John Scurlock

Master and Commander of the Margarete, John Scurlock is the Den Kingpin of Sainte-Anne

Occupation: Pirate Kingpin & community leader
Location: An office in the Ink Blot tavern, Sainte-Anne
Nationality: British English
Known Associates: Fredryck Teuling, Admiral Rahma, Captain Uricko Freeman
Ship: The Margarete, a Brigantine

History

Born in England, Scurlock had a harsh upbringing with an abusive father. Scurlock soon joined a ship’s company and was involved in piracy along the Eastern seaboard of the Americas. Pursued by famed pirate-hunter William Coote, Scurlock fled to the Red Isle and, by 1687, established a base of operations on the island of Sainte-Anne. By the following year, he controlled the inland waterway having established a well-armed stronghold overlooking the island harbour as well as protecting the settlements’ warehouses.

Sainte-Anne quickly became a popular haven amongst fellow pirates with Scurlock supplying pirates in exchange for high fees. These trading supplies came from a partnership with Fredryck Teuling, a New York based merchant; and in return Scurlock ensures the steady flow of high value trade goods to his sponsor.

After the success of Freeman‘s heist of the DMC treasure ship, the Schaduw in 1690. Scurlock viewed the nearby pirate paradise of Lanitra as a threat to his operations and schemed with the outraged European Trading companies in return for the protection of his pirate den. The Compagnie Royal and DMC sent six warships to destroy Lanitra and round up and kill the pirates, including a number of Freeman’s crew.

An expert schemer, Scurlock ensured the instability of the region by playing off the local civil war between the Sea People and the Clan of Fara by supplying weapons and supplies to the embattled Sea People starting from 1693. By forcing conflict, the attention of the Compagnie shifted from the presence of Sainte-Anne and towards an emerging conflict with the Ungwana Confederation and Clan of Fara.

In January 1694, Scurlock sent aid and supplies to rebuild the recently razed Sea People settlement, Tenina Town. This shift in support has seemingly increased the relationship between Scurlock and Sainte-Anne’s closest neighbours.

By 1695, Scurlock now lives a somewhat luxurious life and enjoys success due to his partnership with Teuling. However, he has his eyes on the horizon as new threats emerge and potentially the Compagnie seek to curb the presence of pirates in the region once more.