Lorraine

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lorraine Morton
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Oath of Vengeance Blades
Occupation/Role	Captain; Professional Adventurer
Status	Active
First Appearance	449

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First evolution (Secret Realm ritual)	564	Absorbed Life Energy from a corpse and gained an understanding of the ritual's mechanics.
Second evolution (Secret Realm ritual)	564	Advanced by killing hostile, unaffiliated adventurers and absorbing their Life Energy; her evolved combat ability enabled her to survive the ritual.

Background / History

Lorraine is the daughter of Lyle Morton and the sister of Ellison. After Lyle was attacked by “Algae Scale” Dodd while Lorraine was still young, she dedicated herself to avenging him. She raised her Profession Level, founded the Oath of Vengeance Blades, and built its reputation across the Southern Islands. Her pursuit of revenge created a strained relationship with Ellison, who had pursued his own means of seeking hope for their father. 491 533

She is an experienced sea captain who has traveled to Rabbit Island several times and maintains practical contacts among coastal settlements. Her knowledge of sea routes, monsters, and sailing hazards is a central asset to her crew. 461 526

Appearance

Lorraine is a tall, athletic woman with fiery-red, wavy long hair and reddish-brown eyes. She typically wears fitted riding pants, pointed leather boots, and carries her saber at her side. 449 455 462

• Flame-red curls that remain a prominent visual feature even in combat. 449 474
• Reddish-brown eyes. 455
• Frequently smokes cigarettes, including during tense planning sessions and battles. 455 462
• Wields the fire-wreathed [Scale Fire Saber]. 462 464

Personality

Lorraine is aggressive, decisive, and highly composed under pressure. During a storm, a few direct orders from her immediately restored order to a chaotic deck; she then personally took the helm and guided the ship through the waves. 458 459

Despite her fiery demeanor, she is pragmatic rather than reckless. When confronting Shahua Mermen on Rabbit Island, she weighed the enemy's numbers, a nearby Spellcaster, terrain, and the safety of her crew before deciding to eliminate the threat. 462 She also prioritizes useful information over impulse, choosing to rescue the surviving ranger Sarisa because the survivor could reveal what had destroyed the Black Tide Hunter fleet. 522

As captain, Lorraine treats her crew as trusted comrades. She takes danger upon herself, distributes rewards fairly according to contribution, and is willing to give much of her own share to ordinary crew members. 481 491

Abilities & Skills

Profession Build

Lorraine is a Level 7 Professional: Level 5 [Saber Master] and Level 2 [Oath of Flame Helmsman]. Her path combines specialized saber combat with flame-based abilities. 474

• Her physical ability alone allows her to overwhelm ordinary Shahua Mermen without using Combat Skills. 462
• She is highly vulnerable to direct heavy blows because her combat path favors offense and mobility over defense. 474
• Her extensive combat experience lets her make rapid tactical decisions against stronger enemies. 474 478

Saber Mastery

Lorraine is a close-range saber specialist whose attacks are reinforced by fire from her equipment and profession. 474

• Used [Whirling Blade Dance] and the saber's flames to distract the Shark Beast and create an opening for her allies. 475
• Inflicted a deep chest wound on the Shark Beast with the [Scale Fire Saber]. 474
• Can use flame-enhanced swordplay to draw the attention of large sea monsters away from her crew. 526

Flame Breath Reverse Tide

A mastery-level combat skill that expels a close-range fan of flames through a fire source, usually the [Scale Fire Saber]. 474

• Its power is comparable to an Evocation spell and requires no lengthy charge-up. 474
• The blast produces recoil that allows short-distance repositioning. 474
• Lorraine used it to evade the Shark Beast's punch while engulfing it in flames. 474
• It can be blocked by magical protection and leaves her disadvantaged after its power is spent. 577

Flame Body

A companion feat of the [Oath of Flame Helmsman] profession that absorbs some thermal energy from her flame skills. 478

• Replenishes stamina when she uses flame-type Combat Skills. 478
• Slightly improves her physical attributes. 478
• Lorraine can combine it with her combat experience to temporarily heighten her fighting capacity. 478

Scorching Temperature Domain

A fire-based enhancement Lorraine used during the Shark Beast battle to raise her combat capability in a desperate situation. 478

• Combines with [Flame Body] for a temporary boost. 478
• Its use reflects Lorraine's willingness to exhaust herself when her crew is in danger. 478

Seamanship and Command

Lorraine is an expert navigator and a decisive ship captain. 459 466

• Personally controls the helm during severe storms, maintaining the ship's direction and balance. 459
• Reads the surrounding waves and anticipates threats to the vessel. 459
• Navigated the Oath of Vengeance Blades through the dangerous currents of Twin Canyon. 466
• Organizes coordinated attacks and assigns roles before underwater operations. 526

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• [Scale Fire Saber] — A Blue Equipment saber that produces powerful fire damage. Its flames can affect the wielder's emotions, though Lorraine uses it as the focus for her fire-based combat skills. 449 464 474
• Healing potions — Lorraine carries healing supplies and used one when deciding to treat Sarisa. 522
• Cigarettes — A habitual personal item; Lorraine often lights one while planning or fighting. 455 462

Relationships

• Ellison Morton — Her brother. Their relationship is strained by their different responses to their father's attack, though Ellison still recognizes Lorraine as dependable and protective. 491 533
• Lyle Morton — Her father. Lorraine founded the Oath of Vengeance Blades and pursued strength largely to avenge him against “Algae Scale” Dodd. 479 491 533
• Hain — The crew's Druid and core Spellcaster. Lorraine protects Hain in dangerous engagements and relies on her aerial support and magic. 462 479
• Raine and Gordon — The Twin Warriors of the Oath of Vengeance Blades. Lorraine feels particular guilt toward them and coordinates closely with them in combat. 479 526
• Xia Nan — Initially a temporary adventurer seeking passage to the Moon Tide Feast. Lorraine came to respect his discipline and strength; they later cooperated because both had reason to confront Dodd. 450 464 499
• Sarisa — A ranger rescued from the destroyed Black Tide Hunter fleet. Lorraine treated her cautiously, confiscating her equipment while allowing her to assist the crew. 522 524
• “Algae Scale” Dodd — The Dragonborn responsible for the attack on Lorraine's father and the target of her long-held revenge. His sudden self-detonation left Lorraine and Ellison with complicated, unresolved emotions. 491 582

Story Role / Major Arcs

Moon Tide Feast Journey

Lorraine meets Xia Nan through Hain and agrees to bring him toward the Moon Tide Feast, though she refuses his offer of 1,000 gold for a place aboard the crew. She judges him by his composure, equipment, discipline, and ability to handle the [Scale Fire Saber] without losing control. 449 450

She leads the crew through a severe storm and the attack of Scorched-Neck Swirltooth Sharks, then orders the damaged ship toward Rabbit Island for repairs. 458 460

Rabbit Island and Twin Canyon

At Rabbit Island, Lorraine investigates a ransacked fishing village and discovers that Shahua Mermen have sacrificed its inhabitants. She chooses to eliminate the mermen before they can threaten her ship and crew. 461 462

After reaching Twin Canyon, she continues the expedition into the suspected Secret Realm despite the growing danger and the evidence of a mind-affecting force. 469 471

Shark Beast Battle

Lorraine leads the battle against a Deformed Shark Beast, using her [Oath of Flame Helmsman] abilities to break free of its mental attack, wound it, and coordinate the team. 474 475

When the creature enters a berserk state, she activates [Scorching Temperature Domain] and [Flame Body] to keep fighting. She is eventually gravely wounded but still attempts to rise and protect her remaining teammates. 478 479

Windseed Octopus Encounter

Lorraine leads a planned underwater attack against a Windseed Octopus to protect the Oath of Vengeance Blades' ship. She targets its eyes and deliberately draws its attention, though the underwater environment limits much of her flame-based arsenal. 525 526 528

Secret Realm Ritual

During Dodd's ritual, Lorraine possesses a Thorn Demon capable of manipulating shadow energy. She survives by evolving twice through absorbed Life Energy and later reunites with Xia Nan, Sasha, and Sarisa. 564 567

She supports concentrating remaining Life Energy on Xia Nan, judging that his greater number of evolutions and ability to use Combat Skills made him the group's strongest option against Dodd. 564

Assault on Stodd Island

After the ritual, Lorraine battles a Murloc Commander at the pier while weakened from the Secret Realm ordeal. Her flame breath is countered by magical protection, and the Commander's Lightning Harpoon gradually slows her movements through electrical shocks. 577

Following Dodd's death, she quickly suppresses her emotional turmoil and prepares the Oath of Vengeance Blades for the continuing Murloc assault. 582

Notable Quotes

“Lower the sails, clear the deck, seal the hatches!” 458

“I'll stay here. Xia Nan, take Hain back first and call Sasha and the others over.” 462