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