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The Solus is primarily a research vessel for marine habitats for magical creatures, although it also charts waters for curses and treasures, and occasionally trades with friendly merpeople colonies. While not all members of the crew are magical themselves, all members are related to and aware of magic.

Beginnings: Captain Azim Aindrias was a journalist working in Tyre when he first proposed the idea of the Solus, combining his passion for sailing and his sister, Annie’s, passion for magizoology. He got Annie’s mentor in marine magizoology on board (literally) and won a grant from the Winchester Foundation in the United Kingdom to fund the first few expeditions. Friends and friends of friends he’d made in the wizarding community around the world made up the first crew, which set sail for 4 months in 2037.

The team's research has since contributed to projects and papers in magizoology and cursebreaking. They take grant funding from private investors on a project-by-project basis. From 2040-2049, the Solus was able to reliably support a crew of around 12. While voyages are usually only a few months, there have been extended voyages that have them at sea for over six months. All voyages are framed by weeks or even months of preparation and work on shore. Alysanne and Annie have also published several art books of their travels.

Crew and Plots: The primary research team on the ship is the magizoology team. Initially led by Annie’s mentor, a renowned magizoologist and conservationist, the team has been led by Annie Aindrias since 2041. From 2047 on, differences in approach and vision have caused conflict between Annie and new magizoologist Ciel, leading to a high turnover rate in non-familial crew.

Everyday life aboard: In order to maintain a sense of work and life while living aboard a ship, each person aboard has "on-duty" hours which might go towards their primary work, various everyday chores, or just relaxing time when they might be called upon to help with something. Off-duty hours can be expected to be uninterrupted. The only time off-duty crew are called upon is in an emergency all-hands-on-deck situation.

Many evenings crewmembers might just gather on deck and tell stories, play music, drink wine, play cards, etc. On nice days crew might just go for a swim or, if far enough from shore and other ships, play broom games and duel.

Shore leave is arranged at every destination mid-voyage; between voyages, shore work and preparations can last up to several months-- during this time crew are welcome to stay aboard or commute from another residence.

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Captain Azim Aindrias (41, muggle) -- University of Tyre (journalism) (npc)

charismatic, friendly, understanding. Knows a bunch of random facts and people.

First Mate and Quartermaster Nceba Aindrias, PsyD. (42, muggle) --University of Tyre (counselling psychology) (npc)

adaptable, good listener, organized. "Self care at sea is very important!"

Healer Kayden Chakwas (68 , halfblood) -- Salem Witches (Coyote House, healer) (npc)

knowledgeable, well-traveled, speaks a dozen languages and always has weird snacks.

Boatswain Miles Jackson (41, squib) -- University of Hawai'i (mechanical engineering) (npc)

loud, doesn't mince words, heavy Scottish accent and die-hard quidditch fan. Can fix anything and understands lots of magic theory

Cook TAKEN, part of OG crew

(played by Miss GryffindorK)

Magizoology team:
Head Magizoologist Anniyah "Annie" Aindrias (35, muggleborn) -- Dar Ar-Rikham (marine habitats magizoology) (npc)

very timid, tender-hearted, poetic. Knows a LOT about environments and creatures. Doesn't communicate well.

Magizoologist Ciel Stephenson (34, halfblood) -- Hogwarts (Slytherin, merfolk magizoology) -- Joined 2047. (npc)

Nerdy, efficient, loves a good party, very good at transfiguration. Often mentions her father is the Supreme Mugwump.

Assistant Magizoologists OPEN.
Assistant Magizoologists OPEN.

Cursebreaking team:
Second Mate and Head Cursebreaker Alysanne "Alys" Park (33, pureblood) -- Hogwarts (Gryffindor, marine cursebreaking) (npc)

adventurous, easygoing, snarky. Great artist. Will fight if you tease her wife.

Assistant Cursebreakers OPEN.

Spirit squad:
Flight Risk Duanaire "Aire" Aindrias-Evera (14, halfblood) -- Hogwarts (Gryffindor, student)

(played by addaellis)

Overboard risk Harmony Aindrias (13, pureblood) -- Hogwarts (Gryffindor, student)

(played by Stefan Lee Salvatore)

Former Crew:

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2046 - 2049: Cursebreakers/magizoologists-in-training (Various people)
2037- 2048: Magizoologist Sarfaraz Yousuf (muggleborn) -- Dar Ar-Rikham (merfolk magizoology) (npc)

2037 - 2041: Head Magizoologist William Dautreve (pureblood) -- Beauxbatons (Angelus, now Head of the Beasts Division) (npc)
2037 - 2039: Head Cursebreaker Jae Sook “Liane” Park (halfblood) -- [Korean magical school] (npc)
2037: Cook Finch (house elf) (played by addaellis)

Open to other positions! PM addaellis if you have ideas for an unlisted role

Last updated for the 2052 Year [01/09/2021]