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You are Dr. Tekno, the world renowned archaeologist.  At a recent auction, you purchased a chest believed to have belonged to an ancient band of pirates called the Brigands of the South Seas.  You have researched this band of pirates for nearly 20 years.  The chest is sealed and its contents are unknown.  

Your father researched this same band of pirates, and you have continued his search.  Legend says the Brigands sailed the oceans nearly 300 years ago.  They waited offshore to raid merchant vessels and then deliver the stolen goods to the poor.  After 30 years of pirating, these brigands suddenly vanished.  According to the legend, the pirates' hideout was unknown.

You stare at the contents of the now-opened chest;  a dilapidated ship's log, a map of a tropical island, and centuries-old navigation instruments.  After studying the map you deduce the island's location.  In the ship's log, you read of island natives who traded with the pirates.  You decide that your first task is to find these natives and learn what you can.  As a dedicated archaeologist, you find great satisfaction in unraveling the mystery of the pirates' disappearance.  The lure of the treasure, makes it more than you can stand.  
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