The Pirate Accords of 1217

As difficult as reading this while dyslexic and intoxicated was for me...
This is great.
Travance is great.

-"Black Rightiousness"
(Technically it's my name, I promise)

All dissenting opinions I'm hearing so far are against Albatross not the accords themselves which is what I thought was to be discussed here. Whether or not Albatross should be barred from having a position of power within the court I believe should be up to the court.
As for the accords themselves, and the formation of a court I think having more rules and a system of authority is a good thing, specially for a people who traditionally embrace mayhem, and if they are willing and consenting to putting those regulations upon them selves all the better.

*Solitaire signs the accords*

Cade,
I do not speak to your piracy, nor any other claims here to which my name have been thrown in. I stepped between you and that lich the first night here to help you, and to move him along. So as you declared piracy I take full responsibility for making this deal because it is was i who did, so now everyone publicly knows I made the deal with the lich for the town. I speak to you, but the offer goes for anyone else. I would like to sit down and speak with you Cade Tanwyn I do not seek your approval, nor do I even seek to change your mind. Simply an offer of a conversation and a drink so that you can perhaps ask your questions. If the rest of the town has questions, so be it but this conversation should you wish it Cade is for you and you alone.

The laws of Travance will not be broken by my ship the Night Harrier. The ships of Travance and her allies are still under my protection. These accords are for those brave enough to call themselves buccaneers, pirates, and privateers to organize ourselves, strengthen each other, and hopefully start working together as a unified body.

A few thoughts from a simple priest who only seeks goodness and righteousness despite his own faults and sins:

If "the laws of Travance will not be broken," then what difference does it make as to which appellation you choose for yourselves? I see it as a step in the right direction that those who freely take to the seas agree upon a set of codes, laws, and rules - as long as they do not conflict with the laws of Travance. Perhaps more scrutiny upon this accord is needed.

Cade, would you be willing to amend these - if necessary - through negotiation with the proper authority in Travance and Kormyre? If this is to be an "accord" it must be one that exists between two parties: those who follow the code as "pirates," buccaneers, or any such name, and the government of Kormyre - if I am not mistaken. I would advise that you should seek audience with such officials to solidify your accord. This accord might actually be beneficial to the common good, if entered into prudently and with good faith.

Yours in the Light,
Father Ephrem

Cade, you already are keenly aware of my moral objection. But given your stated candidacy for "Pirate King", the question of whether dealing in souls violates your Accords is entirely relevant to the discussion at hand. I am no legal authority nor Naval Officer and thus I limit my questions to the realm in which I am qualified to speak.

On the day you can prove to me that those who committed their souls did so of their own free will, and in sound mind, I will revise my position and no longer consider this act to be one worse than slavery of the physical body.

(Additionally, I note: It was no powerful logic that stayed my reply until now; having been awake all night on both nights of last feast, it was the late hour that delayed me. Perhaps consider that before preemptively declaring a logical victory next time.)

Cade, I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed.

-Robert Morgan