Upon Red Tides - Playtest v1 [PirateBorg]

Brace yourselves, adventurers. The red tides are rising, and with them, the shadows of your darkest nightmares. Enter if you dare, and may the fates be ever in your favor.

Hearken, ye souls of the Dark Caribbean, for doom sails upon red tides. Within these cursed pages lie the secrets of a world steeped in malevolent algae, where ships crawl through thickened seas and sailors lose their minds to unyielding rage. Dive into 13 pages of haunting content, crafted to test the bravest of hearts and the sharpest of minds.

Discover the Dread Poet, a new class that channels the fury of the seas to heal allies and punish foes with words of power. Navigate treacherous waters in the Mortal Ferry and battle the infamous Death Bloom, a vessel helmed by Death’s own herald, Captain Morigan Black. Engage in harrowing naval combat, facing new environmental effects and enemy behaviors that will chill you to the bone.

Discover the Angler, a new class that embodies the resilience and cunning of the sea's hunters. Whether ensnaring foes in cunning traps or calling upon creatures of the deep to aid in battle, the Angler is a formidable force. The fishing tables offer a simple yet immersive way to engage with the environment, bringing the unpredictability of the ocean to your adventures.

Cast your line into the abyss and test your luck against the mysteries that dwell beneath the waves. From common junk to legendary creatures too massive to reel in, the sea’s bounty is as unpredictable as it is perilous. With each cast, you may draw forth sustenance, treasure, or doom.

Dare to challenge the curse of the Black Spot, but beware, for those who fail shall bear its mark, a fate sealed in shadows. With a sinister curse table and a myriad of dark prophecies, your adventure will be filled with dread and despair. The Dark Caribbean awaits—will you conquer the red tides, or succumb to their wrath?"

So my goal here was to provide the GM more with ideas on which to build rather than hard rules and systems to have to learn. Implement these concept however they make sense to you.

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CREDIT TO
Kim Diaz Holm for his incredible illustrations.
British Library for making public domain artworks easily accessible.
Xandr Stagwood for writing, art and design.

LEGAL
“Upon Red Tides” is an independent production by Xandr Stagwood and is not affiliated with Ockult Örtmästare Games or Stockholm Kartell. It is published under the MÖRK BORG Third Party License.

MÖRK BORG is copyright Ockult Örtmästare Games and Stockholm Kartell.

“Upon Red Tides” is an independent production by Xandr Stagwood. It is not affiliated with Limithron LLC. It is published under the PIRATE BORG Third Party License. PIRATE BORG is ©2022 Limithron LLC.