The Story of the once Famous Pirate Octavian Deverot begins when he was born, which if one was to ask him, is the single most important event in the entire West. Born to Commoner parents in the Lyioness province Octavian grew up the son of a fisherman and one who learned the trade of the seas. He grew up in both the streets, where he learned to brawl, and on ships, where he learned to sail. He grew hearing the stories of the War that was raging between Aequor and Galenthia, and so at the age of fifteen he signed on to join the King's navy, and set sail for action, adventure and honor.
Well. Not all things happen the way you want. Something Tavi learned in the Aequor Navy. Privateers from Kentaire attacked his ship, and Tavi found himself with the choice of becoming a Privateer, or learning to hold his breath when they kicked him over the ship's rail. Naturally he became a Privateer. From there it was simply learning a new trade. He had already been taught the basics of how to be a sailor, and he found himself enjoying his time. Wild Parties and celebrations, Rum, (he mostly remembers the Rum,) and lots of loot. The life of a Pirate (He knew Privateers were just sanctioned pirates) is short, or the sailors retire early. After Ten years he found himself the Captain of his own ship, The "Naughty Lady." He left the life of a Privateer, and traveled the Three Oceans performing what he called: "Aggressive Salvage," as he pleased. It was good times for him, and for three years, this is what he did and none who sailed did not know the of Deverot the Pirate!
Until one fateful day he saw an Aequor ship being "Salvaged" by a ship belonging to the supposed Pirate Queen Red Mane. He brought the Lady to bear and sailed to the rescue. The battle was as fierce as can be expected, and when the battle was finished he found he had saved none other than the Cousin of the King of Aequor, an al'Ramar. Who insisted that he come back to Lyioness with him. Unable to really refuse (The Lady was nearly sunk in the battle) he soon found himself in dock at the capital of his home.
What surprised him even more was the fact that the al'Ramar, one Nigil al'Ramar, insisted to his brother, the King, that this "Sailor" be admitted into the Blue Cavaliers, and this is where Tavi tried to avoid his fate by cheerfully proclaiming that he was of but humble common birth, and thus could not be a Cavalier, as honored as he would be for such an appointment. The King agreed.
Tavi was Knighted on the spot, had a Blue Cloak thrown over his shoulder, and found that his First Mate sailed away with a now Repaired Naughty Lady.
It was NOT his best day ever.
For the past three years he has learned the art of being a Knight, already an exceptional swordsman from his years as a Pirate, Octavian Deverot has come to really enjoy his position, and has taken to it quite well. Nigil has since released him and has been traveling Aequor, and has joined the entourage of the Crown Prince, having found a kindred spirit in the Prince. He works for the Queen, the Prince, and tries to protect both the lives and well being of the Royal Family.
Octavian Deverot, Famous Pirate, is now Sir Octavian Deverot, Hedge Knight, and he is quite content. (Though he does miss the regular Rum parties.)
He is the Knight of River's Shore, whose info can be found here: http://eternalcrusade.wikidot.com/river-s-shore