pvgttm-web/ose_backup/monsters/astral-pirate.md

title	description	date_pub	section	content_type	short_code
Pirate, Astral	TBD	2023-02-17T00:26:00-05:00	bestiary	feature	map

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.

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

• 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 and pirates.