: While diving for a 14th-century cog (a medieval merchant ship), the protagonist discovers that the relics aren't just gold—they are anchors for the spirits of the Likedeelers . A sudden, supernatural fog rolls in, and the modern salvage crew finds themselves being hunted by a silent, hooded crew on a ship made of mist and rot.
The "Pirates of the North Sea" most commonly refers to the acclaimed North Sea trilogy, a three-part saga that allows players to experience the Viking Age from start to finish. The trilogy consists of:
: Forced European rulers to establish costly regional coastal defense networks and pay massive sums of protection money, known as Danegeld. The Medieval Syndicate: The Likedeelers pirates of the north sea
Early Scandinavian raiders used the North Sea as a highway for lightning-fast coastal raids. They were not just "pirates" in the modern sense but often operated as semi-legal military units exploring and settling new lands. The Victual Brothers (Late 14th Century):
By the mid-17th century, the rise of heavily armed professional state navies and the stabilization of international maritime law systematically eradicated large-scale piracy in the North Sea. : While diving for a 14th-century cog (a
The used by Hanseatic ships to hunt down pirates.
, a giant of a man who supposedly earned his name by gulping down a four-liter beaker of beer in a single breath. He and his crew were the terror of the Hanseatic League, the powerful trade union that controlled northern commerce. The trilogy consists of: : Forced European rulers
On moonless nights they spoke of the Drowned Shepherd, a pale figure said to shepherd shipwrecked sailors to a quiet reef where coins clinked like teeth. They never sailed on the windless night when the sea sang; those were the nights the old gods walked the keel and called men away with promises of warmth.
In northern Germany, Klaus Störtebeker remains a folk hero. Statues of him stand in Hamburg, and annual theater festivals celebrate his exploits.
Play Navigator (move +1). Sail to nearest outpost spot. Build outpost (Convert 2→1). Discard a Provision card. Draw 4. Turn 2: Play Lookout (draw 2, keep 1). Sail to harbor. Load 2 wood. Discard 1 provision. Turn 3: Play Quartermaster (cargo+1). Sail to delivery harbor. Deliver wood (score). Load fish. Turn 4: Raid opponent’s outpost using a hired Pirate King (attack 4). Steal their jewel. Deliver jewel for big points. Turn 5–7: Repeat, focusing on outpost building and blocking.
: Rebranding as the "Likedeelers" (Equal Sharers), they claimed to distribute their plundered goods among the poor, earning a reputation as "Robin Hoods of the sea". 2. Key Figures and Legends