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Being in the main a description of events unfolding in the exotic Windy Isles after those heretofore depicted in the prior work Dreadloque, by the author. 'Tis fully a year since the events of Dreadloque unfolded in the Windy Isles, and much has happened to our cast of heroes and villains. Newly-promoted Captain Flassz-Orc was almost caught stealing the Regimental spoons, and made a “sharp exit” - he was forced to accept a mission from the Governor of Jamcakey to infiltrate an infamous pirate gang (more of which later). Sergeante DuBois was reduced to the ranks over the Gloriette affair, and ran away to become a pirate himself. Governor Glorfindelle, disconsolate at the loss of his daughter, has set himself up as a privateer and seeks out DuBois as both a pirate and his daughter's murderer. Bilbo Marley has apparently disappeared... *** “Fifteen Orcs on a Dead Dwarf's Chest
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
Drink and the Devil has done for the rest
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! “Their haul a Galleon of Elfish gold
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
Where was it now – lost, borrowed or sold?
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! “But one Orc of her crew left alive
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
What put to sea with seventy-five
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!” *** Webmaster's Notes An Orcs in the Webbe exclusive ! The above was written by Danny O'Hara exclusively for Orcs in the Webbe, specifically for it's 2008 Advent Calendar. The first instalment of this Ripping Yarn will be published at some point over the next 23 days, keep coming back. The original adventure - "Dreadloque", being a true tale of banditry, insurrection and the infamous pipeweed, can be found here.
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