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Conflicting Reports

Finn James’ origins are a highly disputed topic among both Crabs fans and local Baltimore citizens. This is not helped by James’ insistence on explaining their origins to anyone who asks, and always giving wildly different answers. When confronted on this topic they simply responded that “it’s all true, especially the parts that can’t be”.

History

Finola "Finn" James was a humble crab fisherwoman and part-time tour guide at the Baltimore Aquarium before tragically falling over the side of her boat during a sudden storm. Lost in the toxic depths of the Chesapeake Bay, Jameswas saved from a watery death by the Mothercrab, who touched her mind to James’ own and bestowed upon her a fraction of the Olde One's power. James used that newfound power to swim back to the surface, but was forever changed, preferring to live her days in solitude on her boat as she began to slowly undergo the carcinisation process.

Blaseball Career

Following the untimely incineration of Combs Duende, the Baltimore Crabs' management team reached out to James, figuring that "we might as well start with a player who's already part-crab this time, instead of from scratch". James, though inexperienced in the rules of blaseball, accepted the position.

Post-Mothercrab

James is known to occasionally suffer side effects of having her mind touched by the Mothercrab, including but not limited to -- eyes turning black, projectile vomiting brackish water, restless leg syndrome, the compulsion to sing sea shanties, and visions of tragedies to come.

Or that least that's how Finn tells it.

Career with the Crabs

Despite the many stories James tells of their origins, one thing quickly became obvious to the Baltimore Crabs - Finn James very much enjoyed the splort of blaseball. While it was well known that “Finn James wins games” their reputation never quite reached the intensity of their teammate Brock Forbes nor did their strategic prowess. James did however take the opportunity to set themselves up in what became known as the “pitchers apartment” shared by Forbes, Adalberto Tosser and occasionally Tillman Henderson. James was often said to have simply let themselves in one day and taken up residence in the spare bathroom, refusing to leave and driving up the water bill. James did however keep up with the Crab’s reputation - being among the only players to pitch a perfect game in the Discipline Era, and helping the Crabs arrive at ascension in Season 10.

After Ascension

In the time after ascension Finn James had cemented themselves as a core member of the Baltimore Crabs, and a part of this involved taking up a leadership role with the Crab’s varied pitchers, guiding practice and dolling out tips for their teammates, especially after the loss of the Crabs other original pitchers, Adalberto Tosser and Brock Forbes.

James’ teaching style was said to consist mostly of telling other players to throw “like this” which garnered a mixed reaction from their pupils. Parker Parra seemed to enjoying using these practices to throw pitches “so far away from the strike zone that it's in danger of beaning the on-deck batter”. Lorcan Smaht was able to follow along well until eir alternation, at which point ey joined teammate Axel Campbell in describing the practices as “basically useless”. Alston Cerveza however stood out as one of James’ fans, fondly recounting the story of going to James for advice before his debut game as a pitcher, and having James simply tell him how to pitch a perfect game; which he then proceeded to do. Neither Campbell or Smaht were available for comment after the event.

Despite Montgomery Bullock’s brief return to the team, they were content to let James keep their position as pitching coach as “they seemed like they were having a lot of fun with it”.

The Event Horizon

As the end of the era drew closer, James found themselves reaching out to the newer members of the team to help them deal with the stress of their impending transition into whatever was coming next. Being a veteran of ascension, it was something that they were both equipped to handle and eager to help with. While team captain Kennedy Loser was there to supply the quiet reassurance he could carry, James was able to lend a hand with more lighthearted antics and diversions. Lorcan Smaht in particular appreciated James’ willingness to let the big issues lie as they helped em through eir alternation, and the trade of eir sibling Trinity Smaht.

When the Blackhole (blackhole) came for the Crabs, James made sure they could greet it with no regrets.

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-=== Early life ===
+===Conflicting Reports===
-Finn James grew up wandering the rivers and lakes of South America until 1962, when she was captured by the United States military and brought to a secret government laboratory in Baltimore. A short time later, James escaped the laboratory with the help of several employees and fled to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, where she lived for several decades before being compelled by [[The Olde One]] to join The [[Baltimore Crabs]]. (see: [[Combs Duende]])
+Finn James’ origins are a highly disputed topic among both Crabs fans and local Baltimore citizens. This is not helped by James’ insistence on explaining their origins to anyone who asks, and always giving wildly different answers. When confronted on this topic they simply responded that “it’s all true, especially the parts that can’t be”.
+{{:Finn James/IF-1.2017/Stories|With that in mind this is a collection of stories James has told about their origins at different times - You can either refresh the page to see a new one, or simply visit [[Finn_James/IF-1.2017/Stories|the collection]] to see them all|1}}
+===Career with the Crabs===
+Despite the many stories James tells of their origins, one thing quickly became obvious to the Baltimore Crabs - Finn James very much enjoyed the splort of blaseball. While it was well known that “Finn James wins games” their reputation never quite reached the intensity of their teammate [[Brock Forbes]] nor did their strategic prowess. James did however take the opportunity to set themselves up in what became known as the “pitchers apartment” shared by Forbes, [[Adalberto Tosser]] and occasionally [[Tillman Henderson]]. James was often said to have simply let themselves in one day and taken up residence in the spare bathroom, refusing to leave and driving up the water bill. James did however keep up with the Crab’s reputation - being among the only players to pitch a perfect game in the Discipline Era, and helping the Crabs arrive at ascension in Season 10.
-=== In Film ===
+===After Ascension===
-Finn James is close personal friends with renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, whose 2017 Academy Award-winning biography ''The Shape of Water'' depicts James's early experiences in Baltimore.
+In the time after ascension Finn James had cemented themselves as a core member of the Baltimore Crabs, and a part of this involved taking up a leadership role with the Crab’s varied pitchers, guiding practice and dolling out tips for their teammates, especially after the loss of the Crabs other original pitchers, [[Adalberto Tosser]] and [[Brock Forbes]].
+James’ teaching style was said to consist mostly of telling other players to throw “like this” which garnered a mixed reaction from their pupils. [[Parker Parra]] seemed to enjoying using these practices to throw pitches “so far away from the strike zone that it's in danger of beaning the on-deck batter”. [[Lorcan Smaht]] was able to follow along well until eir alternation, at which point ey joined teammate [[Axel Campbell]] in describing the practices as “basically useless”. [[Alston Cerveza]] however stood out as one of James’ fans, fondly recounting the story of going to James for advice before his debut game as a pitcher, and having James simply tell him how to pitch a perfect game; which he then proceeded to do. Neither Campbell or Smaht were available for comment after the event.
+Despite [[Montgomery Bullock]]’s brief return to the team, they were content to let James keep their position as pitching coach as “they seemed like they were having a lot of fun with it”.
+==The Event Horizon==
+As the end of the era drew closer, James found themselves reaching out to the newer members of the team to help them deal with the stress of their impending transition into whatever was coming next. Being a veteran of ascension, it was something that they were both equipped to handle and eager to help with. While team captain [[Kennedy Loser]] was there to supply the quiet reassurance he could carry, James was able to lend a hand with more lighthearted antics and diversions. [[Lorcan Smaht]] in particular appreciated James’ willingness to let the big issues lie as they helped em through eir alternation, and the trade of eir sibling [[Trinity Smaht]].
+When the Blackhole (blackhole) came for the Crabs, James made sure they could greet it with no regrets.