday(Vivi)

Level 15
15 x 5 = 75
Strength: 20+2=22
Speed: 15+2=17
17x2=34
-Reaction:17
-Movement:17
Vitality:20+2=22
22x2=4
-Durability:22
-Stamina:22
Martial Arts: 20
20x2=40
-Chakram: 40

Millions(100)

Level 10
10 x 5 = 50
Strength: 10+2=12
Speed: 15+2=17
17x2=34
-Reaction: 17
-Movement: 17
Vitality: 10+2=12
12x2=24
-Durability:12
-Stamina:12
Martial Arts: 15
15x2=30
-Gunslinging: 30


Rat(40)
Level 10
10x2=20
Strength: 5
Speed: 10
10x2=20
-Reaction: 10
-Movement: 10
Vitality: 5
5x2=10
-Durability: 5
-Stamina: 5
Can only be fodder

 

[Larsi]

One time beri reward:
-50 000 000 Beri for defeating all officers apart form Mr. 8 and Miss Wednesday
-250 000 000 Beri for escorting Vivi and Igaram to Alubarna in Alabasta. (Will learn of Crocodile's deceit)

Devil fruits aquired:
-Bomu Bomu no Mi from Mr. 5
-Kilo Kilo no Mi from Miss Valentine

Weekly beri reward for pirate crews:
-100 000 000 Beri

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: beky

Bold - Thoughts
Italic - Actions
Bold and Italic - Speaking
*Naration,flashback...*

**Finally setting out the sea , Ratchet and Jade finally met. Ratchet didn't expect her commander to be a Dwarf , Seeing the bounty poster it took her a while to embrace it. Now when finally with her commander Ratchet approaches her and says**

Excuse me miss Jade, my name is Ratchet and i am your subordinate. I was sent here by Officer Lindberg who got orders from Dragon himself. We are to liberate as much as WG affiliated lands as we can. Dragon is planning a war with the WG and we are tasked with laying down the ground work.

I believe it would be the best if you would ask other members to join us for a meeting. It would be best to meet everyone else.

If you need anything more from me i shall be in my room , there are somethings i need to build but i will start with Den Den mushi's first. Pleasure to meet you ma'am


**Ratchet entered her room , this was her new hoom she will have to make a good use off. She knew time is of essence and spared no time day dreaming about the adventures. She took her backpack with her tools in it and started Tinkering**

First item she went on to build are
Den Den Mushi
Requires 41 Science to make
Allows the crew to talk to each other regardless of where in the world they are. Does not take inventory slots.

**She knew communication will be the key in operating properly. Den Den's were not a mistery to her. Mentor Lindberg showed her how to make them , key is in finding good snails and to have steady hands**

Next items on the list was her gadgets

Spoiler: Gadgets

1. BulletFlects
31 science to make. 41 mastery in gunslinging or sniper to use. 2 slots per.

Surfaces Ratchet can fire from my guns that stick on anything it hits ( tree,rock,brick and stuff like that )

When she shots at them in a right way bullets will deflect the direction she aimed for.



2. Tear gas bombs
Requires 31 science to make. Takes 2 inventory slot per.

Gas mask
Requires 21 science to make. Takes 5 inventory slots.

Like the name says , simple tear gas. When it gets into contact with someone it acts like a tear gas. Naturally, gas mask for my self



3. Itchy bomb
Requires 11 science to make.

Bomb that releases a powder smoke which on contact with someone causes serious itchy problems. Targets keeps on scratching himself of how bad it is. Really anoying stuff

Hmm , i should make something for the crew too. I shall ask them to give their requets on the meeting. This is soooo cool. I can't wait for the meeting.
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[Larsi]

Original Post By: neoretro
As always preparations on whiskey peaks came along to please newcoming pirates and criminals of all sorts, however deep within the beautiful world of pleasure and entertainment lies a dark secret...

Mr. 5: Miss Valentine, Are the millions ready for the next arrival, I have heard information about a new ship closing in.. we couldn’t make out what it is yet, definitely not from the World Government, must be some naive pirates or bandits.

Miss Valentine: What did you expect we are always ready, did you get hold of the most recent bounties yet?

Mr. 5: Yes, look at these... there is new bounties for these people who are new in the grandline..

Silver Hair, Larsi.. 590,400,00 Berry... Pirate

Jade The Betrayer: 240,000,000... Revolutionary

Jobymamushi: 184,950,000... Pirate

Any of these could make it here next, and all of them have even higher bounty than Mr. O.. we need to be aware, I’m especcially worried about Silver Hair, Larsi, but why would Jade and the revolutionary army set their eyes on this?... this is really EXPLOSIVE stuff to think about... ARGH!! In any case, make sure to get ready... ready to FIGHT!!!

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: beerbottle
"Talking"
Thinking
"Npc talking"

The ship shot through the waves as I was standing at the helm of it. Its such a beautiful day, the silence is wonderful. What's that sound though? "Sir, would you please.. Sir! take both fingers out of your ears and listen to me dammit! I reluctantly retracted my finger from my other ear. "Listen Joe, he's not that bad really, look at how fast the ship is going".

"Kellan for the love of whatever, since he came aboard this ship the kitchen has been a bloody mess, he sleeps wherever he feels like, its just all a mess". "Whats with the blush sir?". "Nothing Joe nevermind". I'm never going to tell him I was the one that did all of those things.. "I will talk to him Joe, don't even worry about it, in fact, don't even mention it ever again alright?". "Sigh if you say so sir.." That out of the way I left Joe at the helm as I decided to go gallivanting and look for Suterusu. As I came down the stairs to the main deck I looked about at all the men milling about, most of them not even half my height. How in the world did my mother even manage to give birth to me? It must have been such a nightmare. A sound attracted my attention and I was looking across the deck at the ships keeping up with my own. I was hoping that this time we would not be disturbed when we got to our destination.

 

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Original Post By: kagura
Narration/Action
Speech
Thoughts
Flashback

"Oi NPC#1, Get me a glass of juice" Ross barked orders at her subordinates as she had placed herself in her favorite couch on the deck itself, offering a great view of the sea as well as the whole deck. Her ship, the Roaring Red Moose, had left Twin Peaks Lighthouse and was following Kellan's ship to reach their next destination which she hadn't confirmed from him yet. Yet, she was delighted to leave that boring, later turning over crowded place for good.

"Here is your drink, Miss Ross" He placed the glass of sparkling red melon juice on the table while he positioned himself besides her awaiting any further requests/wishes.

Ross immediately picked up the glass and took a satisfying sip of cool fresh juice as she watched the calmness of the sea. The sky was blue, several clouds floating by and a pack of migratory birds flying in search of their next destination. Their ship was gliding smoothly on the surface of the sea, spraying foam as it went.

Ross wasn't least bothered about the level of difficulty for their next mission because she was prepared for whatever might come.

 

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Original Post By: roogy
-Journey of the Backyard Pirates, 1 Day at Sea-

The journey of the Backyard Pirates towards their destination was well underway. Weapon was wearing his swimming trunks and goggles as he swam in the pool. It seemed that he was doing it more for exercise than leisure, as he crossed the length of the pool and back once every two minutes. Emily lay on a beach chair beside the pool, wearing casual clothing as she was near the railing of the ship, and unlikely to get splashed. She wore a yellow t-shirt that read "Don't Knock Seven" in black letters, and blue short-shorts. Her brown hair went down to her shoulder blades, and without her usual ponytail it was more noticeable.

Charles was on a break from lookout duty, wearing a shirt with a tropical motif, and his own swimming trunks. He turned on the jukebox, and got up on stage to sing along with the tune. He puckered his ruby red lips as he held the microphone up to them, and waited with anticipation for the song to start.

Jeremiah was at the helm of the ship, steering it toward their destination. He heard Charles' awkward vocals and was reminded of home. Jeremiah wore a marine shirt with the back torn off, a story in its own right. He also wore brown trousers and had a thick moustache and unibrow. He was a no-nonsense kind of guy most of the time, and no-one knew all that much about him, other than that Weapon had saved him from a dangerous cult.

All in all, it was a fairly relaxed day, but the likelihood that things would stay that way were low.

 

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Original Post By: suterusu
The salty sea air filled Suterusu's nose pulling his attention away his sea charts. Standing up and stretching He looked up over the horizon from the crow's nest to survey the area. Looking ahead he envisioned their destination though it would still be some time before they arrived. Looking back he watched the two other ships matching their course.

I have been looking over these charts for hours now to make sure we stay on course. Trying to help three ships get to the same place at the same time has taken a lot out of me. Good news is we should be set for the rest of the trip.
I think it's time to go get a snack and a nap.
Getting his charts back into place and stowing them away for safe keeping Suterusu began to make his way down. As he was doing that he noticed something big moving and recognized it as Kellan moving across the ship.

"What's on your mind Kellan? Everything going good?" "If it is about our heading according to my charts and calculations we are on course and will arrive on schedule." "I do believe I have earned a snack you care to join me? You can tell me what you got going on up in that big noodle of yours."

Turning he walked over towards the galley and pulled out a handful of fruit from the crate he offered some up to Kellan and began to eat an apple while he waited for the big man's response.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: ziosa
Jade watches as Ratchet heads to her room to make stuff "I wonder what else she will make.."

Sophie comes over to where she is standing "What should we do while we travel?"

"Get everyone on our ship for a meeting, thats what Ratchet said we should be doing I think" Jade hadnt been listening to well to her; too busy looking at the waves. "I wanna meet the other members so I will be down in the main officers room" With that she headed down into the ship, leaving Sophie with finding away to tell the others to come to their ship for a meeting

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: roogy
-Journey of the Backyard Pirates, 2 Days at Sea-
Weapon wore a white winter coat and a black beanie as the weather around the ship grew wild. Snow, wind, rain, lightning... all shifting around at once. It was a wild ride that lasted all day. Though he could not be sure of what happened that day, everyone survived.

-Journey of the Backyard Pirates, 3 Days at Sea-
The ocean calmed once again as the Backyard Pirates were well past the halfway point of their journey. The day was very similar to their second day: a fairly relaxed atmosphere as Weapon, Jeremiah, and Charles played Go Fish at the fore of the ship.

(OOC) It has been over 24 hours since departure from Twin Peaks, so I have put two days into this post. The next day will be when they arrive at Whiskey Peak.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: beky
Bold - Thoughts
Italic - Actions
Bold and Italic - Speaking
*Naration,flashback...*

***She worked hard for her inventions to come true. She finally made a pack of Den Den Mushi's. With this done she can finally distribute them to the captains and have a meeting before landing. Her objective on the island that they will reach is soon to be told to others***

Finally finishing the Den Den's Ratchet moved to upper decks to find Jade there.

Miss Jade @Ziosa , i finished a pack of Den Den's , here is yours ma'am. I didn't have time to do cosmetic work since we don't have much time on our hands. I shall take the rest and throw them to other ships, after all i am a good gunslinger and my aim is good.

My my , captain is really zoned out. I hope she is focused when the mission comes

Reaching the top deck Ratchet moved to the right side of the ship and hurled one Den Den at it. She then moved to the left side of the ship and hurled another Den Den to that ship too. Both Den Den's had a message to them

Deliver them to your commadners ASAP.
As she was walking back to Jade she thought to herself

Finally , let''s meet the rest!!!

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: beerbottle
"Talking"
Thinking
"Npc talking"

As I was walking over the deck, watching the shadows lenghten. I thought about my encounter with the infamous pirate Silver Haired Larsi. He was strong, there's no doubt about that, alone I'm probably not enough. I'm sure he's done his fair share of misdeeds, sigh but he didn't seem malicious. He showed us nothing but respect, even though our gathering there was nothing short of a clusterfuck. Perhaps we really can see eye to eye in the future, then again maybe not, he is a pirate after all.

Burdened as I was with these hopeful albeit skeptic thoughts I noticed our resident mink walking towards me:
Suterusu said:

"What's on your mind Kellan? Everything going good?" "If it is about our heading according to my charts and calculations we are on course and will arrive on schedule." "I do believe I have earned a snack you care to join me? You can tell me what you got going on up in that big noodle of yours."

"What should I answer first eh?" "Hahaha I'm alive and well Suterusu, and sure we can have a snack" As we walked towards the galley where he offered me different fruits while he started to munch on an apple. Thinking about what I wanted to say I started to absentmindedly peck at an apple myself. "There's not much to say to be frank about it, I haven't thought ahead all that much myself." "There's a few things I think we could try further down the Grand Line but before all of that, there are several of us that needs to become stronger, you're plenty strong I will not deny that. As is Ross and Jade, but theres always room for improvement, and the rookies we have with us needs training desperately".

As I was finishing up what I wanted to say, I heard a soft thud and after that lost of commotion as a lad hardly 15 ran towards me.
"Sir! A Den Den Mushi just landed on the deck with a note to bring it to you!" As he reached me I gave Suterusu a confused look, took the Den Den Mushi from the boy and sent him back. I held the snail up to my lips... "Eh.. Hello?"

 

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Original Post By: kagura
Narration/Action
Speech
Thoughts
Flashback
Ross was enjoying her sparkling melon drink as she watched her men busy with their on-deck duties. A lot of scrubbing and cleaning was going on while the ship was steered perfectly maintaining a steady distance from Kellan's. The lookouts were hunched in the crow's nest. Under the deck, the cooks were preparing the meals releasing a sweet mellow smell which stirs your hunger. Everything was in order.

NPC#1 was positioned in his usual place, beside Ross's couch as she spoke out, "Did the boy with a tattoo on his face harm any of you?"

NPC#1, slightly dazed, stammered "N-Negative, Miss Ross" Then he pulled himself together as he made a detailed report "The young boy with the tattoo on his face came onboard as we were guarding the ship after your leave. He was asking for information regarding our identities and about it's owner. But we didn't let our guard down as I asked him to leave. But then Master Kellan appeared as he did the same, making the boy oblige"

Ross scoffed at the last part of the report. "So he did come on board." As she rose up from her seat, placing the glass on the table, grabbing her bat in one hand she she went on to inspect for any signs of damage. As NPC#1 showed her the exact spot where the scene had taken place she was busily looking for signs as something dropped. Initial instinct was bird poop as she stepped away in disgust and ordered NPC#1 to check. But it was revealed to be a small den den mushi phone.

She grabbed the object as she twirled it around her hand. She went back to her couch, falling deep into the soft cushion as she kept staring at it waiting for it's maker to initiate contact.
It must have flown from Jade's ship. I think they made these snail phones to make communication easier among us. I have no option but to wait for it to ring as I don't have their numbers.

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: aloe vera
They set sail upon the great ocean.

...They were buffeted by tempests and attacked by sea monsters. By the time they reached the island, only the king, Noland, and 100 soldiers remained. But instead of finding a mountain of gold, there was only jungle. Noland was sentenced to death for lying. Before he died, his last words were... "I know! The mountain of gold must have sunk into the sea!" The king and the others were flabbergasted. No one believed Noland, but he stuck to his lies to the very end... (Noland the Liar, a North Sea folktale)

"UWAAAAAAAH!!!" Vera burst into tears as she closed the book, revealing the picture of the front cover, where a chestnut-headed man could be seen riding on a ship. "Wh-Why would Red-chan lend me such a... gloomy book?! She did tell me it was a funny one, though!!"

Ever since they had departed from the Twin Peaks Lighthouse, Vera had stayed in the Sea Pixie's library. She was no bookworm, but the constant rolling of the waves against the ship's hull had made her a bit seasick. Putting the book she had just finished reading, Vera approached a bookshelf and climbed on a ladder as she was looking for a new one to read.

"Let's see... Sora, Warrior of the Sea... Nay... Devil Fruit Encyclopedia? That should ne better!" As she tried to pull it from the bookshelf, however, the heavy book was stuck. Vera tried to forcefully take it out, only for the ladder she was standing on to fall over. "Ouch..."As she opened her eyes, Vera was laying on the ground. Beside her, the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia had opened on a random page that was providing information on a certain Devil Fruit. The Boom-Boom Fruit? Sounds really cool!!!, thought the young girl as she read about it.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door, pulling Vera out of her thoughtful state. An as serious as ever Sophie entered the room. Seeing Vera laying down on the floor and the ladder resting beside her, Sophie took on a falsely worried air: "Miss Vera, is something the matter?! Anyway, the officers will soon hold a meeting, and Madame Jade wants you to be present. Please meet with us without delay.", she strictly said, pushing her glasses up with her fingers before closing back the door.

"What a bummer", Vera muttered under her breath after Sophie had left the library. Tidying the room a bit, she then headed for the meeting room, still thinking of her read about Devil Fruits.

 

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Original Post By: floof
There was a shockingly rough wave that hit the side of the Sea Pixie, shaking Kit from his sweet slumber, crashing onto the hard decking below the hammock. ''Owwww...'' The poor mink grumbled as he slowly raised himself up onto his feet. His eyesight was poor thanks to the darkness in the room, and his sudden awakening, but he began to gather his surrounding rather quickly; bare minimum decorations in an all-wooden room, a few spare hammocks scattered among the place... a cabinet with various bits and bobs which he couldn't name if his life depended on it.

He wobbled over towards the items, gradually realising that his feet were no longer in pain, like at the Lighthouse. Aw, Ratchet did look after me... A smile crept onto his slightly reddened face as he looked away from the array of equipment, and headed for the door. He swung it open, rather haphazardly and was hit by the strong scent of sea air. ''We're on the move, huh..? Okay, no standing by the edges, just explore. No annoying people...'' He muttered the odd checklist to himself before stepping out onto the deck, keen to meet people and more importantly... Find out where the hell they were headed.

 

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Original Post By: handsome
(action)
(inner monologue)
(speaking)

Dagon sat cross-legged on deck, tinkering with his weapon.
With every hammer blow a loud metal noise sounded through the otherwise calm sea. Now and then an annoyed look wandered into Ran's direction, who bragged with her bounty being slightly higher - at least that's how it seemed to him.

three days earlier:
Charlotte Pepper said:

"How does it feel to have a new recruit surpass your own bounty, mister first mate!"

He was annoyed that he had no suitable answer for Ran to preserve his authority. The hammering became faster and more energetic.
Apart from the captain and Emily, another person was now more notorious than him, the first mate. For Dagon, a high bounty was always something he greatly admired, as it was indirectly related to his own view of "power".

But the corners of his mouth rose again as he proudly held his finished creation in his hands.
It was a chain on which he attached something at both ends.
That should work... tahahaa ...I can not wait to try it.

As he rose and walked towards the bow, he noticed how cactus-like mountains opened up on the horizon.
Land ahoy!
...
Oii, isn't it your task to look out, Charles?!

 

[Larsi]

Original Post By: loony
Action
"Talking"
'Thought'

*Skye was now resting against the railing, sitting on the deck. His eyes closed, but listening to everything that was going on the deck. He had his knee up and his left arm on it as his rifle, Elysia, was resting against his right shoulder. (Similar to how Zoro sometimes sits on the Sunny). He knew who they were following, as he overheard some men talking about following Kellan's ship towards the next island. He the heard something land on the deck and lifted his head to see NPC#1 picking something up. He noticed it was a den den mushi.

He took this as his cue to get up and walked over to Ross' couch and stood there, believeing whoever the den den mushi was from was going to make contact with them.

 

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Original Post By: ziosa
Jade looks at the snail, it was around her height and stared at her back with its odd eyes on top of stalks. She picks up the receiver and connects to people; she had used Den Den Mushis before during her time in the marines and a handful of times while with the Revolutionaries too.

Clearing her throat slightly she then speaks into the receiver, everyone with one of them would hear her speak "Hello I am Jade, i am on the ship in the front; we will slow down and let the other ships get close enough so people can board us, we will then meet each other and explain what the mission is..." She pauses since she doesnt know what the mission is anyway but continues anyway "Me and Kellan are the leaders and so we will be giving most of the orders while on this mission, I will be in the officers quarters when you get aboard the ship" She puts the receiver back on with a clunk.

"Now to wait hehe" Jade swings her legs while sitting on the chair; which was massive compared to her size, she waits for people to start to arrive.

 

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Original Post By: beerbottle
"Talking"
Thinking
"Npc talking"

Spoiler: Stats


I stood there with my receiver in hand, knowing I did the right thing, and feeling silly at the same time. As I waited for a few seconds, my crew young and old all crowded around me to see what the hell was going to happen. At long last, after a few sputtering sounds a voice finally came through:
Ziosa said:

"Me and Kellan are the leaders and so we will be giving most of the orders while on this mission, I will be in the officers quarters when you get aboard the ship"

Well I'll be damned, that was fast, our inventor must be quite something Beky. Clearing my throat I looked around at all my men, "what in the world are you staring at?" "This does not make lick of difference to you guys, so quit hoping for a day off and get back to work".

The men though reluctant, shuffled their way back to their post. Granted, its getting late, so they don't have that much time left before they can jump into their beds. As I was standing there surveying all around me, a seagul took a shit at the lad that had given me the Den Den Mushi.. "You there boy! Take the rest of the day off, life has shit on you enough". Confused but relieved he ran back to his bunkbed. The men might have been jealous, but they understood.

I glanced back at Suterusu: "You heard the message, we're going". As I was watching the ship in front of me slowed down until it was quite close, needing no further encouragement I looked up at the helm. "Joe! You take care of my ship in the meantime alright!?" I chuckled as he pinched the bridge of his nose and called back: Of course I will Sir, now get going" .

Still chuckling, I started to run forward, men throwing themselves outta the way this time. I jumped from the front of the ship to the figurehead, standing there I realised I was very close, so I jumped as far and high as I could. Then shifted my position in the air until it was a swan dive, and that was how I hit the deck, chest first if anyone will believe it. Confused men gathered all around me, I stood up and promptly brushed myself off. "Now who can take me to Jade?" I saw all the men except one sucker take a step back: "Aha, you it is then". He craned his neck to look at me, but he didn't dare say anything, and just quietly led me where I needed to be.