A god, his mother, and a Nightmare Crow. Old enemies surface once again and undead pirates roam the seas. The man he killed, Black Axe Morgan, has returned for revenge on Captain Rafe Morrow, while from the shadows the Nightmare Crow reveals his true self. The two form an alliance and bring mayhem to the seas, all to draw out Captain Morrow and his crew. Yet, this time, Rafe doesn't face his enemies alone. Death walks the Outer Islands...