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title: Pirate, Astral
description: TBD
date_pub: 2023-02-17T00:26:00-05:00
section: monsters
content_type: feature
short_code: map
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Astral sailors who make a living by raiding ports, robbing other ships, and illegal slaving. Can often be found near astral currents. Renowned for their ruthless and evil ways.

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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**           | 7                             |
| **Alignment**        | C                             |
| **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 pirates each). (See _Astral Vessels_ for details on ships.)
-   **Arms** - 50% of group have
-   **Leaders** - For every 30 pirates, there is a 4th level fighter. For every 50 pirates, and for each ship, there is a 5th level fighter. For every 100 pirates, and per fleet, there is an 8th level fighter.
-   **Fleet commander** - Fleets of 300 or more pirates are led by a pirate lord (11th level fighter). 75% chance of a magic-user (level 1d2+8).
-   **Treacherous** - Will attack other pirates, if they can profit from it.
-   **Prisoners** - 25% chance of 1d3 prisoners to be ransomed.
-   **Treasure** - Divided between vessels. Instead of carrying with them, may have a map to where it is buried.
-   **Havens** - Lawless, fortified, island outposts may act as a haven for [buccaneers](./astral-buccaneer.html) and pirates.