The Valhalla Pirates!

[PlatonSkull]

"The way I see it, we all set sail in search of an important thing. No matter how little chance there is to find it, you know it is out there somewhere.
So why waste time dealing with all the rules standing between you and that goal? Why not come with me?
Join me, and I shall help you find what you are looking for.
Join me, in the halls of Valhalla!"

THE VALHALLA PIRATES

Well, I have been trying to start this crew for a while, slowed down by the complete inactivity of the potential first mate. I have given him until Christmas to respond, and he hasn't shown up yet, so here goes nothing!


The Crew

PlatonSkull's
Cyrus Odin - Captain of the Valhalla Pirates. A supernaturally charismatic captain that set out in search of wisdom, and kept going in search for change. He vows to become the wisest man on earth, and to become a great and influential pirate, inspiring this change he seeks.

Maru's
Maru the Panda - For those of you who didn't know, Maru the Panda is a panda. Well, a guy in a panda suit, but close enough. The first mate of the crew is odd as all hell, but more likable than ice cream in a world free of lactose intolerance!

Vio's
Arelya Gaille - She came from the skies to find the sea and the land, awestruck by the world's vastness, she sets out to see it all. This talented shipwright girl from Skypiea will be setting sail with Odin.

The North's
Genshi Molynieu - The great cook and combat artist, with a positive outlook and fists of clay, this chef is always up for adventure, and always in search of glory

NOW JOINED BY
rocko52's
Gumdrops - Sugar-lovin' mad man, he may be obese, he may have unhealthy habit, but with a heart in the right place abd a trigger-happy finger, this sniper will prove time and time again how appearances deceive.


The Valhalla Pirates are not exactly your typical Strawhat-esque crew of goodies out for adventure. Cyrus Odin creates the Valhalla Pirates as a means to gain influence across the seas. And this certainly comes through in his actions - we will try to be strategic, thinking things through a bit, actively try to gain allies as we go.
Not that the Valhalla Pirates won't set their goals aside to do good, because they certainly aren't bad guys.
Point is, if you want to punch World Nobles in the face for a crowd of people to see, this is not your crew. If you want to go on a grand adventure with a smart crew that gains influence as it comes sailing through the Grand Line, you are welcome here!

Available Positions:

Navigator:

Doctor:

Sniper: Gumdrops (rocko52)

Musician:

Other:

[rocko52 (Drago)]

Hmm...I'm looking at multiple crews at the moment, so don't put me down yet, but I'm very interested in having Gumdrops as a sniper. Just thought this crew sounds cool...don't sign the papers yet though, I'm looking at other crews as well

Gumdrops is an impassioned but sometimes foolhardy young man who seeks the absolute downfall of the Marines and World Government. He is searching for a crew to call his own, and already has an enemy or two. He wants to find someone who he believes is the strongest captain in the world. More than anything, he seeks to fulfill what he believes is justice. However, he can be very reckless, and won't back down even when the odds are clearly against him.

[PlatonSkull]

Well, the anti-world government part certainly works, and the strongest captain... I'm working on it. Love to see such an interesting character showing interest in the crew

[rocko52 (Drago)]

Remember, it's not someone who actually IS the strongest captain ever, just who he believes is. He seeks a crew because he wants to have friends, an adventuring group, and because he knows that he'll need help to attain his goal. Despite all this he is also very fun-loving and adventurous, and loves to help others. He also has a tech-y side as he loves to build things, his proudest work at the moment is the Gumdrop Rifle. Speaking of gumdrops, he loves sugar obsessively, specifically gumdrops, and always keeps a stash on hand.

Well that's Gumdrops for you, like I said don't seal it in blood, but this crew is quite interesting.

Also, I'm planning on him becoming a Logia user in the future, already have the fruit made.

[Deleted]

Like Rocko has stated above, this crew does indeed look interesting. I'll be throwing in a character of mine though he has no real profession. He can be counted as some-sort of swordsman.

Check him out and tell me if you are interested:

Maxulus Crockett

[PlatonSkull]

Well, Maxulus certainly seems to be a peculiar character. I'm not sure he'll fit in with the Valhalla Pirates' goal - like I mentioned, it's more about influence than adventure - but then again I'm not sure if he has to.
He's twelve years old, and very naive, so I can imagine him tagging along with Odin for the adventure, and Odin developing a parental bond with the kid, letting him stay.
Yeah, Maxulus would be a fun addition to the crew I think

Are you planning on having him eat a Devil Fruit? If you haven't thought about it, maybe the Mini Mini no Mi would suit your little fighter

[Deleted]

I might consider that in the future, but currently, no fruit.

[EriChar]

The Mini Mini no Mi is an interesting one; you'll have to come up with a pretty good weakness for it to be accepted here.

[rocko52 (Drago)]

Well I'm almost certain I want Gumdrops for the Valhalla Pirates, but I'm wondering, if this crew starts in West Blue, how/why should/would Gumdrops arrive in those waters? He's also in the middle of a lagging Plot thread atm all the way in Loguetown...so...


Well let's just say I want Gumdrops as Sniper for this crew. Definitely. Sign me up!

[PlatonSkull]

Yes sir, it is done!

Well, you can just appear in West Blue, no big deal. Odin was born and raised in North Blue (because, you know, Viking of the North) and I just let him arrive at West Blue.
I too am stuck in a thread, which I want to opt out of, but the bailout thread is in the archives, so I don't know where to go...

[rocko52 (Drago)]

Well just for the sake of my character's story, I might just write a log or post something in my current thread that will give him a reason to go West. Even if actually getting there isn't a problem, I will still give him an actual reason besides "cuz."

But this sounds very exciting!

I think we should try to plan out a starting plot somewhere, if we don't already have a thread for that which I'm unaware of.

It would also be nice if we could pool our beri and buy a nice ship.

[PlatonSkull]

I plan on Odin picking up a few crew members in West Blue, just adventuring, having a good time. Then BOOM, they arrive at Ohara, and Odin, who never heard of the incident, and who values knowledge and wisdom over all in the world, gets pissed.
There begins the adventures of the Valhalla Pirates.

But yeah, I have a few plots in mind, but am open for ideas, especially if you have a plot centered around your own character.

[Vio]

You want to buy a ship? Buy the materials and Arelya will build you one.

[rocko52 (Drago)]

Would we get the materials from the vessel store?

[Vio]

Yes. But, for plot reasons, it is better if Arelya actually built the ship, being the shipwright and all. Also that sort of thread would make for a nice plot filler. Arelya is going to be travelling backwards along the Grand Line, so, we'll probably meet there. I dunno, maybe the old ship can get beaten up from Reverse Mountain, but that's a way off, yet.