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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 9h

On the twenty-fifth day of #Mörktober, not all hermits live in caves (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A drawing of a salty seadog wearing a mollusk shell inscribed with glowing runes on their head. They are in partial transformation into a hermit crab-like creature. The text reads "Metamorphoses of the Hermit Crab: Upon activating this ANCIENT RELIC roll a d6 to transform your body (duplicate rolls do not stack): 1. Crab Claws. d6 damage for d6+SPIRT rounds. 2. Crustaceous Shell. d2 armor for d6+SPIRIT rounds. 3. Shell Occupation. Can withdraw into the shell and become immobile, giving d10 armor for d6+SPIRIT days. 4. Gill Growth. Breathe underwater for d6+SPIRT hours. 5. Antennae. "See" through vibrations in the air and ground, revealing the hidden or invisible, for d6+SPIRIT hours. 6. Complete the Metamorphosis. Permanently become a Sentient Animal, a coconut-sized hermit crab. Gain all of the above abilities and modify stats as follows STRENGTH: -2. AGILITY: +2. PRESENCE: -3. TOUGHNESS: +3. SPIRIT: -2. HP: D2±TOUGHNESS."

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tomtremendous @tomtremendous.bsky.social · 12h

#mörktober day 25: HERMIT Wanted. #pirateBorg

Stone folly high on a cliff, overlooking a beach.

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 1d

On the 24th day of #Mörktober, don't get STUMPed (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

An illustration of a stump that has come to life; its roots unearthed and carrying the weight of its stump. A human skeleton dangled from beneath its severed trunk. The text reads: Once there was a tree and she loved a pirate captain. The pirate captain hid their treasure in a knot in the tree's trunk. One day they died and were buried under her. Time went by and the tree's body used for lumber, the pirate captain's treasure taken. Now they both have risen, the pirate captain just bones along for the ride and the tree wandering seeking the captain's cursed treasure. Dread Stump the Tree was happy HP: 12 Morale - Bark -d2 d Body Slam d6 Nutrient Feed. Those killed in the presence of the Dread Stump heal it for d6 HP.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 2d

On the twenty-third day of #Mörktober, here are some nice flowers (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A drawing of a pitcher plant with flowers shaped like hats. The text reads, "This large plant sprouts large flowers that for all intents and purposes look like a number of hats. A single Fronded Hatcap sprouts d6 flowers at any one time. While they can be removed, doing so requires an AGILITY DR 14 test or take d4 damage and armor is reduced by one tier from the acid that covers the stalks of the plant."

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tomtremendous @tomtremendous.bsky.social · 2d

More #pirateBorg madness with #mörktober day 23: That's a beautiful FLOWER.

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 3d

On the 22nd day of #Mörktober, a cap-capering thief (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A sketch of a maniacal man wearing a tipsy tower of a variety of hats. He holds shears in his hands suggesting he is ready to snip away his next claim. The text reads: The Thief of All Hats
Craven Capellophile
HP 5 Morale 6 No Armor
d Fabric Shears d4

The Thief of All Hats' name has been a mystery though their efforts have not: they have an obsession with collecting hats of all shapes and sizes. No petty theft is too small, no elaborate heist too grand in their quest for the acquisition of head coverings. It is rumored that they have a hidden hoard of their collection. But they'll never tell as they'll never share their bounty or their secrets.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 4d

On the twenty-first day of #Mörktober, even the hats have beaks (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social ):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A drawing of bycocket hat made from the remains of a monstrous, metal-studded seagull. The text reads "A Fyn Bycocket: Stitched from the remains of a Scavenging Seagull, the hat emits the shrill screams of a gull in the presence of shiny things, even if they are hidden."

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tomtremendous @tomtremendous.bsky.social · 5d

#mörktober day 20! ASH... an easy one for #pirateBorg.

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 5d

On the 20th day of #Mörktober, a mind-blowing trip on ASH (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #mörkborg #ttrpg

A psychedelic drawing splashed in a kaleidoscope of colors depict a person wearing a mask that has several thin tubes coming out of it; colorful smoke pours from each pipe and the wearer's bones glow a green hue, visible through their skin. The text reads: Trip-Trap Mask: Used by the most reckless of ASH addicts. Using the mask intensifies the experience. Roll twice on the ASH table and apply both effects.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 6d

On the nineteenth day of #Mörktober, we're all a little broken (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A pirate with a toothy grin revealing a gold tooth, wearing a ragged straw hat, smoking from a recent gunshot. The text reads "Straw Hat of the Last Survivor: If the wearer is reduced to 0 HP, they roll on the Broken table with a 1d4+2. Then test SPIRIT DR 12. On a failure, the hat and its magic dissipate."

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tomtremendous @tomtremendous.bsky.social · 6d

#Mörktober day 19: Broken (miss-remembered as SHATTERED). A #pirateBorg cutlass best left in pieces. #OSR.

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 7d

On the 18th day of #Mörktober; a withering end (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #mörkborg #ttrpg

A sketch of a witchy pirate woman wearing a cursed capotain. Her form is ragged and features sunken as vines wrap about her and a spiral of them coalesce at her front to form a deathly spear. The text reads: The Dessicated Captain Something withered, seeking to drink the world dry HP 10 Morale - Leathery Skin -d2 d Grasping Roots d6 Taking Root. The Dessicated Captain's attacks burrow into targets, subsequent defense rolls are +2 DR. The Captain's Capotain 150s, may be cursed

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 8d

On the seventeenth day of #Mörktober, the warden watches (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A man wearing a shovel hat with his eyes cast in shadow. The hat sprouts eyes pointing in all directions. The text reads, "Hat of the Warden: Wearing this hat gives 360° vision. However, d4 days after first donning the hat, the wearer's eyes atrophy and they can only see through the hat."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 9d

On the 16th day of #Mörktober, the obelisk connects thee to the sea (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #mörkborg #ttrpg

A depiction of a man wearing a tall obelisk as a ritualistic headpeice. It is encrusted with barnacles and sea life. Ocean water spills from his eyes, lips, and ears as he orates his ancient doctrine. The text reads: Pillar of Rhya'Tor: Spirit checks are -2 DR for Arcane Rituals. While worn, seawater seeps from the wearer's ears, eyes, mouth, and nose.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 10d

On the fifteenth day of #Mörktober, it's tough as nails (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social ):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A drawing of a morion helmet with nails driven through its comb and a ribcage fashioned as a face guard. The text reads: "Tormentor's Morion: Can be used as a d4 weapon. If hit by a melee attack, the wearer can choose to inflict d4 damage but the morion breaks as its nails stay embedded in the target."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 11d

On the fourteenth day of #Mörktober, the cap anchors thee (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by @metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #morkborg #ttrpg

A depiction of a sweaty, nervous looking person who is wearing a monmouth cap. An achor-shaped charm is fastened to a knot at its top. It glows with a curse. The text reads: The Immovable Cap: Activating this ANCIENT RELIC renders the wearer anchored to the surface upon which they stand, incapable of moving or being moved for D6+SPIRIT rounds.

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tomtremendous @tomtremendous.bsky.social · 12d

Openly #pirateBorg post for today's #mörktober day 14: Anchor... handy artifact for vessel location. #morkborg #osr

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 12d

On the thirteenth day of #Mörktober, a spider weaves its web (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

#pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A depiction of a bearded pirate that wears a hat made of spider silk. A spider dangles precariously alongside the wearer and a moth is stuck in the web. The text reads, "The Hat Weaver Spider: An arachnid that weaves a hat on top of the wearer's head. Once per day the wearer can attempt to steal some of the spider's prey. Test Agility DR 12 to obtain a tasty snack and sustenance. On a failure the Hat Weaver bites the wearer instead, leaving the pirate poisoned."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 13d

On the twelth day of #Mörktober, the wig binds (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by @metamer.bsky.social)

#pirateborg #morkborg #ttrpg

A sketch of a screaming male pirate in tattered vestments, frozen in panic as he tries to rip a wig off his scalp. The wig seems stuck and is causing him injury. The powdered wig has wild hair that flies out in every direction. The text reads: The Peruke of Reluctant Separation
A most obstinate hairpiece that binds to the wearer's scalp. To remove test Toughness DR 12 and take 1d6 damage. Upon donning the wig for the first time, it reveals its magical property.
Roll 1d4:
1. The wig functions as a windchime. 2. Every time the wearer is hit by an attack, it issues forth a gout of wig powder. 3. It emits the strong scent of lavender. 4. Cats are attracted to it.

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tomtremendous @tomtremendous.bsky.social · 13d

#mörktober day 12: Binding... love will always prevail. #pirateBorg #osr

Skeleton with a lovely dress & cotton reel

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 14d

On the eleventh day of #Mörktober, it's a matter of scale (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

A pair of cavalier hats, one of enormous, floppy size and the other petite with a tiny feather in its cap. The text reads " Cavalier Hats of Magnitude: A pair of cavalier hats, one of ungainly large size and the other of peculiarly small size. These ANCIENT RELICS are not necessarily found in a set. Wearing the larger of the two causes the wearer to double in size, adding +2 to Strength but -1 to Agility. Wearing the smaller of the two causes the wearer to halve in size, adding +2 to Agility but -1 to Strength. Doffing the hat removes the effect."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 15d

On the tenth day of #Mörktober, the beetles swarm (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

A sketch of a cucubano beetle specimen is set as an example of what is made up into a swarm that covers the lower half of a male's face; numerous beetles gather and drape like a beard. The text reads: The Beetled Beard: Fearsome beetles clinging together. The wearer can use their action to dislodge the beetles toward an opponent, which they attack until reduced to 0 HP. The straggling survivors then return to repopulate their numbers over the course of the next day.
Beetled Beard
Better your face than mine.
HP 6 Morale No Armor Swarm: d4 On a damage roll of 4 the beetles have dug into their opponents flesh, doing damage on the next round automatically. This effect persists with every roll of 4.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 16d

On the ninth day of #Mörktober, every rose has its thorn(s) (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

A bandana wrapped in a thorny bramble. The text at the bottom of the image reads "The Buccaneer's Bramble: Ever blooming and precariously perched. Provides an additional d2 of armor but agility checks are +1 DR due to the preponderance of thorns across the bandana."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 17d

On the eighth day of #Mörktober, the word is wizard (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by
@metamer.bsky.social)

A sketch of a historical cap that's flipped over and being used as a mortar. Vials of unknown substances are strapped to the hat's buckled band along with an old syringe. Green fluid drips from the brim as gauzy smoke spills and wafts. The text reads Arcanum of the School of Night : An old and frayed hat, modified to be used as an alchemical mortar and pestle. Rumored to have once been owned by Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland. Presence checks to craft alchemical potions are -2 DR while using it.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 18d

On the seventh day of #Mörktober, the shards cut deep (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social):

A sketch of an 18th century women's coiffure made of pieces of broken glass with the text "The Crystalline Coiffure: Impossibly crafted from shards of broken glass. Captivating, reflective, and sharp. The wearer's reaction rolls are rolled with 3d4 instead of 2d6."

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