Archive | June 2013

Companion Promotion – Gaspard de Vole

Gaspard de Vole Guinea Pig Guard

Gaspard de Vole
Guinea Pig Guard

The Guinea Pig Guard Companion

If your parents were captured by the Armada, you will discover an old family friend along your travels through the Skull Island Skyway.

You can visit our Companion Guide to find a list of all the companions available to each Pirate class within the game. Or return to our Epic Promotion guides for Pirate101 Companions.

When you first meet Gaspard he is imprisoned in the Monquistan Spice fortress known as The Presidio. He becomes a member of your crew, with the blessing of the Frog Father, as a Guinea Pig Guard.  You can learn much more about his abilities and skills from Pirate101 Central.

As you level up your companions they will occasionally reach epic promotion opportunities. Gaspard’s first epic promotion occurs when he is promoted to Level 21.

After you applied training points and he reaches this level, he’ll tell you he needs to speak with you. “I have just gotten word – Alonzo, my first Captain, he needs my help! Let’s talk in a Tavern!

Find the nearest tavern and hear his tale. He will explain that he served on Alonzo’s crew for many years, searching for a legendary treasure known as the Golden Frond. Which is a Holy relic from Monquista. If you help Gaspard to help his old friend, you will be cut in for a share of treasure. To begin your journey, you’ll head off to Scrimshaw and visit the barkeep at the Hole in the Wall Tavern. So get sailing.

This quest will require you to have access to Monquista.

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Companion Promotion – Old Scratch

Old Scratch

Old Scratch

Old Scratch – Witchdoctor Companion

During your travels through Skull Island and your initial quests in the Flotsam Skyway you’ll find a dangerous cave near the Ruined Lighthouse. Within the cave you’d do battle with Old Scratch and his minions. But he’s not so bad after all and asks if he can join your crew.

You can visit our Companion Guide to find a list of all the companions available to each Pirate class within the game. Or return to our Epic Promotion guides for Pirate101 Companions.

When you first meet Old Scratch he is an Undead Witchdoctor. You can learn much more about his abilities and skills from Pirate101 Central.

As you level up your companions they will occasionally reach epic promotion opportunities. Old Scratch will reach his first epic promotion when he is promoted to Level 23.

After you applied training points and he reaches this level, he’ll tell you he needs to speak with you. Let’s go to a nearby Tavern so you can talk.

In the Tavern he’ll tell you “Captain my Captain, my spirit be very troubled. A chill touched my heart, the shadow of dark mojo.” And thus begins your quest “The Serpent and The Raven”.  He’ll explain that his teacher Papa Legbones is in danger and Old Scratch must go to him. Your initial journey to seek him out will take you back to the land of the Scurvy Dogs.

This quest will require you to have access to Cool Ranch.

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KingsIsle’s New Blog

KingsIsle Bloggin'Hear Ye, Hear Ye Pirates & Wizards Of The Spiral

Tuesday afternoon a bottle arrived on the shores of A Pirate’s Portal from One-Eyed Jack in the Skull Island Skyway.

The message he sent contained some exciting news from the royals on KingsIsle. It seems they have rolled out a brand new Blog to let their creativity shine through and outside the Pirate and Wizard spirals.

Keep an eye out for insights into the gaming industry and perhaps a little guidance to those who aspire to enter it with us.  We also have some wonderful “Guest Bloggers” lined up, and we certainly want to hear from you on topics you would like us to further explore.  Perhaps most importantly, we want to give you a more intimate view of what we do here at KingsIsle and exactly why we are so passionate about what we do.” said Fred Howard, Vice President of Marketing.

Get a look inside the castle where the creation actually happens. Check out the fun and eventful activities the creators get into. From sword fights to ping-pong and more, this is your chance to look behind the scenes. So sail on over Pirates and check out the new communication vessel from our creative friends on the KingsIsle Blog!

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© 2013 A Pirates Portal; Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.

“Sale” Into Summer On Pirate101

epic-hero-galleon

The Aquila Epic Hero Galleon

Yar me friends and Pirates! We received word this morning from One-Eyed Jack about a special sale in the local Crown Shop in the Pirate101 Spiral! Ye won’t want to miss this!

Now through Sunday, June 16th 2013 save up to 50% OFF ships and select ship equipment through the Sail Into Summer Sale!

But the BIG NEWS!!!
The Kings of Isle are also introducing the new Aquila ship like the one we gave away earlier this month in our Aquila Celebration Contest!

The Epic Hero Galleon is now available along with several new pieces of ship equipment for you to upgrade and outfit your new vessel.

Be sure to visit all of the Fan Sites throughout the month! Some of the Aquila Celebration contests are still underway. You can win Crowns, gear to outfit your new Aquila ships, and even the Epic Hero Galleon itself! And if you can’t wait; head on over to the Crown shop while these items are on sale!

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© 2013 A Pirates Portal; Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.

Pirate101’s New Commercial

Click To View On YouTube

Click To View On YouTube

A New Summer Commercial

Up for some adventure and fun aboard ship? It’s a battle with Buccaneers, Witchdoctors, Musketeers, Privateers and Swashbucklers. Which will you choose?  Your choice can determine your fate!

Pirate101 is a world of epic adventure that’s full of strategic challenges, flying ships, wondrous treasure, and fantastic battles!

You can play for free at Pirate101.com with a parent’s permission. Rated E for Everyone 10 and up.

Watch the latest commercial on YouTube.

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© 2013 A Pirates Portal; Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.