The Mucker · Character
Mr. Ward
A crew member on the Halfmoon who participates in the conspiracy.
minor
Also known as Ward, fool Ward
First appearance: Shanghaied
Mr. Ward shows up with force in Shanghaied. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The mate who is assaulted by Billy in the forecastle and later avoids direct conflict with him.
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In Shanghaied: The mate who is assaulted by Billy in the forecastle and later avoids direct conflict with him. Later, in III: The Conspiracy: Acts as Theriere's servant during the deception; is disliked by Theriere and…
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- Main Love Triangle & Villains
- Island Captors & Rescuers
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
Billy Byrne's psychological peak occurs when he experiences his first-ever "blue funk" and tremor of nervousne…
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