Seafaring Shadows

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It was well into the late hours of the night by the time Verlai and Ralphaldo made their way back to the Lady Malevolent. Despite his estate being so close, she hadn’t yet taken the plunge of moving in with the man, though it was likely she’d end up finding something for herself nearby. The woman took her time in disrobing, her thoughts running with great speed at the conversation that had taken place only hours prior.

While enticing, the offer that had been presented was far from ideal. She would end up putting in all the risk, only to allow someone else to reap the rewards. She wouldn’t deny the enjoyment of the game itself, but she was past the days of doing something simply for the risk and the thrill. No, she was much more practical these days, and was looking forward to building something with what she’d forced Vinarei to leave behind. Even in Pandaria she’d continued her work with the market, and though she had more of a hand in such things than Vinarei had, Verlai had been looking forward to going through the woman’s extensive wares to see what would fetch a good price. There were several that looked promising, based on the woman’s notes alone.

But did she need someone else to do that for her? Did she need a new stage? Not necessarily. As she’d stated to the man, she preferred to remain nameless these days, and work from behind the scenes. She wasn’t as arrogant as she once was, that much was certain by anyone who knew her then, and knew her now.

“I can see you’ve made your decision.” Ralphaldo’s deep baritone broke through her thoughts, and her emerald gaze settled on the man as he waited for her in bed.

“Can you now?” She let out a quiet huff of laughter. “I’ll need to wear masks around you more often, then. But… yes, I’ve made my decision. I’ll let him know in the next few days when I find time. Until then, we have other issues to discuss. One being Atticus…”

“one man cannot bring in the anchor. ten men cannot bring in the anchor. but together we can.”

making this because it’s useful for my specific brand of dramaturgy and i generally have a good deal of feelings about sea shanties. these are the result of far too much time searching around for shanties that are both authentic and have a tune that can be found on the internet. organized by theme.

these can all be done a capella, obviously, but if you want accompaniment, getting your hands on a concertina would be ideal.

General Shanties

Roll the Old Chariot Along (David Coffin)

Haul Away, Joe (The Eskies)

Rant and Roar (Howling Gael)

Haul Away the Bowline (The Exmouth Shantymen)

Departing

Away Rio (David Coffin)

Leave Her, Johnny (Coda)

The Rosabella (skip to 3:15) (Wareham Whalers)

Off to Sea Once More (The Black Irish Band)

Clear Away in the Morning (Great Bay Sailor) 

South Australia (Johnny Collins)

Randy Dandy Oh (Johnny Collins)

Girls

With You, Fair Maid (skip to 14:30) (Before the Mast)

Spanish Ladies (unknown artist) (psa this one is in moby-dick!!)

Bully in the Alley (skip to 24:10) (Before the Mast)

London Julie (Three Sheets to the Wind)

Excursion Round the Bay (The Fables)

The Maid of Amsterdam (The Roaring Trowmen)

Storms

Round Cape Horn (Cyril Tawney)

Fish in the Sea (youtube user threelegsomen)

To Old Maui (skip to 9:28) (Before the Mast)

Drinking

The Boatman’s Cure  (John Roberts)

Drunken Sailor (Irish Rovers)

Fifteen Men (unknown artist)

Newer/Environmentally Conscious

No More Fish, No More Fisherman (David Coffin)

A bizarre paired Rapier and Parrying Dagger with serrated and Flamberged blades, Germany, ca. 1600, from Fricker Auction House.

An absolutely stunning Side Sword, Italy, ca. 1580, from Fricker Auction House.