8. This Cursed Voyage — A Father Tears Apart a Pirate Port Looking for His Missing Daughter
Summary
Sammy attempts to protect the cursed ship Rosalind using wards from a witch, but First Mate Gibbs discovers them and accuses her of witchcraft. After a violent mutiny and the death of crew member Hank, Gibbs holds Francisco at gunpoint, blaming Sammy for the ship's misfortunes. A supernatural storm strikes, causing the octopus figurehead to come alive and destroy the vessel. Sammy survives the wreckage, washing ashore on a mysterious island filled with bones.
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Episode 8 Intro: The Cursed Voyage begins in a tavern
Francisco rescues Sammy from the Rosalind
Captain Eckhart lectures First Mate Gibbs on duty
The Rosalind departs Slip Hitch with supernatural speed
Sammy and Franny discuss the witch's wards and magic
Sammy places protective wards on the ship at night
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Crew members Marcus and Willis argue and reminisce
Smith attacks Marcus, blinding him in a frenzy
The crew reacts to the violence; Gibbs investigates
Sammy climbs the mast to place the final ward
Gibbs accuses Sammy of witchcraft and curses
Hank jumps overboard; Gibbs turns on the crew
Mutiny: Gibbs holds Francisco and Sammy at gunpoint
Lightning strikes; the Octopus figurehead comes alive
Sammy washes ashore on a bone-strewn island
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