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title: Buccaneer, Astral
description: TBD
date_pub: 2023-02-17T00:26:00-05:00
section: monsters
content_type: feature
short_code: mab
---

Astral sailors who make a living by raiding ports and robbing other ships. Can often be found near astral currents.

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|                      |                               |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Armour Class**     | 7 [12] or 5 [14]              |
| **Hit Dice**         | 1 (4hp)                       |
| **Attacks**          | 1 x weapon (1d6 or by weapon) |
| **THAC0**            | 19[0]                         |
| **Movement**         | 120' (40')                    |
| **Saving Throws**    | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1)       |
| **Morale**           | 6                             |
| **Alignment**        | N                             |
| **XP**               | 10                            |
| **Number appearing** | 0 (see below)                 |
| **Treasure Type**    | A                             |

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-   **Ships and crew** - 1d3 caravels or 1d3 small warships (1d5+3 × 10 buccaneers each). (See _Astral Vessels_ for details on ships.)
-   **Arms** - 60% of group have: leather armour, sword; 30% have: leather armour, sword, crossbow; 10% have: chainmail, sword, crossbow.
-   **Leaders and captains** - For every 30 buccaneers, there is a 4th level fighter. Each ship has a captain (7th level fighter).
-   **Fleet commander** - 9th level fighter. 30% chance of a magic-user (level 1d2 + 9); 25% chance of a cleric (8th level).
-   **Treasure** - Divided between vessels. Instead of carrying aboard, may have a map to where it is buried.
-   **Havens** - Lawless, fortified, island outposts may act as a haven for buccaneers and [pirates](./astral-pirate.html).