Kasio Straight Corsairs

Kasio Straight corsairs, or commonly, Kasio Straight pirates, were Red and Green mercenaries and sailors hired by merchants shipping valuable goods across the Kasio Straight, between Red's Currant Isles and the Green mainland.
== Historical Presence ==
There are no records on either side of the Strait of any ships being hijacked, merchants being held hostage, or cargo being lost to traveling thieves. What there is record of, however, is the hiring of mercenaries, from both Red and Green, by merchants shipping valuable resources like spices, saplings or live animals across the Strait. Because they were hired and operated perfectly legally, the term “privateer” or perhaps “corsair” is more accurate than the often-seen word “pirate”. They ensured the safety of other sailors and of the cargo, rather than endangering others. On the other hand, it is definitely true that these people were trained and armed for combat. However, despite popular rumor, these corsairs did not fight other sailors often, nor did they seek to- their armaments were mainly used to dissuade attacks rather than instigate them, and to fend off more daring sea creatures. 
== Scrimshaw ==
The life of a Kasio Strait corsair was often rather uneventful, leading to the development of many pastimes. The one we have the most record of today is the pastime of elegantly scrimshawing shark teeth with rough needles and dark inks. These pieces were sometimes incorporated into privateer dress, sparking the stereotype of the savage, bone-plated pirate. Many pieces of Kasio Straight scrimshaw are today preserved in the Varsonibirsk Museum of Humanity. 
== Modern Depiction ==
Modern works and literature have largely fictionalized and romanticized the corsair of the Kasio Strait. Over time, the image of these historical, hard working people has shifted to the stereotype of  violent thieves, who care for no law. However, this warping should not erase the positive impact these daring Kasio corsairs had on both Red and Green society, notably by protecting people, guaranteeing transport of important goods, and producing numerous works of delicate art that are still admired today.Category:People/Organisations