The Pirate Isles
This archipelago is made up of hundreds of islands, with countless inlets and caves that pirates hide in. It was this feature, and their close proximity to the trade routes of the Southern Nations, that made them an ideal place for pirates to establish hideouts and strongholds. While most of its people live in relative calm and peace, Vodari is a dangerous place. The southern seas are home to pirates and sea monsters, crime-filled ports, and raging storms.
When the war that kept the southern nations busy ended, Taevara looked south and declared war on all pirates, including chartered privateers. Bowing to pressure from Taevara and wanting to avoid a new war, the other nations ended or limited their use of privateers. This left thousands of privateers without work and labeled as pirates, to be hanged if caught. A former privateer named Esmeralda rallied them under the promise of establishing a pirate nation, free of colonial tyranny. The pirates declared war against the world.
Their unification was—predictably—short-lived, because pirates will be pirates. Shortly after seizing an archipelago of colonial islands in the south, this newly united brotherhood devolved to infighting. Esmeralda has survived multiple assassination attempts, and struggles to keep the pirates bound into a loose collective, lest they be taken apart by professional navies and they lose everything they’ve gained for themselves. Among her closest confidants, she privately refers to her position as the Queen Cat-herder.
Demography and Population
172,000 (40% human, 15% goblinoids, 10% dwarves, 10% halflings, 5% gnomes, 5% elves, 15% other)
Type
Illicit, Pirate Crew
Capital
Leader
Leader Title
Head of State
Government System
Oligarchy
Power Structure
Confederation
Major Exports
Plunder comes in, black market goods ship out.
Neighboring Nations
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