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'''[Pirates]''' are [[Crime in Innworld|criminal]] [Sailors] who attack and rob ships at sea. 

== Pirate Factions ==
In [[Innworld]], [Pirates] are grouped in several factions, and are often intense rivals with each other, such as [[Drowned People|Drowned]] [Pirates] and regular [Pirates]. While independent crews certainly exist, there are larger factions that may have a bad or good reputation among their peers - this may be based on power, wealth or honor depending on how these groups prioritize those things.<ref name="7.11">[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/03/01/7-11/ Chapter 7.11]</ref>

The self-styled [Stormlord Captain] [[Imor Seagrass]] rules over much of the sea with his vast armies that actually ''ensure'' trade. However, it is suggested that his origins lie in the [Pirate] business, and that his protection doesn't come for free.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/01/01/6-68/ Chapter 6.68]</ref>

The Siren, [[Revine Zecrew|Revine]] of [[Savere]], harbors [Pirates] in her waters and relies on their forces, sending raids as far as [[Zeres]].<ref name="6.53K">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/10/29/6-53-k/ Chapter 6.53]</ref>

=== Known Pirates and Factions: ===

* [[Bloodtear Pirates]] (Sometimes affiliated with Savere, not considered respectable)<ref name="7.11" /><ref name="6.53K" />
** ''Blood-By-Tide''
** ''Longshot Gamble'' (2nd Admiral's ship)
** ''Plainsblood'' (Gnoll-crewed ship)
** ''Plumped Jellyfish''
** ''Reaving Mary''
** ''Salvage Yer Boots''
** ''The Troll Marauders''
** ''Tit’s Up''
** ''Unsettled King'' (1st Admiral's ship)
* [[Savere]] / Kingdom of Bandits (Pirate Nation)
** Sandwave Fleet (Not-Drowned crew, affiliated with Savere)<ref name="6.53K" />
* Undersea Crews (Drowned crew only)<ref name="7.11" />
** The Siren’s Depths (Probably affiliated with Savere)<ref name="7.11" />
**''The Passing Shadow''
** The <em>Sinking Light</em>
**Wispguides<ref name="7.11" />
**Krakenborne

===== Other Pirate Crews/Factions =====

* Bleakbeaks (Garuda crew)<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/11/21/8-53-fh/ Chapter 8.53 FH]</ref>
*Death’s Heads (Selphids crew)
*''The Illuminary''
**[[Rasea Zecrew]] - Captain (Formerly associated with the Undersea Crews)
* Salt Dogs (Gnoll-crewed ship, considered Evil by other Gnolls)
* Screaming Sails (Enemies with Bloodtear Pirates)
* Seagrass’ Navy (Not-Drowned crew, affiliated with [[Imor Seagrass]], not considered respectable)<ref name="7.11" />
* ''Shifthold'' (Infamous ship of [[Irurx]])
* Steelsails Armada (Not-Drowned crew, considered respectable)<ref name="7.11" />

== Non-Pirate Sailors and Navies ==
[Storm Sailors] are not [Pirates], but it is the only known specialized class available to regular [Sailors]. However, [Storm Sailors] aren’t always honest; they can turn to piracy, but don't gain the class. Additionally, some Drowned Folk or those with some aspect of the sea can still be [Storm Sailors].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/04/22/interlude-strategists-at-sea-pt-2/ Interlude – Strategists at Sea (Pt. 2)]</ref>

There are several factions and groups that patrol the oceans and fight [Pirates], among them are the following (land-based) nations: [[Zeres]], [[Nadel]], the [[Iron Vanguard]], the [[Minotaurs|Minotaur]] navy, the [[Drathians|Drathian]] navy, the navy of [[Pheislant]] and the Thalassocracy of [[Medain]] - not necessarily listed here in order of their power. Other potential dangers to [Pirates] are [[Wistram Academy|Wistram]] and [[Roshal]], "if you're at odds with them." However, in the grand scheme of things, land-based powers and their navies are not really considered true dangers by [Pirates]; there are dozens of things out at sea that are worse.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/03/interlude-rufelt/ Interlude - Rufelt]</ref>

== References ==
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