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Defeating a Brigand King provides a special [[trinket]] particular to that king.  These trinkets can be held in [[portrait]]s.  The trinkets are inscribed with the message, "Ransomed by <Brigand King> to <Pirate> on <date>."  Every ''experienced player''<sup>1</sup> aboard will receive the same type of trinket, but they may be different colors.  Trinkets may be exchanged for [[egg#Brigand King Eggs|eggs]] at a [[trading post]].
 
Defeating a Brigand King provides a special [[trinket]] particular to that king.  These trinkets can be held in [[portrait]]s.  The trinkets are inscribed with the message, "Ransomed by <Brigand King> to <Pirate> on <date>."  Every ''experienced player''<sup>1</sup> aboard will receive the same type of trinket, but they may be different colors.  Trinkets may be exchanged for [[egg#Brigand King Eggs|eggs]] at a [[trading post]].
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[[Old salt]]s in the [[inn]] will provide information on the kings {{factcheck}} for their standard ten [[PoE]] fee.  This information appears to be a random statement pertaining to a specific King gathering/plundering a certain type of [[fruit]]. How exactly these statements pertain to the Brigand Kings is uncertain. There is speculation that the fruit increases the chance of that Brigand King appearing, but people have also encountered Brigand Kings without having any fruit on board, so it doesn't seem to be a requirement to get them.
 
  
 
<sup>1</sup> ''On [[doubloon]] [[ocean]]s, the player must be holding at least a Pirate badge.  On [[subscription]] oceans, the player must be subscribed.''
 
<sup>1</sup> ''On [[doubloon]] [[ocean]]s, the player must be holding at least a Pirate badge.  On [[subscription]] oceans, the player must be subscribed.''
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[[Image:Flotilla icon The Widow Queen.png]] [[The Widow Queen]]
 
[[Image:Flotilla icon The Widow Queen.png]] [[The Widow Queen]]
  
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==Brigand King Blockades==
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==Brigand King blockades==
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===Brigand King's Flotilla===
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===Brigand King's flotilla===
 
[[Flotilla]]s will be constant nodes of Brigand King focus. BK flotillas appear at random locations around the ocean; however, a Brigand King ruling an island will not have a flotilla.  New flotillas have been observed to appear on Thursdays around Noon game time.  A flotilla in a region means the likely target of the Brigand King is nearby, however BKs have been known to drop on islands in other nearby archipelagos if there are no targets near their flotilla.
 
[[Flotilla]]s will be constant nodes of Brigand King focus. BK flotillas appear at random locations around the ocean; however, a Brigand King ruling an island will not have a flotilla.  New flotillas have been observed to appear on Thursdays around Noon game time.  A flotilla in a region means the likely target of the Brigand King is nearby, however BKs have been known to drop on islands in other nearby archipelagos if there are no targets near their flotilla.
  
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Any number of players on any number of ships may attack the forces of the BK in a continuous flotilla battle board. Ships may come and go, like a [[blockade]]. Sinking a BK's supply ships puts treasure on the board for [[Treasure Haul|hauling]]. Sinking a sufficient quantity of the "green" supply ships forces the BK to relocate his/her flotilla elsewhere, removing the threat from the local islands.
 
Any number of players on any number of ships may attack the forces of the BK in a continuous flotilla battle board. Ships may come and go, like a [[blockade]]. Sinking a BK's supply ships puts treasure on the board for [[Treasure Haul|hauling]]. Sinking a sufficient quantity of the "green" supply ships forces the BK to relocate his/her flotilla elsewhere, removing the threat from the local islands.
  
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===Brigand King's Ship===
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===Brigand King's ship===
 
[[Image:Scuttle.PNG|right|thumb|Royals see this message when a BK is defeated]]
 
[[Image:Scuttle.PNG|right|thumb|Royals see this message when a BK is defeated]]
 
Encountering a Brigand King ship on the open ocean will happen much as it does now. However, if you are a royal of the flag that owns the ship, you get a scuttling prompt on victory. Whether you scuttle or not, the crew gets prizes and booty. If the scuttling flag controls an island, the BK will declare a blockade as retaliation.  As with a flotilla drop, flags are given a minimum of one week to prepare for the blockade.
 
Encountering a Brigand King ship on the open ocean will happen much as it does now. However, if you are a royal of the flag that owns the ship, you get a scuttling prompt on victory. Whether you scuttle or not, the crew gets prizes and booty. If the scuttling flag controls an island, the BK will declare a blockade as retaliation.  As with a flotilla drop, flags are given a minimum of one week to prepare for the blockade.
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*If a BK claims an island, his flotilla goes to port there.{{fn|1=http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?p=1080205#1080205}}
 
*If a BK claims an island, his flotilla goes to port there.{{fn|1=http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?p=1080205#1080205}}
  
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==Amassed Power==
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==Amassed power==
 
[[Image:BKattacks&Defends.png|right|200px|thumb|Attacking and Defending BK (Opal ocean)]]
 
[[Image:BKattacks&Defends.png|right|200px|thumb|Attacking and Defending BK (Opal ocean)]]
 
"Power" is a rough measurement of how large the forces a Brigand King has gathered to blockade the island of their choice. Amassed Power can be viewed by looking, on the blockades section of the [[notice board]], at the number of ships [[Image:Bkpower.png|15px]] that appear after the name of the Brigand King's flag, but before the symbol showing that they are attacking. The Power will also be shown when a BK is defending an island.  While originally believed to be related to the number of ships sunk in the associated BK's flotilla prior to a drop, this is not the case. The economy of an island appears to have more effect on the strength of the BK attack.
 
"Power" is a rough measurement of how large the forces a Brigand King has gathered to blockade the island of their choice. Amassed Power can be viewed by looking, on the blockades section of the [[notice board]], at the number of ships [[Image:Bkpower.png|15px]] that appear after the name of the Brigand King's flag, but before the symbol showing that they are attacking. The Power will also be shown when a BK is defending an island.  While originally believed to be related to the number of ships sunk in the associated BK's flotilla prior to a drop, this is not the case. The economy of an island appears to have more effect on the strength of the BK attack.
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Brigand King ships which appear in blockades and flotillas have been observed to use a different naming convention than [[brigand]] vessels. A [[List of known Brigand King ship name adjectives]] is available. These special adjectives are not used when Brigand Kings are found in ordinary sea battle as described above.
 
Brigand King ships which appear in blockades and flotillas have been observed to use a different naming convention than [[brigand]] vessels. A [[List of known Brigand King ship name adjectives]] is available. These special adjectives are not used when Brigand Kings are found in ordinary sea battle as described above.
  
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==See Also==
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==See also==
 
* [[List of known Brigand King swabbie adjectives]]
 
* [[List of known Brigand King swabbie adjectives]]
 
* [[List of known Brigand King ship name adjectives]]
 
* [[List of known Brigand King ship name adjectives]]
  
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==Historical Notes==
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==Historical aotes==
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The artwork for Vargas the Mad was missing until {{release|2006-07-19}}.  Players who encountered him at sea would see an error message instead of his face.
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*With {{release|2010-05-18}}, [[Old salt]]s no longer gave information about Brigand King encounters at sea.
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*The artwork for Vargas the Mad was missing until {{release|2006-07-19}}.  Players who encountered him at sea would see an error message instead of his face.
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Azarbad the Great didn't appear on the oceans until the {{release|2007-05-24}}.
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*Azarbad the Great didn't appear on the oceans until the {{release|2007-05-24}}.
  
 
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Revision as of 23:21, 6 January 2012

Brigand Kings (abbreviated BK) are special brigands encountered during a corresponding expedition. During the melee the normal swordfight puzzle background is replaced with a special "Brigand King!" background. Once the battle ends the Brigand King's ship disappears immediately. Barbarian Kings behave exactly like Brigand Kings, except they display <Barbarian King> during sea battle, rumble during the melee, and use a "Barbarian King!" background.

A ship engaged with a Brigand King ship.

Defeating a Brigand King provides a special trinket particular to that king. These trinkets can be held in portraits. The trinkets are inscribed with the message, "Ransomed by <Brigand King> to <Pirate> on <date>." Every experienced player1 aboard will receive the same type of trinket, but they may be different colors. Trinkets may be exchanged for eggs at a trading post.

1 On doubloon oceans, the player must be holding at least a Pirate badge. On subscription oceans, the player must be subscribed.

Note: While there have been posts in the forum done under the guise of the Brigand Kings, these are unofficial postings made by players that are not Ocean Masters or any other Three Rings staff and are not approved.

List of Brigand/Barbarian Kings

Brigand Kings

Flotilla icon Azarbad the Great.png Azarbad the Great

Flotilla icon Barnabas the Pale.png Barnabas the Pale

Barbarian Kings

Flotilla icon Vargas the Mad.png Vargas the Mad

Both Barbarian and Brigand Kings

Flotilla icon Admiral Finius.png Admiral Finius

Flotilla icon Brynhild Skullsplitter.png Brynhild Skullsplitter

Flotilla icon Gretchen Goldfang.png Gretchen Goldfang

Flotilla icon Madam Yu Jian.png Madam Yu Jian

Flotilla icon The Widow Queen.png The Widow Queen

Brigand King blockades

Brigand King's flotilla

Flotillas will be constant nodes of Brigand King focus. BK flotillas appear at random locations around the ocean; however, a Brigand King ruling an island will not have a flotilla. New flotillas have been observed to appear on Thursdays around Noon game time. A flotilla in a region means the likely target of the Brigand King is nearby, however BKs have been known to drop on islands in other nearby archipelagos if there are no targets near their flotilla.

Should a flotilla not be defeated in time, the Brigand King will declare a blockade on a nearby island. These BK drops occur around noon game time on Thursdays and the subsequent blockade occurs the weekend following the drop, giving the defending island 2 or 3 days to prepare. A scheduled BK blockade also closes an island to player blockades. The flotilla will also remain on the ocean following a BK blockade declaration, and if left alone long enough can drop on a second target.

Any number of players on any number of ships may attack the forces of the BK in a continuous flotilla battle board. Ships may come and go, like a blockade. Sinking a BK's supply ships puts treasure on the board for hauling. Sinking a sufficient quantity of the "green" supply ships forces the BK to relocate his/her flotilla elsewhere, removing the threat from the local islands.

Brigand King's ship

Royals see this message when a BK is defeated

Encountering a Brigand King ship on the open ocean will happen much as it does now. However, if you are a royal of the flag that owns the ship, you get a scuttling prompt on victory. Whether you scuttle or not, the crew gets prizes and booty. If the scuttling flag controls an island, the BK will declare a blockade as retaliation. As with a flotilla drop, flags are given a minimum of one week to prepare for the blockade.

This does not directly affect the Brigand King's flotilla in any way. It indirectly affects his flotilla in two ways:

  • The flotilla signifies a threat to nearby islands, but if the BK is attacking a provoking flag, he is not attacking islands.
  • If a BK claims an island, his flotilla goes to port there.[1]

Amassed power

Attacking and Defending BK (Opal ocean)

"Power" is a rough measurement of how large the forces a Brigand King has gathered to blockade the island of their choice. Amassed Power can be viewed by looking, on the blockades section of the notice board, at the number of ships Bkpower.png that appear after the name of the Brigand King's flag, but before the symbol showing that they are attacking. The Power will also be shown when a BK is defending an island. While originally believed to be related to the number of ships sunk in the associated BK's flotilla prior to a drop, this is not the case. The economy of an island appears to have more effect on the strength of the BK attack.

It is said that power goes down after a period of time when holding an island, however this is not the case. Instead, it does the opposite. Brigand King power rises after periods of time of holding islands.

Specially-named ships

Brigand King ships which appear in blockades and flotillas have been observed to use a different naming convention than brigand vessels. A List of known Brigand King ship name adjectives is available. These special adjectives are not used when Brigand Kings are found in ordinary sea battle as described above.

See also

Historical aotes


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Icon Brigand King Crew Flag Trinkets and Eggs
Flotilla icon Admiral Finius.png Admiral Finius Cadre of His Ultimate Magnificence Fleet of his Imperial Scaled Highness
Flotilla icon Azarbad the Great.png Azarbad the Great Flame of Might The All-Consuming Flame
Flotilla icon Barnabas the Pale.png Barnabas the Pale Eldritch Abyss Chthonic Horde
Flotilla icon Brynhild Skullsplitter.png Brynhild Skullsplitter Thanes of the Frost-daughter Ice Wyrm's Brood
Flotilla icon Gretchen Goldfang.png Gretchen Goldfang Evil Eye Jinx
Flotilla icon Madam Yu Jian.png Madam Yu Jian Warriors of the Jade Sword The Jade Empire
Flotilla icon Vargas the Mad.png Vargas the Mad Circle of Madness The Enlightened
Flotilla icon The Widow Queen.png The Widow Queen Silken Sirens Black Veil
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