This fierce clash over justice and freedom severed their familial bond and left their ship in flames.
Now, imprisoned in Azvaldt, she plots an escape to put an end to her father's rigid sense of justice
once and for all.
transformed by a curse. Though freed from his curse, Beltezore now raises his blade
not in the name of justice, but to put an end to the "freedom" that Barbaros lives by.
Open-Sea Scout
(unevolved)By chance and good fortune, I broke off my iron collar and became a free man. But when I saw others in restraints during my carefree travels, my blood boiled for their sakes, and I took action against their captors.
—Hall of Virtue: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 1
Open-Sea Scout
(evolved)What officials? What nobles? They are nothing but villains who steal freedom from innocent people. In liberating others, I became wanted as a pirate. And though my ship grows smaller with each free man that joins me, I don't regret a thing.
—Hall of Virtue: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 2Whirlpool Gunner
(unevolved)A skilled navigator. A seasoned cook. A shrewd negotiator. A cunning tactician. As the ship became more cramped, so too did my world expand. And in that ever-growing world, I met the love of my life, and our daughter was born.
—Hall of Virtue: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 3Whirlpool Gunner
(evolved)My freedom granted me true happiness. I knew then that I had to share this gift with my daughter.
"Live free, Barbaros. For both of us!"
—Hall of Virtue: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 4Severed Ties
"Sorry, Barbaros. This is the end of the road for us. Looks like I robbed you of any life besides freedom."
"Save it, Mr. Hero. We both know you never planned on giving me a chance."Roughwater First Mate
(unevolved)My daughter grew older, smarter, and more rebellious. But I refused to fetter her. I would never let myself become like the ones who put a collar on me.
—Hall of Virtue: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 5Roughwater First Mate
(evolved)Screams, shouts, and voices celebrating freedom could be heard from the flaming ship. I watched her laughing in the mayhem and realized I'd made a mistake.
"He told me to be free, didn't he? Well, this is me being free!"
—Hall of Virtue: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 6L'Age d'Or
"You cling to justice, bonds, and goodwill. But they have become the shackles that bind you! I'll use my freedom to shatter them all!"
"Barbaros, your independence was a gift from me, but now I’m taking it back. I am the plunderer who will strip you of your freedom!"Barbaros, Rebellious Convict
(unevolved)Smile, Mr. Hero. This is what you were waiting for, wasn't it? A showdown of good and evil. The villain who stole your ship, crew and all, is right here. So what do you say—are you ready to go down with the ship?
"Guide us through the deep blue, L'Age d'Or!"Barbaros, Rebellious Convict
(evolved)You're so bad at this, Mr. Hero. Just cast it all off into the wake. All your good deeds and crew have brought you nothing. How are you supposed to fight evil if you're bound by some sense of morality? Go ahead and hate me. C'mon Dad, live and be free!Beltezore, Valorous Revenant
(unevolved)Freedom isn't something you get from someone else. I was able to choose my own path. I made the decision to gather a crew, to do good, to have you. But you didn't get that opportunity—I forced freedom upon you. So now, let me right my wrongs.
"Slash the deep blue, Golden Wave Blade."Beltezore, Valorous Revenant
(evolved)People are born with more than just malice in their hearts. They are inclined to love and desire happiness. I'm the same. I gave you freedom because I wanted you to be happy. Little did I know that very freedom would shackle you like those villains once shackled me.Dread Pirate's Flag
Though the man who flew a pirate flag and his daughter who plundered it from him sail different routes, their aspirations are one and the same—to bring freedom to all.
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