What is "Ravaged by Storms"?
“Ravaged by Storms” is a 72-page mythical sandbox adventure module designed for the Pirate Borg tabletop roleplaying game (adaptable to most OSR systems), plunging players into the storm-wracked Death Wind Islands, where a mythical feathered serpent and rival factions vie for control of a forgotten city of white stone. Packed with deadly locations, ancient rituals, new generators, and dynamic exploration tools, this module lets GMs shape an open-ended, treasure-hunting arc in the haunted Dark Caribbean setting of Pirate Borg.
“Ravaged by Storms” is published by Golem Productions under the PIRATE BORG Third Party License and MÖRK BORG Third Party License. This Kickstarter project aims to fund a printed hardcover of the adventure (plus digital versions).
Last updated: July 01, 2025 02:49
OSR is all about player agency and freedom of choice, not prewritten plots. How does a campaign module even work for that?
Good question. “Ravaged by Storms” also doesn’t follow a predetermined plot. It’s not an adventure path or campaign book in the way you might know from other fantasy RPGs.
Instead, “Ravaged by Storms” provides a narrative hook, a loose framework, and a broad objective that could motivate the player characters to explore the setting of the Death Wind Islands and pursue certain goals there. Ultimately, though, these hooks are entirely optional. The players are free to ignore all of it and interact with the presented factions, locations, and characters in ways of their own choosing. Of course, they may have to face the consequences if events take on a life of their own. The book comes with its own “How To Use This Module” section to help you run its content.
Alternatively, the GM can ignore the overarching narrative entirely, letting the players explore the adventure freely, create their own plot hooks, or integrate the adventure into their homebrew campaign in whichever way the seem fit.
Last updated: July 01, 2025 02:44
Are longer campaigns feasible with Mörk Borg or Pirate Borg?
Absolutely! While we are explicitly limiting our answer to Pirate Borg, the game is great for long-term campaigns. Our own private Pirate Borg campaign has been running for 21 months with around two game nights per month and there is still no end in sight.
Users frequently ask in social networks whether the game is not too deadly or - conversely - whether characters do not become too powerful due to frequent advancements. In fact, Pirate Borg is not as deadly as many other OSR games once players have advanced once or twice. Our personal recommendation for a longer campaign would be to allow the first two advancements rather quickly, but then set the bar much higher. From the third advancement onwards, greater goals must be achieved or challenges overcome.
Last updated: March 23, 2025 13:23
Running Pirate Borg mostly at conventions or game stores, I prefer one-shots. Why would I want to buy such a lengthy adventure?
“Ravaged by Storms” is indeed designed to be played as a multi-session campaign. Depending on the group’s individual playstyle and the players’ decisions, this could take anything from 3 to 12 sessions — or even more.
However, nothing forces you to use this book solely as a campaign framework. “Ravaged by Storms” includes nine fully developed locations, many of which could serve as the setting for a one-shot.
“The Scarlet Coral Citadel” and “The Way of the Worm”, on the other hand, are well-suited for one-shots but can also easily fuel multiple sessions of play.
Last updated: July 01, 2025 02:44
What do I need to play?
“Ravaged by Storms”, “The Scarlet Coral Citadel”, and “The Way of the Worm” are self-contained adventures designed for Pirate Borg that can be played on their own. The Pirate Borg core book by Limithron is required and recommended for play.
Alternatively, with a few adjustments, the game can also be played with the Mörk Borg core rules or other fantasy OSR systems, although the game master may need to adjust and improvise rules, stats, and mechanics.
To play, you also need (physical or virtual) multi-sided dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12 and d20), character sheets and pens or a digital way to note down basic stats for the player characters.
Last updated: July 01, 2025 02:49
What is "The Scarlet Coral Citadel"?
“The Scarlet Coral Citadel” is a grim underwater dungeon pointcrawl for Pirate Borg. Lured by promises of eternal life, players explore a decaying coral fortress ruled by cultists and Deep Ones. Twisting tunnels, cursed relics, and a undead horrors await in this eerie nightmare beneath the waves.
The adventure was first published by Golem Productions as a digital-only product in Summer 2024. This Kickstarter project aims to fund an enhanced, printed 16-page zine of the adventure (plus digital versions).
“The Scarlet Coral Citadel” is published by Golem Productions under the PIRATE BORG Third Party License and MÖRK BORG Third Party License.
Last updated: July 01, 2025 02:44
I have already purchased "The Scarlet Coral Citadel" in the past. Why should I buy it again?
Thank you! First of all, if you have purchased “The Scarlet Coral Citadel” before on itch.io or DriveThruRPG, your files will be updated to match the enhanced edition without any extra costs. So, if you are happy with the PDF files, you won’t need to do anything else.
For the first time, however, the adventure is also being offered as a printed zine as part of this crowdfunding project. In this form it is currently only available here. So if you enjoy flipping through a physical zine with your own hands, then this is the place for you.
Last updated: July 01, 2025 04:02
What is the "The Way of the Worm"?
“The Way of the Worm” is a PARASITE-infested adventure by Golem Productions that was initially created for Limithron’s CABIN FEVER Jam in 2024, and was then awarded “Best Adventure” of the jam. In it, players will get to know Crique des Vermineux, a serene fishing village at first glance. But those who dwell here ultimately live to feed the Mother of Worms.
So far, “The Way of the Worm” has been published digital-only as well as as part of Limithron’s CABIN FEVER book. It has never been printed as its own zine, though. This said, unlike “The Scarlet Coral Citadel”, this is not a new enhanced version but the one that was already awarded “Best Adventure”. If you want to quickly bring the adventure to the table as a handy zine, this is for you!
Last updated: July 01, 2025 04:02
When are you going to deliver the rewards?
We hope that we will be able to make the digital files available by the end of Q4 2025, but some items will arrive later. Stretch Goals certainly will, as announced on Kickstarter. The physical products are expected to be shipped in Q1 2026. Keep an eye out for our monthly updates to learn more!
Last updated: October 24, 2025 14:13
Do the physical books come with a PDF?
Yes, if you back any physical book, you will receive a PDF of the included physical books / zines.
Last updated: October 24, 2025 14:12
Will the physical stretch goals be accessible digitally?
Yes! A PDF version of each physical stretch goal will be part of the digital stretch goals, and thus become available to backers of any tier.
Last updated: July 02, 2025 00:16
What about VTT files?
Although we do not currently work on ready-made VTT modules, all three adventures’ PDF versions will come with separate image files designed for VTT play: player-facing maps, NPC portraits, tokens, and selected illustrations will be made available individually.
Last updated: October 24, 2025 14:14
Did you use AI to create the content or art in your game?
No :) All writing and artwork are original.
Last updated: July 02, 2025 00:16
How can I keep up to date with further work and content from Golem Productions?
The easiest way would be to subscribe to our newsletter “OSR Rocks!”: https://golemproductions.substack.com/
We are also active on many other social networks. The collected links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/golem_productions
Last updated: July 02, 2025 00:16
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