Krawk Island, about 80 miles south of the larger Mystery Island, was named because of its strange inhabitants, the Krawks. Aside from these strange lizard-like creatures, Krawk was a desolate rock, until about a year ago when a gang of pirates on the run from the law landed and settled. Since then it has become very popular with all manner of undesirable citizens...

Pirates made their first appearance in Neopia on August 17, 2001. Their first act was to destroy the underwater city of Maraqua, turning it into a giant Whirlpool! They then set course for Krawk Island where they show no signs of leaving their scurvy home.

Here's what the Neopedia has to say about Krawk Island:

After a few weeks of sailin' the high seas in search of treasure, there's no place that a pirate would rather be than visitin' their hideaway on the beauteous shores of Krawk Island. There's nothing like havin' the warm sand beneath yer pegleg, and feelin' the cool island breeze as it caressess yer weary face. Ahoy, the life of a buccaneer is the only way to be livin'!

After months of guzzlin' down the slop that they feed ye in the messdeck, the first place ye'll want to be visitin' on Krawk Island is the Golden Dubloon, where every customer is treated like the captain. The Golden Dubloon offers a hearty assortment of appetizers, an' a stunnin' variety of belt bustin' delights (the bilge rat madeira is NOT to be missed!). Not to mention that every meal comes courtesy of the Fontaine sisters; now that's what I call service with a smile!

Havin' chuffed yer fill, now would be a good time to see the sights an' take a walk along the shore. Once ye've gone all the way up the island's sandy northern coast, ye could pop in fer a quick look at Krawk Island's famous fungus caves. An' hey, if ye have a Krawk as a Petpet, it might be a good idea to bring the little nipper along...

 

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Krawk Games

Treasure of the Black Pawkeet - Find Black Pawkeet's Secret Treasure!

Dubloon Disaster - After a successful raid on Krawk Harbour a small pirate ship tries to escape... however they didn't count on the Black Pawkeet, the most feared pirate ship of all. You play Dorak, an enterprising young Krawk in a rowing boat. Try and salvage as much of the treasure as possible, but avoid the homing mines that are being fired from the Black Pawkeet.

Krawps - Underneath the Golden Dubloon restaurant is a dingy, small little room used solely for gambling. Only one game is played -- Krawps, possibly the most confusing game ever to hit the shores of Krawk Island, or, well.. the whole of Neopia for that matter. Krawps is by far the most exciting game on Krawk Island. The game is fast moving and there is no limit to how much you can win. Before spending all yer NP on Dubloons fer a trip to Krawk Island, be sure to set aside some points so ye can still hit the Krawps table. Okay, so it might be takin' ye a few rolls to get the hang of the game, but once ye've figured out the basics of layin' a Bilge Line bet, ye'll be well on yer way!

Deckswabber - Ahoy me hearties, swab the deck turning all the squares the same colour gathering loot as you go. Collect the gold, the chests, and the magical puzzle boxes, but avoid the scurvy brutes at all costs, lest ye meet ya doom! If you get killed, you can start from the same level up to three times, but you will lose 30 points. If you earn over 400 points you can earn a Dubloon!

Deckball - Its Pawkeet against Mirgle in this deck-top battle of the Pet Pets. A disused pirate galleon off the coast of Krawk Island is home to the fabulous game of DeckBall!!! Click here to read about the Krawk Cup competition that we held in the month of Gathering, Year 3.

Armada! - Two elderly pirates sit here glaring angrily at each other. They seem to be moving a fleet of small wooden ships around a board... I wonder what they are doing? Ah...they are playing Armada. Armada requires yot o play with someone else. You can send a neofriend a request to play, then you are all set!

Food Club - Some hungry Pirates are all competing to see who can eat the most. Choose the Pirate you think will win and place a bet!

 

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Shopping on Krawk Island

Like everything else on Krawk Island, Dubloons are the currency of choice.

Krawk Island Nippers - If ye had the misfortune of makin' the trip to Krawk Island alone, then chances are yer feelin' a little lonely by now... well cheer up, matey! Loaded with a fine assortment of Weewoos, Deavers and Plathydons, a trip to the Little Nippers shop is just the trick to lift yer spirits! There, you'll be able to choose from a wide selection of Pirakeets, Blurtles, and Narwhools and find a loyal Petpet that's sure to put a sparkle back in your sulking pet's eyes.

Smugglers Cove - Speakin' of a good way to be spendin' yer dubloons, no trip to Krawk Island would be complete without a swing past the Smuggler's Cove. Those scurvy smugglers might be harder to catch than a shorebound clipper, but if ye can manage to track 'em down, it'll certainly be worth the effort. At the bottom of a cliff in Krawk Island lies a cave, a place where smugglers can sell their ill-gotten gains. Rare items from all over Neopia can be found here, at a price.

 

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Tourist Attractions

Krawk Island Fashion - If your Neopet likes to hang around on Krawk Island, it is only fitting that he or she should wear some of the latest 'Krawk Couture'. Apparently red with white spots and stripes is totally IN this year! This page will show you all the Neopets that can be painted with the Pirate Paintbrush.

Dubloon-O-Matic - This strange machine lets you exchange your Dubloons for higher denomination coins. Please make sure you enter the exact amount of Dubloons!

The Golden Dubloon - Pull up a chair and have a bite to eat! This be a small restaurant that can only hold a few people at a time. If the Golden Dubloon gets above a certain occupancy then no more pets will be allowed. Also, you are only allowed to bring one pet in at a time. Lastly, if you dawdle for over 15 minutes without scoffing yer food, Captain Hackett will throw you out without a warning!

Fungus Cave - This mysterious cave popped up on Krawk Island Jan 10, 2002 . Since then weird things have happened to pets who bring their krawk petpet there..... (Psst -- you won't find this spot on any map....)

Cap'n Threelegs' Swashbuckling Academy - Tired of dealin' with the high cost of codestones? Well, yer in luck... thanks to Cap'n Threelegs, ye can now master the art of the Battledome an' improve yer battlin' skills for just a few dubloons. So what are ye waitin' fer?!? Get back in trainin' today! Whether tis a quick lesson ye need, or ye wish to stay for a week and master yer skills, there be only two rules : only takes Neopets up to level 40 and all courses are paid for in Dubloons.

 

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Krawk Stories & Trivia

The Neopedia has some great articles about Krawk Island and it's inhabitants. Here are a few for you to read:

• Voyage to Krawk Island - Now, the story can be told of how the Krawks were forced to leave Tyrannia and make their home on Krawk Island.
• Captain Threelegs - After decades on the high seas, Cap'n Threelegs has finally given up his plundering ways to become head of the Swashbuckling Academy. Now, this elder swashbuckler is able to pass on the wisdom of the seas to a new generation of buccaneers.
• Bug Eye McGee - Always in search of a scheme that might result in a major payday, Bug Eye McGee's tough attitude and gruff demeanor don't always guarantee the big payoff that he seeks, but it's usually enough to get him out of his latest fiasco
• The Golden Dubloon - Located on a tiny isle just off the southeast coast of Krawk Island, The Golden Dubloon is a gleemful good time for both pirates and landlubbers alike, serving the best pirate cuisine that the high seas have to offer.
• Admiral Kyrwinne , The Little Nipper Shopkeeper - If you're looking to find that special sidekick for your Neopet, then Admiral Kyrwinne's Little Nipper Shop is the place for you!
• Sir Fufon Lui - Having dispatched of his bitterest enemies, the Lupe Raiders, Sir Fufon Lui is now free to return to his afternoon nap. However, when the need arises and action must be taken, you can be certain this sword-wielding Chia will be ready to take arms and defend Neopia from the most fearsome fiends.

Cap'n Threelegs sayings:

• 'Greetings to ya one and all. Pull up a keg of Neocola, and set a-spell.'
• 'Don't ye go trustin' that scurvy Techo on Mystery Island...'
• 'I be the finest swordsman in this whole island!'
• 'Some say there be gold buried in the ruins of Maraqua...'
• 'Me courses can last a while, but arrr, they are worth it!'
• Swabbing the Decks can earn ya Dubloons!'
• 'If ye be not paying, I'll maroon ya, you swag-bellied haggard!'
• 'Aye, I could murder a Hot Dog right now!'
• 'Yer wouldn't fetch me a nice cool smoothie now would yer?'
• 'Ye don't happen to have any of those orange Dubloons do yer?'
• For the more expensive dubloons, use the Dubloon-O-Matic'
• 'Arrrrrr!

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Some well known Pirates & Good Guys:

Samuel No Eyes	Bug Eye McGee	Glug Glug Jones	Treasure Seekers
Card # : 6 Species : Acara Even though he is as blind as a bat, you will never find a pirate with a keener sense of direction.	Card # : 4 Species : Techo Bug Eye is a very jumpy fellow, he hasnt quite been the same since his last ship went down and seems to be afraid of the water.	Card # : 3 Species : Kyrii A notorious rascal with an eye for the ladies and a strong liking for Kraku Berry juice. His sharp wit and loud mouth have often got him into trouble.	Card # : 109 Species : Mixed Legend has it that there are many sunken pirate ships off the coast of Mystery Island. Legend also has it that millions of Neopoints lie down there in those wrecks...