Sand pirate

Sand pirates were bandits, thieves, buccaneers and other criminals that were known to rove the desert. Much like pirates at sea, sand pirates use their own special sort of ship to navigate the desert with ekati batteries serving as a power source - directing the wind around them to push them forward through the dunes. Sand pirates first appeared in Leir around the early Renaissance period, making use of technology invented by the Leir Empire in their early years reclaiming the desert in the decades following the Demon Wars. Besides the hostile wildlife, sand pirates were perhaps one of the most common threats those traveling Leir would experience. Sand pirates would often attack caravans and if they were bold enough, mining settlements.

Even after the destruction of Leir, sand pirates still roamed, still plundering the treasures left behind by the once great empire. The sandships would see technological advances in the next centuries, eventually abandoning sails in favor of steam-based machinery.

Known sand pirates

Crew of the IMS Sojourner

• Captain Arcturus Valiant - A former captain of the Leirian navy who deserted after the Duke of Nomes had ordered him to attack a political rival. He commands the IMS Sojourner. He is a notorious pirate, known for raiding the Duke's caravans and pleasure yachts.
• Artemis Valiant - The daughter of Arcturus Valiant and a first mate on his ship. She was raised as a sand pirate aboard the Sojourner.
• Moto Gra'nahk- An Orc who serves as the ship's engineer. Despite his large, muscular appearance, he is quite calm, inquisitive and well-read.