Mahatha (culture)
Mahatha communities usually dedicate themselves solely to one craft — be it raising a certain crop, smithing a certain type of tool, or producing a particular trade good — and fiercely seek to utterly perfect their chosen expertise. As a result, specialized Mahatha wares are seen as some of the most pristine in quality and craftsmanship and are a coveted commodity.
This attitude even extends to piracy, which they proudly practice. Particularly, they've gained a reputation as the 'corsair's corsair' - targeting petty merchants and fishermen is seen as beneath most Mahatha fleets' dignity, and they instead seek out worthy opponents such as other pirates and protected convoys instead. An especially grotesque practice that they're known for is their tying up of captured enemy captains and rulers to the sides of their ships alive, with many of the most successful Mahatha raiders proudly sporting dozens of sea-eaten corpses across their hull.