Piracy on the Majestic Sea

General

Due to the location of the Majestic Sea piracy has always been an issue. The Majestic Sea borders three of the four continents - Grandos, the Dwarvish Isles, and Ilthim - and holds within it some of the major Merfolk cities. Trade between these places has been some of the most profitable in the world. Pirates generally work in small fleets of two to three ships. At least one of these ships is a submarine that allows them to view and target Confederation trade vessels. Over the years, there have been a few infamous prates but, none are currently alive.

National Reactions

The Confederation of Sea Metropolises - Most of the Confederation's naval forces are dedicated to hunting down pirates. The Confederation also has the strictest laws regarding piracy and its punishment. The people of the Confederation view pirates as lawless brigands who are a danger to the profit and safety of the cities. However, those who sell ships, repairs, or weapons to pirates are viewed as shrewd businessmen who are just making money. After all they did not know how these weapons would be used.
Duke's Dust - The Duchy generally ignores pirates and leaves the safety of the waters to the Confederation and Clans. Most Duchy ships carry military or civilian personnel and not valuable goods. This makes them far less tempting targets for pirates. The people of the Duchy view pirates the same as they view thieves, just your run of the mill criminal.
Dwarvish Clans - The Clans work against pirate with the same force as the Confederation. With the exception that aiding a pirate in anyway is also illegal. People of the Clans view pirates as dangerous criminals that must be stopped for the world's betterment.
Federal Republic of the Glimmering Lake - The Federal Republic officially works with the Confederation and Clans in suppressing pirate activity. However, the Federal Republic has been cough numerous times employing privateers against the Free City and other enemies of the Republic. The people of the Republic take the attitude that while piracy is tragic those who live and work on the seas accept the risk when they do so. It is not a problem of the Republic if a Duchy ship sinks.
Free Gnomish City - The Free City is a port of call for many rich and powerful pirates. Some say that the merchant princes have struck a deal with the major pirates to not attack any ship heading to or from the Free City. Due to the almost absolute lack of pirate activity towards the Free City they offer no help or aid in fighting it. The people of the Free City do not really care about pirates. They know it will not affect them so they worry about other things.