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Idelle
Idelle
Vital statistics
Title Prostitute
Gender Female
Status Alive
Ships Lion (passenger)
Relationships Noonan (Former employer; deceased)
Mrs. Mapleton (Former employer/Enemy)
Max (Friend)
Charlotte (Friend; deceased)
Augustus Featherstone (Lover)
Appearances First: I.
Last: XXXVIII.
Portrayed by Lise Slabber

Idelle is a prostitute in Noonan's brothel in Nassau. She's Max's closest friend, and after Jack Rackham takes over the brothel with Max as his madam, she gains a position of some prominence among the rest of the prostitutes. She gets into a relationship with pirate Augustus Featherstone and joins the pirate rebellion when England attempts to re-establish control of the island.

At the end of the series, her lover Featherstone becomes the new Governor of Nassau, with her at his side.

Biography[]

Season One[]

Idelle is first seen among "Blackbeard's girls", prostitutes hired as a welcoming gift for John Silver upon his arrival in Nassau. Later, she tells Max that Rackham is downstairs, when Max forms a partnership with Silver[1].

While Max tries to sell the stolen Urca schedule to Rackham, Silver uses her room to spy on them. Bored, Idelle asks if he would like her to do anything that would be worth the money, but he turns her down. When Vane arrives and starts choking Max, Silver asks if she has a metal candlestick or a heavy shoe he can use as a weapon. Idelle then produces a machete, much to Silver's surprise. 

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Later, after Max's scheming is discovered and Eleanor betrays her, Idelle covers for Max as she sneaks out of the brothel. Idelle distracts the guard Eleanor put outside Max's door, allowing her to sneak away. Although Max escapes and it's known one of the working girls helped, it is never stated if she ever faces repercussions for her actions[2].

After Noonan is killed and Rackham and Charles Vane take over the brothel, Idelle is sent to tend to Vane's wounds. While talking with Vane, she admits she has little love for Eleanor. Vane replies that they all may hate her, but no one on the island has power like her, which makes her strong and the rest of them weak. Vane further remarks that none of them are strong enough to do anything about it, and Idelle asks if even he isn't strong enough. Vane says he doesn't know, but it's time to find out[3].

When Max returns to the brothel, Idelle brings her a bowl of Alice's porridge, calling it thicker than snot but admitting that it will help Max get her strength back. Idelle also mentions that all the other girls are wondering what sort of voodoo Max used to get the remainder of the Ranger crew to disappear. Max says that they went to Port Royal, and Idelle sarcastically replies that she is Henry Avery.[4] 

After shots are fired from Fort Nassau, Idelle goes into the street with Anne and Jack to see what is going on. Jack asks the passing members of the Consortium what the cause of the shooting is and Frasier replies that some has seized the fort, much to their alarm[5].

Season Two[]

Charles Vane engages in Idelle's services after becoming Steward of the Fort. Eleanor is forced to wait outside while they finish. When they do, she enters the room, and Idelle leaves to fetch her and Vane some rum. Idelle returns to the room as Eleanor is leaving[6]

Rackham walks outside the Inn to find a large crowd milling about in the street. Jack asks if some sort of holiday is going on that he's forgotten about, but Idelle tells him that there's a Spanish warship in the bay, and the word is that Flint's crew is sailing her. Rackham grows excited and asks if Flint got the Spanish gold, and Idelle says she doesn't know[7]

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After Charles Vane forgives Rackham and Anne Bonny so that they may sail again, Idelle tells Max of an influential pirate named Augustus Featherstone, who can be swayed to join Rackham’s crew. She explains to Rackham and Max that Featherstone has been a regular for months now and is willing to tell her anything if she does certain things to him. During one of his visits, Featherstone revealed that his crew was badly split over whether to back Vane or Flint in their feud over the fort, but a large number of his men would follow him in electing a new captain. When Idelle suggests that can accomplish this through purely erotic methods, Max instead recommends that Idelle seduce him and make him fall in love with her. When Featherstone visits, the two hole up in her room for over three hours having sex. Jack and Anne discuss whether Idelle will succeed although she does, leaving the room to inform Max. Max then tells Jack that tomorrow Featherstone will announce that he is joining Rackham’s crew, and he believes 28 men will agree to elect him and grant him command of their ship[8].

During Flint's attack on the fort, Idelle sits with Jack and Featherstone as they watch Charlotte draw sketches for Jack's new flag. When he voices his displeasure at the latest idea, Idelle rolls her eyes and leaves. When Flint's men come ashore, he has Idelle send Max up the balcony where he and Anne are watching them assemble in order to ask if any of the Walrus men have come to the Inn. Idelle says that she doesn't think so, and Jack, Anne and Max figure out that they were forbidden from doing so to prevent the leaking of the gold's location. Featherstone then uses Idelle to discreetly fetch Jack away from Max and Anne so they can discuss the articles of their crew[9]

After Anne is temporarily excluded from the crew of the Colonial Dawn, Idelle grows worried about Max's safety, knowing that Max was given a share over Anne. Idelle asks Max why there aren't men at her door. Idelle tells her that Anne went to the beach, and went to the crew of the Eaglewho were recruiting. The quartermaster of the Eagle tells her that if Jack Rackham doesn't want her on his crew, neither does he. Anne responds by plunging a marling spike into his jaw. Max asks Idelle how she would feel if the one man she counted on never to betray her did so, purchasing a future for himself with it. Furthermore, the betrayal confirms in the eyes of men that she is a monster. Max refuses to make herself Anne's enemy by acting like she has something to fear from her. She instructs Idelle and the girls to give Anne a wide berth. 

Later, Idelle finds the bodies of Logan and Charlotte, who Bonny has killed in an attempt to find the location of the Urca gold. Idelle says they should get the doorman but Max refuses and orders her to stay out until Max exits. Idelle tells Max she can't be alone with Bonny but is overruled by Max. On Max’s insistence, she helps to hide the bodies and protect Bonny from any consequences. After this, Bonny remains in the brothel for some time. One night, Bonny even tries to take a man upstairs as if she were a prostitute. Before anything can happen, Idelle intervenes and distracts the man, giving Bonny an avenue to leave the room[10].

Idelle tells Max that what happened to Charlotte isn't something the girls know how to protect themselves against. They are worried that Max hasn't evicted Anne because she fears retribution. Idelle says that there are men they can go to to protect her from Max. Max stops her from saying more and says that Anne was the only one who cared about her when Vane's men were brutalizing her on the beach. As long as Max is around, the Inn will be a safe place for Anne. Furthermore, the men Idelle and Isabella would go to value their relationship with Max far more than the one they have with them. Max says that if she hears that Idelle or any of the other girls made inquiries to those men, Max will not take the news well. Before Idelle leaves, Max says to tell the girls she understands their concern and her door is open if any of them wish to talk. 

When Anne goes upstairs with Jacob Garrett, who is not aware of her identity and believes her a prostitute, Idelle follows and stops them from doing anything. She covers for Anne, saying she's new to the Inn and left a customer waiting downstairs. Idelle says to make it up, she'll service Jacob. Idelle then climbs on top of him, and while Jacob is distracted, discreetly mouths "go" to Anne, after which she leaves[11]

Featherstone arrives at the Inn seeming flustered and runs into Idelle on the stairwell, who smiles at him. Featherstone tells her "not today, love," and continues upstairs. As he leaves, he is seen arguing with her by Esther[12]

Idelle informs Max that Eleanor was arrested by Captain Hornigold and handed over to the Royal Navy. Max asks how "they" are taking the news and Idelle replies that it depends which "they" she is referring to. The crews on the beach are celebrating while the merchants are nervous, as they always are when there is unrest amongst the crews. Max retorts that this is more than a little unrest. Idelle senses something is amiss and asks if Max is alright. Max asks Idelle if she thinks they will try and hang a woman for piracy as they would a man. Idelle says that she understands that this must be difficult for Max, but Max says it is less than she would think. She suddenly asks how much coin they have on hand, and tells Idelle to gather all of it. She then uses it to buy up Eleanor's stakes in all of Nassau's businesses. A while later, Idelle and Max are brought to the jetty when Jack, Anne and Featherstone return to Nassau with the Urca gold[13]

Season Three[]

While Rackham is entertaining in the Governor's MansionIdelle walks up to him and places a large sack of gold on the table, saying it was found at the inn by the bar. Rackham says he knows that Warren misplaced it yesterday, but Idelle says this is the money he was given today. She tells him they found his previous sack of gold in the privy the day before. Rackham asks how she can be sure, and Idelle produces another large sack of gold. Idelle then asks Rackham how stupid his men are, and he answers that it's hard to say[14]

When Governor Rogers re-establishes English control of Nassau, Featherstone accepts the pardon. He then goes over to the table where Idelle and Max are sitting and she asks him if it is done. He says it is and muses aloud over how merely hours before any magistrate in the British Empire would have hanged him, men would have wondered about his adventures while crowds cheered at his death. Now with a stroke of a pen, that is all gone and Featherstone is nothing more than a humble tavern bookkeeper. He then seeks reassurance from Idelle that she still loves him now that he is no longer a pirate. When Featherstone touches her hand and says this, Idelle gives Max a shocked look[15].

After he is pardoned, Idelle helps dress Featherstone a like a respectable gentleman, which includes a cravat. Featherstone is slightly uncomfortable, calling the cravat "tit curtains." Idelle insists this is what respectable men wear, and Featherstone relents[16]

However, Featherstone soon starts to drift back towards the pirates after hearing Eleanor and Max talk about Jack. Idelle asks him what is wrong but Featherstone waves it off. When Vane returns to Nassau seeking Rackham and Bonny and the cache of pearls, Featherstone tells him that Rackham has been arrested, and Bonny is to exchange the cache of pearls for him, however they are tricking Anne and actually plan on handing Jack over to the Spanish. He then agrees to help Vane by asking Idelle to help him learn where the exchange will happen. He asks Idelle to use the girls to inform on the Governor's operation under Max's nose, telling her to focus on Major Andrews, a frequent guest of the Inn and member of Rogers' inner circle. Idelle is hesitant, reminding Featherstone he wanted to settle down and have a stabler life and now he wants to conspire with Vane agains the Governor. Featherstone says that if he is wrong, then no one will have to know that Idelle made the inquiry. If he is right however, then it reveals that Governor Rogers is lying to Nassau about something that they should not be lied to about.

After Silver proclaims Flint's return in the Tavern, Max gathers the girls, Idelle included, and tells them that instead of gathering information, they are to put ideas in their customers' heads: namely that they view the pirates and Captain Flint with derision. To aid in this, Max has decided to reinstate Mrs. Mapleton as madame, much to Idelle's chagrin. Thus, she decides to turn on Max, and she informs Featherstone and Vane of the location[17].

Idelle and Featherstone ride to the Barlow Estate to attend a meeting with Billy Bones and Ben Gunn in order to discuss freeing Vane, who was captured during Jack's rescue. Billy tells them that his father used to tell them that when the world promises undesirable outcomes, only a fool believes he can change the latter without first addressing the former. Billy further explains that in their world, former pirates are friendly with soldiers and Vane is set to be shipped to England and hanged. Billy says he is here to change all that. Featherstone says that circumstances have changed due to the Governor's knowledge that there was a spy that made Jack's rescue possible, therefore it is unlikely they will be able to get that same type of information again. Billy replies that they don't need spies, they need to rescue Vane. Featherstone is surprised, reminding him that he is guarded by at least 100 Redcoats and is set to be shipped out to England the next day. Billy explains that they need to make sure that he isn't shipped out and Idelle asks how, and Billy says they need to make sure people care about it.

Mrs. Mapleton eventually discovers that Idelle is a spy and informs Max. However, Max takes no immediate action against Idelle, other than to order Mapleton to ensure that Idelle does not service any of the Governor's men when they visit the Inn. Mapleton asks if Max will tell Eleanor, after she herself promised she only told Max, and Max doesn't answer. Idelle later stands next to Featherstone at Vane's hanging, where the rescue attempt by Billy and his men is aborted at Vane's discreet instruction. Vane then gives a speech to the people of Nassau telling them to resist British rule and reminding them that they outnumber their oppressors. Vane is then hanged, thus becoming a martyr for a pirate cause[18].

Mapleton later asks Max why she has not done anything with the information she gave her about Idelle. Max explains that as the pirate rebellion grows, she would rather let the drama play out and once again land on the winning side, rather than make enemies out of people she may want to call friends prematurely. Idelle is later present at the founding meeting of the Pirate Resistance where they discuss how to create a villain to be their mascot in the fight against Rogers. As they start to shape the story around John Silver, Idelle asks if it matters if the story isn't at all true. Billy replies that it doesn't matter if the story is true or not, and creates Long John Silver[19]

Season Four[]

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Idelle and Featherstone wait out the Invasion of Nassau with the rest of the civilians in the vaults below the fort. They return to town at night after being assured that it is safe[20].

Shortly afterward, Max confronts Idelle and Featherstone over their spying for the pirate rebels while they watch Berringer observe the construction of the gallows. Featherstone remarks that the hangings are for the best and Max says that it could have been him and Idelle. She then admonishes them for conspiring with her enemies. Featherstone tries to deny it but Max reveals she has known about their spying all the way back to Jack's rescue and that she has been monitoring their spying all along. Idelle realizes it was Max who intercepted the warning about the underwater wrecks barricading the harbour, and asks why they haven't been arrested. Max explains that he has no wish for the fanatical Captain Berringer to meddle in her business, which is why she secured an agreement from Governor Rogers to protect her informants. Thus, Max will let their spying slide, but no more, if they value their lives[21].

When Max is arrested, Featherstone starts panicking and plans on fleeing. Idelle tells him to calm down and stop overreacting, knowing Max won't give them up to Berringer. Idelle says Max doesn't like being pushed around or her friends being threatened. The two work to try and free Max. When Featherstone's efforts fail, Idelle brings him Eme and Madi, who've come to spread the word of Long John Silver's arrival. When Long John Silver arrives in Nassau, Idelle and Featherstone are among the leaders of the townspeople that rally to him. They help fight Berringer's Redcoats, and successfully defeat them[22].

After the British forces are routed from Nassau, Featherstone and Idelle join Flint, Silver, Madi and their men in setting up a command center in the Governor's Mansion. When Flint receives the offer to trade Max for 20 prisoners from the invasion, Flint asks the room if anyone knows if they have Max. Idelle and Featherstone shake their heads[23]

When Governor Rogers invites the Spanish to sack Nassau, Featherstone escapes with Idelle on the Walrus, taking with them ledgers and coin from the Tavern and the Inn. They rendezvous with Jack Rackham aboard the Lion, who also picked up Max. Idelle, Featherstone, Jack, Max and De Groot then discuss whether or not they should leave to avoid being attacked by the Spanish. Jack says that they should wait off the southern coast of the island for as long as possible for any survivors that make it. Hours later, Flint and a grieving Long John Silver lead their remaining men, as well as Julius and a large number of freed slaves to the rendezvous point. Most of those people go aboard the Walrus, while Max, Idelle and Featherstone go aboard the Lion with Jack. Instead of following the Walrus to the Maroon Island, Max convinces them to sail north to Philadelphia and make the deal with Eleanor's grandparents. Afterwards, Featherstone becomes Jack's quartermaster again during the journey[24].

When they arrive in Philadelphia, Max and Idelle remain on the ship while Jack and Featherstone go ashore to try and partner with the Guthries and search for a surgeon for Anne. Jack is unable to reach a deal with Joseph Guthrie but is, with Max's help, able to negotiate a partnership with his wife Marion. Marion agrees to help them see Rogers imprisoned if they kill Flint. When Jack and Featherstone set sail, Max, Anne and Idelle stay in the city[25].

Idelle, Anne and Max remain in Philadelphia. While there, Anne asks Idelle to procure a list of the ships in port or that will soon be arriving in Philadelphia that are willing to accept passengers. Idelle asks Anne if she really intends to leave, whether or not Jack returns alive. Anne insists that Jack will return, but Idelle is certain that he won't, reminding Anne that he went to hunt Captain Flint. Idelle tells Anne that she killed Charlotte, a friend of Idelle's, for reasons that had nothing to do with her. Idelle knew men who would have killed Anne if she asked, she had the money and wanted to, but Max prevented her from doing so. Idelle couldn't tell if it was because Max was afraid of her, which Idelle wouldn't blame her for, for she herself was afraid of Anne. Idelle obeyed Max's wishes and helped protect Max. She says she did all this because Max has been told by the world every day that she is unworthy of what she desires or what little she has, she never believed it. Max has been fighting the world since the day she's been born and is a breath away from winning that fight. For some reason, Max wants to share the spoils with Anne, but Anne wants to walk away. Idelle tells Anne once again that she killed Idelle's friend, and she wanted her to know that. Before she leaves, she cuts Anne a slice of bread[26]

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Governor Featherstone with his wife, Idelle.

After defeating Woodes Rogers, Jack and Max finalise the deal with Marion Guthrie to revitalise Nassau as a legitimate flourishing port. However, Max refuses to marry an easily manipulated man from society to act as the new Governor, for fear that it will ruin her chances of rekindling things with Bonny. In the end, Governor Augustus Featherstone is seen shaking hands with yet more respectable business partner, with Idelle at his side. From the balcony opposite, Max looks on with a smile, the real power behind the throne[27]

Personality[]

Idelle is a resourceful and shrewd prostitute in Nassau who knows how to take care of herself, as evidenced by the machete she keeps in her room. While skilled at seducing and manipulating her clients, she is incredibly loyal to her friends. She shares a particularly close friendship with Max, with whom she has a great deal of trust. Idelle remains her confidant and co-conspirator through much of the series. However, Idelle betrays Max after the latter helps Governor Woodes Rogers imprison Jack Rackham. Despite this, Idelle still works tirelessly to obtain Max’s release after she is imprisoned by Captain Berringer. Similarly, Idelle is deeply affected by the death of her friend Charlotte at the hands of Anne Bonny and is tempted to retaliate, but refrains from doing so out of respect for Max’s relationship with her.

Over the course of the series, she develops a romantic relationship with Augustus Featherstone. While this originally began with Idelle seducing him into joining Rackham’s crew at the behest of Max, it turns into a real relationship, with Featherstone being the one to persuade her to betray Max.

Idelle has a deep hatred for Eleanor Guthrie. Her issues with Eleanor appear to stem from Eleanor’s lording over Nassau, and Idelle is quite happy when she sees Eleanor brought low. Idelle also has a similar dislike for Mrs. Mapleton, the Inn’s madame, due to her callous treatment of the prostitutes.

Memorable Quotes[]

"Idelle: Sure I cant suck your cock while you do that?
Silver: Um, thank you, no.
Idelle: Use my hand? Sing you a song? Something worth paying money for?...Fucking peepers.
"
―Idelle and John Silver[src]
"Max: You must seduce him. Yes, there is a difference. The breath in his ear. The arch in your back when he thinks he is making you finish. The look in your eyes when you finally breathe again that tells him you would do anything he asked in that moment. Anything at all without hesitation. The story you tell him that night about when you were a little girl, about the place you hid from your mother where the world was quiet. A story you've never told another soul. The look of confusion you show him when you wake up the next morning that tells him despite the thousand other men you've awoken beside, that he is unique. That he has seen you vulnerable. And that you cannot live without him.
Idelle: I completely understand. Just so we're clear, I still fuck the shit out of him, yes?
"
―Max and Idelle, XII.

Trivia[]

  • Idelle has a machete in her room for self defense.[2]

Appearances[]

Season One
I. II. III. IV.
V. VI. VII. VIII.
Season Two
IX. X. XI. XII. XIII.
XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII.
Season Three
XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. XXIII.
XXIV. XXV. XXVI. XXVII. XXVIII.
Season Four
XXIX. XXX. XXXI. XXXII. XXXIII.
XXXIV. XXXV. XXXVI. XXXVII. XXXVIII.

Image Gallery[]

References[]

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