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Yo-ho! It be Talk like a Pirate Day once o'gain!
Grab a special Pirate Avatar from our Pirate Day gallery ‘n join th’ ruckas. Any scurvy pirate who refuses to speak pirate will walk the plank and be sent to Davy Jones locker! 
Fer ’tis special day, we ‘ave several events goin’ on on both ZNS ‘n ZNR:
Parlay?: Davy Jones wants t’ know if ye fear death. If so, he has an offer fer ye in exchange fer yer soul. Tread carefully. He ain’t known fer his mercy. Cross him and ye may be thrown to the Kracken!
You Scurvy Dog: An insults topic o’ pirate proportions! Post by post, users try insultin’ th’ poster above them usin’ pirate slang ‘n terminology.
Wha’s on Yer Scroll?: Have ye a talent fer tellin’ ghost stories and frightenin’ tales? Well, scribble down ye thoughts an’ send ’em into our Pirate Day Fan Fiction Contest!
Sin’ Me A Song!: Think ye`re got th’ song writin’ skills o’ a 5 voyage old, a magician, or good old Davy Jones hisself? Write up yer own song lyrics an’ share them wi’ sea dogs an’ land lubbers!
Pirate Theme & Skin Battle: Wants t’ show off yer design ‘n codin’ skills? Take this challenge in makin’ a Pirate Theme!
*** this Pirate Hat!: You scurvy dogs have got some work ahead o’ you! Captain Feline will be aft shortly and we haven’t prepared her special hat yet.
Parrot Pageant Poll: Our parrot, Petey, be havin’ a bit o’ a dilemma. T’ annual Bird Ball be tonight, and he can’t decide on what dress will most impress.
Finally, check back later today fer a good ole fashion booty hunt! 
