The Duchy of Ships is an independent holding within the Saltmist territory of Leucothea. It is ruled by Captain Pete, also called Amphitrite. The Duchy of Ships has strict rules to protect its people and prevent political conflict on its shores.
After the 1906 earthquake, they ferried supplies to the most impacted areas of undersea
About[]
Title Holder[]
- Captain Pete, also called Amphitrite, Firstborn of the Merrow
Location[]
- The Pacific Ocean, off the coast of California
Entrance to the Knowe[]
- May be entered via ship belonging to Captain Pete
Interior and Grounds[]
- Built out of and on top of a conglomerate of ships. A single lighthouse denotes the small island which started the mass.
Trivia[]
- Rather than each individual ship having a captain, they all have a First Mate, who reports to the Captain of the Duchy itself.
Characters[]
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Captain Pete | Ruler, though not technically its duchess |
| Rodrick | First Mate, functionally the commander of one of Pete's ships |
In the Series[]
The Unkindest Tide[]
The Luidaeg holds the Conclave of Consequences for the Selkies in the Duchy of Ships. Due to Pete's vow as a Firstborn not to interfere in fae politics, she leaves when Torin arrives to arrest Dianda Lorden and attempt to overthrow her as ruler of Saltmist. At the end of the convocation, Pete banishes the Luidaeg for seven years because the Luidaeg's actions led to breaking the peace.