Welcome aboard, sailor. Every name in this crew started exactly where you are now - at the top of the gangplank, looking out at a forum full of lost gold and good company.
What this room is for
Welcome Aboard is the front door of PirateHoard - the place to introduce yourself to the crew and get your bearings. Whether you are a seasoned detectorist, an armchair historian, a wreck diver, a lockpick-and-ledger researcher, or just someone who has always wondered where the treasure went, you belong here.
There is no test to pass and no dues to pay. Drop anchor, say hello, and the crew will help you find your way.
Introduce yourself
Tell us, in as much or as little detail as you like:
- What pulls you toward treasure, mystery, or the lost and unexplained
- Whether you hunt in the field, the archives, the deep, or purely in your imagination
- A find, a legend, or a question that has stuck with you
- What you are hoping to get from this crew
Find your bearings
- New to the hunt? Start in the Beginner’s Guild - it is built for exactly that.
- Want the lay of the land? The Ship’s Instruments explain how the forum’s find-grade-crown pipeline and tools work.
- Just want to talk? The Scallywag’s Tavern and General Discussion are always open.
- Curious what is possible? Wander the Legends of the Lost and see what the crew chases.
House rules, briefly
Be decent, be curious, and give more than you take. The full Pirate’s Charter governs the finer points, but most of it comes down to treating the crew the way you would want to be treated at the rail.
Related rooms
- The Quarterdeck - start here and governance
- Beginner’s Guild
- Ship’s Instruments
- Crow’s Nest - news and announcements from the masthead
- Scallywag’s Tavern
The gangplank is down and the lantern is lit. Welcome to the crew.