Port Royal

Port Royal was a major city and harbor in the Caribbean, (not to be confused with Port Royal in New France) situated on the western end of Palisadoes in Jamaica. It was founded by the English, and the Royal Navy maintained a presence at the governmental Fort Charles. It doesn't have many enemies and is normally a peaceful town.

Location
Port Royal was built around Fort Charles, which was England's largest government fort in the Caribbean, and was armed with cannons intended to protect Navy ships in the harbor below. The port was governed by Weatherby Swann, and despite its sizable naval presence, it became a popular place for pirates to bring and spend their treasure. Executions of known pirates were held at the fort, and three skeletons hung outside the bay, as a warning to incoming pirates of their fates.

Port Royal was accessible via a large harbor, used by both merchant and Navy ships. The HMS Dauntless was a common sight at the harbor during James Norrington's tenure in the Navy, while the HMS Endeavour was later moored there during Cutler Beckett's residency. The latter maintained an office overlooking the dock, which was refitted prior to his arrival in Port Royal.

The town was situated inland from the harbor, leading up to the Governor's mansion, and included everything from taverns and inns to blacksmiths and apothecaries. Street markets were prevailing also, though as the town had expanded in the decade of Swann's governorship, the local sewer system was unable to cope, and gave the air a distinct odor.

Just outside of Port Royal were a series of caverns. These caverns were used as a hideout for smugglers and pirates.

History
Jamaica was taken over by the English forces in 1655 and became an important stronghold of British power in the Caribbean. Port Royal was built in 1657 and soon beacme a hideout for pirates and privateers. Henry Morgan used it as the main base for his piratical raids to the Spanish Main.

Port Royal was a haven of the wicked and pirates. Then, in 1692, a huge earthquake destroyed the town, which honest people saw as a act of God to get rid of the wickedness of the city. Then in 1694 the British rebuilt it and it was the center of all British operations in Jamaica.

By the time of the reign of King George II, Port Royal was a prospering town. It doubled its size and population within 10 years, which led to some problems with the sewer system.

Port Royal suffered an attack by the Black Pearl following the promotion of James Norrington to the rank of Commodore, hosted at the fort. During the attack, the Governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann, was kidnapped and taken to Isla de Muerta. Later, the fort was set to host the execution of Captain Jack Sparrow, though, with the help of William Turner and the crew of the Black Pearl, he managed to escape the hangman's noose.

Some time later, Lord Cutler Beckett of the East India Trading Company set himself up in Port Royal.

Changes
On January 31 2009, the Pirates of the Caribbean Online developers completely redesigned the layout of Port Royal.

Here is what happened

Areas


Town [1] - Unless you just like beating up weakling Navy Cadets, weak Undead in the Cemetery and the occasional Navy Guard, you won't be doing much killing here.

Fort Charles [2] - The most obvious location on the island is the iconic stone structure atop the hill. It is home to mostly low-level Navy soldiers, but a few veterans and a trio of EITC goons, including a Mercenary or Hired-Gun can be found. Of course, you can't use your pistol, but there's plenty of blade work and voodoo to be had if your skills are under double-digits.

Royal Caverns [3] - This underground site is similar to Beckett's Quarry on Padres Del Fuego with lots of EITC and Navy, but the bad guys here are several notches lower. Actually a good place to work on blades and voodoo for medium-levels. The worst enemy is a couple of Navy Veterans.

Wicked Thicket [4] - This patch of jungle has a lot small critters, low-level Navy and low-level undead. This is one of the first places most beginners work on blades and pistol.

Governor's Garden [5] - The area behind Elizabeth Swann's family home is filled with relatively weak Undead, some basic critters and a couple of low-level Navy; simliar to the Tortuga Graveyard. This spot is usually just a walk-thru to the Royal Caverns or Murky Hollow unless you're looking for a specific enemy.

Murky Hollow [6] - This dank cavern is where the undead legions of Jolly Roger's army of the undead are spawning from. Plenty of low-level undead and many Undead Brigands as well.

King's Run [7] - This dark jungle holds a lot of very-low undead and a few gators. Likely, you'll be cutting through on your way to the Murky Hollow.

High Seas - The straits between Port Royal and Devil's Anvil are filled with light craft. A warship can plow through in seconds and win no reputation for the trouble, but light ships can rack up good sailing and cannon right close to home. A couple of high level ships popping up can make it dicey, so be careful. There is a large cluster of light ships west of the island. Head east to Padres Del Fuego to fish for the whoppers.

Creatures

 * Bayou Alligator (5,7)
 * Big Alligator (4)
 * Dire Scorpion (3,4)
 * Giant Crab (1)
 * Dire Wasp (4)
 * Killer Wasp (4)
 * Rabid Bat (3,6)
 * Cave Bat (7)
 * Sand Crab (1)
 * Swamp Alligator (7)
 * Vampire Bat (4)

Royal Navy

 * Navy Cadet (1,2,5)
 * Navy Guard (2,5)
 * Navy Marine (2,3,5)
 * Navy Sergeant (2,3)
 * Navy Veteran (2,3)

East India Trading Company

 * EITC Grunt (2,3)
 * EITC Thug (2,3)
 * EITC Mercenary (2)
 * EITC Hired-Gun (2)

Undead

 * Undead Bandit (5,6,7)
 * Undead Witchdoctor (6)
 * Undead Brute (6)
 * Undead Gravedigger (1,7)
 * Undead Mutineer (6,7)
 * Undead Pirate (6,7)

Bosses:

 * Will Burybones (1) - (Undead Gravedigger boss)
 * Foul Crenshaw (1) - (Undead Gravedigger boss)
 * Thaddeus Woodworm (1) - (Undead Pirate boss)
 * Boris (7) - (Undead Bandit boss)
 * Geoffrey Pain (1) - (Navy Cadet boss)
 * Ian Ramjaw (2) - (Navy Veteran boss)


 * Note - The numbers "Ex. (1)" after an item is the location on the island where to find that item.

Merchants:

 * Barber - Basil Tacktimbers
 * Blacksmith - John Wallace, R. Smith's, Pewterer and Philip Fuller
 * Cannonmaster - Basil Calledougal
 * Dockworker - Fletcher Beakman
 * Gunsmith - Davy Turnbull, Ewan McCraken and Edgar Shipcrash
 * Gypsy - Lucinda, Grace, Angel O'Bonney
 * Jeweler - Sarah in Smitty's Jewelry Shop
 * Musician - Sean Tones in the Royal Anchor.
 * Shipwright - Darby Drydock, Rose Seafellow
 * Tattoo Artist - Solomon O'dougal
 * Tavern - Rowdy Rooster & Royal Anchor
 * Tailor - Nathaniel Truehound
 * Trainer - Jade Bladefury in R. Smith's, Pewterer, Edward Truespinner in Fuller's Blacksmithing, and Sam Ropevane in Wallace Blacksmith Shop

Main Characters

 * Elizabeth Swann
 * Will Turner

Quest Characters

 * Black Mack - Regular in the Rowdy Rooster
 * Ensign Grimm - Guard at the jail
 * Gordon Greer - Prisoner at Fort Charles
 * Bingham - Guard at Fort Charles
 * Graham Marsh - Marsh Imports
 * June Greer - Sister of Gordon Greer
 * Sam Seabones - Townsperson on the docks.
 * Cassandra - Local Prostitute
 * Lieutenant Peter Blakeley - Fiance of June Greer
 * Josie McReedy - Bartender in the Royal Anchor
 * Captain Job - Regular in the Royal Anchor
 * Bartholomew Watkins
 * Daisy - Tattoo artist in Solomon O'dougal's shop.
 * Jim Wavemonger - Prisoner in the Royal Caverns.

Minor Characters
James MacDougal, Clayton Collard, Edward Blastscarlett, Edward Shackleby, Edward Stormhawk, Emma, Enrique Backginty, Lawrence McShoe, Matthew Hullbowers, Sean Tones, Benjamin Tackparr, George Burnwash, Gertrude Brawlgrim, Henry Chipburn, Sarah Chipbonney, Soloman Brawlgrim, Sven Yellowmartin, William Truegrim

Missing Characters
These citizens have been reported missing! Folks fear the worst, but perhaps they will return safely someday!

Adam Goodprice, April May, Barbary Tom, Edward Grintley, Jonathan Fairbanks, Little Bob, Myrna, Nelson Templeton Pickert, Ruth Armstrong, Sally Gold, Thomas Stareaston, Tobias Bladepratt, Tori

Glitches
There are many glitches on Port Royal. For more detailed information, head to the glitches page. A few notable glitches are below.


 * Rowdy Rooster Balcony
 * Fort Charles flying glitch Fixed


 * Into the Shipwright house

Always feel free to add more glitches. Whenever new content comes out for the game, it can be a glitch hunting extravaganza!

Digs / Special:

 * In the Wicked Thicket, there are a couple of spots near the rock archway by the scorpions.
 * A dig spot can also be found in front of the entrance to the Wicked Thicket.
 * And another farther down the beach, by the Sand Crabs.
 * Two spots appear on the side and in front of the blacksmith/gunsmith shops near the docks.
 * In the new cemetery, right in the center
 * In the Governor's Garden, a spot overlooking the pond. And one behind the big tree.
 * Just east of Wicked Thicket tunnel


 * Near the south tower at the Fort Charles entrance
 * On the southeast corner of the Govenor's Mansion
 * Haybales
 * Barrel/Crates

Royal Caverns


There is also one close to Lawrence McShoe between a lantern and firepit.

See also Dig Spot

Quests:

 * Cutlass
 * Dagger
 * Grenade
 * The List #1 - Chapter 1: The Black Pearl
 * The List #2 - Chapter 1: The Black Pearl
 * Pirate Blade
 * Mercenary (Josie McReedy or Captain Job)

Mini Games
Pirates can play additional Mini Games while visiting Port Royal.
 * Ship Repair - Help Darby Drydock for extra gold.
 * Poker - Go to a tavern and do some gamblin'.
 * Blackjack - Earn some gold by getting closest to 21.
 * Potions - Make magical concoctions at nearby Gypsy stands.
 * Cannon Defense - Protect the island's treasure from invaders.
 * Fishing - Catch exotic fish from the docks of Port Royal

Invasion!
Jolly Roger hatched a plan to form an Invasion of the capital island, but he could not assail it due to amulets of protection - buried by voodoo practitioners. These amulets keep Jolly at bay. But he sought help in the form of Captain Ezekiel Rott, a captain who - along with his crew - would surely have been doomed. Rott was told to hire pirates to dig up the amulets and sabotage the Royal Navy forces - leaving the island vulnerable.

Brave citizens and pirates are all that stand between Jolly Roger and the governor's manor! Port Royal was also the first island to be invaded.