So. I've recently come back to FR after a long while of being away, and with Pirate Day happening, I've been rethinking my [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/lair/388810/1449585/1]pirate gang[/url]. I was thinking about giving them a queen who runs a "home base" island and has multiple crews with their own boats and captains, kinda like Gabool in the Redwall series.
I have multiple issues with them:
1) The name. With harpies getting their revamp, I feel like I should rename the Harpy Pirates. I was thinking about them being named after the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/world-map?pinx=2150&piny=3115&view=land&viewpin=true]strait that I am thinking they'll sail.[/url] However, I don't particularly enjoy any of the names I have come up with.
2) Their looks. They just... don't look like pirates to me. They were originally air pirates and acted more like privateers than pirates, but I really want to go all in with the pirate theme.
Anyway - share your pirates!! Give me [emoji=gold star size=1]inspiration[emoji=gold star size=1]
So. I've recently come back to FR after a long while of being away, and with Pirate Day happening, I've been rethinking my pirate gang. I was thinking about giving them a queen who runs a "home base" island and has multiple crews with their own boats and captains, kinda like Gabool in the Redwall series.
I have multiple issues with them:
1) The name. With harpies getting their revamp, I feel like I should rename the Harpy Pirates. I was thinking about them being named after the strait that I am thinking they'll sail. However, I don't particularly enjoy any of the names I have come up with.
2) Their looks. They just... don't look like pirates to me. They were originally air pirates and acted more like privateers than pirates, but I really want to go all in with the pirate theme.
Anyway - share your pirates!! Give me inspiration
He's my crew of [i]The Nomad[/i] so far!
[center]Captain Nautilus:
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/42805916][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/428060/42805916_350.png[/img][/url]
Bosun Lucretia:
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/87773073][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/877731/87773073_350.png[/img][/url]
Cook Arroyo:
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/86093193][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/860932/86093193_350.png[/img][/url]
Navigator Paulie:
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89099201][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/890993/89099201_350.png[/img][/url]
Sailor Grin:
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/39849073][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/398491/39849073_350.png[/img][/url][/center]
For me, I think aesthetics of a cool pirate crew is the motleyness of it, even the diversity if you will. Different shapes, sizes, different clothes, playing to a rag-tag bunch.
With your idea of a pirate fleet though, you could also temper that with some kind of aesthetic consistency - e.g. dress each how you like, but each crew having the same colour of a piece of clothing, like the pirate bandanas or scarves.
For me, I think aesthetics of a cool pirate crew is the motleyness of it, even the diversity if you will. Different shapes, sizes, different clothes, playing to a rag-tag bunch.
With your idea of a pirate fleet though, you could also temper that with some kind of aesthetic consistency - e.g. dress each how you like, but each crew having the same colour of a piece of clothing, like the pirate bandanas or scarves.
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/59992789][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/599928/59992789_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/88829231][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/888293/88829231_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/88784371][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/887844/88784371_350.png[/img][/url]
I don't think there is a precise aesthetic to stick with when making pirate (In my opinion). Like... some pirates czn be spooky with cursed items & bloody bandages, some can be cute and/or elegant looking. Even in the same crew it could vary between members.
To me personally, making a pirate dragon is mainly making a good-looking outfit & including some Pirate Apparels in it. I add those randomly because they goes well with the rest & only when the outfit is done do I write the lore of the dragon.
It's all based on their vibe, I go with the flow x3
I don't think there is a precise aesthetic to stick with when making pirate (In my opinion). Like... some pirates czn be spooky with cursed items & bloody bandages, some can be cute and/or elegant looking. Even in the same crew it could vary between members.
To me personally, making a pirate dragon is mainly making a good-looking outfit & including some Pirate Apparels in it. I add those randomly because they goes well with the rest & only when the outfit is done do I write the lore of the dragon.
It's all based on their vibe, I go with the flow x3
Now's definitely the time to do it! I'd check the Grand Exchange or dressing room to see if you want to incorporate any of Patches' gear, since it's Pirate week— I just revamped one of my dragons with mostly-Patches stuff. Their color schemes look very suited to the Quiet or Dour Sailor sets, plus the weaponry and accessories. With that blue color scheme, Altelagus would look fantastic with the [item=fancy compass]!
This is mine, just revamped this Pirate week:
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/58477485][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/584775/58477485_350.png[/img][/url]
Now's definitely the time to do it! I'd check the Grand Exchange or dressing room to see if you want to incorporate any of Patches' gear, since it's Pirate week— I just revamped one of my dragons with mostly-Patches stuff. Their color schemes look very suited to the Quiet or Dour Sailor sets, plus the weaponry and accessories. With that blue color scheme, Altelagus would look fantastic with the
Fancy Compass
Apparel
This one cost more than the other compass, and must surely be better!
Hi! I don't have any pirate dragons of my own to show you, but I can help in other ways.
First, I would be happy to help you workshop a new name, if you'd like. I like your idea of naming them after the strait! I don't know what kind of names you are looking for, but here are a few suggestions as to what to call that area:
Cinderdraft Strait (the name combines elements of wind and fire, the surrounding flight domains)
South Barrier Strait (because there are three straits that act as barriers between flight domains and this is the southern one)
The Narrows
The Gauntlet
Goliath Channel
Serpent Tail Passage
Second, what pieces that can be bought with the pirate day currency are you interested in? I have some doubloons to spare, if you need extra to re-dress all your pirates.
Hi! I don't have any pirate dragons of my own to show you, but I can help in other ways.
First, I would be happy to help you workshop a new name, if you'd like. I like your idea of naming them after the strait! I don't know what kind of names you are looking for, but here are a few suggestions as to what to call that area:
Cinderdraft Strait (the name combines elements of wind and fire, the surrounding flight domains)
South Barrier Strait (because there are three straits that act as barriers between flight domains and this is the southern one)
The Narrows
The Gauntlet
Goliath Channel
Serpent Tail Passage
Second, what pieces that can be bought with the pirate day currency are you interested in? I have some doubloons to spare, if you need extra to re-dress all your pirates.
She/Her pronouns, please.
[center]I have trouble designing pirates too! From what I understand they should have at least one pirate themed item to set the idea that it's a pirate and then you can do whatever else you want lol. (The same applies to cowboys apparently)
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/62921784][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/629218/62921784_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/8021639][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/80217/8021639_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/67079942][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/670800/67079942_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/59071878][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/590719/59071878_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/63692526][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/636926/63692526_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/61778112][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/617782/61778112_350.png[/img][/url]
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/63887325][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/638874/63887325_350.png[/img][/url][/center]
I have trouble designing pirates too! From what I understand they should have at least one pirate themed item to set the idea that it's a pirate and then you can do whatever else you want lol. (The same applies to cowboys apparently)
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I have 2 pirates so far, been really slow with giving Melon more crew so is just him and a guy I still need to find a good name for.
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/61715670][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/617157/61715670_350.png[/img][/url][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/73546534][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/735466/73546534_350.png[/img][/url]
I have 2 pirates so far, been really slow with giving Melon more crew so is just him and a guy I still need to find a good name for.
This here is Spoon.
[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/77342030][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/773421/77342030_350.png[/img][/url]
Thank you all for replying! I will definitely be taking some inspiration!!
Also, @HeroSmitten thank you so much! I really like the whole "combining the two flights" thing in the name. And I was thinking about possibly completely redesigning, maybe even removing most of the members of my crew. I am not quite sure which pieces I need. Thank you for offering, though!
Thank you all for replying! I will definitely be taking some inspiration!!
Also, @HeroSmitten thank you so much! I really like the whole "combining the two flights" thing in the name. And I was thinking about possibly completely redesigning, maybe even removing most of the members of my crew. I am not quite sure which pieces I need. Thank you for offering, though!
inspiration
She/Her pronouns, please. 
