Tortuga

Pirate Haven
Tortuga ("Turtle" or "Tortoise") is a seaside town and port on Isla Tortuga. The town is a place full of pirates and other criminals. Tortuga is considered the last free port, which means that it is one of the few places in the Caribbean that is not under the control of the East India Trading Company (Even though they have a secret outpost there).

Although Tortuga has a reputation as a place where pirate ships such as The Black Pearl dock, honest ships such as the Edinburgh Trader often make port there and conduct their business.This is also where you will find the Faithful Bride Tavern which is a bar where pirates hang out and play Poker and Blackjack. In the Caribbean, there were two Tortugas. One was located off of Venezuela but was uninhabited save for some small smuggler dens. The other Tortuga, the one in Pirates Online, is located off the north western coast of Hispaniola. It was discovered by Columbus in the 1497 and in the 16th century it was colonized by the Spanish. In the early 1600's, France captured it from Spain and set up their own colony. Like 17th century Port Royale, the Tortugan government relied on pirates to protect them. It became a downright pirate haven in the 1700's when the game takes place. Tortuga is known for its debauchery and has many citizens ranging from civilians, to buccaneers, such as Jack Sparrow, and prostitutes like Scarlett and Gisele and houses of sin on the smuggler beach near the Cutts residence. At some point, Jack Sparrow became Pirate Lord of Tortuga.



Areas



 * Town [1] - After reconstruction, a number of residents built their homes in the swampy area just outside the Misty Mire - so you will encounter a number of Swamp Alligators. Otherwise, there are no enemies to speak of; just the new building layouts to contend with.


 * Misty Mire [2] - Like Cuba, this marshy place is filled with various creatures, all of which you can blast away at with your pistol. Low to medium undead, all size alligators, and fly traps make traversing this swamp dangerous for loners, but a small hunting party can set up shop near the small graveyard or by the stilt shacks. General Hex can be found here as well.


 * Wildwoods [3] - A stretch of jungle (exactly like The Wicked Thicket) with critters and some undead. Not much for experienced players, but plenty of baddies for players who are starting out.


 * Tortuga Graveyard [4] - A variation on the Governor's Garden on Port Royal, this plot of dirt has mostly low-level Undead and a few Navy troops. Like the Garden, you'll probably be moving through here going to the Rat's Nest or Thieves' Den.


 * Thieves' Den [5] - In the middle of these caves is a small Navy post, featuring a few high officers and some EITC baddies. You will need to get into the outpost for at least one quest. Good blade and voodoo area for medium-levels. Outside the outpost, are low-level Navy, bats and scorpions for beginners to hack at.


 * Rat's Nest [6] - The former village of Minertown has been sacked and overrun with Undead. Lots of medium-level skeletons here, including brigands and grenadiers. Not a good place to hang out in if you're just starting out, but easy pickings for players with a few levels under their belts. General Sandspine is here.


 * High Seas - The straits between Tortuga and Port Royal are filled with mostly light craft. Turn and head for Rumrunner's Isle to find bigger game or farther north to Isla Tormenta if you want something more sporty.

Creatures

 * Swamp Alligator (1,2)
 * Big Gator (2)
 * Huge Gator (2)
 * Flytrap (2)
 * Giant Scorpion (3)
 * Rabid Bat (5)
 * Vampire Bat (6)

Royal Navy

 * Navy Cadet (3)
 * Navy Marine (5)
 * Navy Sergeant (5)

East India Trading Company

 * EITC Grunt (5)
 * EITC Thug (5)

Undead

 * Undead Gravedigger (3,4,5,6)
 * Undead Bandit (3)
 * Undead Pirate (3,4)
 * Undead Witchdoctor (4,5,6)
 * Undead Brigand (2,6)
 * Undead Grenadier (6)

Bosses:

 * General Hex (2)
 * General Sandspine (6)
 * Malicioso (3)
 * Carlos Cudgel (5)

Merchants:

 * Barber - Lockspinner's Barber and Beauty (Maria Lockspinner)
 * Blacksmiths - Flinty's Smithery and Wright's Blacksmithing
 * Cannonmaster - Geoffrey Bridgebreaker
 * Dockworker - Horatio Fowler
 * Gunsmiths - Daniel Valliance Weaponry (I) and Thayer's Weapon Shop
 * Gypsy - Fabiola (D)
 * Jeweler - Ming's Jewelry Shop - (Dajin Ming)
 * Musicians - Mych Swain and Jenny Jigfiddle
 * Shipwright - O'Malley (F)
 * Tailor - Callecutter's Tailor Shoppe - (Isaiah Callecutter) (U)
 * Tattoo Artist - Lala Lovel at Tattoo Bonita
 * Taverns - Faithful Bride, King's Arm
 * Trainer - Tobias Hookshot, Charles Foulhazzard

Main Characters

 * Captain Jack Sparrow
 * Joshamee Gibbs

Quest Characters
Orinda Le Jeune (A), Doctor Grogan aka Doc Grog (R), Scarlet (G), Andres Mallet [4], Hendry Cutts (E), James Pidgley (aka John Carver), Andrew Bowdash (King of Tortuga), Karbay Benedek, Millie Cutts, Giladoga, Nill Offrill, Lala Lovel, Johnny McVane, Amelia Sunfellow

Minor Characters:
Big Phil (B), Butcher Brown (C), Ben Flatts, Bonita, Tomas, Davy Dreadbutler, Hector Foulbreaker, Retavick, Seamstress Anne, Simon Hornbow, Boatswain Bill, Le Cerdo, Slim, Jack Redrat [3], Jenny Jigfiddle, Sid Shufflefoot, Roman Paine, Peter Chipbutler

Digs / Special:

 * Also see Dig Spot


 * Near Fabiola's gypsy wagon
 * By Hendry Cutts
 * By Millie Cutts Cabin
 * Next to Butcher Brown in the marketplace.
 * Near Orinda Le Jeune's Shack
 * Deep into the new swamp

Quests:

 * The List #1 - Chapter 1: The Black Pearl
 * The List #2 - Chapter 1: The Black Pearl
 * Secret Of Tortuga Teleportation
 * Taboo Doll

Mini Games
Pirates can play additional Mini Games to earn extra gold while on the island.
 * Ship Repair - Go see the Shipwright to get paid to fix ships.
 * Potions - Go see Fabiola to make your own magic tonics.
 * Cannon Defense - Man the guns! Protect the islands!
 * Poker

Invasion!


Jolly Roger's army is on the move and staging Invasions of Tortuga, as Jolly seeks out Captain Jack Sparrow! The undead minions seige the barricades put up by the pirates, as they march to the Faithful Bride. If they reach it, the tavern will burn down.

Old Tortuga
How Tortuga looked before it was attacked by the EITC. (See Island Destructions and Reconstruction).