Facing the Flag · Character

Ker Karraje

The legendary pirate who vanished from the Pacific with a fortune in plunder, now ruling a hidden island fortress under a nobleman's false name.

major

Also known as Karraje

First appearance: iii kidnapped

As a major figure in Facing the Flag, Ker Karraje is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Revealed as the true identity of Count d'Artigas; pirate chief who coolly confirms his name and refuses to release Simon Hart.

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With Thomas Roch (professional): Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for their criminal plans. With Engineer Serko (professional): Engineer Serko and Ker Karraje are pirate leaders who share authority and coordinate criminal activities. With Ebba (social): Ebba is wary of Ker Karraje, recognizing his ruthless authority but having little direct interaction with him.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Pirates and Allies
Protagonist
Naval Pursuers and Victims

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Thomas Roch
professional · negative
Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for… How this plays out →
Engineer Serko
professional · ambivalent
Ebba
social · negative
Engineer Serko
professional · ambivalent
Thomas Roch
professional · negative
Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for… How this plays out →
Engineer Serko
professional · ambivalent
Thomas Roch
professional · negative
Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for… How this plays out →

Thomas Roch
Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for their criminal plans.
Engineer Serko
Engineer Serko and Ker Karraje are pirate leaders who share authority and coordinate criminal activities.
Ebba
Ebba is wary of Ker Karraje, recognizing his ruthless authority but having little direct interaction with him.
Engineer Serko
Engineer Serko and Ker Karraje are pirate leaders who share authority and coordinate criminal activities.
Thomas Roch
Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for their criminal plans.
Engineer Serko
Engineer Serko and Ker Karraje are pirate leaders who share authority and coordinate criminal activities.
Thomas Roch
Ker Karraje, the pirate captain, commands and controls Thomas Roch as a key asset for their criminal plans.

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In the story

Ker Karraje appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

X: Ker Karraje
Revealed as the true identity of Count d'Artigas; pirate chief who coolly confirms his name and refuses to release Simon Hart.
XI: Five Weeks in Back Cup
Reveals he knows Simon Hart's true identity; departs and returns to Back Cup, orchestrating the procurement of fulgurator materials.
Engineer Serko's Advice
Discusses plans with Serko; expresses desire to get rid of Hart once the secret is obtained.
God Be with It
Pirate leader; mentioned as the true identity of Count d'Artigas and the target of Hart's message.
Battle Between the Sword and the Tug
Leader of the pirates; commands the tug that attacks the Sword.
XV: Expectation
Mentioned as the leader; Hart speculates on his reasoning about the Sword's appearance and the need for defense.
Only a Few More Hours
Revealed by Simon Hart as the true identity of Count d'Artigas, the pirate chief who has deceived Thomas Roch.
One Against Five
Commands the pirates; orders Roch to launch engines; threatens Roch when he refuses.
On Board the Tonnant
Presumed dead in the explosion that obliterated Back Cup; his pirates were seen on the rocks before the blast.

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