The corsairs of the Hun Archipelago are renown and feared pirates that have been raiding the surrounding region for over 150 years. They are a constant menace to merchant vessels in the Dun, Cardinal, and Redshang seas.
The majority of Hun corsairs are tribal-run operations, with captains often being the head matriarch or patriarch. These families spend the majority of year as fishermen and local traders, and resort to piracy only during the winter seasons or when their primary trade has gone poorly.
A small minority of Hun pirates are not Hun themselves. In all cultures there are individuals unwilling to abide by the rules anf piracy can have an appeal to such misfits. Some are on the run from the law, others seek to escape the bounds of their restrictive societies. Huns corsairs have many democratic traditions, and regardless race, nationality, or gender, anyone showing the necessary temperament and skill will be treated fairly.
Some of the most famous captains of the Hun were outsiders that had earned the respect and loyalty of their Hun crew: the Barbar sisters, Captain Black, and Captain Ro Endan to name a few.
During times of depression, or political upheaval (such as when a new king is chosen) clan leaders will summon the tribes to form massive armadas of ships to wage war on nearby nations. These fleets will number in the hundreds and sometimes even thousands.
In such numbers, the Hun corsairs will scourge the coastlines plundering towns and villages, and enslaving all those not killed in battle. Slaves not held for ransom will be auctioned in Baatar or sold to Achean antimages.
Huns armament and ships vary greatly.
Small tribes will have nothing more than small fishing vessels and large rowing boats. Boarders little more than fisherman armed with whatever weapons they have on hand. They rely on surprise and numbers to overcome defenders.
Larger tribes may have galleys or xebecs with well equipped crews capable of harassing the larger merchant fleets.
Regardless the chance of victory, Hun corsairs will hesitate to commit their forces against well defended opponents. Their shipmates are often close friends or family, and it is only when they are truly desperate that they will engage in battles likely to have heavy casualties.
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