What were real MEDIEVAL PIRATES like?

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What did real medieval pirates look like? Play Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and the War Sails DLC today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2927200/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord__War_Sails/?utm_source=modernknight&utm_id=launch We dive into the gritty world of piracy in the Middle Ages, long before Golden Age buccaneers and Hollywood tropes. From desperate fishermen turned raiders to full-time sea wolves hired by kings, medieval piracy was brutal, chaotic, and far stranger than legend. We’ll explore how pirates lived, fought, what they actually wore, and where they sold their booty using real historical records, laws, and first-hand accounts. If you're into medieval history, realism in fantasy world-building, or you want inspiration for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, this is for you. The truth behind real medieval pirates. Who they were (and why so many were ordinary people). How they fought, what weapons they used, and what their ships were actually like. How kings, merchants, and nobles quietly encouraged piracy. Famous medieval pirate raids and the chaos they caused How fantasy worlds (like Lord of the Rings or D&D) get pirates right and wrong with ideas you can use for world-building or your next campaign Whether you’re researching medieval life, writing fantasy, running tabletop RPGs, or just love gritty history, this video brings the medieval seas to life with real stories and no Hollywood fluff. If you enjoy learning how ordinary medieval people really lived, please hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. I make videos about real medieval life—from peasants and castles to weapons, warfare, and the myths that shape our fantasy worlds. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjlDOf0UO9wSijFqPE9wBw/join