Larinna

Larinna
Details
Type	NPC
Location	Taverns
Company	Bilge Rats
Related	Black Market
Voice Actor	Lisa Caruccio Came

Larinna is a NPC in Sea of Thieves who leads the adventurous Bilge Rats. She is stationed in front of every Outpost Tavern as representative of the Bilge Rats, offering Voyages and running the Black Market.

Background

Larinna is tall and wiry, adept at intimidation and getting what she wants with words alone. She is an expert swindler and good in a fight to boot, making an ideal pirate.

Larinna made it into The Sea of Thieves hiding as a stowaway on a Ship, determined to make her own fortune in the mythical Sea of Thieves. She desired nothing more than to find Uncharted Islands and sail on seas without maps, finding and exploring locations for the first time her own self. By the time she made it to the Sea of Thieves, however, she was disappointed to find that many islands had already been charted and that there were Outposts mimicking the life of the outside world. She disliked Trading Companies for being worse than pirates, because they want to own the sea and not allow single pirates to take what they claim theirs.

Current Dialogue

During Festival of Giving (2020):

There you are! Guess who found Duke's stash of special Voyages? I may be willing to share them with the right pirates... this is the time of giving after all!

What else do the Bilge Rats have planned?

Well, this time of year is a celebration we like to call the 'Festival of Giving.' Even among pirates, a little generosity once in a while can't hurt.
Last year was a bit of an embarrassment for us, given that Duke's replacement ended up delivering gifts straight to the doorstep of a very shady individual...
To make up for that, I've arranged a dozen special Challenges with some very nice rewards. It's my way of thanking pirates for sticking by the Bilge Rats!
You'll have until the festival is over to complete them, so there'll be plenty of time to kick back in the tavern and have some fun. I know I intend to!

So how is Duke, really?

The thing is, Duke believes in this life more than anyone. The freedom of these seas and the thrill of the pirate life are what he lives for!
But, he lacks discipline... he'd as soon unleash a seabound soul as offer a stash of Reaper's Chests if it meant a new story to share over a grog or three!
The thing that Duke needs to learn is that we all need to believe in something... we all need something to hold true to.
Duke has gone on too long holding on to the promise of sharing stories and not belonging. It's time he found an adventure he could truly believe in.
He'll be fine! Some more time with his feet in the sand and a clear view of the horizon will set his course...
Remember - people can always surprise you! These seas could still make Duke the pirate he was always meant to be!

What's all this about 'special voyages'?

Well, you know Duke! He had a habit of plotting his schemes as he looked for the next great adventure to offer his daring followers.
Turns out he'd stashed Gilded Gifts, as well as maps that lead to hidden caches of black powder and who knows what else?
Now, he doesn't know that I'm offering you his old Voyages, but I have a feeling he either won't know or won't mind!
He... well, let's just say that Duke has been through some trials - he's seen a lot. None of it too helpful to the fate of these seas.
I'd give him time if I were you. He'll find his next calling to adventure when he's ready. For now, let the Lagoon of Whispers clear his mind!

Previous Dialogue

During Fate of the Damned Final Week:

Let's keep this short. We've almost got those damned skellies beaten, and I don't want to get distracted!

What about the Festival of the Damned?

Oh, we're celebrating, just like always! It takes more than the threat of impending doom to keep pirates away from a good time.
When I first arrived here, I must admit I found it strange to hold a festival in honour of the Ferryman. He's not exactly a party animal!
Still, if pirates want to throw themselves down a shark's gullet for the sake of a nicely-coloured lantern, who am I to judge?
We're offering rewards for anyone who can complete our Festival Challenges, so you'll probably see ships and beacons burning all kinds of bright.
Duke used to call them 'party boats' - but then, he would, wouldn't he? If you're feeling brave, you could try asking the Ferryman about them...

You seem a little preoccupied...

You're a sharp one... We've been waging a month-long war against skellies who've been wreaking havoc across the Sea of Thieves.
They've gotten it into their skulls to try and summon the ghost of Graymarrow and pit him against Flameheart! Idiots, the lot of them.
As if that weren't bad enough, their half-baked attempts at the ritual have caused an ocean-wide plague - Shadows of Fate.
They're cropping up all over the map, so watch yourself out there. Your weapons won't even land a blow if you don't know what you're doing.
I've lost a lot of loyal Bilge Rats, but the tide finally seems to be turning. We have to push on and recover every last Ritual Skull!

If there's a fight, count me in!

That's the spirit! There are Voyages for sale in the Black Market that'll set you on the hunt for the skellies and a ritual site.
If you ask around, you'll likely discover traces of the unfortunate Bilge Rats who went to stop the rituals... and met Graymarrow.
You'll also need to watch out for Shadows of Fate, as they can only be made vulnerable by flames brought back from the Ferry.
I'm not saying it won't be dangerous, but if we all pull together we can strike one last blow and put a stop to the skellies for good.
I'd love to be out there in person, but there's simply too much to organise. Oh, well. Complaining doesn't help smash skulls...

During Fate of the Damned Third Week:

If you're on the hunt for shadow skellies, you're just in time! I've a fresh stash of Voyages now that we know who's behind it all...

What about the Festival of the Damned?

Oh, we're celebrating, just like always! It takes more than the threat of impending doom to keep pirates away from a good time.
When I first arrived here, I must admit I found it strange to hold a festival in honour of the Ferryman. He's not exactly a party animal!
Still, if pirates want to throw themselves down a shark's gullet for the sake of a nicely-coloured lantern, who am I to judge?
We're offering rewards for anyone who can complete our Festival Challenges, so you'll probably see ships and beacons burning all kinds of bright.
Duke used to call them 'party boats' - but then, he would, wouldn't he? If you're feeling brave, you could try asking the Ferryman about them...

Someone's up to no good?

Not just any someone, but a Skeleton Lord named Graymarrow - or what's left of him.
I thought he'd been destroyed, though a few pirates swore they'd encountered his ghost while poking around the Fort of the Damned.
Now some skellies are trying to bring him back from the dead! Well, even more dead. Ghost skeletons make my head hurt.
At least now I know what happened to my Bilge Rats. Graymarrow has a nasty habit of binding his enemies' souls to cursed objects.
Once this is over, I'll be having a little chat with that Pendragon fellow about putting those poor crews to rest...

You mentioned a skeleton hunt...

Needs must, I'm afraid. As skellies have been messing about with Dark Relics, they've been opening fissures to the Sea of the Damned.
They don't last for long, but it's more than enough time for Shadows of Fate to escape and start roaming the islands.
They're a real menace if you're not prepared for them, so I've been recruiting pirates to hunt them down and do what they do best.
This week, most of the sightings have occurred in the Devil's Roar. I suppose the skellies think we won't follow them there. Hah!
I've added free Voyages to the Black Market and will pay for recovered Ritual Skulls. Hopefully that'll be enough incentive to help.

During Fate of the Damned Second Week:

Ah, good timing! You must be here to help with our skelly situation... Or did you just come here to browse the Black Market?

What about the Festival of the Damned?

Oh, we're celebrating, just like always! It takes more than the threat of impending doom to keep pirates away from a good time.
When I first arrived here, I must admit I found it strange to hold a festival in honour of the Ferryman. He's not exactly a party animal!
Still, if pirates want to throw themselves down a shark's gullet for the sake of a nicely-coloured lantern, who am I to judge?
We're offering rewards for anyone who can complete our Festival Challenges, so you'll probably see ships and beacons burning all kinds of bright.
Duke used to call them 'party boats' - but then, he would, wouldn't he? If you're feeling brave, you could try asking the Ferryman about them...

What's this about skeletons?

Ugh. If you must know, you're not the first person I've told about this. Duke had a bad habit of shoving others headlong into danger.
That's why I already sent crews of Bilge Rats to learn the truth of the matter and document anything they discovered, see if it was worth our time.
I thought I was being cautious. Trouble is, my crews never came back from their Voyages! At this rate, I'm going to run out of recruits...
I'm hoping that anyone brave enough to accept a Voyage from me will learn not just about the skellies, but also the fate of my people.

The Bilge Rats need my help?

Let's just say we wouldn't say no to anyone who's willing to follow in our footsteps and maybe stomp a few skulls along the way.
Bilge Rats are tough, but I've already lost several crews to whatever's out there. Crews who should be back from the Ferry by now...
Still, that's for me to worry about. If you do decide to help, though, I'd love to get more information about what exactly happened to my people.
I've heard one or two accounts of strange ritual sites and scattered relics. If you find any proof of that, bring it to me for a reward!
Well, I've said all I know. Whether you decide to help or not, watch your back out in the Ancient Isles. You might not be alone...

During Fate of the Damned First Week:

Greetings, pirate! Looking to part with your doubloons? Or can I tempt you into something more exciting than a shopping spree?

What about the Festival of the Damned?

Oh, we're celebrating, just like always! It takes more than the threat of impending doom to keep pirates away from a good time.
When I first arrived here, I must admit I found it strange to hold a festival in honour of the Ferryman. He's not exactly a party animal!
Still, if pirates want to throw themselves down a shark's gullet for the sake of a nicely-coloured lantern, who am I to judge?
We're offering rewards for anyone who can complete our Festival Challenges, so you'll probably see ships and beacons burning all kinds of bright.
Duke used to call them 'party boats' - but then, he would, wouldn't he? If you're feeling brave, you could try asking the Ferryman about them...

I like the sound of 'exciting'!

Who doesn't? I'm trying to solve a mystery right now, and you might be able to help if you've a ship and a nose for trouble.
A while back, I started hearing rumours that pirates had spotted Shadows of Fate, lurking on islands in the Shores of Plenty and the Wilds.
Oh, sorry - that's Duke's name for them. I'm talking about those shadowy skellies that are a little more... colourful than usual.

You're being pretty secretive...

We know very little about them, but they mostly seem to appear when pirates launch a raid upon the Fort of the Damned.
They're pretty dangerous, so if they really are spreading across the sea, we need to find out why. Oh, and destroy them all. Obviously.
If you'd like to join our investigation, I'm offering Voyages in the Black Market. Free to anyone who thinks they can help!

During Vaults of the Ancients:

Hey, share a grog with me! I'm Larinna, founder of the Bilge Rats. I've got Black Market deals for you and Voyages to launch your next adventure.

You're the founder of the Bilge Rats?

Yep, it was all my fault! I took a bunch of lost merchants and sailors and taught them the truth of the pirate life... to love your freedom!
It's not about Trading Companies or getting rich or even becoming a Legend, if you ask me. It's about being in the moment.
So I ended up founding the Bilge Rats, a place for any pirate misfit who just wants to follow their nose and get into scrapes and adventures.
We don't have a leader. But if we did, it would be me.

Wait, what happened to Duke?

Ah, Duke was always the most friendly face in the Bilge Rats and never far from the tavern, but he got a little complacent.
He made some mistakes... his Voyages started to get a little stale, don't you think? Too much time in here instead of out there!
I think the Trading Companies rubbed off on him too much. This Black Market business reminds me of them. Some amazing stock, though...
We talked it over and he left to stay with his friend Umbra. Leaving me stuck here instead... huh.

Will you still sell Black Market goods?

Yes, I promised Duke I would. I'll admit, I like making coin right under the Trading Companies' noses... let's call it the 'Bilge Rat grog fund'!
Maybe I've been gone too long. It's time to put some thought into how the Bilge Rats will move with the times.
It's nice to be nearby to Athena's Fortune, though. I love popping in for a visit and rejecting the Pirate Lord's offers to become a Legend.
I may be the first person to give a ghost a headache.

Patch History

2.0.18

• Introduced, replacing Duke as the representative for the Bilge Rats.