The Tale of Skeleton Island!

 Jolly Roger was a merciless soul, but the Brethren Court was able to find use of his dark and malicious talents. Jolly was their henchman, performing unsavory deeds whenever the Court didn't want to soil their hands or tarnish their own reputations. For his service, Jolly believed that one day, he'd be granted a seat on the prestigious Court - something he desired more than life itself. Jolly and Jack Sparrow had been close friends, long ago, and he was always envious of Jack's uncanny luck. As Jack's reputation and infamy grew, so did Jolly's resentment. So when Captain Teague left the Court and passed along his seat to his son, Jack Sparrow, Jolly vowed to take revenge.

Knowing Jack was a card lover, Jolly invited him to a friendly game of poker. Knowing he was tactically outmatched, Jolly knew he'd have to cheat to win so he conspired with a villainous Witch Doctor to deal the cards. Jolly won hand after hand until eventually Jack was out of both tricks, and money. Then, just as Jolly had hoped, Jack bet his seat on the Brethren Court for one, last hand. The Witch Doctor dealt Jolly a full house - Sixes over Fours. By now Jack knew he was being cheated so he plucked an Ace from his sleeve and presented a Full House too - Aces over Jacks. Realizing he'd been beaten, Jolly drew his sword and broke into a fiery rage, knocking over the table. Just as Jack lunged from his chair to make his escape, the Witch Doctor began cackling in a twisted and grotesque manner as Jolly's flesh began to disappear from his body as he wailed out in agony, ultimately being transformed from a once proud sailor into a skeletal monster.

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