The White Lotus

The ship of Captain Wang Yao and his crew.

The White Lotus is one of the largest varieties of Chinese Junk ships available, and a very whimsical ship to set your eyes on. Her hull is crafted from Chinese cedar trees, stained a deep red color that almost appears black, while white trims and railings accent the ship. Four tall masts made of pine tower over the deck that Yao commands from the higher stern deck. The Lotus’ large white sails are fully battened and appear to resemble dragon wings as they propel her across the seas. She is also able to glide through the waters with the help of two strong langmu rudders with diamond cutouts in them to lessen the force needed to direct them. On the stern mast, a long red banner-like flag flies above the sail that displays a crouching tiger to show what is waiting in the captain’s quarters of this fine ship.

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CURRENT CREW

(This should be updated as people leave/join)

Captain: Wang Yao
First Mate: Kiku Honda

Captain’s Log of Wang Yao

Timeline of Events aboard the White Lotus

Present year 1683

1653- Yao was born and is raised by his mother, a noble; abandoned by his father, a merchant

1664- Kiku is born and became a Port Rat at some point during his early life. Yao (11) runs away and joins Captain Wu’s crew.

1673- Captain Wu passes away. Yao (20) takes command as captain aboard the White Lotus, and earns the nickname “Tiger of the Yellow Sea.”

1674- 1675- Yao (21) meets his father. Seven months later, Kiku (10) is a stowaway on the White Lotus in a barrel of expensive tea, and brought into the crew to help pay off his debt for ruining the tea.

1683- Present Year. Yao (30) is still captain of the White Lotus. Kiku (19) has been promoted to the rank of First Mate.