Sea of Thieves: The Lore Behind Captain Flameheart

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While Sea of Thieves' world may look a little empty at first glance, if players dig a little deeper, then a whole treasure trove of interesting and unique characters bursts open. By exploring Sea of Thieves' overworld, and taking up various company missions, players will soon learn more about the sea they sail on, and who used to inhabit the same waves.

One of Sea of Thieves' most prominent characters is Captain Flameheart. Despite only appearing in a few quests that were added post-launch, Captain Flameheart has been a part of Sea of Thieves since before release, first appearing in the game's E3 2016 trailer. Players were only drip-fed small lore details through notes and quests about Flameheart and his whereabouts until 2019's The Seabound Soul update, in which Captain Flameheart was finally introduced. Now, Captain Flameheart is one of the main antagonists, sending his spectral, undead forces after anyone who sails on the Sea of Thieves.

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The earliest records of Captain Flameheart suggest that, at one stage in his life, he tried to retire. From a lifetime of sailing on the Sea of Thieves, Flameheart had accrued quite a haul in treasure and used that much of that money to buy a large estate and settle down.

Around this time, Flameheart would find a young orphan, whom he rescued, and lovingly named Flameheart Junior. Flameheart Senior spent his retirement training his adopted son. Together, they both spent their days swimming, sword training, and sailing. The nights were spent by telling stories, with Flameheart Senior regaling his son with all the tall tales of the Sea of Thieves.

As the years passed, the two became even closer, until the passing of Flameheart