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9th Ghost : In The Wake of Evil

A crew of peasants are forced into slavery by a tyrant King. Held captave on the world's first Warship, Royce Hunther and a barrage of rowdy slaves transform their "Vessel from Hell" into the world's first Outlaw Pirate Brigade.

In the Wake of Evil is Inspired by the fantasy adventure films from the 80's, Pirate films of the 2000's, and a dash of Anime power-ups to keep things exciting!

created by
Nate reynolds

STORY

EXT. VOLTAM VILLAGE - DAY

The peasant village at the base of the Voltam castle is a cold grey ghost town.

Rain pours down hard on the vacant dirt roads. Burnt remains of plague ridden bodies litter the wayside.

ROYCE, a medium size man with short brown hair and goatee walks briskly along the main road, his hood is drawn and a gunny sack is draped over his shoulder. He’s cautious as he moves past the dead making sure to keep a safe distance.

Perched crows squawk from the rotten fence that lines the muddy road leading to the castle.

ROYCE (V.O.)

The plague appeared in Voltam two seasons ago. A sickness so powerful not even the King’s magic could stop it. He believes it was an evil spell cast upon him by the Centry wizards. The Kingdom has eroded and death has crept in every door.

EXT. VOLTAM VILLAGE - SQUARE - DAY

A group of peasants have gathered in the village square. A large placard has been posted on stakes for all to see. Voltam guards armed with swords pace though the crowd.

VILLAGER ONE

What are we supposed to do?

VILLAGER TWO

Who is going to care for my family?

VILLAGER THREE

Let’s kill those bastards for what they’ve done to us!

VILLAGER FOUR

What about my crops?

The people are filled with grief, panic, anger, and sadness all at the same time. Behind the square hundreds of armed soldiers are running drills, readying weapons, and mounting cannons to wagons. Navigating through the crowd of people Royce catches the eye of an elderly man with a large wooden walking stick.

ROYCE

Pardon me sir. What’s going on?

OLD MAN

War.

ROYCE

What war?

OLD MAN

Read for yourself.

The old man points to the placard.

POSTED PLACARD

Citizens of Voltam, Your KING DEMANDS all men younger then fifty to report for duty with the Voltam Army. You will take up arms against the Kingdom of Centry and help rid our land of this Plague they have placed upon us. All deserters will be punished as traitors to the crown of Voltam.

VILLAGER ONE

They can’t do this to us?

VILLAGER TWO

Haven’t we suffered enough?

VILLAGER THREE

Damn this kingdom!

A nearby guard ushers men toward the newly established army encampment. A line has formed where men give their names, undress, are checked for signs of plague, redress in Voltam uniforms, are armed with swords, and are escorted to basic training.

GUARD JANZ

Move it! You’ve read the King’s orders.

Royce steps away from the soldier.

GUARD JANZ

You don’t want to make trouble for yourself now. Come along.

ROYCE

I can’t, my wife.

GUARD JANZ

You’re breaking me heart. You don’t have a choice.

Royce shakes his head defiantly and darts off through the crowd.

GUARD JANZ

Get back here Royce! We know where you live! We’ll find you!

INT. VOLTAM CASTLE - THRONE ROOM - DAY

The King screams orders at Commander Longs.

KING

Form a brute squad, I want these treasonous deserters hunted down and caught!

EXT. ROGERS’ FARM - VOLTAM - DAY

Rogers, a slim man with silver streaks in his beard, refuses to leave his farm and crops. Surrounded by the brute squad, he fights them off with his rake.

ROGERS

Get the hell off my land!

VOLTAM GUARD

Come now old timer, you’ve got no chance.

ROGERS

Piss off!

Unwilling to surrender he is beaten badly and taken prisoner.
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