I think the problem has been the "relic". I'm about to punch you in the face because you don't tell any of it's abilities._.
AAAAARRGHHH!!!! So annoying! I'm not even done with the first book, and now I'm already piecing together the plot of the next one D:< CURSE MY OVERACTIVE IMAGINATION! *Good news, though. The second book WILL have pirates*
Sorry, all writing has been postponed whilst I wait out this horribly devastating nonexistent hurricane!