The Seven Warlords of the Sea

Status: Faction (Collapsed or Diminished) Affiliation: Government (Historical), Self-Interest First Appearance: Session 3 (Discovered via Pirate King Henry Statue) Role: Major Power Faction / World-Building

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Overview

The Seven Warlords of the Sea are (or were) a powerful faction of seven pirates who worked alongside the government, similar to the Shichibukai system from canon One Piece. Members received immunity from Marine bounties in exchange for cooperation with government interests, creating a three-way balance of power between Marines, Pirates, and Warlords.

The party discovered evidence of this faction in Session 3 while exploring the Pirate King Henry statue, which contained seven chambers - each dedicated to a different Warlord. All seven rooms showed heavy fire damage, suggesting a coordinated attack or systematic collapse of the Warlord system at some point in the past.

Two known Warlords have direct connections to the party:

Chief Bjorn - Killed by party unknowingly in earlier session
Snippy the Clown - Currently employing party for bounty work

The revelation that the party has killed a Warlord and now works for another raises questions about their role in larger political machinations and potential consequences from this powerful faction.

The Seven Members

1. Little John

Chamber: Room 1 (Pirate King Henry Statue) Theme: Half-sized furniture suggesting small stature Portrait: Well-dressed short man with brown hair Status: Unknown Abilities: Unknown Notes: Chamber shows fire damage; name suggests “little” but dangerous

2. Puma

Chamber: Room 2 Theme: Jungle motif with burnt vines, catwalk structure Portrait: Man with tribal markings Status: Unknown Abilities: Likely jungle/wilderness-based, possibly cat Zoan Notes: No furniture, only catwalk - suggests aerial/climbing combat style

3. Chief Bjorn ⚔️

Chamber: Room 3 Theme: Nordic décor, animal furs (all burnt), black armor Portrait: Pale man in black armor near windows Status: DECEASED - Killed by Party Abilities: Unknown (Nordic/warrior theme suggests cold/combat powers) Notes: Party killed him as “corrupt chief” without knowing Warlord status Page: Full Profile

4. The Green-Haired Techie

Chamber: Room 4 Theme: Control panel with destroyed buttons (one red button remains) Portrait: Young man with green hair Status: Unknown Abilities: Technology-based (control panels, buttons, machinery) Notes: Advanced tech unusual for setting; red button electrocutes when pressed Name: Not revealed in statue caption

5. Rona

Chamber: Room 5 Theme: Elegant chamber with valuable artifacts Portrait: Regal blonde woman (described as attractive) Status: Unknown Abilities: Unknown Notable Item: Golden globe containing Log Pose marked “Genesis 39” (taken by Llewyn) Notes: Appears wealthy/noble; religious significance possible

6. Snippy the Clown 🎪

Chamber: Room 6 Theme: Circus motif, broken spotlights, glass debris Portrait: Snippy the Clown Status: ALIVE - Currently Party’s Employer Abilities: Unknown (circus theme suggests performance/illusion) Operations: Runs Davy Back brawls, hired party for bounty hunting Page: Full Profile

7. Sigmund the Cheapskate

Chamber: Room 7 Theme: Completely empty/pilfered before party arrived Portrait: Well-dressed man Status: Unknown Abilities: Unknown Notes: Nicknamed “the Cheapskate” - room looted, possibly by him; living up to reputation

Faction Structure

Government Alliance

Official Status: Worked alongside government/Marines
Immunity: No Marine bounties on members
Purpose: Balance power between government and pirate factions
Obligations: Assist government when called upon

Alternative Bounties

Pirate Bounties: Pirates may place their own bounties on Warlords
Underground Economy: Black market contracts outside official system
Snippy’s Operations: Uses party for bounties he can’t officially handle

Power Requirements

Seven Members: Fixed number, like canon Shichibukai
Exceptional Strength: Must be powerful enough to maintain balance
Political Value: Influence, territory, or strategic importance
Monument Honor: Significant enough for chambers in Pirate King Henry statue

The Fall of the Warlords

Evidence of Collapse

Fire Damage:

All seven chambers show heavy soot and ash
Burnt belongings throughout (furs, vines, etc.)
Broken fixtures (spotlights in Room 6)
Building behind statue also set ablaze

Abandonment:

Statue appears unused/historical
No active Warlord presence confirmed
Rooms left as memorial or forgotten
System appears defunct

Individual Fates:

Chief Bjorn: Operating as corrupt island chief (not official Warlord)
Snippy: Running independent operations, hiring bounty hunters
Others: No confirmed sightings or activities

Theories

Theory 1: Government Purge

Government eliminated Warlords who became too powerful
Fire attack on statue as symbolic destruction
Members scattered, went underground, or died
System replaced with new power structure

Theory 2: Internal Conflict

Warlords fought amongst themselves
Fire result of battle between members
Survivors went separate ways
No reconciliation possible

Theory 3: External Attack

Powerful third party destroyed Warlord system
Fire attack on statue and members simultaneously
Some survived and went into hiding
Threat may still exist

Theory 4: Natural Dissolution

System gradually fell apart over time
Fire unrelated to political collapse
Members drifted to independent operations
No longer recognize central authority

Connection to Party

Chief Bjorn’s Death

Unknowing Assassination: Party killed Warlord without realizing significance
Potential Consequences: Other Warlords may seek revenge
Government Interest: Marines might investigate
Power Vacuum: Northern island needs new leadership

Snippy’s Employment

Current Employer: Party works for Warlord
Hidden Agenda: Unknown true purpose of bounty hunting
Bjorn Connection: Did Snippy know party would kill fellow Warlord?
Testing: May be evaluating party for larger role

Political Implications

Warlord Killers: Reputation if word spreads
Government Target: May attract official attention
Faction Conflict: Caught between Warlord politics
Unknown Enemies: Three surviving Warlords (minimum) could be hostile

Mysteries & Questions

System Status

Still Active? Are Warlords officially recognized by government?
How Many Survive? At least Bjorn (dead) and Snippy (alive) confirmed
Replacement Process: Can new members join, or is it closed?
Government Position: Does government still honor immunity?

The Fire

When? How long ago did it happen?
Who? Who attacked the statue and chambers?
Why? Symbolic destruction, treasure hunting, or assassination?
Survivors? Did all seven escape, or did some die?

Individual Members

Little John: Location and current activities?
Puma: Still operating in jungle regions?
Green-Haired Techie: Using technology for what purpose?
Rona: Why leave valuable Log Pose behind?
Sigmund: Did he loot his own room, or was it stolen?

Snippy’s Agenda

Why Hire Party? What can’t he do himself?
Bjorn’s Death: Planned elimination or coincidence?
True Purpose: What is he building toward?
Other Warlords: Is he in contact with survivors?

Party’s Role

Pawns or Partners? Are they being manipulated?
Consequences Coming? When will Bjorn’s death matter?
Future Conflicts: Will they fight other Warlords?
Political Tool: Being used in larger power struggle?

DM Notes

Narrative Function:

World-building: Establishes historical power structure
Political intrigue: Party entangled in Warlord politics
Long-term antagonists: Remaining Warlords as potential bosses
Mystery: What happened to this faction?

Power Scaling:

Warlord-tier = major boss encounters
Party already strong enough to kill one (Bjorn)
Sets benchmark for late-game power levels
Each surviving Warlord potential campaign arc

Canon Parallel - Shichibukai:

Seven powerful pirates
Work with World Government
Balance of Three Great Powers
Include famous characters (Mihawk, Crocodile, Doflamingo, etc.)
Eventually dissolved in canon story

Individual Warlord Potential: Each could become:

Boss Fight: Direct confrontation
Ally: Recruits party for their agenda
Quest Giver: Needs party’s unique skills
Background Character: Influences plot indirectly
Deceased: Mentioned but already gone

Statue Chamber Details:

Room 1: Half-sized furniture (Little John)
Room 2: Jungle theme, catwalk (Puma)
Room 3: Nordic décor, furs (Chief Bjorn) ✗
Room 4: Control panel, red button (Techie)
Room 5: Golden globe, elegant (Rona)
Room 6: Circus motif, spotlights (Snippy) ✓
Room 7: Empty, looted (Sigmund)

Future Development:

Introduce remaining Warlords gradually
Reveal their devil fruits and powers
Explore fire attack backstory
Snippy’s true agenda revelation
Potential Warlord civil war plotline

Tags: faction warlords government power-structure session-3 world-building political mystery

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Quick Reference Table

#	Name	Status	Theme	Known Powers	Party Connection
1	Little John	Unknown	Small furniture	Unknown	None
2	Puma	Unknown	Jungle/tribal	Likely Zoan	None
3	Chief Bjorn	Deceased	Nordic warrior	Unknown	Killed by party
4	Green-Haired Techie	Unknown	Technology	Tech-based	None
5	Rona	Unknown	Elegant/religious	Unknown	Left Log Pose
6	Snippy the Clown	Active	Circus	Unknown	Party employer
7	Sigmund	Unknown	Cheapskate	Unknown	None

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