 Blackwater Raiders | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to Booty Bay | |
| Main leader |
 Baron Revilgaz |
| Secondary leaders |
 Fleet Master Seahorn |
| Race(s) |
 Goblin  Human  Dwarf Tauren  Gnome  Ogre |
| Character classes | Buccaneer, Pirate, Thief, Warrior |
| Capital | Booty Bay |
| Theater of operations | South Seas; Great Sea; Eastern Kingdoms |
| Language(s) | Common, Goblin |
| Former sub-group(s) | Brashtide Crew[1] |
| Affiliation | Steamwheedle Cartel |
| Status | Active |
The Blackwater Raiders are a group of pirates, thieves and warriors[2] operating in Booty Bay and closely affiliated with the Steamwheedle Cartel. They are led by Baron Revilgaz.[3]
Faldir's Cove, as it is called, is a small area located in the Arathi Highlands which was also held by the Blackwater Raiders. Though little more than a docked ship and a tent, this small port was home to a few crew members of the pirate organization. In Battle for Azeroth the cove was held by the Alliance presumably after the Blackwater Raiders had left.
History[]
The Blackwater Raiders existed before Gilneas closed its ports, and the Brashwater Crew were originally members of the Blackwater Raiders. Fleet Master Seahorn knew Bruce.[1]
Customs[]
They are considered good men, respectable as pirates go.[4] It is an important Blackwater rule to only kill when necessary. As such, there's no love between the Raiders and the Bloodsail Buccaneers.[2]
Members[]
Members of the Blackwater Raiders should also have the title <Blackwater Raiders>.
Named[]
| Name | Status | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
 Baron Revilgaz |
Alive | Leader of the Blackwater Raiders |
 Fleet Master Seahorn |
Alive | Fleet master |
 Catelyn the Blade |
Alive | Captain |
 Deeg |
Alive | Member |
 Dizzy One-Eye |
Alive | Lookout |
| Fin Fizracket |
Alive | Member |
| First Mate Crazz |
Alive | First mate |
 Whiskey Slim |
Alive | Member |
| Briney Boltcutter |
Alive | Blackwater Financial Interests |
| Captain Krick Wrenchnozzle |
Alive | Captain |
| First Mate Masker |
Alive | First mate |
| Bosun Thunderhorn |
Alive | Petty officer |
 Navigator Tah're |
Alive | Navigator |
| Engineer Torquespindle |
Alive | Engineer; Vendor |
| Galley Chief Steelbelly |
Alive | Chef |
| Crewman Gearspinner |
Alive | Crewman |
 Crewman Hammertink |
Alive | Crewman |
| Crewman Springwidget |
Alive | Crewman |
| Captain Steelgut |
Alive | Captain |
| Shakes O'Breen |
Alive | Captain |
| First Mate Nilzlix |
Alive | First mate |
| Doctor Draxlegauge |
Alive | Doctor |
| Deckhand Moishe |
Alive | Deckhand |
 Lolo the Lookout |
Alive | Lookout |
| Professor Phizzlethorpe |
Alive | Professor |
Enric Torque  |
Alive | Boatswain |
| Marjani Flintwill |
Alive | Captain |
| Adashe Flintwill |
Deceased | Captain |
| Akashinga Flintwill |
Deceased | Second mate |
| Amahle Flintwill |
Deceased | Third mate |
| Makasa Flintwill |
Alive | Lookout; Former member |
 Joe Barker |
Unknown | First mate; Former member |
 O'Ryen Jones |
Alive | Former quartermaster |
Unnamed[]
Pets[]
Ships[]
- Harbinger
- Maiden's Folly †
- Spirit of Silverpine †
- The Maiden's Fancy
- Makemba
- Sea King
- Killmonger
- Neptulon's Bride
In the RPG[]
The Blackwater Raiders is one of the most notorious buccaneer bands in Azeroth.[5] They are a vile group of pirates who make their home in Booty Bay, on the Stranglethorn's southern coast.[6] Despite the fact that they are pirates, the Blackwater Raiders are not really that much of bad guys. They are less interested in plunder and more interested in securing mercantile deals and widening the circle of ports with which they can trade.[7] The Blackwater Raiders are led by Baron Revilgaz.[8]
The port town of Edj, located in Kezan's northeastern coast, is controlled by them. The Trade Coalition has little influence over Baron Revilgaz, and indeed the Raiders attempt to go under, above, or around the coalition's head.[7] They also control some of the harbors in the Barrens' coast.[9]
Rivalry with the Bloodsail Buccaneers[]
The Bloodsail Buccaneers are the sworn enemies of the Blackwater Raiders, and at the behest of their leader, Duke Falrevere, they make forays against the Raiders' ships and, occasionally, their headquarters in Booty Bay.[10] The two have clashed numerous times over the last 5 years.[11]
Duke Falrevere and every pirate under his banner seem to bear a personal grudge against everyone they come across, but this grudge is particularly strong when it comes to the Blackwater Raiders. Falrevere despises them because the trade princes provide the Raiders with gold, equipment and other support. Tavern tales say that the Blackwater Raiders are responsible for the death of Falrevere's son,[11] Magrann Falrevere, who died before their cannons.[12]
The Bloodsail frequent seedy taverns in Booty Bay, where they and the Raiders duel in the streets and bars. In addition to ambushing merchant ships that cross the South Seas, the Bloodsail and the Raiders are embroiled in a private naval war that spans the length of the South Seas.[13] Falrevere is holding several submarines secretly beneath Bloodsail Hold for now, for fear of tipping his hand to the Blackwater Raiders before he is ready.[12]
Ships[]
Members[]
The Raiders are comprised of goblins, humans, and many others who swore them allegiance. After a raid, these pirates send their loot up the road to the Arena to sell, or even further into Azeroth.[14]
| Name | Status | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Revilgaz |
Alive | Leader of the Blackwater Raiders |
| Enric Torque |
Alive | Captain |
Notes and trivia[]
- Baron Revilgaz called the Blackwater Raiders a goblin cartel.[15]
- They are possibly a reference to the real-life private military organization Xe Services LLC (formerly known as Blackwater Worldwide).
- Blackwater Raiders (US RP server) is named after them.
Speculation[]
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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They are probably named after Blackwater Cove.
References[]
- ^ a b
[10-30] An Old Sea Dog
- ^ a b Traveler: The Spiral Path, pg. 310
- ^ Ultimate Visual Guide, pg. 152
- ^
[10-30] Shakes O'Breen
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 192
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 16
- ^ a b Lands of Mystery, pg. 76
- ^ Lands of Conflict pg. 57
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 28
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 80
- ^ a b Lands of Mystery, pg. 179
- ^ a b Lands of Mystery, pg. 181
- ^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 180
- ^ Lands of Conflict pg. 56
- ^ [10-30] Prepare for Takeoff
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