Once, the ruthless pirates of the seas were independent and disorganized. Now, nearly all of them have banded together to form the Serpent's Alliance. Inexplicably led by a somewhat unknown teenager, the group has managed to quietly take over many of the southern coastal cities.

 

As their power has risen, they have 
begun to challenge even the central government of Arca. The king is yet to make a statement.

There are whispers that the great dragon that disturbs the southern seas destroys fleets at their command.
But who's to say if it's true?