On the way, they are captured by the Royal Navy, but Shandy breaks them out, thus ingratiating himself with the pirates. On New Providence, Shandy develops a proficiency for cooking and learns about vodun: unlike in the Old World, magic is very strong in the Caribbean, and pirates hire bocors to channel loas for healing, attacking and protection. Male and female sorcerers control different kinds of magic.
On their journey, they are captured by the Royal Navy, but Shandy frees them, thus gaining favor with the pirates. On New Providence, Shandy develops a talent for cooking and learns about vodun: unlike in the Old World, magic is very potent in the Caribbean, and pirates employ bocors to channel loas for healing, attacking, and protection. Male and female sorcerers control different types of magic.