The Wokou Pirates and the Bahan Trade

In times of uncertainty the fishermen and seafarers of these lands have often resorted to piracy and raiding the coasts of our neighbors. The last wave of transgressions ended in the Kakitsu treaty in which some Daimyo gained the right to send a regulated number of trading expeditions to foreign ports.\nTimes and balance of power are prone to change, however, and the 'Bahan Trade' has once again become an increasingly common occupation among our subjects. Some lords have themselves started to either fund or actively partake in the raids. Meanwhile, the victims of these 'Wokou' pirates have begun to offer titles and honors to those that help stop the menace.