Meet the Characters!
A Pirate Crew Like No Other!
Clara Asheton
Clara Asheton: A spirited young pirate forged from loss, poverty, and the quest for freedom. Orphaned by tragedy a murdered mother and a father lost in a ruthless purge—. Clara survives the streets of New Cumana alongside fellow outcast Tressa Marlowe. Taken in by Arsenio Rey Marquez, a retired marine, Clara was forced to turn away from the life of a lady, choosing instead to become a soldier and sailor, driven by the desire to avenge her father's death.
As Ascension Day approaches, Clara longs for an officer's commission in the military to edge closer to her piratical dreams. Yet, as her adventures unfold, the allure of treasure clashes with the grim realities of piracy. Struggling against the slave trade thriving in Tortuga, Clara questions the cost of her freedom. Torn between her thirst for revenge and a burgeoning sense of justice, she navigates treacherous waters, determined to carve out a new identity while confronting the shadows of her past.
Alvena
A bright-eyed orphan from New Cumana, seeking belonging in a world that has cast her aside. Abandoned as a child at an orphanage, she bears no surname and carries the weight of not knowing her parents, leaving her heart aching with longing and sadness.
Alvena'’s life takes a drastic turn when the Ascension Day explosion destroys her workplace, the Lazy Crab. Rescued by the spirited pirate Clara Asheton, she steps aboard the Lightning of the Sky, becoming the crew's new chef despite their superstitions about women on board.
With her sweet disposition and extraordinary culinary talent, Alvena quickly wins over the skeptical crew, proving herself indispensable. Yet, amidst the thrilling life of piracy, she battles naivety and the pursuit of adventure while yearning for love. Armed with her lush red curls, green eyes, and a penchant for simple dresses, Alvena navigates the tumultuous seas in search of her true place in the world.