Freebooter Anchorage

The Freebooter Anchorage is a loose conglomeration of pirates, smugglers, thieves, and crime lords that have struck out to make a land for themselves. Due to having their fingers in many businesses across the continent, and strategically placed bribes in the ears of advisors across many realms they have managed to keep their holding despite the general negative reputation they have. Being a haven for brothels, black markets, smugglers, and slavers the Freebooter Anchorage has gained a reputations for being a place where you can find whatever you need, so long as you hold onto your gold long enough to buy what you want, and if you cannot find what you want here, then they can likely deliver it to you for a steep price.
Despite the reputations the ports in the Freebooter Anchorage have the entire country is not completely based around crime and extortion and there are several villages that lay in land with a relatively normal lifestyle although lax laws and money hungry tax collectors do make the lives of many of the individuals difficult, a tax collector suddenly going missing is a common and commonly ignored occurrence.
Due to the high amount of money and the fact the Freebooter Anchorage is loath to waste a ship, they have one of the strongest navies in the world, or would if each individual ship captain had any true loyalty to a specific cause other than maintaining the sovereign status of the Anchorage. Thus the nation of the Freebooter Anchorage is ruled by a group of seven, each given a badge of office that they either grant to a successor, or that can be taken from them in a ritual competition. The current holders of the council of seven are three crime lords, three pirates, and a single cleric of Tychi. This council convenes not to do the normal jobs that running a nation entails, but to discuss business ventures to make sure they do not conflict with each other, as well if the sovereign status of the Freebooter Anchorage is ever threatened then they all agree to use the full force and methods available to the parties involved to ensure it goes uninterrupted. Despite this many fear the Astartii Imperium has plans to eventually take control of the Anchorage, and the fact a few of the crime lords of the anchorage have been offered business ventures by the August of the imperium has shown their hand, only time will tell if the Anchorage persists, or if it will be lost to time.

Fauna & Flora

Cutthroat Parrot
The Freebooter Anchorage is home to a unique species of parrot known as the Cutthroat Parrot. These colorful birds possess vibrant feathers in shades of crimson, gold, and emerald green. What sets them apart is their sharp beaks and cunning intelligence. Cutthroat Parrots are highly skilled mimics, capable of replicating voices and sounds with uncanny accuracy. Pirates and criminals have trained these parrots as messengers, informants, and even spies. Their ability to eavesdrop and repeat conversations has made them prized companions among the underworld of the Anchorage. The birds' loyalty is fickle, however, and they are known to change allegiances if offered better rewards or tastier treats.
Shadowclaw Raptor
Within the boundaries of the Freebooter Anchorage, a cunning and elusive predator known as the Shadowclaw Raptor roams the forests and coastal areas. These raptors have sleek, black feathers that blend seamlessly with the darkness, allowing them to stalk their prey undetected. They are known for their agility, sharp claws, and keen eyesight, making them formidable hunters. The Shadowclaw Raptors are highly sought after by the Anchorage's criminal factions, who utilize them as trained companions and guardians due to their ability to strike swiftly and silently.
Smuggler's Veil
The Freebooter Anchorage is home to a unique plant known as the Smuggler's Veil. This plant has large, broad leaves with serrated edges, resembling the silhouette of a cloak or a sail. The leaves are dark green, providing excellent camouflage in shadowy areas. The Smuggler's Veil emits a faint, musky scent that acts as a natural deterrent for insects, allowing smugglers and thieves to move about undetected. The plant's sap possesses mild sedative properties, which can be extracted and used to create sleeping potions or to enhance the effects of intoxicating beverages commonly consumed in the Anchorage's taverns and brothels.