A World of Adventure

for Ironsworn : Starforged

WRITING AND DESIGN CULTURAL CONSULTANT
Shawn Tomkin Liam Stevens

ADDITIONAL WRITING, SAFETY TOOL DEVELOPMENT

PROOFING, AND EDITING AND CONSULTATION
Matt Click (FOR STARFORGED)
Kienna Shaw
LEAD ARTIST Lauren Bryant-Monk
Joshua Meehan
CONSULTANT FOR
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(FOR STARFORGED)
Bryant Grizzle
Mark Thompson

INTERIOR ART ICON DESIGN

Bryant Grizzle, Joshua Meehan, Nathen Græy
Nello Fontani, Phill Simpson,
Reza Bagheri, Shawn Tomkin,
ILLUSTRATED CHARACTER
Vyacheslav Milinchuk, and Yifei Li SHEET DESIGN
Galen Pejeau

Copyright ©2024 Shawn Tomkin

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Section 1 4 Section 2 66 Section 3 112 Section 4 236
ADVENTURES GETTING SUNDERED MOVES
AMONG THE ISLES UNDERWAY ORACLES REFERENCE
Introduction 6 Prepare to Set Sail 68 Revealing the Isles 114 A-Z Moves Index 236
The Setting 8 Select Your Realm 71 The Cursed Die 116 Session Moves 239
Your Character 12 Choose Your Truths 78 Core Oracles 118 Adventure Moves 240
Your Ship 18 Set Your Factions 90 Seafaring Oracles 122 Quest Moves 242
Command and Crews 24 Create Your Character 92 Weather Oracles 132 Connection Moves 243
Supply at Sea 28 Take Command 98 Sailing Ship Oracles 134 Exploration Moves 244
Wealth and Treasure 30 Chart Your Course 102 Island Oracles 144 Combat Moves 246
Navigating the Isles 34 Set the Scene 110 Overland Oracles 150 Suffer Moves 248
Naval Encounters 38 Settlement Oracles 166 Recover Moves 250
Interludes 48 Character Oracles 178 Threshold Moves 252
Factions of the Isles 50 Faction Oracles 190 Legacy Moves 253
Beasts of the Isles 58 Shipwreck Oracles 200 Fate Moves 254
Cave Oracles 206 Scene Challenges 256
Ruin Oracles 214 Quick Reference 257
Treasure Oracles 222
Miscellaneous Oracles 228
ADVENTURES
AMONG THE
ISLES

INTRODUCTION 6

THE SETTING 8

YOUR CHARACTER 12

YOUR SHIP 18

COMMAND AND CREWS 24

SUPPLY AT SEA 28

WEALTH AND TREASURE 30

NAVIGATING THE ISLES 34

NAVAL ENCOUNTERS 38

INTERLUDES 48

FACTIONS OF THE ISLES 50

BEASTS OF THE ISLES 58

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 WHAT YOU NEED
BOOKS
This expansion is meant to be used
alongside the Ironsworn: Starforged
rulebook and/or Reference Guide.
DICE
You’ll need your standard Starforged
dice set—a pair of D10s for your
challenge dice, a D6 as your action die,
and (optionally) a pair of percentile D10s
as your oracle dice. When rolling on
oracle tables, an extra D10 of a special
color serves as the cursed die (page
116). Also, some assets ask you to roll
an additional action or challenge die, so
it’s handy to have some extras in your kit.
USING THIS BOOK
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: ADVENTURES
A WORLD OF WOODEN SHIPS AND IRON SOULS AMONG THE ISLES
Sundered Isles is an expansion for the Ironsworn: Starforged tabletop roleplaying You’re reading it! This section offers
game. It offers guidelines and tools for exploring a world of fantasy seafaring an introduction to the setting, tips and
adventure using the Starforged system. guidelines for managing your ship and
crew, and new gameplay options. Before
The Sundered Isles is a realm of wind and tide, mariners and marauders, rebels and starting play, give this section a brief
empires, myths and magic. In pursuit of your sworn vows, you will chart a path through look or a deep dive as you like. You can
turbulent waters, venture across perilous island landscapes, delve into forsaken ruins return to it when you have questions or
and tide-swept caves, and visit far-flung communities. Over time, you will grow to want more detail.
command great ships and loyal crews, standing fast against dreadful and tyrannical
forces that threaten to sweep like a maelstrom across these vast seas. SECTION 2: GETTING
This is also a world of your own envisioning. At the start of your campaign, you’ll decide UNDERWAY (PAGE 66)
the history of the isles, the state of technology, the nature of supernatural forces, the Start here when you’re ready to play. By
dominance of imperial threats, and more. Your version of the isles might reflect our working through the campaign launch
real-world age of sail, or a fantastic realm of wonderous machines, powerful magic, exercises in this section, you’ll define
titanic beasts, and dreadful curses. You might even decide to set your sights beyond the truths of your world, create your
the sea, sailing among skybound isles or navigating the cosmic tides of outer space. character, take command of your ship,
chart a starting area, and set off on your
Once your world is forged, set your story in motion with a mission or imminent danger—
first adventure.
your starting quest among the Sundered Isles. Then, play to see what happens.
CONTENT NOTE
Sundered Isles includes themes of action-oriented violence, colonialism, warfare, Prefer digital? Check your favorite virtual tabletop (VTT) for Sundered Isles
natural disasters, resource scarcity, and supernatural horror. In addition, the random compatibility. Visit ironswornrpg.com for resources and downloads.
and abstract nature of oracle tables may prompt interpretations involving sensitive
subjects that aren’t explicitly included in the game. Use of the included session moves
(page 239) or your preferred safety tool is recommended.
6 Adventures Among the Isles Introduction
CHARACTER ASSET CARDS
Sundered Isles offers an array of new
character assets. You’ll combine these
asset cards with selected Starforged
assets to create your curated Sundered
Isles deck. Print-and-play asset cards
for Sundered Isles and Starforged are
available at ironswornrpg.com, or you
can purchase preprinted decks. See
page 13 for details.
PLAYKIT
The Sundered Isles Playkit includes
character sheets, worksheets, and
reference sheets. Download it at
ironswornrppg.com.
SECTION 3: SUNDERED
ORACLES (PAGE 112)
Here you’ll find a vast array of generators
and tables to reveal the mysteries of
the Sundered Isles. Take a look at this
section at the start of your campaign
to get the lay of the land. Then, use it
to answer questions and reveal new
aspects of the world during play.
SECTION 4: MOVES REFERENCE
(PAGE 236)
Moves are at the heart of playing
Ironsworn: Starforged, and you’ll find the
Sundered Isles versions in this section.
These moves incorporate minor changes
from Starforged to better align with the
nautical setting. There’s no need to read
this section ahead of time; it is referenced
during play.
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THE SETTING
Your adventures are set within the Sundered Isles. This is a vast realm of scattered
islands and islets within equatorial seas. It is a long voyage to the isles from a
continental domain that lies on the other side of the world.
The time is an age of sail. Exploration, transport, trade, and war are conducted by
mighty sailing ships. Your own ship is an important aspect of your character and their
quest-driven exploits.
FEATURES OF THE ISLES
In the campaign launch exercises starting on page 68, you will decide the truths of
your island realm. To start, here’s some default touchstones.
THE MOONS AND THE TIDES
Two moons—Cinder and Wraith—hang over the world of the Sundered Isles. Cinder
is the red of cooling flames. Wraith is silver-blue. The intricate dance of these moons
create tides that vary dramatically by hour, day, and season. These tides are the
rhythm of the isles, but it is a complex and discordant beat. Skilled mariners learn to
anticipate and adapt to these forces. The unlucky and careless find themselves amid
rocky shallows or struggling against fierce currents.
Islanders divine omens from which moon rises or sets first, or which is shining and
which is shadowed, but seldom agree on the meanings of those signs. Some favor
Cinder’s ruddy glow, while others prefer Wraith’s cold light. A few see cloudy and
moonless nights as a blessing—a chance to escape Cinder and Wraith’s oppressive
gaze—but many fear what lurks in the darkness.

UNCOUNTABLE ISLANDS
Thousands upon thousands of islands are spread out across these seas. Many are lush,
holding their mysteries within the shadows of jungles or amid the tangle of swamps.
Some sit within rain shadows or lie at the mercy of prevailing winds that leave them
barren. Others are scarred by storms, volcanic forces, or the ravages of despoilers.

DIVERSE PEOPLE
Many isles are inhabited. Some folk have lived among them for ages, while others
are refugees cast upon the shores like flotsam from distant lands. And some are
opportunists or the agents of continental empires who seek to exploit the Sundered
Isles for power or riches.

PERILOUS SEAS
Sailing among the isles presents many risks. Mariners face unpredictable storms and
dramatic tides. Rocky islets, numerous as stars in the sky, force careful maneuvering.
Catching sight of the sails of another ship is not always welcome, as foes often
outnumber friends in these waters. Some even tell of seagoing beasts and dreaded
ghost ships.
Despite these dangers, many follow a time-honored seafaring tradition. To them, the
sea is not forbidding or mysterious; it is as much a home as their island settlements. THE TWIN FATES
The people of the isles often refer to the moons as the Twin Fates. Want to give your
MIGHTY SHIPS playscape a thematic boost? Treat your challenge dice as manifestations of the Fates.
You and other seafarers navigate the isles in great sailing ships. These vessels, often Designate one D10 as Cinder, and the other as Wraith. Choose colors which evoke the
bristling with cannons, are the pinnacle of the shipwright’s craft, but even the mightiest light of each moon.
of them is vulnerable. Commanders and crews must keep a weather eye for the threats When helpful, use these challenge dice to reveal the nature of a situation, either by
that prowl these waters—be it marauders or monsters. adding nuance to a move result or as a standalone oracle. Let the higher of the two dice
decide. Cinder is hot: aggressive, passionate, resolute, physical. Wraith is cool: careful,
CLASHING FACTIONS mysterious, cunning, unearthly. On a match, choose which has the most influence.
The isles bear the scars of a long history of disaster and strife. In recent times, conflicts
To learn which moon the sky favors on a particular night, roll both dice. A low value on
have reached a fever-pitch as opposing factions conduct campaigns of espionage and
a moon’s die means it is shadowed or not visible. A high roll has it hanging brightly in
open warfare. Foremost is the struggle against the tyranny of imperial powers.
the sky. 10/0 means it is full. Double full moons is a rare event, full of portent.

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REGIONS OF THE ISLES
Even those who sail these seas do not know their full extent. Charts, maps, logs,
and ancestral knowledge form an elaborate jigsaw puzzle—and none posses all the
pieces. Nevertheless, the folk of this realm divide the Sundered Isles broadly into
three regions: the Myriads, the Margins, and the Reaches.

MYRIADS MARGINS REACHES

The weather is fair,
often as not. Trade
ships sail charted
passages between
bustling ports, while
pirates, privateers,
and wreckers hunt for
easy prey.
Greater distances
separate the islands
and settlements. The
weather is fickle.
Ships and crews must
rely on skill and good
fortune when sailing
these waters.
Here the weather
and seas are most
unpredictable, the
isles and people most
isolated, the mysteries
and dangers most
profound. But many
crave the freedom of
these far-flung seas.

Each region is separated from the next by wide stretches of fathomless, featureless
sea—the Bounds. Between the Myriads and Margins lies the Lesser Bounds, while
the Greater Bounds separate the Margins and the Reaches. Traversing the Bounds is
a right of passage for young mariners.
Learn more about navigating the isles on page 34.

FORGING YOUR VERSION OF THE ISLES

Most of all, the Sundered Isles lie within a world of your own making. What is the state
of technology? How great is the threat of imperial powers? Is magic a force within this
realm? Are great beasts myth or reality? Do cursed undead sail these waters? You’ll
learn more about the isles and decide the cornerstones of the setting using the guided
exercises starting on page 74.
Then, through the course of the story, you reveal new aspects of the world. You
may even face revelations or discover contradictions that force you to revisit your
commonly-understood truths, such as encountering undead foes that you previously
thought to be a myth, or discovering wondrous, seemingly impossible technology.

EXPLORING A CURSED WORLD

Sundered Isles introduces a tool to influence the presence of supernatural forces and
locations in your world: the cursed die. This die, rolled alongside your oracle dice
for certain tables, reveals uncanny and unsettling events, grim discoveries, strange
locations, confounding technologies, and monstrous foes.
Learn more about the cursed die on page 116.

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YOUR CHARACTER
When you play within the world of the Sundered Isles, you will explore the stories of
resolute seafaring characters who set off in pursuit of their sworn vows. Sundered
Isles offers an array of new character options, resources, and tips to help envision your
perilous exploits beyond the far horizon.
CHARACTER PILLARS
When you create your character in the campaign launch exercise, you’ll define their
background and role. Are you a native of the isles? A refugee from faraway lands? An
imperial deserter or insurgent? Whatever your backstory, there are a three baseline
assumptions.
YOU ARE IRONSWORN
By tradition, the honorbound folk of the isles bind their promises and
ambitions to iron vows. These vows are at the heart of your adventures,
a lodestar that will guide your course. What will you sacrifice, what
hardships will you endure, to see them fulfilled?
CHARACTER ASSETS
There are dozens of new options for your Sundered Isles characters. This includes:
✴ Your command vehicle, a SAILING SHIP
✴ Modules to upgrade and customize your ship, such as an ARMORED PROW,
ENCHANTED FIGUREHEAD, and IMPROVED HOLD
✴ Support Vehicles, including a LONGBOAT and DIVING BELL
✴ A variety of character paths for the fantasy seafaring setting, such as DUELIST,
PIRATE CAPTAIN, SEADOG, and SWASHBUCKLER
✴ Helpful animal companions, including a JUNGLE CAT and PARROT, along with
more wondrous companions such as a DRAGON and THE KRAKEN
✴ Deeds to mark the evolution of your character’s legacy and nature among the isles,
such as FLEET COMMANDER and UNDEAD
Several of these assets represent your potential role as a ship commander. Learn more
about ship and module assets on page 18, and explore assets for command and
crews on page 24.

YOU ARE A SEAFARER

You might be a skilled, novice, or reluctant mariner, but your fate lies
among the winds and tide. When you launch your campaign, you can
start with your own ship to command, serve under the command of an
ally or NPC, or begin your story on the path to earn—or seize—a ship
of your own.

YOU ARE A REBEL

You might be a pirate, an insurgent, or a spy. Or perhaps you simply
forge your own path outside the reach of authoritarian powers. No
matter your initial circumstances and goals, the clash between
freedom and oppression will eventually sweep you up like a surging
tide. You will find no peace or compromise in the face of tyranny.

BUILDING YOUR ASSET DECK

Your Sundered Isles character uses the standard Starforged stat array, momentum
meter, and condition meters. There is one exception: if you command a ship, its hold
serves as an extra supply meter for you and your allies. Learn more about the ship’s
hold on page 28. Download the print-and-play Sundered Isles Playkit and asset
cards at ironswornrpg.com—or check your favorite virtual tabletop (VTT) application
for Sundered Isles content and compatibility.
Your complete Sundered Isles asset deck includes new assets plus a selection of core
Starforged assets. During the character creation exercise, you customize which assets
are available to you and your allies. For example, you might omit supernatural powers
if magic is not a reality in your world.
The curated deck is a recommendation, not a mandate. Adjust as you like. Be mindful
of potential overlap between assets, and work to ensure that you and your allies can
rely on distinct resources, abilities, and roles.

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WHO WILL YOU BE?
When you create your character in the campaign launch
exercises (page 92), you’ll select two path assets as
the foundation of your character concept. When you start SWASHBUCKLER
that exercise, use the asset guide on pages 16–17 to DUELIST
assemble your Sundered Isles asset deck.

SCOUNDREL
PIRATE CAPTAIN CONSTRUCT
HARPOONER

NAVIGATOR
SCHOLAR
FIREBRAND
SOCIALITE
BLADEMASTER
SPY

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ASSET GUIDE 1 New Sundered Isles asset C O MPA N ION S 1/2 3 4/5 MIXING AND MATCHING
2 Starforged asset suited for your ALBATROSS 1 -- 4 If you use other Starforged assets
SHIP 1/2 3 4/5 (not listed here), be mindful of
Sundered Isles campaign CHATTERING SKULL 1 -- 4
SAILING SHIP 1 -- -- DOLPHIN 1 -- -- doubling up on roles or abilities.
FLAGSHIP 1 -- -- 3 Ideal for both Starforged and
DRAGON 1 -- 4 Some Sundered Isles assets are
Sundered Isles campaigns
S U P P ORT V EHICLES 1/2 3 4/5 JUNGLE CAT 1 -- -- reimagined and renamed versions
CAPTAIN’S BOAT -- -- 4 Supernatural or mythic powers MONKEY 1 -- -- of Starforged counterparts. For
1
DIVING BELL 1 -- 5 Remarkable technologies PARROT 1 -- -- example, PEDDLER replaces the
5
FLYING MACHINE 1 -- 5 RAT 1 -- -- Starforged TRADER. The surest
LONGBOAT 1 -- -- THE KRAKEN 1 -- 4 course is to use the Sundered
Isles curated deck, but if you find
M ODULES 1/2 3 4/5 M OD UL E S 1/2 3 4/5 DEEDS 1/2 3 4/5 a better fit for your character or
ARMORED PROW 1 -- -- IMPROVED LOOKOUT 1 -- -- BONDED 2 3 -- setting elsewhere, you are free
CHASE GUNS 1 -- -- IMPROVED SICK BAY 1 -- -- COHORT 1 3 -- to customize.
GILDED ADORNMENTS 1 3 -- IRONCLAD HULL 1 -- 5 DAMNED 1 3 4
HARPOON CANNON 1 -- 5 LUCKY FIGUREHEAD 1 -- 4 FLEET COMMANDER 1 3 -- THE RULE OF 3
IMPROVED ARMORY 1 3 -- MAP ROOM 1 3 -- HOMESTEADER 2 3 -- Assets are inherently flexible and
IMPROVED GALLEY 1 3 -- RIGGED FOR SPEED 1 -- -- OATHBREAKER 2 3 -- “stackable.” This means you might
IMPROVED GUNNERY 1 -- -- SUBMERSIBLE MODE 1 -- 5 OLD SALT 1 -- -- encounter asset combinations
IMPROVED HOLD 1 -- -- TROPHY VAULT 1 3 4 REVENANT 2 3 -- that make success a foregone
PATH S 1/2 3 4/5 PAT H S 1/2 3 4/5 SURVIVOR 2 3 -- conclusion for a specific action.
ARMORED MUSICIAN -- -- UNDEAD 1 3 4
2 3 5 1 On one hand, it’s satisfying to
VANGUARD 2 3 --
AUGMENTED 2 3 5 MUSKETEER 1 -- -- be successful. You’ve worked
BANNERSWORN 2 3 -- NAVIGATOR 2 3 -- ASSEMBLING YOUR ASSET DECK hard to acquire your assets, and
BLADEMASTER 2 3 -- NECROMANCER 1 3 4 it’s time to reap the benefits.
Your deck of Sundered Isles character
BOUNTY HUNTER 2 3 -- OUTCAST 2 3 -- On the other, frequent success
asset cards includes a curated mix of
BRAWLER 2 3 -- OVERLANDER 1 3 -- can drain the tension and drama
assets drawn from Starforged without
CANNONEER 1 -- -- PEDDLER 1 -- -- out of your story, and tallying
content changes (2), and new options for
CONSTRUCT 1 3 5 PIRATE CAPTAIN 1 3 -- bonuses can take up valuable play
the fantasy seafaring setting (1).
COURIER 2 3 -- PISTOLEER 1 -- -- time. Plus, hyper-specialization
CREW COMMANDER 1 3 -- SCATTERSHOT 1 -- -- Some assets use supernatural or mythic offers diminishing returns—both
CUTTHROAT 1 3 -- SCAVENGER 2 3 -- powers (4) or remarkable technologies narratively and mechanically.
DEMOLITIONIST 2 3 5 SCHOLAR 1 -- -- (5). If your setting is grounded in a more
historical or gritty tone, you might prefer To keep your Sundered Isles
DEVOTANT 2 3 4 SCOUNDREL 2 3 --
to omit these assets from your deck. adventures on a knife-edge of
DIPLOMAT 2 3 -- SEER 2 3 4 danger and unpredictability, apply
DUELIST 1 3 -- SHADE 2 3 4 Many assets (3) are suitable for both the these three simple guidelines:
EMPATH 2 3 4 SHAPECHANGER 1 3 4 seafaring setting of Sundered Isles and
FATED 2 3 -- SHIPWRIGHT 1 -- -- the default sci-fi setting of Starforged. Use abilities from no more
FIREBRAND SLAYER --
1 than 3 assets in a single
2 3 4 2 3 If you’re ready to take on the perils of
FUGITIVE 2 3 -- SLEUTH 2 3 -- the Forge as a daring SWASHBUCKLER action, and select those
GEARHEAD 2 3 5 SOCIALITE 1 3 -- or robotic CONSTRUCT, you’re all set. assets before rolling.
HARPOONER 1 -- -- SORCERER 1 3 4 You can also use assets such as CREW Take no more than +3 adds in
HAUNTED 2 3 4 SPY 1 3 -- COMMANDER and COHORT to help 2 total from assets on a roll.
HEALER 2 3 -- SWASHBUCKLER 1 3 -- depict the crew of a spacefaring vessel.
JINX 1 3 4 URCHIN 1 3 -- If these rules negatively affect
Print-and-play versions of these assets 3 the fun or excitement of your
KINETIC 2 3 4 VESTIGE 2 3 --
are available at ironswornrpg.com. A adventures, ignore them.
LEADER 2 3 -- VETERAN 2 3 --
preprinted Sundered Isles asset deck is
LOYALIST 2 3 -- WATERBORN 1 -- --
also available for purchase.
MERCENARY 2 3 -- WINDBINDER 1 -- 4
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 SHIP ASSETS
As with core Starforged, your Sundered Isles asset deck includes ship-related asset
YOUR SHIP categories: the command vehicle, modules, and support vehicles. In addition, you
begin your campaign an incidental vehicle, the SAILING SHIP.
Ships of the isles range from single-masted cutters to fearsome multi-decked titans.
A typical warship is detailed on pages page 22–23, and you can generate the THE SAILING SHIP
features of a ship using the Sailing Ship Oracles (page 134). By default, you begin your adventures INCIDENTAL VEHICLE
Imperial powers harness the might of these ships to gain dominion over the isles, but in command of an incidental vehicle, the SAILING SHIP
independent people, smugglers, free traders, pirates, and other powers helm their SAILING SHIP. This ship is likely a perfectly NAME
own vessels. You are among them, and the ship you command is more than a means seaworthy vessel, but it’s not truly yours.
It is a waypoint in your character’s story, a When you gain command of this ship, envision
of getting from one place to another. It is freedom. It is home. its nature and assign a max integrity (5, 4, or 3).
transition to better things. Eventually you’ll If this is your primary ship, it has up to 5 hold.
find your way to your heart’s true desire, You and your allies use your hold value as supply
your FLAGSHIP (page 20). when taking action or suffering a cost related to
cargo and shipwide provisions.
The SAILING SHIP is not a character asset.
It is not purchased with experience, does ● Heavy 5 Integrity
not have upgradeable abilities, cannot be ● Medium 4 Integrity
enhanced with modules, and is not marked
as battered or cursed to offset potential ● Light 3 Integrity

destruction. It is provided as a card in The ship cannot be marked as battered or

The ships you sail and encounter should reflect the nature of your truths, which you’ll
select in the campaign launch exercises. By default, this is an age of sail. But the
people of your setting might face an age of industrialization, with iron-hulled warships
and submersibles stalking seagoing passages. You might set sail in skyships—or
even into the great aetherial tides beyond your own world. Envision the ships of your
version of the isles as mundane or as fantastic as you like.
DAMAGE AND REPAIR
As in Starforged, your ship has a single status meter—its integrity. When a ship you
command faces damage from an attack or hazard, make the Withstand Damage move
to see how it fares. See page 206 in the Starforged rulebook for details.
To get your ship seaworthy again, make the Repair move. This move applies if you are
conducting damage control in a crisis, making repairs while underway or at anchor, or
commissioning repairs from dock workers in port.
If you’d like some flavor for the nature of ship damage, especially when you face
a hard hit or dramatic situation, check the Ship Damage table (page 235). If the
problem it isn’t dealt with, step up the severity. When you Repair, use the “repair any
other component or device” option to fix critical damage to a part of your ship.
the Sundered Isles asset deck for ease of cursed and cannot be enhanced with modules.
If it is destroyed, sunk, lost, abandoned, or
reference, but the card is not necessary for upgraded to FLAGSHIP status, discard this card.
play. You just need a place to track your
ship’s integrity as you suffer damage and 5 4 3 2 1 0
undertake repairs.
Because of the relative fragility of an
incidental vehicle—both mechanically and narratively—you might find yourself losing
one SAILING SHIP and claiming another through the course of your adventures. A
SAILING SHIP can even come into play after you’ve earned your FLAGSHIP. You might
take command of another ship for a specific mission, or find yourself with a new—but
perhaps temporary—vessel if your FLAGSHIP is destroyed or lost. In other words, the
SAILING SHIP is a tool to represent vessels with a limited role in your story, or as a
stand-in for a ship yet to be upgraded to a command vehicle.
During the campaign launch exercises, you’ll envision how you gained command of
the SAILING SHIP and decide some aspects of its nature. If you prefer to start your
campaign with a more worthy command, you’ll have an option to instead begin with
a FLAGSHIP.
An ally can also take a SAILING SHIP as their own command, serving as an escort for
the FLAGSHIP or setting off on a secondary task. But this is best limited to unusual
situations so you don’t spend the entirety of your campaign waving at each other
from a distance. By default, you are fellow members of the command team on your
ship. You can learn more about command and crews on 24.

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YOUR FLAGSHIP
This is your Sundered Isles command
vehicle, purchased with experience when you
Advance. It might be gained as a gift from a
patron, captured as a prize in battle, claimed
as a salvaged wreck, or purchased with hard-
won treasure. You might even promote your
incidental vehicle to FLAGSHIP status, giving it
more importance and capabilities in your story.
Your FLAGSHIP’s max integrity is 5, and it
can be marked battered or cursed to avoid
a potentially decisive roll on the Withstand
Damage table. To learn more about these
debilities, see page 51 in the Starforged
rulebook. To explore a typical FLAGSHIP of the
isles, see pages 22-23.
Do you command a speedy but undergunned sloop? A powerful frigate? An
imposing multi-decked titan? All command vehicles have the same mechanical
attributes, but the nature of your FLAGSHIP should affect the rank of challenges
and how you interpret actions and outcomes. In addition, you can add modules to
better represent the capabilities and quirks of your ship.
20
COMMAND VEHICLE
FLAGSHIP
NAME
● Your seagoing flagship is armed with cannons,
transports crew, cargo, and passengers,
and can equip support vehicle and module
assets. In addition, it has up to 5 hold which
acts as supply for you and your allies when
taking action or suffering a cost related to
shipwide gear and provisions.
● When you Finish an Expedition (dangerous
or greater) on a seagoing journey and score
a hit, this expedition strengthened your ties
to your ship and crew. You and your allies
may mark 1 tick on your bonds legacy track.
● You fly a distinctive flag. Envision its design.
Once per situation, when you hoist the
colors in a dramatic moment, you and your
allies take +1 momentum.
BATTERED
5 4 3 2 1 0
CURSED
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MODULES
Modules are linked to your FLAGSHIP and
offer additional options and advantages
when sailing that ship.
Your Sundered Isles asset deck includes
an array of seafaring modules, from the
mundane (an IMPROVED HOLD) to the
fantastic (a SUBMERSIBLE MODE). A
module can represent a feature gained
during a refit in port, a modification made
by you or your crew, or an aspect of your
ship that you’ve learned to exploit.
When you Withstand Damage and score a
miss, you can mark a module as broken to
offset further danger for your FLAGSHIP.
Flip the card over to indicate its broken
state. A broken module cannot be used
until you successfully Repair it.
SUPPORT VEHICLES
Support vehicles are secondary vehicles,
generally carried and launched from your
SAILING SHIP or FLAGSHIP.
Your Sundered Isles asset deck includes
four support vehicles: a LONGBOAT for
going ashore or ferrying people or cargo
from one ship to another, a DIVING BELL
for exploring the depths, a wondrous
FLYING MACHINE for aerial missions, and
a CAPTAIN’S BOAT for arriving in style.
Each support vehicle has an integrity
meter. When a support vehicle takes a hit
or faces a damaging situation, Withstand
Damage to see how it fares. As directed
by that move, you can mark battered to
avoid potential calamitous destruction. To
clear the battered impact and restore lost
integrity, make the Repair move.
To learn more about modules and
support vehicles, see pages 55–56 of the
Starforged rulebook.
Your Ship
MODULE
ARMORED
PROW
● When you Face Danger or React Under Fire
by sailing through an obstacle or barrier,
add +1. If you Withstand Damage as an
outcome of this action, also add +1.
● When you Strike by ramming your foe,
choose the force of the hit: 1, 2, or 3. Then,
add +that amount. On a strong hit, mark
progress. On a weak hit or miss, in addition
to the outcome of the move, Withstand
Damage and suffer damage equal to the
force of the hit.
● When you Secure an Advantage or Gain
Ground by bringing your ship to ramming
speed and sailing headlong toward a threat,
roll +integrity or +heart, whichever is higher.
On a strong hit, take +1 momentum.
SUPPORT VEHICLE
LONGBOAT
NAME
● Your longboat transports crew, passengers,
and cargo to and from your flagship.
When you (or a landing party under your
command) use the craft to haul provisions as
you Resupply, you may roll +integrity. If you
do, take +1 supply or +1 momentum on a hit.
● Your longboat is reinforced to endure storm,
shoals, and cannon fire. When you Withstand
Damage and score a miss, you may reroll any
dice. When you Repair a battered longboat,
clear the impact for 1 repair point (instead of 2).
● Your crew is trained for a stealthy approach.
When you Face Danger or Gain Ground
using your longboat to board an enemy
vessel or land on hostile shores, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
4 3 2 1 0
BATTERED
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THE UNBROKEN VOW
Orientation

Forward
A WARSHIP Mainmast
OF THE Bow
Foremast
SUNDERED Larboard Starboard
Staysails
ISLES (Port)
Rigging Stern
Mizzenmast

Aft

Spanker
Sail

Jib
Fighting Tops

Hatchways

Yardarms
Bowsprit

Anchor Ratlines
Ship’s Wheel
Rudder
Keel
Gunports Hull Shrouds
Captain’s
Cabin
Deck s

Aftcastle / Poop Deck

Forecastle Quarterdeck
Main Deck
Beakhead
Formerly under imperial command, the
Gun Unbroken Vow was seized by pirates two
Decks decades ago, and has since changed hands
Orlop
several times. It is fast, rugged, and wields
Hold an intimidating array of heavy cannons
—a quintessential vessel of war.

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 CREW-RELATED ASSETS
Your Sundered Isles asset deck includes several assets to spotlight your skill and
COMMAND AND CREWS notoriety as a leader, and your evolving relationship with your crew. They are CREW
COMMANDER, PIRATE CAPTAIN, COHORT, and FLEET COMMANDER. These assets
If you are in command of a ship, you need a crew. If it’s a small ship, you can manage are useful in a Sundered Isles campaign or as part of a sci-fi Starforged campaign with
with a handful of crewmembers. But you likely need a crew of dozens or even hundreds a crewed starship.
for a larger vessel. Crewmembers work the rigging, man the cannons, undertake
boarding actions, defend the decks, make repairs, keep watch, and help manage the CREW COMMANDER
PATH
routine necessities of life aboard ship. The CREW COMMANDER asset bolsters CREW
However, the crew is not given mechanical detail. They are largely abstracted as part your abilities as a leader while adding COMMANDER
of your own actions and the inherent aspects of your ship. mechanical and narrative detail to
interactions with the crew. ● You have 2 command; your max is 4. When
you or an ally make a move leading or aided
YOUR SHIPBOARD ROLE This path includes a condition meter, your by the crew, you may (after rolling) suffer -1
If you are playing solo and have a ship, you are its captain. If you are playing with command. This represents crew strength, command to improve a miss to a weak hit, or
a weak hit to a strong hit. When you Pay the
allies, one of you is the captain unless you envision a ship and culture with communal loyalty, and morale. You start with 4 Price, you may suffer the cost as -1 command.
leadership. In any case, you should work to ensure the other characters have a say command, which can be spent to improve While at 0 command, this asset counts as
in the operation of the ship. Non-imperial vessels in the isles rarely adhere to a strict the outcome of your moves or offset an impact. To bolster your crew, provide a
chain of command—there’s no need to fuss with military rank and discipline. costly outcomes. At 0 command, this asset notable reward or respite, and roll +heart. On
counts as an impact. a strong hit, take +4 command. On a weak
Beyond the role of captain, you and your allies can take on fitting duties such as hit, take +2. On a miss, take +2 but envision
quartermaster, carpenter, gunner, surgeon, cook, musician, or navigator. In a more Restore lost command by delivering a threat to your crew or leadership.
fantastic campaign, a character might serve as the ship’s soothsayer, dragon-wrangler, rewards to your crew such as a significant ● Take +2 command; your max is now 6.
or ghost-hunter. But you are broadly capable, likely wearing a few hats for duties at share of a treasure or a lengthy respite. ● When your command is 0 and the situation
sea and ashore, doing whatever needs to be done. desperate, you may Compel your crew to
When you Advance and upgrade this path, action; if you do, take +2 command on a hit.
you can increase the maximum command,
ENVISIONING THE CREW boosting your leadership and the strength
6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Most crewmembers go about their duties in the background, like extras in a movie. and capabilities of the crew.
But some key sailors might come to the forefront of your story. If so, give them a
name and envision a characteristic or two. For inspiration, use the Character Oracles
(page 178). A handful of reoccurring characters add personality to the overall crew PIRATE CAPTAIN
PATH
and create opportunities for your story. One or more of these might eventually gain a When you take command of a pirate crew PIRATE
spotlight as a specialist with the COHORT asset (page 26). or give focus to your career as a pirate, CAPTAIN
the PIRATE CAPTAIN path offers boons
Keep in mind your crews mood and condition. Are you sailing with a full complement
for hunting for and seizing prizes, sharing ● When you seize a notable ship or treasure,
or have you suffered casualties? Are they happy and well provisioned, or are there roll +wits. On a strong hit, take both, or choose
the spoils to build rapport with your crew,
stirrings of discontent? Perhaps even a brewing mutiny? Notable events should one twice. On a weak hit, choose one. On a
influence the crew, creating opportunities and complications in your story and and using your riches or infamy to gain an miss, choose one, but this prize also brings an
providing context for the rank of your challenges. advantage when visiting ports. unexpected danger; Pay the Price.
✴ Build your fortune: Mark one tick on your
quests legacy track.
LEADING THE CREW ✴ Share the spoils: Mark one tick on your
bonds legacy track.
The moves you make represent your individual exploits, but they also resolve actions
taken by the crew and ship under your leadership. When you command, guide, or try If you want to begin your adventures with ● When you Set a Course for familiar hunting
a focus on command and crews, take an grounds or to intercept a specific target, you
to sway the crew in a risky or uncertain situation, make the appropriate move. Your may reroll your action die if its value is less
approach, represented by your stats, is innately linked to the ship and crew. asset such as CREW COMMANDER when than your ship’s integrity. When you Face
you create your character. If you’d prefer Danger by stalking an area in search of prey,
to grow into your role as a commander, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit.
You roll a miss as you Undertake an Expedition and find yourself in the path of
an approaching storm. You Face Danger +edge as your crew mans the sails and
add it to your kit when you Advance. ● You may spend 1 experience to Sojourn with
an automatic strong hit. If you do, you and
the ship makes speed to escape. your allies take one extra recovery move.

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COHORT
By default, connections are not a
crewmember. They are notable NPCs
whose lives occasionally intersect with
your own, and are tethers to people and
places beyond your ship. They might
accompany you on a specific mission, but
will soon part ways as your duties and
ambitions take you on separate paths.
However, the COHORT asset makes
a connection a part of your crew as a
specialist. As with a standard connection,
specialists provide bonuses when aiding
you and your allies in actions specific to
their role.
COHORT is a deed asset, purchased
when you fulfill its condition—accepting an
existing or new connection as a crewmate.
Upgrade the asset to add additional
DEED
COHORT
Once you Make a Connection
and accept them as a crewmate...
● You gain a specialist. The specialist is part
of your crew, but is tracked as a connection
and provides benefits to you and your allies
per their role. When you Withstand Damage
and score a miss, or if you Pay the Price, you
may suffer the cost by noting the specialist
as out of action. An out of action specialist
provides no benefit. To restore a specialist to
duty, resolve the situation as appropriate to
the nature of the injury, trauma, or dispute.
● Gain additional specialists by spending 1
experience to add a connection to your crew
as a specialist. Specialist bonuses may not be
stacked for a single action.
● When you Secure an Advantage by
gathering your specialists to strategize or
problem-solve, you may reroll one die for
each participating specialist.
FLEET COMMANDER
Are you ready to sail with a fleet of ships
at your back? FLEET COMMANDER is a
deed asset, purchased when you gain a
fleet through the course of your story and
have at least 12 filled boxes across your
legacy tracks. This is an evolution of your
leadership late in your career—you are
now a major player in the world.
Your fleet is tracked through a power
condition meter. You begin with 4 power,
which serves as your stat when performing
fleetwide maneuvers or attacks. You lose
power when you Pay the Price and suffer a
cost to your fleet, such as taking casualties
in a storm or battle, or facing dissent
among your ships. To restore lost power,
Sojourn and forego one of your recover
moves; this represents spending time and
DEED
FLEET
COMMMANDER
Once you fill 12 legacy track boxes
and take command of a mighty fleet...
● Your fleet has a starting and max power of 4.
When you make a move as a fleetwide
action to get in position, avoid a hazard, or
fight, roll +power. If you Pay the Price and
your fleet bears the cost, suffer -1 power. At
0 power, mark the fleet as wrecked. To refit
the fleet, Sojourn and forgo an automatic
strong hit on a recover move to take +2
power; if the fleet is wrecked, first spend 2
experience to clear that status.
● Take +2 power and set your max power to 5.
● When you Undertake an Expedition, you
may reroll your action die if its value is less
than your fleet’s power.
5 4 3 2 1 0
WRECKED

specialists to your roster. resources to refit and recruit.

Like a normal connection, COHORT specialists have a role and a rank. When you Your fleet affects your character’s influence and the challenges you face. Instead of
Develop Your Relationship, mark progress on the connection’s progress track. When running from a flotilla of powerful imperial warships, you can take them head on. An
the relationship is ready to evolve, Forge a Bond. However, because a specialist is epic sea beast is knocked down a rank or two. You can blockade ports and wield your
more accessible and active in your story, the benefits of the relationship can greatly fleet as a political cudgel.
outweigh other connections. To counter this, do the following:
But even when you have a fleet at your back, the focus of the story should remain
✴ Give specialists a role that is specific and evocative, rather than generic on you and your allies. In big, dramatic scenes involving your fleet, zoom in and out
and broadly useful. Think of them as truly specialists, experts in a specific skill between fleetwide actions, your FLAGSHIP, and your personal exploits.
or craft. Sailor lacks flavor and offers boosts for nearly any seagoing action.
Navigator is more specific, providing bonuses when undertaking seafaring
expeditions. Starmarked Navigator adds setting flavor to the mix. Even better, MODULE
take on specialists who might be able mariners and contribute as a crewmember, RIGGED FOR
but whose roles don’t come into play every session. Ambassador, Archaeologist, SHIP MODULES & SPEED
Courtier, Naturalist, and Spy are interesting roles that don’t impact the routine
challenges of sailing and fighting. Feel free to adjust an existing connection’s role THE CREW ● Your ship’s shallow draft, quality sails, and well-
drilled crew makes it fast and manueverable.
for greater specificity or suitability when you bring them onboard as a specialist. Your FLAGSHIP modules can also reflect When you Undertake an Expedition (+edge)
✴ Evolve the relationship in rare and dramatic circumstances. While any the talents and strength of your crew, or and score a strong hit, take +1 momentum; on
meaningful interaction is an opportunity to Develop Your Relationship with a a strong hit with a 6 on your action die take +2
influence the state of the crew. If your momentum instead of +1.
connection, you should save this move for significant events with a specialist. ship is RIGGED FOR SPEED, the crew is
Closeness makes happenings in your story less consequential. Ask yourself: is this ● When you Enter the Fray, choose one
skilled at adjusting the sails for maximum (before rolling).
truly important—a milestone in our relationship? If so, Develop Your Relationship.
effect. If you are OVERGUNNED, you ✴ Battle sails: Add +1 and take +1 momentum
How do you introduce a specialist? They can be an existing crewmember, a reoccurring have crew enough to man the extra on a strong hit.
connection, or someone you seek out as a new connection to serve a specific niche. ✴ Full sails: Take +2 momentum on a hit.
cannons. An IMPROVED SICK BAY helps
with casualties from battle or shipwide
● When you make a move to close the
distance, escape a threat, or manuever for
After yet another failed overland expedition, you decide an expert is needed, ailments (someone poisoned the rum!). advantage, you may push the crew and your
so you Make a Connection to find a guide. You score a hit and bring this ship to their limit. If you do (decide after
new connection aboard as a member of your COHORT, setting their role as rolling), reroll any dice and count a weak hit
as a strong hit. Then, Withstand Damage (-2).
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 TRACKING SUPPLY
Small wooden cubes—available in craft stores—are a pleasingly thematic way to

SUPPLY AT SEA
If you command a ship in the Sundered Isles, you have two types of supply. Each has
a value of 0 to 5.
Hold supply represents shipwide resources such as food and water, rum, gear and
tools, weapons for the crew, ammo and powder for the cannons, oil for the lamps, and
wood and sailcloth for repairs. It measures your level of readiness for seagoing journeys
and naval combat, and your ability to keep the crew provisioned and equipped. If you
find yourself commanding multiple ships, the single hold supply value measures your
fleetwide readiness.
Equipped supply represents readiness among you and your allies: gear, weapons
and ammo, and provisions when going ashore. Think of it as your personal supply—
the things you and your allies count among your equipment and belongings at hand.
Both values are shared between you and your allies. If you or an ally make a move
to increase supply, or suffer the result of an outcome that reduces supply, everyone
adjusts the appropriate meter on their character sheets.
MANAGING SUPPLY
measure your current hold supply, with each “cargo” cube counting as one supply.
Or download the illustrated Sundered Isles character sheet from ironswornrpg.com,
which includes dedicated places for both supply values.
MARKING UNPREPARED
Since hold supply and equipped supply are tracked separately, each has its own
potential to make you unprepared. If either meter falls to zero, suffer the unprepared
impact. If both fall to zero, mark the second unprepared as an extra impact. You must
Resupply to clear an unprepared impact, but clear only one instance of unprepared
through a single Resupply action.
If your ship is lost, your hold supply is lost along with it. You don’t mark unprepared,
but you won’t have access to hold supply until you gain a new ship. If you transfer your
command from one ship to another, keep your current hold supply.
CONNECTING SUPPLY TO THE FICTION
Supply is largely abstracted. You aren’t counting individual barrels of grog or musket
shot. However, it’s useful to think in terms of specific resources affected. This helps
you envision opportunities and perils with greater context. If you Sacrifice Resources,
what do you lose or what shortfall is most pressing? If you Resupply, what do you gain?

Moves and assets—with minor exception—don’t specifically reference your hold supply
and equipped supply. Instead, as with core Starforged, they just refer to “supply.” When You roll a miss as you Undertake an Expedition, and envision your ship stranded
you make a move that prompts you to roll or add supply, or suffer a loss of supply, look amid stagnant winds and sweltering heat. You Sacrifice Resources as the last
to the fiction to decide whether the action uses your hold supply or equipped supply. of the fresh water is rationed out, reduce your hold supply to 0, and mark
They should not be mixed-and-matched in the same move. Some examples: unprepared. Once the wind returns, you’ll need to travel to one of the nearby
islands and go ashore in hopes of finding a source of fresh water to Resupply.
Move Hold Supply Equipped Supply
Sail along a known route Journey overland along a
Set a Course DRAWING EQUIPPED SUPPLY FROM HOLD SUPPLY
in your ship known path
The Sundered Isles version of the Resupply move includes an option to “Gear up from
Scavenge supplies from Gather musket shot from a
Resupply your ship’s stores.” This represents drawing from your hold supply to bolster your
a wrecked ship fallen foe
equipped supply, such as readying your provisions for an overland trek, or procuring
Check the ship’s stores Check for a torch when weapons and ammo from the ship’s armory. Following the move prompts, roll +supply
Check Your Gear
for rum delving a cave (hold) and resolve the outcome as follows:
Expend cannon shot in Drop provisions while ✴ On a strong hit, take the boost to your equipped supply. Hold supply is unaffected.
Sacrifice Resources
a broadside volley running from a jungle cat ✴ On a weak hit, you gain equipped supply, but “you must first deal with a cost,
complication, or demand.” The obvious cost is to Sacrifice Resources, suffering -1
A simpler way to think about it: the small-scale resources you and your allies carry
to your hold supply. You are draining one resource to bolster another.
are equipped supply, and the large-scale resources in your ship’s stores and armory
are hold supply. You’ll usually use your equipped supply to resolve actions and suffer ✴ On a miss, you don’t boost your equipped supply, and the situation worsens.
outcomes when taking individual action, and your hold supply when taking shipwide Perhaps this wastes time or leaves you disadvantaged, and you Lose Momentum.
actions. If unsure, use whichever favors you in that situation. Or you face an issue with your supply that creates a new complication.

You and a party of crewmembers attack an enemy encampment, and are

victorious. You order the crew to seize the camp’s provisions, bolstering your Hold supply is an extra resource to aid your actions and mitigate failure. To keep the
hold supply as you Resupply. pressure on, depict a dramatic world of struggle and scarcity. Let costly outcomes
force you to Sacrifice Resources. Don’t go easy. Stay hungry.

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WEALTH AND TREASURE
By default, gameplay in Starforged and Sundered Isles isn’t concerned with the
acquisition of riches or counting of coins. Money is—at most—a narrative means to and
end. The economies of these worlds are largely built upon barter and favors, and your
personal wherewithal is abstracted within your supply meters and the progression
through your legacy tracks.
However, Sundered Isles adds crewed ships to the mix, and funding their upkeep can
help drive challenges and opportunities in your story. What’s more, taking from those
in power, bleeding the empires dry, redirecting those resources to your own ends—
those pursuits are worth their weight in gold.
If you want to give the ebb and flow of wealth more focus in your campaign, use the
optional guidelines detailed below.
MANAGING YOUR TREASURY
Your treasury is a reserve of money, goods, and valuables. It is distinct from your
personal supply and hold supply (page 28), which represent equipment and
provisions on hand. It is used to maintain your crew and ship, make purchases, gain
favors, and pay off debts. The items in your treasury might be received as payment,
found in the course of your adventures, or plundered from your foes.
The resources held in your treasury are inventoried in your ledger. You’ll find a ledger
worksheet in the Sundered Isles Playkit, available for download at ironswornrpg.com.
ACQUIRING WEALTH
When you acquire something of worth—whether a stockpile of trade goods, a payment
from a patron or benefactor, a chest filled with gold, or a captured ship—give it a value
ranging from 1 to 5 points. See the table below for examples.
Value Examples
Mundane trade goods or supplies, routine payment, scavenged item,
1
unremarkable relic
Valuable trade goods, reasonable payment, finely-crafted item, small
2
cache of valuables, minor relic
Exceptional trade goods, generous payment, exceptional item, large
3 you offload the armaments.
cache of valuables, rare relic
Minor prize ship, excessive payment, masterwork item, impressive
4 When money is involved, your treasury can also help resolve a costly outcome.
collection of valuables, precious relic
Major prize ship, huge payment, incomparable item, bountiful stockpile of
5 You score a weak hit as you make your offer to the harbor master. Per the
valuables, wondrous relic
These values are abstracted. Five ledger items of 1 value do not necessarily equal a
single item with a worth of 5, but can be treated that way for the sake of simplicity.
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UPDATING YOUR LEDGER
Record new acquisitions in your ledger. Each row of the ledger includes five circles.
Note an item’s value by marking a + symbol in those circles—one marked circle for
each point of value. When you spend or sacrifice value from your treasury, fill in the
circle to represent what was lost. When an item is fully spent, draw a line through its
entry or put a checkmark or X in the box beside it.
Coffee
Payment in coin for passage to Dagger Isle
Prize ship (The Tide Chaser)
Strongbox full of rubies
SPENDING WEALTH
Exchange items or spend funds from your treasury as best fits the narrative. Dipping
into your treasury doesn’t add mechanical bonuses to a move, nor is it (usually) an
excuse to skip moves altogether. Any action that has you seeking resources, services,
or favors from a character or organization is likely to carry a cost. For example:
✴ You commission repairs at a dockyard; this allows you to select “At a Facility” when
making the Repair move.
✴ You hire a local guide to help show the way on an overland journey; this allows you
to Set a Course instead of Undertake an Expedition when you set off.
✴ While low on provisions, you encounter a friendly ship and offer to swap the trade
goods in your hold for food and fresh water; this allows you to attempt a Resupply,
✴ You want to make your FLAGSHIP more impressive, so you hire local artisans to
outfit the ship with fine fittings and furnishings; this—along with spent experience—
allows you to gain the GILDED ADORNMENTS module asset as you Advance.
The narrative framing helps determine if a move is necessary, what is required to
make the move, and what you gain or lose. Does the context of the action and your
approach require that you expend some wealth? If so, decide the cost and mark it off.
You arrive at an imperial port with a hold full of smuggled weapons, ready for
delivery to an underground resistance group. However, you must first avoid
the attention of port officials. You visit the harbor master’s office, a pouch of
flawless pearls in hand (value 2), and Compel them to look the other way as
outcome of that move, “their agreement comes with a demand or complication.”
It seems the official is not satisfied with the bribe. Luckily you came prepared,
and sweeten the pot with a weighty bag of coin (value 2).
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CONVERTING WEALTH
Readily spendable valuables such as coins, stockpiles of trade goods, or stacks of
metal ingots are often used piecemeal. For example, if you receive a payment of value
3 in coinage, it’s a simple matter to spend 1 portion of this ledger item, reducing its
value to 2. However, other items aren’t so easily dealt with in increments.
If you have an opportunity to convert an item in your ledger to a more readily-spendable
or tradeable resource, clear the old entry and add a new entry. In typical cases, you
should make the value of the new item one step lower (minimum 1) to reflect the
inherent cost of the exchange.
You visit a port city with a prize of war, a captured frigate in tow. You offload the
value 4 vessel to a black market shipbroker, and add a new entry (“coin paid for
captured frigate”) to your ledger, giving it a value of 3.
Not all resources are in demand in all places. An inland village has little need of a ship.
A rare curio may require a very particular buyer. If you’re not sure if a ledger item is
spendable or exchangeable at a particular location, Ask the Oracle.
WANT SOMETHING SIMPLER?
If you prefer not to fuss with individual items in a ledger, you can instead keep a running
total for your treasury. When you claim an item, add its value to the total. When you
spend, barter, or sacrifice a portion of your treasury, reduce your total. Alternatively,
you can treat any readily spendable resources such as coins as a lump sum, and save
the ledger for unique items of note.
DEALING WITH UPKEEP
Your upkeep is an ongoing cost for maintaining your ships and outfitting your crew.
SETTING YOUR UPKEEP
Based on the size of your ship or fleet, use the Upkeep Example
table shown here to set your base upkeep. If 1 Small ship
any unusual aspects of your holdings make your
upkeep more expensive, increase this cost by 2 Medium ship
a point or two. For example, if you add pricey
3 Large ship
specialist aboard your small ship, make your
upkeep 2 instead of 1. There is a spot on your 4 Colossal ship or flotilla
ledger to record your current upkeep. 5 Fleet of ships
PAYING UPKEEP
Upkeep is typically spent as you Sojourn, and covers the other moves you make
during the layover to rest and refit. You can also consider your upkeep as the base
cost for periodic shares to your crew. Anytime you seek to reward those under your
command or gain favor, mark off the cost in upkeep. If you’re unable to pay upkeep,
your crew will grow discontent and your ship will fall out of repair. You’ll need to seek
out the means of bolstering your treasury—take a job, chase down rumors of a hidden
treasure, or plunder fat imperial targets.
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MORE MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS?
At the start of the campaign, you are likely an upstart character scrambling to survive,
Your sworn quests are the focus, but financial resources are an unfortunate aspect of
keeping your ship afloat and crew paid.
However, once you gain a modicum of wealth and influence, you may find your focus
shifting from the grind of subsistence to larger concerns. If your treasury and ledger
feel like a foregone conclusion—unnecessary busywork—then you are ready to move
on. It’s no longer a question of whether you can afford a bribe for the harbormaster,
but whether that bribe goes unnoticed or causes new troubles.
In particular, the acquisition of a large treasure hoard or wondrous artifact can upend
your campaign. How do you keep it a secret? What other people and factions are
hunting for it? How will you put it to use to serve your iron vows? Let the discovery
drive new opportunities and complications in your story.
THE LURE OF TREASURE
There are treasures among the isles. Coins of gold and silver. Glittering gems and
lustrous pearls. Masterwork crafts and ancient artifacts.
Many of these treasures originate from the distant continental domain. Over decades,
as wars and calamities swept over those lands, riches were taken as spoils, smuggled
out amidst coups or rebellions, or greedily hoarded by imperial powers. These
treasures followed various paths of fortune and misfortune as they made their way
to the isles—taken and retaken in war, squirreled away in vaults, captured by pirates,
buried in hidden places, or sunk to the depths. Much of the wealth of this golden
exodus is still out there—waiting to be reclaimed or seized.
Other treasures are born of the isles. They are crafted or gathered by far-flung people,
or retrieved from ancient places. The treasures of ancient civilizations are sometimes
claimed by the true inheritors of those fortunes, but are more often stolen by imperial
powers and other looters.
REVEALING TREASURES
Searching for a fabled treasure or capturing a powerful treasure ship can serve as the
object of a quest. You can also discover treasures as prompted by an oracle table,
such as among the cargo of a captured ship (page 141). To reveal the contents and
nature of a treasure, use the Treasure Oracles (page 222).
A relatively mundane discovery can temporarily bolster your treasury, while a
significant haul can change the course of your adventures—for better or worse.
CURSED RICHES
Greed is a corrupting force, and not all treasures bring good fortune. Your cursed die
(page 116) can reveal uncanny aspects of a treasure. Some riches are corrupted by
foul magic. Others are bound to dreadful hauntings. The consuming lust for treasure
has seen people broken, ships and crews lost to the depths—even entire nations
condemned to ruin. Be wary of the allure of riches, lest you find yourself on that same
doomed course.
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NAVIGATING THE ISLES
Perilous journeys within the isles–whether by sea or overland–are managed through
exploration moves (page 244). Below are some setting assumptions to help add
flavor and context to those moves. See page 168 in the Starforged rulebook for
additional guidance on travel and exploration.
TRAVELING BY SEA
When sailing among the isles, you don’t simply unfurl the sails and set a constant
heading to your destination. A voyage of twenty leagues as the gull flies is likely twice
that distance along a meandering route. Abundant tiny islets, often uncharted, stand
in your path. The push and pull of the two moons cause severe, erratic tides, and hull-
breaching rocks and reefs lurk in shallow waters. The wind and weather can change in
minutes. A sail sighted on the horizon might be friend or foe.
Within the Myriads, routes with reliably deep water and charted obstacles allow for
predictable passages from one port to another–although those routes can change
with the vagaries of time and tide. In the Margins and Reaches, reliable passages are
often unmapped or known only to a few.
When preparing to set sail, consider the context of these setting assumptions and the
nature of your voyage. Have you traveled this route before? Do you have charts or
another character to guide you? What are the potential dangers?
✴ If your destination is a short distance across safe waters, don’t make a move.
✴ If you know the way, but the voyage entails uncertainty or risk, Set a Course to
see what happens with a single roll.
✴ If you must find your way across perilous waters, set a rank for the voyage and
roll to Undertake an Expedition for each segment of travel. When your destination
is in sight, Finish the Expedition.
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CROSSING THE BOUNDS
Each region (page 10) is separated from the next by a stretch of deep, open water.
The Lesser Bounds separate the Myriads from the Margins, and the Greater Bounds
lie between the Margins and the Reaches.
Without the aid of landmarks, mariners crossing either of the Bounds must rely on
navigational skills and careful tacking for winds and currents. Perhaps most critical is
the state of the ship’s hold, since you’ll be days or even weeks without an opportunity
to resupply.
Resolve a crossing using the Set a Course move. Envision the journey, the dizzying
open horizon, the long wait for the appearance of land in the distance. If you roll a
miss, per the move’s outcome, “you are waylaid by a significant threat, and must Pay
the Price.” Envision what happens and what you do to overcome the obstacle.
If the Bounds is part of a longer journey, bookend the crossing with expeditions. Set
your destination for the first expedition to Bound’s edge, or to a port that serves as a
last stop. Then Set a Course for the crossing. Begin the next expedition as you reach
the other edge of the Bounds and arrive in the new region.
TRAVELING BY LAND
Whether it’s to gather provisions, follow the breadcrumbs of a quest, or simply make
your way from point A to point B, sooner or later your adventures will send you on an
overland journey.
As with a seagoing voyage, you have options for resolving overland travel. Consider
the situation and the amount of focus you want to give this aspect of your adventure.
Are you setting off along a well-trod road connecting two settlements? No move
necessary unless you’re facing a danger or complication. Are you heading upriver
on a risky journey to a known inland settlement? Set a Course. Are you striking out
into unfamiliar wilderness on a remote island? That’s a perfect excuse to give this
adventure some focus as you Undertake an Expedition.
If you’re not sure, Ask the Oracle. The Islands oracle (page 122) can help as you
envision the size, landscape, and habitation of an island.
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CHARTING YOUR COURSE
Some seafarers rely on memory and intuition. Others keep detailed logs and cryptic
charts replete with headings, soundings, tidal readings, landmarks, and hazards.
Like those mariners, you choose how to chronicle your adventures. Want to immerse
yourself? Create an in-character ship’s log and detailed maps. Would you rather focus
on the moment-to-moment story? Just keep a few hasty notes. There’s no wrong
answer. If you’re having fun and the info you need is at-hand, you’re doing it right.
If you want to chart your travels, a suggestion: the seas are vast, and it helps to zoom
in and focus by creating a navigation chart for a section of local seas and islands.
These charts will serve as a record of your adventures and discoveries among the
isles, and help frame the complexity and danger of your journeys—whether you are
sailing known or unknown waters.
Much like a sector map in Starforged, a navigation chart offers a manageable scope,
and can be as abstract as you like. For quickly-rendered maps, use circles or roughly
sketched outlines for islands and simple notations for other features.
Auki Isles
Carina Cay
Glimmerport
EXPEDITION WAYPOINTS
The nature of travel within the isles lends itself to the cadence of Starforged expedition
moves, with each segments of a journey separated by a waypoint. A waypoint is not
necessarily a location. It can spotlight an event, encounter, or simply a moment of
character interaction or introspection. At sea, you can envision finding safe anchorage
to wait out weather and tide, creating an opportunity for a waypoint as a roleplaying
interlude (page 48). On land, you and your fellow travelers take a break or make
camp as appropriate.
Use the Seafaring Waypoints table (page 122) to inspire situations and locations at
sea. For an island expedition, look to Overland Waypoints (page 150).
An important note: Roll for a waypoint only when you are inspired to inject uncertainty,
danger, strangeness, or narrative potential into your story. Otherwise, simply envision
the waypoint as appropriate to the current situation and the outcome of your move.
VISITING SETTLEMENTS
A settlement is an island community—a village, town, or city. Some settlements have
endured the test of time, standing as testaments to their peoples’ long history. Others
are newly-founded, a footprint upon an uninhabited, forsaken, or occupied island. And
some are captured as spoils of war, subjugated by enemies and empires. They range
from small villages, to bustling port towns, to sprawling city-states.
Visiting a settlement might serve as a critical step in your pursuit of a quest, an
opportunity to rest and refit through the Sojourn move, or an excuse to enjoy some
low-key interactions with local folk. The Island Oracles (page 144) and Overland
Waypoints table (page 150) can reveal settlements as expedition waypoints.

Sentinel Rock
Amara To envision the look and nature of a settlement, use the Settlement Oracles (page
166). These details can drive opportunities, complications, and quests in your story.
Stormcliff
Wreck of the
Jade Empress

Keya Sharktooth Islets

You’ll find an navigation chart worksheet as part of the Sundered Isles Playkit. It
includes a space to draw your map, along with a faction influence grid (page 52).
We’ll sketch out the beginnings of your first chart as you get your campaign underway
in the next section (page 66). When you decide you’ve traveled beyond the
boundaries of an area, it’s time for a fresh chart. As appropriate your character’s
familiarity with the area or access to existing charts, you might generate a few
features to put on your chart as you sail into a new area, or find your way on a blank
map. If you want inspiration for naming a local area within the isles, check the Local
Seas table on page 229.

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 NAVAL ENCOUNTERS SUMMARY
NAVAL ENCOUNTERS SIGHTING PHASE (PAGE 40)
✴ Envision the environment, including the time, weather, and
Yours is not the only ship among the isles. A naval encounter is triggered when your
surrounding terrain.
intentions, the outcome of a move, or a result of an oracle roll reveal the presence of
another ship or force at sea. For example: ✴ Identify the sighting by introducing details of the opposing ship or
force. Are they friend, foe, or neutral?
✴ You roll on the Seafaring Waypoints table (page 122) as you arrive at an expedition
✴ Set your orientation to determine if the start of the encounter has
waypoint, which randomly introduces a ship encounter.
you forewarned or in the thick of it.
✴ You roll a miss as you Set a Course, and must Pay the Price. You resolve the cost by
✴ Envision the reaction by deciding how both sides respond.
envisioning an encounter with an enemy ship en route.
✴ Commanding your pirate ship, you Face Danger to stalk an imperial trade route in
APPROACH PHASE (PAGE 41)
search of prey. You score a hit, and envision spotting sails on the horizon.
This section guides you through the phases of a seagoing encounter: sighting, ✴ Resolve as a single move, using Face Danger or Secure an
approach, engagement, and boarding. You will use a combination of moves, oracles, Advantage, or…
and intuition to envision the nature of the situation. If you find yourself in a fight at sea, ✴ Resolve as a scene challenge for a dramatic or unusual encounter.
the combat moves help resolve your actions.
The procedures and tips in this section are geared toward ship-to-ship encounters and
ENGAGEMENT PHASE (PAGE 42)
warfare, but also largely apply to other dangerous seagoing encounters. For example, ✴ Decide your engagement objectives for this stage of combat and
you might find yourself assailing a seaside fort or fighting a titanic sea beast. Modify or set the engagement objective ranks.
ignore the phases as appropriate to the nature of your foe. ✴ Envision your opponent’s goal or a looming threat and set a
Most importantly, treat these as guidelines—not rules. It can be helpful to follow tension clock.
these phases strictly for your first encounter or two, but you’ll soon find your own ✴ Sound the alarm and begin the fight as you Enter the Fray.
preferences. Plus, different situations deserve different levels of detail. If it’s important ✴ Envision and act to command your ship, overcome dangers, and
or interesting, give it focus. If not, gloss over it and sail on. make progress toward your objectives.
See the next page for a summary of the phases. To dive into details, go to page 40. ✴ Manage the changing tide of battle as your success and failures
alter your objectives.
✴ Resolve the Engagement and decide what happens next.

BOARDING PHASE (PAGE 46)

✴ Set the scene by envisioning how the boarding action begins.
✴ Decide your boarding objectives for this stage of the fight and set
the boarding objective ranks.
✴ Stand ready as you Enter the Fray.
✴ Join the fight as you board the enemy ship—or repel boarders on
your own ship­—and battle to achieve your objectives.
✴ End the fight to claim victory or count the costs.

WHEN IT HAPPENS IN A BLUR…

When a hostile naval encounter isn’t worthy of resolving in detail, you can instead
use the Battle move. Set your objective, decide your approach, and make the roll. You
can also Battle to quickly decide how you fare against a secondary objective, such as
when you deal with escort ships protecting your primary target.

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 SIGHTING PHASE
Sails, ho! The sighting phase begins with initial contact. Use these
guidelines to help envision the nature of a naval encounter—
whether it friend or foe—and to discover what happens next.
ENVISION THE ENVIRONMENT
The time of day and weather can influence the nature of an encounter. Use the
Weather Oracles (page 132) to randomly generate the starting situation, or simply
decide what is expected, interesting, or dra∑∑matic
Also consider the state of the seas and surroundings. Most encounters likely occur
in open water, but more complex terrain can create obstacles and opportunities. Are
you sailing amid rocky shoals at low tide? Does a small island lie between you and the
sighted ship? Are you navigating the foreboding tangle of a ship graveyard? Use the
Sea Battle Features table on page 235 to add terrain and other aspects to the scene.
IDENTIFY THE SIGHTING
Decide what you see through your spyglass using some combination of the following.
✴ Check your faction influence grid (page 52) to decide what flag the ship or force
is flying. Are they friend, foe, or neutral?
✴ Ask a question using the Ask the Oracle table. For example, you might use the
“pick two” option to ask “Is this a pirate hunter or an imperial merchant ship?”
✴ Use the Sailing Ship Oracles (page 134) to reveal details of the encounter.
✴ Simply decide the nature of an encounter as appropriate to the situation.
Mix and match these techniques as you like, and let the framing of the situation be
your guide. A hostile encounter is likely if you rolled a miss on a preceding move,
while a strong hit on that move can prompt a neutral or beneficial encounter. Most
importantly, go with your gut. Don’t get mired in an endless series of oracle rolls.
If foul conditions—darkness, fog, storms, or mystical effects—preclude a clear view
of the other ship, limit what you learn at a distance. Will you sail closer to reveal their
identity? Will they give you a choice in the matter?
SET YOUR ORIENTATION
Is this sighting at a distance, or is it a sudden, unexpected encounter that has you in
range of enemy guns? In ideal conditions, ships are first sighted as sails on the horizon,
but weather, obscuring terrain, and the dreadful powers of supernatural foes can all
have an influence. Let the nature of the conditions, the characteristics of the ships,
and the outcome the preceding move help dictate whether the start of the encounter
favors you or has you scrambling to react. If unsure, Ask the Oracle.
ENVISION THE REACTION
Finally, decide if and how the encounter proceeds. Does the other ship or force move
to engage? Do they flee? Do they sail blissfully onwards, unaware or unconcerned? If
unsure, Ask the Oracle. Then, decide how you respond. If either ship seeks to close on
the other, begin the approach phase.
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APPROACH PHASE
Make full Sail! In the approach phase, you and your potential
foes seek the advantage of wind and sea as you close into
cannon range or take part in a pursuit. This phase is a precursor
to combat, encompassing minutes, hours, or even days. It
is resolved through a single move or as a scene challenge.
RESOLVE AS A SINGLE MOVE
Face Danger or Secure an Advantage to zoom out and resolve this phase in a single
move. This is the suggested approach for most naval encounters. First, decide your
intent as appropriate to the details established in the sighting phase. Will you lay in
wait, close, pursue, or escape? Then, make the move to see what happens.
✴ Face Danger if your starting position is unfavorable—you are caught at anchor
and must hastily get underway, your ship is the lesser of the combatants, the wind
and weather is not on your side, shoals or reefs make navigation hazardous, or
some other complicating factor. You should also Face Danger if you seek to escape
notice or outrun a pursuing foe. This move tends to force a minor cost.
✴ Secure an Advantage if you are laying in wait, closing, or pursuing, and the starting
situation favors you. This move tends to award you with momentum.
If you are sailing with allies, everyone participates in the narration of the approach
phase, and one of you makes the move. Others may make the Aid Your Ally move to
bolster the leader’s action, but this is best limited to one or two allies.
Resolve the move as appropriate to the situation. If your intent is to escape, you sail
out of reach on a hit. If you are in pursuit and score a hit, you have them in range. If the
two sides are closing to engage, success or failure helps decide the costs you suffer
or the advantages gained during this phase.
RESOLVE AS A SCENE CHALLENGE
If you want to give this phase more focus for an important or unusual encounter, you
can make it a scene challenge (page 256). This is best used when the situation
allows for a dramatic, dynamic scene. The framing and outcome of the challenge
depends on the intent of the two sides.
✴ If one side seeks to escape while the other is in pursuit, the result of the challenge
decides if the encounter moves to the next phase.
✴ If both sides are maneuvering to cannon range, the outcome of the challenge can
decide the rank for your initial objective when you Enter the Fray. For an evenly-
matched encounter, formidable can serve as the default. If you succeed in the
scene challenge, you have the advantage—make your initial objective one rank
lower (dangerous). If you fail, make it one higher (extreme).
Skip this phase if the encounter begins at cannon range. For example, if your enemy
is lurking in a fog bank or approaches without warning under cover of darkness,
you’ll jump to the engagement phase. You should also skip this phase if the outcome
is not in doubt, such as when a superior foe is in pursuit of a much slower ship.
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 ENGAGEMENT PHASE SET A TENSION CLOCK
A tension clock (page 238 of the Starforged rulebook) can stand for your enemy’s
Fire! In the engagement phase, combat begins as you and your
goal when they want to accomplish something other than sinking your ship. In many
foes draw into weapons range. You are now bound to a world
cases, this is the opposite of your objective. You want to escape the pirates, but they
of thundering cannons, billowing smoke, shattered wood, and
seek to board and capture your ship. You are chasing after an enemy, and they are
torn sails. You’ll rely on the strength of your ship, the skill of your
making full sail to lose you in a fog bank.
command, and the steadfastness of your crew to survive.
A tension clock can also represent a looming threat external to you and your foe.
NAME YOUR ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
To start, Enter the Fray. Per that move, the first step is to set an objective. Your As you square off against a pirate vessel, you see water swirling beneath both
engagement objective is not necessarily your overall objective for the fight. Rather, it ships—a grim portent of a building danger. As you face costly outcomes or waste
is an objective specific to the engagement phase as each side maneuvers and attacks time, you fill a segment of the clock to represent the expanding maelstrom.
to gain superiority or victory. Depending on the intent of you and your foes, this phase When the clock fills, both ships are caught within its deadly pull!
may bring a decisive finish to the fight, or lead to a boarding action in the next phase.
Often, your engagement objective is one of the following: Give the tension clock four segments for a typical fight, and six segments for a complex
fight with a high-ranked objective or multiple objectives. If you can envision several
✴ Escape the fight opportunities for tension clocks, choose just one. Decide the most dramatic factor in
✴ Destroy or sink your foe the fight, make it a clock, and play to see what happens.
✴ Board the enemy ship
If you have a higher level objective—a reason for this fight that goes beyond simply
survival or victory—you’ll likely set that as a new objective in the next phase as you
board the enemy ship (or are boarded by them).

You engage a warship—The Ember Rose—captained by a mortal enemy. Your

main objective is to defeat that captain in single combat, but you must first
endure a fusillade of cannon fire and grapple the warship for boarding. For
now, you set your engagement objective: “Board the Ember Rose.”

You can bundle multiple foes into a single objective, notching the challenge up a
rank or two, or add additional objectives for noteworthy obstacles and goals. Does
a blockade of ships stand between you and the flagship you seek to destroy? Make
running the blockade its own objective. Is one of your allies determined to take out an
enemy squad of marines by sniping from the crow’s nest, thus improving your chances
when you board their ship? Set it as an objective for that character to pursue.

SET THE ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVE RANKS SOUND THE ALARM

Decide the challenge rank for each of your engagement objectives. As normal, your
challenge rank determines the amount of ticks marked or boxes filled as you mark
progress during the fight. Formidable is a good baseline. If you are outgunned or
outmatched, make it extreme. If you have clear superiority, make it dangerous. In
situations of great disparity in power or abilities, make it troublesome or epic.
The objective rank should reflect not just the threat of your foe but the riskiness and
complexity of the situation. If you find yourself in range of a mighty galleon’s cannons,
escaping that enemy is a lower ranked objective than sinking or boarding them—
particularly if your ship has the advantage of speed or maneuverability.
Beat to quarters! It’s time to roll some dice. Per the Enter the Fray move, you and your
allies each roll a stat as appropriate to your actions and intent. Some examples:
✴ Motivate the crew with an inspiring speech: roll +heart
✴ Take the wheel and bring the ship about: roll +edge
✴ Lead the gun crew by setting the proper cannon elevation: roll +wits
Your approach and stat choice as you Enter the Fray is often linked to the overall action
taken by the ship and crew. If you are in command as your ship is lurking under cover
of darkness or approaching an enemy under false colors, roll +shadow. If you held fire
until you come alongside your enemy, roll +iron. When playing with allies, the captain
or character who is at the forefront of the situation can stand for this overall strategy.

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ENVISION AND ACT CONTROLLING THE WEATHER GAUGE
As the fight proceeds, envision the current situation and how you take action (if in In nautical terms, a fighting vessel that gains an advantageous position over
control) or how you react to your opponent or other perils (if in a bad spot). In solo another—generally upwind—is said to have the weather gauge. A ship with the
mode, your stats and moves cover your ship and your individual exploits, and you’ll weather gauge can better control the distance and orientation of the combatants,
switch between those perspectives. When playing with allies, that framing may change perhaps even bringing its guns to bear while denying their foes a line of fire.
from moment to moment as appropriate. But keep in mind that commanders of the isles
are often people of action, as likely to take the wheel or hammer a plug into a leaking The weather gauge can inform the fiction as you envision and resolve moves
hull as they are to issue orders from the quarterdeck. in the approach phase. Then, when maneuvering your ship in the engagement
phase, you can think of your position—in control or in a bad spot—as a measure
Some broad actions and related moves are listed below, but these are not the totality of the weather gauge. If you have the gauge, you can Gain Ground to gain
of your options. Use the fury and chaos of the fight to introduce complications and advantage or line up a shot, and Strike from a superior position. If you lose the
opportunities. Envision the situation, decide your action, and make the move. Let the
gauge, you have limited maneuverability and may be exposed to enemy fire,
outcome feed into the framing of the next action for you and your allies. Make things
forcing you to React Under Fire or Clash.
happen. See the Starforged rulebook (pages 182–197) for detail on combat moves.
This dance of wind and sail is only one aspect of the fight, but can help provide
Action When in control… When in a bad spot … context and add a sense of seafaring authenticity to your actions.
Motivate or Gain Ground to deliver an React Under Fire to rally a
command inspiring speech or put a plan faltering crew or rethink a plan
into action under pressure
Maneuver Gain Ground to get the ship React Under Fire to get out of MANAGE THE CHANGING TIDE OF BATTLE
the ship in firing position, close or gain the line of fire, sustain an attack, Your fate in a fight is as capricious as the sea, and your objectives can change in
distance on an enemy, or press regain control in rough seas, or the midst of the battle. For example, if your ship suffers grievous damage, you might
your advantage avoid a collision
decide your best course of action is to cut your losses. You would then Face Defeat on
Maneuver Gain Ground to reach an React Under Fire to get to your original objective, setting a new objective to escape.
on foot advantageous position, protected another area of the ship, climb
station, or vantage point the rigging under pressure, or Filling a tension clock can also trigger a dramatic change in the scene, forcing you to
evade a hazard such as broken adapt your objectives and deal with new complications as the fight continues.
rigging or flying shrapnel
Set sails Gain Ground to adjust the sails to React Under Fire to set the sails You are escorting a defenseless tradeship through a narrow straight known as
aid in speed or maneuvering amid enemy salvos or to avoid the Devil’s Spine. The channel is protected by an enemy fort, which has you
stress on the sails or rigging in range of its cannons. You name your objective—Escape the Spine—and set
Damage Repair in a controlled situation React Under Fire to forestall a tension clock to represent the tradeship’s seaworthiness. Unfortunately, the
control imminent damage, or Repair tension clock is soon filled. The tradeship is crippled and sinking. You keep your
amid hazards such as flooding or original objective, but add a new one which must be completed first: Evacuate
enemy fire the Tradeship’s Crew. You also set a new tension clock to track the final fate of
Mend Heal to tend to the wounded in a Heal to tend to the wounded in a the tradeship. Can you rescue the sailors before their ship sinks, all while facing
wounds controlled situation chaotic environment or without constant bombardment from the fort?
preparation or equipment
Ready Gain Ground to ready special React Under Fire to reload or
cannons ammunition, hold for maximum reorient the guns amid enemy fire RESOLVE THE ENGAGEMENT
effect, or line up a precise shot or other hazards This phase ends when all engagement objectives are resolved, either as you Face
Defeat or Take Decisive Action. If the battle is done, decide your next steps. If either
Fire Strike to fire from a position of Clash to exchange fire from a
cannons advantage neutral or disadvantaged position side sought to board the other and is successful, the fight continues in the next phase.

Fire small Strike to snipe at key targets from Clash to exchange fire with
arms a secure position enemy sharpshooters or under You set a tension clock for the pirates who seek to seize your ship. The clock is
enemy cannon fire filled during the fight, signaling that you are grappled. You must Face Defeat in
your objective to Escape the Pirates and muster your crew to repel boarders.
Ram Strike to ram using a controlled Clash to ram in a desperate
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 BOARDING PHASE
Prepare for boarding! In the boarding phase, you and your crew
raid an enemy vessel or fort, or resist those who seek to claim
victory on the decks of your own ship. Armed with blade, musket,
and resolute spirit, you fight to seize your objectives.
SET THE SCENE
Envision how the boarding action begins. In a ship-to-ship fight, boarding is
accomplished by coming alongside the other ship, securing it with grappling hooks,
and climbing over the gunwales or—for a more dramatic entrance—swinging across
to land on the opponent’s deck. A boarding party can also use small boats to reach a
disabled or unaware ship, tossing grappling hooks to climb up and begin the assault.
In a fantastical campaign, boarding might begin with supernatural manifestations,
aerial assaults, or raids by seaborne creatures.
If your ship is boarded by the enemy, do you commit to the battle? If you surrender,
envision how they respond. If they won’t accept your surrender without convincing or
conceding, make the Compel move to see what happens. But if you intend to stand
against them, you must again Enter the Fray. You made this move once already at the
start of the engagement phase, but it’s time to clear the deck and set the context of
the new scale and perspective.
NAME YOUR BOARDING OBJECTIVES
If you achieved your objectives in the engagement phase, your boarding objective is
your main goal for the fight—the task that set you against the enemy in the first place.
You seek the Golden Gyre, an ancient astrolabe said to guide its bearer to a
long-lost treasure. The Gyre is held by a notorious privateer whose flagship you
fought and successfully grappled. As you gather your boarding party, you set
your objective for this phase of the fight: Seize the Gyre.
If you must repel boarders as a consequence or cost of the engagement phase,
consider what your enemy seeks. Do they want to seize your ship? Take your cargo?
Capture an important person or object? Do you even know their purpose? Set your
objective to oppose their own goal—or simply to resist or escape the boarding.
As with the engagement phase, you can set multiple objectives for complex and
perilous situations, and an ally might have their own individual goal.
SET THE BOARDING OBJECTIVE RANKS
Use formidable as your baseline challenge rank for your boarding objective, and
adjust up or down to reflect circumstances.
If you inflicted heavy damage against the enemy in the engagement phase while
sustaining few costs yourself, knock the rank down a peg. But if you suffered defeats
and begin this phase at a disadvantage, increase the challenge. If unsure, choose two
possible ranks, set the higher as likely, and Ask the Oracle.
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LEAP INTO ACTION
To set your position at the start of the scene, you and your allies roll to Enter the Fray.
Decide your approach, make the roll, and put the fight in motion.
JOIN THE FIGHT
Envision your actions and reactions, make moves when they are triggered, and use
the outcomes of those moves to drive the opportunities, complications, and hardships
you encounter. Envision yourself amid the chaos of the fight: volleys of musket fire,
pitching decks, battle cries, desperate clashes of sword, axe, and cudgel—perhaps
even fires, flooding, and falling rigging as one ship or another tears itself apart.
If you are playing with allies, you can work to achieve varying objectives or defend or
attack different areas of either ship. Keep the spotlight moving between characters to
give each their due. In solo mode, focus on your objectives and treat the larger battle
as frenetic background detail. Tension clocks are a handy tool to manage aspects of
a boarding action that are beyond your command or control, such as when your crew
tries to hold back attackers while you are otherwise occupied.
Pile on the drama and intensity, zooming in to give focus to key moments. One
technique for highlighting an important event or encounter is to create a new objective.
For example, when you come up against an officer of the enemy ship and square
off against them, set a new objective to win the duel. Much as side quests can add
interesting twists and turns to your character’s larger story, a new objective in a fight
builds danger and excitement.
END THE FIGHT
When your last remaining objective is won or lost, the fight is done. What comes
next? Were you victorious, advancing your goals and building your reputation? Was
this a pyrrhic victory, forcing you to count the costs? Or were you soundly defeated—
perhaps even facing the ultimate setback as your ship is sunk, wrecked, or seized?
Let the aftermath of the fight expand like ripples to deepen your character’s story.
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INTERLUDES
Need a break from the perils of the isles? An interlude is a low-stakes, character-
focused downtime scene. It is a chance to deepen your character’s personality,
interests, and background—or add detail to the people and places of your world.
Some examples:
✴ Practice a trade or craft
✴ Take in an awe-inspiring view
✴ Join the crew in a raucous shanty
✴ Partake in a drinking contest
✴ Share a moment of intimacy
Interludes help vary the pace of your sessions. They give your story and character a
moment to breathe outside the pressure of risky actions and costly outcomes.
INTRODUCING AN INTERLUDE
Interludes are a flexible, player-driven device. When there is a break from immediate
pressure or danger in your story, and you are interested in giving focus to your
character or their relationships within a relatively risk-free framing, make it happen.
When you Undertake an Expedition, the occasional interlude can help with envisioning
how your character spends their time while traveling or during a lull at a waypoint. An
interlude is directly prompted as a result on the Seafaring Waypoints (page 122)
and Overland Waypoints (page 150) tables, but you’re free to simply introduce an
interlude instead of rolling for a sighting or event on those tables.
ENVISIONING THE INTERLUDE
Playing out an interlude can involve a quick, handwaved summary, or an extended bit
of roleplay. The details of the activity or event are up to you. Is there an interesting
member of the crew you’d like to learn more about? Does your character have a hobby
or interest? Is this an opportunity to revisit a lingering rivalry or dispute?
If you want inspiration for the focus and nature of a scene, use the Interlude Scene
table (page 230). Pick or roll on this table as you like.
STARTING YOUR SESSION WITH AN INTERLUDE
The Begin a Session move offers an option to explore a vignette—such as a flashback
scene—that can serve as a character interlude. But the suggested prompts in that move
often involve aspects of your campaign that are outside your character’s perspective.
More importantly, Begin a Session is not triggered in the midst of a session, making it
less useful as a narrative pressure valve during play. Use Begin a Session to put wind
in the sails of your story as you sit down to play, and character interludes to add texture
to your character and their world.
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MAKING MOVES DURING INTERLUDES
Interludes are low-risk, low-stakes. You might trigger a move in the midst of an interlude
scene—such as Hearten to boost your spirits in a moment of peace, Compel to defuse
an argument among crewmembers, or Secure an Advantage to train or prepare—but
the outcomes of those moves should reflect the low-key nature of the situation. If you
have questions about an interaction or event, simply decide what happens or Ask the
Oracle. If a situation is not dramatic or uncertain, don’t otherwise make a move.
Except in rare circumstances, perhaps a miss with a match, the outcome of a
move during an interlude should not upend your quests, introduce dramatic new
complications, or inflict harsh mechanical costs. Keep things low-key.
You envision an interlude as a sparring match between your character and
another crewmember—a talented fencer. You can simply decide how you fare in
the match, or you might focus not on the duel itself but on the flirtatious banter
(an all-too-common byproduct of swordfights). But you’d like to add some minor
risk and reward to the contest, so you frame it as an opportunity to improve
your skills and Secure an Advantage to see what happens. On a hit, you’ll take
the momentum boost. On a miss, you’ll suffer momentary embarrassment—and
dedicate yourself to doing better the next time you cross swords.
INTERLUDES WITH ALLIES
Anyone at the table can suggest an interlude. When playing with allies, you can explore
the relationships among your troupe of characters, or give focus to a specific character
in key moments. Be mindful of rotating the spotlight.
When initiating or playing out an interlude, check-in to make sure everyone is
interested and invested in a scene. Adjust the pace—drawing out the scene or moving
to wrap things up—as appropriate. Take a Break if needed, and use the transition to
discuss what happens next.
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FACTIONS OF THE ISLES
You are not alone among the isles. Factions of all sorts will go about their business
in the background of your world. But the factions with the most focus are those that
intersect with your character’s story. Which patrons task you with missions? Who do
you count among your allies? Who are you sworn to resist? Use factions to reinforce
the imagined reality of your setting, while focusing on those that put wind in the sails
of your narrative.
REVEALING FACTIONS
As part of the campaign launch exercises in the next section, you’ll introduce a handful
of factions and define how they relate to each other and your character. Then, through
the course of your story, new factions may emerge.
THE FACES OF A FACTION
Factions are more relatable when you give them personalities to ground your
interactions, conflicts, and quests. For example:
✴ A smuggler supplies weapons to an insurgency; they task you with missions to
steal guns and powder from imperial ships
✴ A senior member of a mystic order seeks an apprentice; they train you in their
sorcerous arts
✴ A pirate leads their band of marauders in search of a hidden treasure; you hold a
piece of the map that leads to that lost fortune
✴ A necromancer is in command of an undead armada; you are sworn to defeat them
Not every interaction with a faction will involve a recognized person, but you should
look for opportunities to use factions to enrich your cast of characters. In particular,
connections—those characters whose relationship evolves through the connection
moves—are an ideal tether to whatever faction they represent.

When adding a faction or exploring the details of an existing faction, trust your narrative
instincts. Look to the foundations of your imagined setting and inspiration from other
media. Does it support the tones and themes you want to explore in your story? Does
it add drama and conflict to your world? Does it connect to your character and other
factions in interesting ways? If so, bring it to life.
If unsure about a specific detail of a faction, Ask the Oracle. But keep it simple. Leave
aspects and mysteries to uncover, operating mostly from the limited perspective and
knowledge of your character. If you want inspiration for factions, this book includes
some helpful tools:
✴ Faction Oracles: Generate the details of a faction using the oracle tables starting
on page 190.
✴ Sample Factions: These faction summaries are organized in four categories:
societies (page 54), organizations (page 55), empires (page 56), and the
cursed (page 57). Your campaign won’t include every faction from these lists—
they are inspiration from which to pick, combine, or customize for your world. If
you want to put things in the hands of fate when introducing a new faction, select
a category and roll your oracle dice.

CREATING FACTION NOTES

When you introduce a faction, give
it a name and a few details. Keep
it simple, focusing on commonly-
understood aspects from your
character’s perspective. Also mark
down any key personalities and
connections within that faction.
As new details arise in the course
of your story, add them to your
existing notes.
Akiya S OCIET Y
- Alliance of island clans
- Sails in sleek and speedy ships
- Clans gather each year at the ebb
of the storm season DIVERSITY WITHIN FACTIONS
- Secretly aiding the Forsaken Fleet The people of the isles—even among a shared identity or culture—are diverse.
against the empire Not every person within a faction wants the same thing or adopts the same cultural
influences. Among imperial powers, there are insurgents. Among religious people,
there are doubters. Among warring cultures, there are those who crave peace. Use
Connection: Kova, a clan envoy
factions to reveal the broad strokes of influential people and powers, while leaving
nuances to be uncovered.

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FACTION PROJECTS
As you undertake your sworn vows, the factions of the isles seek to advance their
own agendas. To depict and resolve the objectives and actions of factions in the
background of your campaign, use campaign clocks. You can create campaign clocks
for faction goals, and set competing factions against each other with opposing clocks.
Your character’s aid or opposition can influence whether a project stalls or succeeds.
But some clocks will run independently of your own exploits, a ticking inevitably that
can alter the future of the isles—it’s only a matter of when.
See page 235 in the Starforged rulebook for details on running campaign clocks. A
campaign clock worksheet is included in the Sundered Isles Playkit.
FACTION INFLUENCE GRID
FACTION RELATIONSHIP MAPS
A relationship map can help you visualize the ecosystem of people and powers in
your world, and prevents important factions from getting lost in the shuffle.
To make your relationship map, use shapes, connectors, and simple notes to illustrate
the connections between factions. Different colors or symbols can provide an at-a-
glance representation of broad relationships, such as hostility versus cooperation. In
the example below, negative relationships are in red.
Put your character in the relationship map as well (and your allies, if playing with others).
If you have a connection to a faction, include a broad summary of that relationship
from your character’s perspective.
Start simple, and leave plenty of space. You can come back to the diagram to add
details as the story and factions evolve.

The navigation chart worksheet, available in the Sundered Isles Playkit, includes a
faction influence grid. This tool can help manage the presence and control of factions
in a region of the isles.
When detailing or visiting a new area of the isles, consider the presence of known
Akiya
factions in that region. Slot those factions into an appropriate field in the grid: dominant,
established, subsisting, diminished, or obscure. The rankings represent the influence
My kin Hand of
a faction wields and the potential frequency of encounters and interactions with Hate Theya
representatives of that faction. Secretly them (Evil
Leave a few fields blank. You may discover new factions or adjust the influence of a helping Me Empire)
faction over time. the pirates
Stole
DOMINANT 1–30 ESTABLISHED 31–45 ESTABLISHED 46–60 my ship!
Hand of Theya Forsaken Fleet
SUBSISTING 61–70 SUBSISTING 71–80 SUBSISTING 81–90
Forsaken Fleet
Akiya Clans (Pirates led by the
Raven Queen) Attacks and loots
DIMINISHED 91–94 DIMINISHED 95–98 UNKNOWN 99–100 imperial ships & ports
Acheron’s Armada

USING THE GRID
Each field has a range corresponding to a result on an oracle roll. When you come upon
a ship or settlement, you can roll on the grid to randomly reveal its controlling faction.
You can also use the matrix when you Ask the Oracle about a situation, such as “which
faction carried out the attack on the settlement?” If a roll lands on a blank field, choose
the closest-ranked faction, or use this as a prompt to introduce an independent group
or new faction to your world.
In addition, you can use the influence grid to track the ebb and flow of a faction’s
power in an area. When a faction faces a major setback, reduce its rank. If it gains
influence, raise the rank. You can even create a “global influence grid” to measure the
power of key factions across the entirety of the isles.
Periodically update your faction notes, campaign clocks, influence grids, and
relationship maps to keep track of evolving faction dynamics and revealed truths. If
you enjoy managing these details, this is a good exercise to undertake as you Begin
a Session.
Over time, some factions will rise to the fore, others will fade into the background,
and new factions will come onto the scene. This is part of creating an emerging
narrative and focusing on what’s important and interesting.
However, these are tools to use or ignore as you like. If you aren’t interested in
faction details or campaign-level machinations, feel free to keep factions in the
background of your story.

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 People who share traditions
SOCIETIES and a way of life
1–10 Akiya
Coalition of clans known for their sleek and speedy ships. They gather
each year to celebrate the ebb of the storm season, and hang rows of
vibrantly colored flags from their ship’s rigging to honor the dead.
11–20 Arsu / Azizos
Once a single tribe, the loyalty of these people is divided between two
rulers descended from rival heirs. They often war against one another,
but now have a fragile alliance against a mutual foe.
21–30 Kai
Seagoing folk who build their homes and ships from luminous
glimmerwood. This resource is harvested from the coastal swamps of
their homeland, an environment under threat of destruction.
31–40 Khazeera
Warring people who inhabit an enduring city-state at the edge of an
active volcano. Molten rock and slag from this sacred volcano is used
in the heated shot for their destructive cannonry, and their soldiers
wield blades forged in its fires.
41–50 Morien
Seafolk who forsake cannons and muskets. They sail low-profile
catamarans and set upon their foes with stealthy ambushes.
51–60 Otani
People who dwell in island highlands. They largely forsake the sea, but
send out seafaring envoys to build ties with other communities.
61–70 Sularia
Beast-bonded people who commune with magnificent elder rays. They
are sworn to protect the seas from hunters and despoilers.
71–80 Talan
Scrappy seafolk who range far among the islands. They maintain a
floating trade settlement open to any who visit with shuttered gunports.
81–90 Thalassa
Recent refugees of a cataclysmic war. They are desperate to gain allies
against the enemy they believe will follow them to the isles.
91–100 Uktanu
Reclusive people who trace their lineage to the first inhabitants of the
isles. They are sworn to protect the sacred sites and relics of their
ancient forebears.
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People joined in a collective
ORGANIZATIONS trade, pursuit, or goal
1–10 Bloody Skulls
Bands of scavenging shipbreakers who lie in wait along hazardous
passages. They believe that painting their faces with a death-like visage
will protect against retribution by spirits of the dead.
11–20 Cynosure League
Guild of scientists and naturalists who record their findings in
exhaustively-detailed journals. Their works are copied and recorded by
archivists at a grand central library.
21–30 Ebb Tide
Covert insurgency of spies and saboteurs. They seek to cripple imperial
ambitions from within, and use trained gulls to carry vital messages
to collaborators.
31–40 Faceless Accord
Renegades sailing in defiance of imperial powers. They conceal their
identities behind iron masks to protect kinfolk still under imperial rule
41–50 Forsaken Fleet
Powerful clan of pirates led by a marauder known as the Raven Queen.
They recently sacked and seized a major port town and made it a refuge
for outlaws and outcasts
51–60 Ironmongers
Guild of shipbuilders and arms manufacturers who supply their
destructive wares to the highest bidder. They secretly incite wars to
expand their fortune.
61–70 Moonsingers
Mystic coven that draw their powers from the dance of the moons and
the rhythm of the tides. They recruit and train talented initiates from
across the isles.
71–80 Saltblood
Mariners bound to an age-old seafaring fellowship. They recognize
fellow saltbloods and communicate using complex hand signals.
81–90 Tide Runners
Smugglers who ferry their ill-gotten goods from island to island. They
rely on speed, stealth, and the cover of foul weather or moonless nights.
91–100 Wayfarers
Peddlers who range across the isles and beyond. They transport rare
and unusual cargo aboard their vibrantly painted ships.
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EMPIRES over the isles
1–10 Argosy Company
Trade company which commands a fleet of beast-hunting ships and
pays bounties on beasts to independent captains. Their unscrupulous
merchants deal in trophies and resources gathered from slain creatures.
11–20 Eldarian Remnants
Loyalists of a fallen empire who seek to rebuild their former glory among
the isles, guided by a charismatic and shrewd military leader. The sails
of their ships are emblazoned with a burning phoenix.
21–30 Empire of Solas
Age-old dominion ruled by an immortal god-emperor. Their ostentatious
ships are adorned with gold metalwork and filigreed sails.
31–40 Firgovian Regency
Fracturing empire facing a succession crisis in the aftermath of the
monarch’s assassination. Rival claimants gather their armies and navies
to take the crown by force.
41–50 Hand of Theya
Iron-fisted theocracy under the rule of a council of priests. Their
mandates are enforced by red-robed inquisitors.
51–60 Kyrody Dominion
Expansive empire with far-flung territories. Their holdings within the
isles are overseen by corrupt and squabbling governors, each vying for
greater power and wealth.
61–70 Meridian Company
Powerful trade company with diverse holdings and boundless political
influence. They function as a shadow government behind other powers.
71–80 Norish Empire
War-mongering clans newly united under a powerful warlord. Their
warships are fitted with imposing rams and heavy boarding ramps.
81–90 Skulde Alliance
Ambitious empire which wields a powerful military. At the vanguard of
their fleets are the dragon-riders of the Crimson Guard, who house their
steeds and launch their attacks from colossal carrier ships.
91–100 Sovereign States
Industrialist power formed from the remnants of warring nations. They
are governed by an oligarchical council whose members scheme and
backstab to advance their own interests.
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People transformed or
THE CURSED bound by dreadful curses
1–10 Acheron’s Armada
Ghost ships under the command of an undead imperial admiral. This
vengeful wraith seeks to carry on the war that cost them their life.
11–20 Blighthulk
Titanic ship cursed with incessant corrosion and rot. Its crew must
constantly add wood, sails, and fittings from salvaged wrecks and
defeated foes into this massive and unnerving chimera-craft.
21–30 Bloodmarked League
An order of occultists, each bearing a blood-red tattoo on their wrist,
who are dedicated to hunting and banishing the restless dead.
31–40 Brinemarked
Cult of sailors cursed by a drowned god. Their bodies and ships are
corrupted by horrible aspects of the sea—riddled with barnacles,
rotting sea weed, and brackish slime.
41–50 Carrion Fleet
Fleet under the command of a necromancer. The dreadful ships are
festooned with bones and bloodied sails, crewed by skeletal undead,
and escorted by the risen corpse of a slain behemoth.
51–60 Fireships
Ships burning with unquenchable fire and crewed by bone-scorched
undead. The flagship was set aflame by marauders in a port attack,
and its cursed commander seeks to spread the fire to other vessels and
expand the accursed fleet.
61–70 Forgeborn
Uncanny metal automatons who are said to embody the stolen souls of
dead mariners. They cruise the isles in ironclad ships.
71–80 Gilded Fleet
Pirates who seized a forbidden treasure. They are cursed with a
ceaseless, insatiable hunger to hoard riches from all corners of the isles.
81–90 Nightships
Dread ships of the vampire clans, shrouded in an eternal gloom. Their
undead crews leave wrecks and blood-drained corpses in their wake.
91–100 Tidebound
Devout cultists who were granted eternal life in exchange for unending
service their patron sea god. They must not tarry on land or at anchor,
lest death catches up with them to take its toll.
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BEASTS OF THE ISLES
Here there be monsters. Within the isles, beasts are creatures of a fantastic or dreadful
nature. Great sharks. Dragons. Sea serpents. The Kraken.
You’ll decide the nature of beast in your world when you choose the truths of the
setting. In a more fantastic and dangerous version of the isles, beasts roam freely.
In a grounded campaign, beasts might be real-world creatures (such as whales,
giant squids, large sharks, and crocodiles), the imaginings and exaggerations of
superstitious mariners, or age-old myths.
INTRODUCING BEASTS TO YOUR WORLD
The following pages include brief summaries of notable beasts in several environs:
sea (pages 60–61), land (pages 62–61), shore and river (page 64) and
sky (page 65). Use these beasts as inspiration for myths, dangers, denizens, or the
focus of a quest. Feel free to pick from these lists, combine or customize, or roll for a
random beast as the focus of an encounter or quest.
To unleash a truly aberrant creature upon your world, generate its form using
the Starforged Creature oracles (page 336 of the Starforged rulebook).
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THE MUNDANE AND THE MIRACULOUS
As you travel the world, imagine a vibrant ecosystem with flora and fauna of all
sorts. Oracle prompts such as Seafaring Details (page 124) and Overland Details
(page 158) include encounters with mundane creatures, and other events such as
interludes (page 48) may inspire you to reveal new aspects of the natural world.
Use these commonplace but memorable encounters to build contrasts with the truly
unusual, wondrous, or horrific.
FACING TITANIC FOES
The astounding scale and power of beasts can make encounters a daunting challenge.
How do you stand against an epic beast that is larger than the mightiest warship?
Your first and best option? Flee. But consider the flexibility of combat objectives. A
single encounter can incorporate multiple lower-ranked objectives for the phases of a
fight. For example, defeating a leviathan might involve separate objectives to lure the
beast, slow or weaken it with tethered harpoons, and strike a deadly blow.
Or Swear an Iron Vow and use that quest to track your ongoing struggle against a beast
across days, weeks, or months. Each desperate fight is given a lower-ranked objective
to achieve a small victory and Reach a Milestone, perhaps forcing the creature to slink
away until your next meeting. These encounters build to a final dramatic confrontation
where you will—if the Fates allow—Fulfill Your Vow.
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1–15 Predatory Shark Various Ranks
Most sharks offer little threat for islanders, but certain species of large,
aggressive sharks are properly feared and respected by seagoing folk.
Mariners also speak of ancient sharks, relentless hunters the size of
whales whose teeth splinter hull and bone alike.
16–30 Great Whale Various Ranks
The seas teem with whales of all sorts. Even the largest of them, the
great whales, are generally friendly and curious. They are nevertheless
under threat by whalers and despoilers, and some islanders sail in
defense of these gentle creatures.
31–35 Leviathan Epic
These ancient whales are far larger and more aggressive than their
common kin. Their bone-white hide bears the scars of harpoon strikes
and hard-won battles with other beasts. They are keenly intelligent,
have long memories, and do not forgive or forget.
36–40 Rothulk Extreme
Circling carrion birds and the stench of death often forewarn the
appearance of a rothulk, a cadaverous but still animate great whale.
These unfortunate beasts are infested by a multitude of parasites that
bind grasping tendrils to flesh and bone. The small creatures steal the
life of their host and puppeteer what remains.
41–45 Giant Squid Formidable
The largest of these creatures can easily crush a longboat with their
powerful tentacles, but they only reluctantly emerge from the lightless
depths that is their preferred hunting grounds.
46–50 The Kraken Epic
The Kraken is the singular master of the seas, a beast of horrific scale,
cunning, and ferocity. It has the sleek form and speed of a giant whale,
but is armed with powerful tentacles and a gaping, toothy maw. Along
its flank are rows of luminescent eyes; doom lights, mariners call them,
for they are a presage of certain death.
51–55 Sea Dragon Formidable
These aquatic dragons have glittering scales, toothy jaws, and long,
bladed tails. Their winglike fins propel them through the water at
amazing speeds, and send them leaping and gliding over the waves.
56–60 Elder Ray Extreme
Like their lesser brethren, these creatures have flattened bodies and
broad fins. They are inherently gentle, often traveling with with seafolk
who recognize individual rays by their luminescent markings.
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61–65 Whipneck Formidable
These creatures are about the length of a sloop, with long necks, broad
bodies, and turtle-like fins. They are not overly aggressive, but often
hound fishing boats in hopes of stealing their catch.
66–70 Eel Swarm Formidable
These masses of black-eyed, sharp-toothed eels rely on sheer numbers
to overwhelm larger prey. Some say they are capable of chewing
through a ship’s hull, and will pour into a breached vessel in a slithering,
biting torrent.
71–75 Sea Serpent Epic
These titanic beasts have sinuous bodies, glittering scales, and spiny
red fins larger than the greatest mainsail. They are largely ambivalent
to the presence of most seagoing folk—all but the largest ship passes
beneath their notice.
76–80 Reefstrider Extreme
The shells of these gigantic, squat crustaceans are encrusted with coral
and sea life, camouflaging them among reef systems. They are territorial
and protective of their habitats.
81–85 Starlume Dangerous
Hundreds of pinpoint lights shimmer within the translucent form of these
gigantic jellyfish. According to legend, the lights of a starlume reveal
complex celestial maps. Those who look deeply into those alluring lights
may find themselves gifted—or cursed—with visions of lost seas and
hidden places.
86–90 Vortex Forge Epic
From a distance, this titanic entity might be mistaken for a great
whale, but it is a crewless metal construct that wanders the seas on an
inscrutable mission. Its rotating maw generates powerful whirlpools to
draw in prey, sending ship and sailor alike into an ever-burning furnace
deep within its mechanical gullet.
91–95 Herald Epic
These colossal tortoise-like beings are the longest-lived creatures of
the isles—perhaps as ancient as the world itself. Islanders interpret
wondrous and grim portents from the sighting of a herald, but these
creatures often go unseen; their craggy shell is easily mistaken for a
small, rocky island.
96–100 Abomination Various Ranks
Generate this beast using the Starforged creature oracles (page 336 of
the Starforged rulebook), giving it a water form.
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1–25 Predatory Big Cat Various Ranks
Big cats are the most common land predator in the isles. Some live
among the high branches of jungle canopies, climbing and leaping with
ease. Others dwell within the shadows of the forest floor or amid the
rocks and crags of highland terrain, stalking their prey with deadly skill.
26–35 Reaper Formidable
Reapers are bipedal, cunning reptiles who move in packs, striking
unseen from the shadows and chasing prey into flanking ambushes.
They dispatch their quarry with wicked, sickle-shaped claws.
36–40 Great Ape Epic
The towering, great apes of the isles live in the most rugged and
remote jungles. They are reclusive creatures and do not abide rivals
or trespassers. Their long lives are marked by the innumerable scars of
fights with other beasts.
41–45 Thundermaw Extreme
This bipedal reptile is feared for its towering size, toothy maw, and
dreadful roar. A small circlet of bone rings the beast’s skull, leading
some to name the thundermaw a king among the isles. Despite its
legendary reputation, the thundermaw prefers to scavenge its meals,
and tires easily when giving chase.
46–50 Primordial Epic
This titanic, reptilian beast dwells within deep jungles and mountainous
highlands. It is a creature of the ancient world, unconcerned with the
petty affairs of island folk but protective of its mist-shrouded domain. It
is taller than the upmost jungle canopy, and leaves trails of splintered
trees and sundered earth in its wake.
51–55 Avithor Dangerous
These person-sized, flightless birds are drawn to shiny things, and will
collect bits of stone, metal, and trinkets in their nests. They are jealously
protective of this hoard. When a trespasser comes near, they use a
chittering call and display of colorful plumage to warn them away. If that
fails, their surprising jumping ability, razor-like claws, and sharp beak
make quick work of any threat.
56–60 Verdant Mammoth Extreme
These majestic, nomadic creatures have prehensile trunks, long tusks,
and spiraling horns. The largest and oldest of a herd, the matriarch, is
covered in a layer of moss, lichen, and plant sprigs—it wears this lush
garden like an elaborate, earthy cape. Birds roost along the matriarch’s
back and circle above while the herd travels, providing a squawking
alarm when danger is near.
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61–65 Serrabrus Formidable
The serrabrus is a large boar-like beast. It is an industrious creature,
felling trees, gathering deadwood, and building crude barriers with
its sweeping, sawtooth tusks. To find oneself lost within the strange,
meandering fences of the serrabrus is to incite the rage of the builder.
66–70 Night Weaver Formidable
These enormous spiders have a sleek, obsidian exoskeleton and slender
legs tipped with razor-sharp hooks. They lurk in shadowy places such
as grounded shipwrecks, deep caves, and dense woodlands, building
elaborate webs as traps for unwary prey.
71–75 Sylvan Strider Extreme
This gargantuan, insect-like creature moves through woodlands on
multi-jointed legs the size of tree trunks. It often stands perfectly still
while lying in wait for prey, indiscernible from the surrounding wilds.
76–80 Mimic Serpent Extreme
The scales of this massive, canopy-dwelling snake can shift in hue
and texture, allowing it to blend invisibly within its surroundings. After
grasping its unaware prey, the mimic serpent coils around its victim,
stealing air and crushing bones.
81–85 Ghost Rat Dangerous
These pale rats of unusual size are accustomed to life within lightless
cave systems. Ghost rats are eyeless, and navigate the depths in small
packs using their keen sense of smell. They pursue potential meals with
hound-like persistence.
86–90 Gangle Formidable
This large, cave-dwelling insect contorts its long limbs with uncanny
flexibility—the joints cracking like breaking bones—to navigate the
smallest crevices. These limbs, equipped with delicate sensory organs,
enable the creature to perceive the subtlest vibrations and detect prey
or threats from afar. After unfolding itself from its hiding place, the
gangle attacks with a spray of burning saliva.
91–95 Deep Dragon Epic
Greatest and most feared among the dragons are those who slumber in
the deep places of the world. The titanic, deep dragons of myth lair in
caves and tunnels, exhaling molten breath, amassing hoards of gnawed
bones, and hibernating for untold stretches.
96–100 Abomination Various Ranks
Generate this beast using the Starforged creature oracles (page 336 of
the Starforged rulebook), giving it a land form.
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BEASTS OF THE SHORE AND RIVER
1–20 Great Crocodile Various Ranks
Large crocodiles dwell in waters throughout the isles, including coastal
wetlands, rivers, and the depths of tidal caves. The greatest and
fiercest of them are the size of a sloop­­—armed with dagger-like teeth,
impenetrable hides, and powerful tails capable of shattering stone.
21–35 Tenabrus Squid Extreme
This beast dwells within shoreline hollows and sea caves. It is a cunning
and patient creature, slumbering for months or years until hapless prey
wanders into its dark lair. As it awakens, its orb-like eyes glimmer with a
foul, hungry light, and its barbed tentacles prepare to strike.
36–50 Diving Spider Dangerous
These semi-aquatic arachnids trap air with their silk, enabling them to
hunt along riverbeds and coastal shallows, or lurk along the shore in
wait of prey. They occasionally get caught up in nets, an unlucky catch
for fisher folk.
51–65 Muck Toad Formidable
This creature lurks within the mire of swamps and muddy rivers. What
the muck toad lacks in speed and agility, it gains in strength and scale,
grasping prey with its prehensile tongue and swallowing it whole with
its cavernous maw.
66–75 Sand Dragon Formidable
Sand dragons are the smallest of dragon-kind, but are still a fearsome
foe. Burrowing beneath shoreline dunes, it stirs at the telltale vibration
of footfalls upon its lair. It attacks with dagger-like claws, teeth as long
and wicked as cutlasses, and breath of scalding steam.
76–85 Keelback Crab Extreme
The keelback crab uses a scavenged ship as a protective shell for its
soft exoskeleton. Reports of ghost ships can often be attributed to
keelbacks, scuttling along coastal waters with wrecks on their backs. As
it grows, a keelback must commandeer vessels of increasing size.
86–95 Jade Crab Extreme
The jade crab is the largest and most aggressive of the crustaceans, able
to snap a longboat or even a small ship in two with its vice-like pincers.
At rest, their shell is slate gray, easily mistaken for rocks or reefs. On
the hunt, they shimmer with an iridescent blue-green. Fiercely territorial,
these creatures often claim a waterway, cove, or sea cave as their lair.
96–100 Abomination Various Ranks
Generate this beast using the Starforged creature oracles (page 336 of
the Starforged rulebook), giving it a land or water form.
64 Adventures Among the Isles
BEASTS OF THE SKY
1–20 Great Hawk Various Ranks
Various types of enormous hawks hunt among the isles, including the
mangrove-dwelling ash hawk and the coastal wind reaver. The greatest
of them, the fabled vastwing, is said to be capable of grasping and lifting
a fully loaded longboat in its enormous talons.
21–35 Iron Dragon Extreme
The most common dragon of the isles, the iron dragon dwells in a
variety of environments, from rocky coasts to deep inland jungles. They
have a tough hide the color of weathered iron, dreadful claws, and a
long, powerful tail. But their most potent weapon is their fiery breath,
the bane of any wooden ship that earns their ire. Some island folk revere
these creatures. But others harness them and ride into battle, launching
from a seaside fort or a ship’s deck to lay waste to their enemies.
21–35 Wave Skimmer Formidable
These winged reptilian beasts nest along waterside cliffs, and are adept
at diving to spear fish with barbed beaks. Fishing boats and cargo ships
often fall prey to wave skimmer ambushes, as the cunning predators
have learned of the great bounties hidden within those vessels.
36–50 Goregull Dangerous
Scavengers by nature, the vulture-sized goregulls feed primarily on
dead sea life, but are known to harass the crews of floundering ships.
51–65 Monarch Bat Formidable
These oversized bats, large enough to carry off an unlucky islander,
dwell in caves and amid jungle canopies. At night, they leave their
roosts to hunt, and are particularly dangerous on moonless nights when
their swift, silent approach goes unnoticed.
66–80 Bloodmite Dangerous
Bloodmites are hound-sized, flying insects. They primarily cling to the
hide of titanic beasts, feeding through a blade-tipped proboscis, but are
not averse to preying upon smaller targets.
81–90 Thanatoi Dangerous
These moth-like creatures are unsettlingly large but harmless. They are
often seen on nights when Wraith is full—they shimmer with a strange,
ethereal glow, as if reflecting the light of the moon. Many islanders
believe they escort souls into the world beyond. Look too long into their
alluring glow, they say, and you will suffer a glimpse of your own death.
96–100 Abomination Various Ranks
Generate this beast using the Starforged creature oracles (page 336 of
the Starforged rulebook), giving it an air form.
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GETTING
UNDERWAY

PREPARE TO SET SAIL 68

SELECT YOUR REALM 71

CHOOSE YOUR TRUTHS 78

SET YOUR FACTIONS 90

CREATE YOUR CHARACTER 92

TAKE COMMAND 98

CHART YOUR COURSE 102

SET THE SCENE 110

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PREPARE TO SET SAIL
In this section, you’ll forge your character and your unique vision for the Sundered
Isles using a series of guided exercises. If you’re playing Sundered Isles with others,
make this a group activity to give everyone a stake and input in the setting.
Remember: Prep is play. These exercises should be fun. If anything feels like work,
skip it or take a shortcut and move on.
CONSIDER THE TONE FOR YOUR WORLD
What sort of adventures do you want to undertake? Swashbuckling action? Treasure
hunting? Scrappy, anti-imperial rebellions? Court espionage and intrigue? Spooky
nautical exploration? Banishing eldritch horrors? Setting a baseline will help inform
your choices in this section. If you’re playing with others, briefly talk it over.
If you’re not sure, the decisions you make in these exercises will help set your course.
But don’t let the exercises undermine your own preferences. This section gives you a
true north, but you are at the helm. Steer the ship as you like.
BUILD A WORLD MINDFULLY
Depending on your choices in these exercises, your version of the Sundered Isles might
feature aspects of the real-world age of sail. In popular media, this “age of discovery”
is often romanticized. In reality, it was a time of brutal conquest, exploitation, and
enslavement perpetrated by colonial powers.
However, this is your world. You are encouraged to emphasize fun and adventure, but
should do so in a way that doesn’t reinforce the harmful ideologies and stereotypes of
our own history. Consider the following:
✴ Prioritize diversity. There are no setting assumptions that constrain your depiction
of race, culture, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Envision a world
of vibrant possibilities.
✴ Reject the narratives used by colonizers to dehumanize indigenous people. Do
not depict any indigenous culture of the isles as monolithic in their values or as
universally good or evil. Do not portray them as inherently primitive, strange, or
magical compared to “default” identities.
✴ Resist injustice. If imperial forces have a role in your setting, they will build their
wealth, strength, and influence through exploitation and oppression. In their
arrogance, they claim discovery and dominion over lands long-known and long-
inhabited. Make no mistake­—they are the enemy. Your character is not another
cog in the colonial machine. You are meant to break the machine.
✴ Carefully consider the representation of slavery in your campaign. The
slave trade was an abhorrent reality of the colonial age, but is not assumed to
be an aspect of the Sundered Isles. For you or another player, any depiction of
slavery may be harmful or unwanted content. Discuss this in the context of your
worldbuilding and Set a Flag as needed. If slavery is a reality in your setting, do
not trivialize or romanticize it.
68 Getting Underway
SUPPORT PLAYER SAFETY
As you work through the campaign launch exercises and anytime during play, use the
Set a Flag move to identify content boundaries and to prioritize player safety, comfort,
and fun over the narrative. This can include content that will be omitted, modified, or
addressed on a case-by-case basis if it is encountered in your game.
Work together with other players to ensure a collaborative environment where
everyone can Set a Flag. But keep in mind that using this move should not force a
discussion of a content boundary. Players do not need to provide details or justification.
If that is their wish, note the flagged content and move on.
SET A FLAG
When you identify situations or topics you don’t want to include, don’t want to
envision in detail, or otherwise may need mindfulness when approaching, that
content is now flagged.
When you encounter content flagged as something to approach mindfully, pause
to consider or discuss its role in your story. When you come across flagged content
that you would rather adjust or omit, Change Your Fate.
USING OTHER SAFETY TOOLS
You might find that the Starforged session moves don’t fit the needs of your table.
Each person is unique in what safety tools work for them, and many other safety tools
address this variety of needs.
You can explore resources like the TTRPG Safety Toolkit to find safety tools that work
best for you and your game. The TTRPG Safety Toolkit, curated by Kienna Shaw and
Lauren Bryant-Monk, is a compilation of safety tools designed by members of the
tabletop roleplaying game community. You can find it here: bit.ly/ttrpgsafetytoolkit.
WANT A QUICK START?
If you already have some idea of the setting, tone, and starting situations for your
campaign, or if you are returning to an existing world, you can skip most of these
exercises. Instead, do only the following:
✴ Create your character using the exercise starting on page 92.
✴ Choose your command using the exercise starting on page 98.
✴ Play! You can sort out the rest through the course of your story.
Otherwise, if you are starting with a clean slate and want to set the stage for your
adventures, turn to the next page to get started.
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 GETTING STARTED
Work through the exercises below. This is a recommended order. If you’d
prefer a different order, such as building your character before generating
the details of your setting, adjust as you like.
Select Your Realm (page 71)
1 Pick the overall setting for your campaign.
Choose Your Truths (page 78)
2 Decide what is true for your version of the Sundered Isles.
Set Your Factions (page 90)
3 Envision the influential powers of your world.
Create Your Character (page 92)
4 Set your character’s background, abilities, and characteristics.
Take Command (page 98)
5 Choose your role and decide the nature of your ship and crew.
Chart Your Course (page 102)
6 Create a map as a starting place for your adventures.
SELECT YOUR REALM
In this first exercise, you set the stage for your adventures by choosing a realm. Will
you sail a perilous sea, navigate the lofty heights of a storm-wracked sky, or cruise
among the stars?
Allow about 5–10 minutes for this exercise.
The Seafaring Realm is the default. The setting truths, oracles, and character assets
included with this supplement assume you are undertaking nautical adventures.
However, much of this is narrative texture that can be reenvisioned to better fit your
preferred realm. “Sea” becomes a colloquial term to describe airborne or starborne
passages. “Islands” are floating remnants of a shattered continent—or entire planets.
You can focus on using the abstract, interperative oracles instead of those that are
more specific to the default island setting. No matter your choice, you’ll undertake
adventures of sail and saber in a perilous age.
In short, for the most out-of-the-box Sundered Isles experience, choose the Seafaring
Realm. If you are willing to make a creative leap-of-fath or have a specific setting in
mind, the Starforged system is flexible enough to accomodate other adventures.
Check the following pages for details on the realms. Scan or read those entries as you
like to learn more about their features and default assumptions. Once you've made
your choice, continue to the next exercise on page 78.

Set the Scene (page 110)

7 Get your story underway.

A word of warning: You might find your creative batteries running low if you SEAFARING SKYFARING STARFARING
pack the exercises into a single session. Consider running each exercise REALM REALM REALM
in an individual session, or two to three exercises per session—whatever
page 72 page 74 page 76
works for your group.
The Sundered Isles The Sundered The Sundered
lie within vast and Isles are the lofty Isles are untold
perilous seas. fragments of a worlds adrift on
shattered continent. aetherial tides.

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THE SEAFARING REALM
In this realm, the Sundered Isles lie
within vast and perilous seas.
FEATURES
No one knows the true extent of the isles. Untold
numbers of them are scattered like broken shards ✴ Mist-shrouded islands
across these equatorial waters. ✴ Warm, turquoise seas
✴ Rocky shoals, shallow
The isles are home to a diverse array of people,
reefs, and rugged islets
societies, and cultures. Some trace their lineage to
the mariners who first sailed these waters in ages ✴ Coastal boats and mighty
past; they mark their history not in the passage of seagoing ships
years, but through the ebb and flow of the tides ✴ Bustling ports and inland
and the communal memories of the generations villages
who came before. Others settled here in recent ✴ Fast-moving storms
years as refugees or outcasts from distant lands. ✴ Stirrings of great beasts
And some seek only to exploit the resources and within shadowy depths
people of the isles for their own ends. ✴ Ruins nestled in jungles,
Seafarers who chart a course through the isles standing amid high rocks,
face unpredictable storms, fierce currents, shifting and sunk beneath the sea
tides, shallow waters, and lurking marauders. For ✴ Skeletal frames of
those who abide and understand the whims of wrecked ships, cast
the sea, this realm is home. Those who seek to against rock and reef
control the sea, to gain mastery of it, find only a
watery grave.

This is the default when playing Sundered Isles. The oracles, new character assets,
and other materials in this book are designed for this realm—but are often flexible
enough to accommodate the other realms. Depending on the truths you select in
the next exercise, your world can mirror our real-world age of sail, or spotlight more
fantastical elements such as supernatural beings, steampunk-style technologies,
and monstrous beasts. Your campaign might feature swashbuckling adventure, grim
horror, desperate struggles against oppressive empires—or all the above!
Ready to set sail with the wind in your hair and a vow in your heart? Chart a course
for the seafaring realm.

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THE SKYFARING REALM
In this realm, the Sundered Isles are the
lofty fragments of a ruined continent.
FEATURES
In a time before memory, a massive continent
broke apart in an earth-shattering cataclysm. The ✴ Airborne islands capped
remnants of this land were cast into the skies, by clinging vegetation
held aloft by unknowable forces. ✴ Waterfalls fall from broad
cliffsides
Eons later, the floating isles beckoned with
✴ Constant winds and
mysteries and an escape from earthbound war and
passing rains
strife, so explorers crafted airships and launched
them into the storm-wracked skies. Over time, ✴ Flocks of birds swirl
people and nations founded burgeoning ports through misty skies
among the aerial enclaves, but there is much that ✴ Storm clouds unleash
remains unknown and uncharted. The islands are lighting strikes and blasts
in near-constant motion within a vortex of wind of thunder
and uncanny gravitational anomalies, making ✴ Villages and ports nestled
navigation difficult and unpredictable. among rocky enclaves
Island ecosystems vary by altitude. In the lower ✴ Ships tethered to portside
regions, rain-soaked islands are covered by docks
impenetrable jungle. Higher, temperate forests ✴ Colliding islands scatter
and rocky plateaus are shrouded in cold mist. Still smaller fragments
higher, some say, icebound islands are locked in
an endless winter.

When exploring the skyfaring realm, you will need to interpret oracles and outcomes
to fit the setting. For example, when generating a location using the Island Oracles,
envision the results as the floating shard of a lost continent. In exchange for this leap
of faith, this realm offers interesting possibilities for storytelling. What do settlements
look like? What resources do the people trade? How are naval battles undertaken in
three dimensions?
Ready to soar through the skies and battle with pirates in the dark heart of a
thundercloud? Launch your ship into the skyfaring realm.

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THE STARFARING REALM
In this realm, the Sundered Isles are
untold worlds adrift on aetherial tides.
FEATURES
The people of your homeworld once navigated
the oceans, but now they sail a limitless new ✴ Life-giving starborne
frontier. Mighty ships harness aetherial currents currents
and leave shimmering waves of prismatic energy ✴ Colorful clouds of cosmic
in their wake. An untold number of worlds— dust
colloquially called Isles by your once-seafaring ✴ Countless planets and
people—spin in their complex orbits within this planetoids orbiting
starry expanse. shimmering stars
For bold sailors who set off into this realm, the ✴ Aether ships gathering at
aether is life. Its starborne currents bear ships and bustling space ports
provide breathable air in an otherwise deadly void. ✴ Unpredictable aether
But the aether is capricious and ever-changing; storms, vibrant with
navigating its chaotic passages demands skill, tumultuous energies
courage, and luck in equal measure. ✴ Strange creatures
cruising in the wake of
starborne vessels
✴ Hulks of derelict ships,
forever adrift
✴ Mysterious vaults of alien
civilizations

The starfaring realm provides the greatest opportunity to freely mix-and-match your
Starforged and Sundered Isles assets and oracles. Within this realm, you’ll set a course
for distant planets, navigate perilous asteroids fields, encounter extraordinary alien
creatures—perhaps even delve ancient precursor vaults. As appropriate to the truths
you select in the next exercise, your version of the setting might use technological
Starforged assets re-themed as aether-powered technologies.
Ready to wade into battle in your ironclad exosuit armed with a blade of scintillating
energy? The starfaring realm awaits.

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 SUNDERING
How did the isles earn their name?
CHOOSE YOUR TRUTHS
In this exercise, you’ll set the tone and background for your campaign by deciding the 1–33 A great war left horrible scars upon the isles.
nature of your version of the Sundered Isles. These are your truths. When you’re done,
A generations-old war is only recently ended, and the reminders of that
you’ll have key aspects of your setting sketched out, and a backdrop of challenges to
fruitless conflict are all around us. Islands wracked by destruction, seas
help fuel your adventures
tainted, people displaced. The cost is immeasurable, but some still squabble
Allow about 30–45 minutes for this exercise. over what remains.
Quest Starter: A people, displaced by war, live on a remote island. A
THE TRUTH CATEGORIES recent illness left many sick or dead. Supplies are urgently needed. Why
This section includes 11 categories to help define key aspects of your version of the do you swear to give them aid? Who stands against you, and why?
Sundered Isles. The categories are:
34–67 Eons ago, a vast cataclysm shattered continents.
Sundering Page 79 Piracy Page 85 Lands broke apart in an apocalyptic disaster. Powerful cities fell. Fire, lava,
and ash scoured what remained. The isles, scattered like broken shards, are
Relics Page 80 Religion Page 86 the vestiges of these once-great lands, the gravestones of a fallen dominion.
Life eventually returned to this realm, but the wounds do not fully heal.
Modern Era Page 81 Magic Page 87
Quest Starter: You are haunted by dreams of this ancient cataclysm.
Iron Vows Page 82 Beasts Page 88 In those dreams, you see a grand library of unfathomable scope, the
collected knowledge of lost people and fallen dominions. What do you
Navigation Page 83 Horrors Page 89 seek within this repository?

Empires Page 84 68–100 Strange technologies unleashed a reality-fracturing wave of cursed

energy, forever reshaping the isles.
To keep things moving, read the bold text in each category as a rundown of your
options. Use or ignore the expanded summaries and quest starters as you like. For
more tips on choosing your truths, see page 83 in the Starforged rulebook.
Each category also includes suggestions for character assets, marked with a person
(9) icon, and potential factions to add to the setting, marked with a flag (8) icon. If a
recommended asset interests you, or a faction fits your vision for the world, make note
of it. In the following two exercises, you’ll introduce factions to the isles and choose
your character assets.
An ambitious few dabbled in ancient secrets, and in doing so, broke the
bonds of reality. Strange energies flowed into our world, allowing uncanny
phenomena to take hold. Science and magic took new forms. People and
creatures of other realms were cast into our own like jetsam in a turbulent
tide. The isles are forever altered by the curse of these chaotic realities.
Quest Starter: An explorer brings news. They’ve located what they say is
a nexus of chaotic energy. If it could be deactivated, the isles might find
some measure of peace. Which power or foe seeks to harness this power
to their own ends?

HOW TO SELECT YOUR TRUTHS 9 If you are all that remains of a pre-Sundering people, culture, or tradition, you might
Select your truth for each category in one of three ways. Mix and match these be a VESTIGE. If the echoes of the cataclysm have left you with unnatural powers,
techniques as you like.. you might be a SORCERER. If you embody the legacy of a deep-dwelling people, you
might be WATERBORN.
8 A seafaring tribe seeks to locate and unite the scattered people who were displaced
during the Sundering. An order of sorcerers exploit the chaotic forces that brought
the cataclysm.
Choose a truth OR Roll for a truth OR Customize a
from the three using your truth, or craft
options. oracle dice. your own.

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 RELICS
What remains of lost or fallen people?
1–33 The long history of the isles is marked by disaster, war, and exodus.
Abandoned and ruined sites are grim monuments to these events.
Former communities—even entire islands—are sometimes forsaken by
their people. Others are lost and forgotten through the ravages of time.
These places echo with the memories of lost lives, but also remind us of the
perseverance of those who survived to carry on their traditions elsewhere.
Quest Starter: An uninhabited island is marked by the ruins of a once-
great city. Someone important to you led an expedition to that island
months ago, but has not returned. What were they in search of?
34–67 Two centuries ago, a powerful empire dared to claim these isles as their
own. Ruined places are all that remain to mark their hubris.
The tattered banners of the fallen empire lie amid ravaged fortresses,
wrecked ships, and abandoned cities. In some places, nature reclaimed
these sites. In others, people return to build anew upon the graves of these
former invaders. Meanwhile, scavengers—like gulls picking at the bones of
dead fish—scour the remnants in search of plunder.
Quest Starter: The emperor wore a crown adorned with two gems of
unsurpassed size and quality: a blue diamond to honor Wraith, and a
fiery ruby to represent Ember. The resting place of the emperor and this
crown are a mystery—one you are determined to solve.
68–100 An ancient civilization of unfathomable power left its mark upon the isles.
These people unlocked secrets beyond our understanding. The ruins
marking their legacy are places of unnatural construction, confounding
mechanisms, and cryptic relics. Some islanders revere the ancients. Others
seek to understand them. A few have more selfish motives—pillaging the
sites for treasure and artifacts. But some secrets are best left buried. Many
ruins are cursed, corrupted by time, and haunted by malignant evil.
Quest Starter: Dozens of ancient towers have flared to life, sending
up beacons of light visible from leagues away. These lodestars form a
marked path that stretches well beyond the far horizon. Why do you set
out to see where this path leads?
9 If you are dedicated to searching out mysteries or preserving the legacy of lost
relics, you might be a SCHOLAR. If you deal in recovered or stolen relics, you might
be a PEDDLER. If you delve wrecks and ruins to gather resources or riches, you might
be a SCAVENGER.
8 A society of researchers and archaeologists work to understand lost people and
relics. A sacred order of caretakers protect age-old sites from trespassers and grave-
robbers. An underground ring of fortune seekers supply a black market trade of
stolen treasures.
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MODERN ERA
What is the state of technology?
1–33 It is an age of sail.
Sailing ships navigate the farthest reaches and weather the fiercest storms.
Their cannons unleash devastating barrages against rivals or raiders, and their
crews wield muskets and blades to defend their decks. Some commanders
plot a course through hazardous waters with chart and sextant, while others
rely on a deeper understanding of sea and sky. But above all else, we trust in
the loyalty of our shipmates and the strength of our vows.
Quest Starter: A famed shipwright, nearing the end of their life, seeks
to build their magnum opus—a ship of uncompromising beauty and
strength. What rare material do they require, and where is it found?
34–67 It is an age of industry.
The winds of change are upon us. Some of these innovations inspire awe—
flying machines that sail among the clouds, metal diving bells that plumb the
greatest depths, and mechanical limbs of intricate design to replace what
was lost. But industry is also an insatiable fire. Mines, smelters, and factories
reshape our lands to feed those flames. Titanic ships seek dominance of the
isles. Is it only a matter of time before our steadfast wooden ships and the
simple ways of our communities are relics of a bygone age?
Quest Starter: An iron submersible stalks seagoing passages. Why do
you seek vengeance against this vessel’s commander?
68–100 It is an age of wonders.
Some have wielded ancient secrets and extraordinary science to power
vessels, weapons, and other machines. Their ships are fitted with energized
sails that augment the powers of wind and storm. Their cannons unleash
volleys of infernal energies. A few commanders even count iron automatons,
given life by improbable technologies, among their crew. Resisting these
wonders is like casting a stone against a thunderstorm, and many see this
new age as a portent of our doom.
Quest Starter: An enemy faction is building a colossal machine of
fantastic destructive potential. What is the nature of this machine, and
why are you sworn to see it destroyed?
9 If you hew to the traditions of shipbuilding and repair, you might be a SHIPWRIGHT.
If you understand the intricacies of machines, you might be a GEARHEAD. If you are
fitted with a mechanical enhancement, you might be AUGMENTED. If you are forged
by ancient secrets or newfound technologies, you might be a CONSTRUCT.
8 A shipwright’s guild honors and develops the age-old craft of shipbuilding. An
industrialized trade company is ever-hungrier for raw materials. An order of artificers
crafts extraordinary machines. A fellowship of outcast automatons must find their
own way in a world that largely sees them as tools or abominations.
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 IRON VOWS
What is the significance of iron and sworn vows?
1–33 Some see iron vows as a vestige of a more superstitious age, but the
tradition persists.
Our forebears bound their promises to the strength and permanence of iron.
Today, self-avowed Ironsworn respect this tradition by affirming their resolve
with a time-honored phrase: “By iron, I vow.” Even those who forgo an iron
totem will say the words to lend solemnity to a promise, setting themselves
on an honorbound course—wherever it may lead.
Quest Starter: The Iron Tide, a force of warships whose commanders and
crews have taken up the vow of their fallen leader, is bound for local
waters. What do they seek, and why do you swear your own vow to
prevent it?
34–67 The Ironsworn bind their honor to iron blades.
Even in this age of cannon and rifle, a finely-wrought blade—whether sword
or dagger, dirk or bayonet—remains a mark of skill and resolve. When the
Ironsworn swear a vow upon a blade, we bind our commitment to the metal.
If we forsake a vow, that iron must be abandoned. To be Ironsworn without
a blade is to be disgraced.
Quest Starter: You carry a broken sword. How was it broken, and what
must you do to be worthy of a reforged blade?
68–100 Since the distant time when iron was first hammered into form, seafaring
folk of this world carried iron bondstones as sacred keepsakes.
Each bondstone is unique—a relic of kin and culture—passed from one
generation to the next. They are said to connect the soul of its keeper to
their homeland or loved ones as if by an invisible thread. Thus, if lost at sea,
our spirit may return home rather than remain entombed in the remorseless
depths. We swear our vows upon bondstones as promises that will follow us
to our death—and beyond. But bondstones can also embody the curses of
lost lives and forsaken vows, and bearing that weight can make them feel as
heavy as a ship’s anchor.
Quest Starter: A merciless and powerful raider wears the bondstones of
their victims as trophies. One of those totems is rightfully yours. To whom
did it previously belong?
9 If you are sworn to a cause, you might be BANNERSWORN. If you carry an
honorbound blade, you might be a BLADEMASTER. If you fight for personal honor,
you might be a DUELIST. If your vows are shared with those in your charge, you might
be a CREW COMMANDER.
8 An order of Ironsworn wardens are dedicated to protecting the people of the isles.
A band of iron privateers sell their vows—and their loyalty—to the highest bidder.
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NAVIGATION
How are people and places connected?
1–33 We are scattered to the winds, but our connections persist.
The people of the isles are often isolated. Trade and communication must
overcome distance and the fickle nature of the surrounding waterways.
Known passages are undone by tumultuous weather, capricious seas, or
unforeseen conflicts. In spite of those challenges, skilled voyagers and their
indomitable vessels are a tether that binds the people and places of remote
seas into a greater community.
Quest Starter: The port city of Stormrest is a perennial center of
community and trade within the isles. But this city is now cut-off by an
invading or occupying force. Who threatens this longstanding refuge?
34–67 We rely on the ancient traditions and knowledge of the Starmarked to
navigate these perilous seas.
The Starmarked have an uncanny sense of wind and tide, and bear the history
of their travels as beautiful and intricate tattoos—etched in phosphorescent
ink. Some of the places and passages pioneered by the Starmarked are
now common knowledge, inscribed in charts and traveled widely. Others
are coveted secrets, or lost to time and strife. The skills of the Starmarked
make them highly valued as ship navigators, and some seek to exploit them
to their own ends.
Quest Starter: In recent years, many Starmarked have not returned
from expeditions into a remote area of the isles. Is there someone—or
something—that does not want to be found?
68–100 Bleakmists are a curse upon the isles, confounding navigation and
severing connections between communities.
Bleakmists are a damnable, seabound fog. Mariners tell of inexplicable
sensations within the cursed waters of the mists—whispered voices, the
ghostly clanging of ship bells, half-seen phantom shapes. Some bleakmists
never dissipate, forming an enduring barrier that only the most foolhardy
attempt to navigate. In other places, mists gather with little warning. Once
you enter a bleakmist, it’s hard to predict where—or if—you’ll emerge.
Quest Starter: Someone will pay well for passage through an everlasting
bleakmist. What do they seek on the other side?
9 If you are skilled at finding your way among the isles, you might be a NAVIGATOR. If
you trailblaze inland paths, you might be an OVERLANDER. If you carry precious items
on your expeditions, you might be a COURIER. If you wield mystical powers over the
wind to see a ship safely on its way, you might be a WINDBINDER.
8 A guild of navigators collect and safeguard charts of the isles. A coven of sea
witches guide ships through cursed waters.
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 EMPIRES
How great is the threat of colonization and conquest?
1–33 The Sundered Isles are free from imperial control—for now.
The empires have only a minor presence; their outposts are isolated and
pose little threat. But there are resources and riches to be exploited, and
freedom is a fragile thing. Even now, imperial agents are said to be among
us, working in the shadows, planting the seeds of conquest.
Quest Starter: A conflict between two nations is raging. Some suggest
the war was sparked by imperial agents, working behind the scenes to
destabilize the region and open a path for colonization. Can you convince
the leaders of these powers to abandon their fighting and focus on the
true threat?
34–67 Imperial forces vie for dominion over the Sundered Isles.
Imperial colonization and exploitation is a creeping tide which threatens to
engulf the isles. Colonial governors oversee ever-expanding settlements,
while powerful trade companies control key trade routes and resources.
Imperial agents conduct missions of subterfuge and assassination. Treaties
between the empires are forged and broken on a whim, and mariners can
never be certain of what flag will fly over a port from one day to the next.
Quest Starter: Envoys and aristocrats gather for a gala at a governor’s
manor house, where a priceless object will be on display as a
demonstration of the governor’s power and wealth. If a clever thief were
to abscond with that item, it would undermine the governor and foment
suspicion among the attendees. What is this object?
68–100 In the wake of a tumultuous war, a great empire prevailed. This supreme
power holds the fate of the Sundered Isles in an iron grasp.
A time before the empire is a fading memory. Today, their armies and fleets
control large swaths of territory in the isles, and their expeditionary forces
use coercion and warfare to expand their dominion ever further. Other
nations are little more than vassals, their puppet governments loyal to the
empire. But there are whispers that the empire has grown complacent. Is this
the day the once-freeborn people of the isles relight the fires of revolution
and reclaim their legacy?
Quest Starter: A valuable prisoner is held in an imperial fortress. Who is
this person, and why are they the best hope for rebellion?
9 If you resolve disputes and secure anti-imperial alliances, you might be a DIPLOMAT.
If you battle empires with blades and daring, you might be a SWASHBUCKLER. If you
work in the shadows, you might be a SPY. If you navigate court intrigues, you might
be a SOCIALITE. If you are on the run from imperial forces, you might be a FUGITIVE.
8 A tyrannical empire rules with an iron fist. A secret network of insurgents fights he
empire from within. A rebel alliance fans the flames of freedom.
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PIRACY
What influence do pirates wield?
1–33 Pirates are merciless raiders.
Pirates give no quarter to seagoing targets and raze settlements on a whim.
Their loyalty is only to crew and captain, but even that bond is fragile.
Ritualized duels to decide the captaincy or settle disputes are common, and
a long-lived marauder is a rare thing. If you come upon a gray-haired pirate,
be wary; they have outwitted sailors better than you a thousand times over.
Quest Starter: You possess one-third of a coded map said to lead to a
fabled pirate treasure. What infamous pirates hold the other pieces?
Will you form an uneasy alliance to collect and divide the treasure, or
take the other pieces of the map by force?
34–67 Pirates are fiercely independent, but bound by a shared code.
A pirate crew is a power unto itself, a diverse band of fugitives, outcasts,
and rebels who serve under a ship’s charter and have a say in the operation
of the vessel. Pirates do not attack indiscriminately, and will give quarter to
those who ask for it. They are nevertheless vilified as barbarous murderers
by trade guilds, imperial governors, and other powers in the isles. In some
ways, this reputation serves them; fear is more powerful than the mightiest
cannons or the sharpest swords.
Quest Starter: A former pirate, given a pardon and a letter of marque,
has sent countless pirates to their doom. Who is this turncoat, and why
do you plot to see their reign of the seas ended?
68–100 A burgeoning pirate nation wields great influence.
The marauder clans sail under the command of the Dread Court, a conclave
of eight veteran pirates whose shrewd tactics positioned this nation of
cutthroats as a rising power. Once each year, the pirate fleets gather at a
port called Flotsam—an artificial island built from the husks of captured and
ruined ships—to pay homage to the Court and make plans.
Quest Starter: There are schisms within the Dread Court. An assassination
has tipped the latest gathering into chaos and threatens the future of
this burgeoning power. Will you work to restore the alliance, or use the
mayhem to your own advantage?
9 If you hunt marauding pirates, you might be a BOUNTY HUNTER. If you serve
among a band of pirates, you might be a CUTTHROAT. If you are a young greenhorn
or stowaway among a pirate crew, you might be an URCHIN. If you stand in command
of a pirate ship, you might be a PIRATE CAPTAIN.
8 An alliance of pirates is united against a common enemy. A guild of pirate hunters
collect bounties on wanted marauders. An imperial navy seeks to scour the seas of
pirates and other enemies.
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 RELIGION
What is the role of faith?
1–33 Our faith is as diverse as the people.
Many have no religion, or offer an occasional prayer out of habit. Others pay
homage to the gods of our ancestors as a way of connecting to their roots.
Some idolize the natural order of the world, and see the divine in the ebb
and flow of the tides or the whirling dance of the stars. Then there are those
who see this diversity as imperfection, who seek only to bend the world to
their righteous will.
Quest Starter: A pilgrim seeks passage to remote and dangerous
waters. What holy place do they seek?
34–67 The gods enact their will through manifestations and miracles.
We chronicle the visitations of the gods in our histories, and decipher their
enigmatic purpose through sacred rites. In times of crisis, their earthly
avatars have guided us through the upheaval. For many, faith in these
gods offers meaning and fulfillment. For others, belief is a cudgel used by
tyrannical leaders to divide or control us. For this reason, some people and
cultures disavow the gods to follow a different path.
Quest Starter: You bear the mark of a god. The priests declare this as
a sign you are chosen to fulfill a destiny. Do you accept this fate, and
swear to see it through, or are you determined to see it undone? What
force opposes you?
68–100 The gods are dead.
In a time before memory, the gods of the isles warred with each other. These
seas were their battleground, and they ushered an age of destruction which
plunged all the lands into fire and darkness. In their death throes, they left
behind areas of tainted seas and forsaken landscapes—a cursed corruption
that lingers even today. The hubris of these fallen gods is a reminder of the
empty promise of faith.
Quest Starter: A cult seeks to take control of a site reputed to hold an
artifact of the fallen gods. What holy object do they seek? Why are you
sworn to stop them?
9 If you are an ardent follower of a religion or creed, you might be a DEVOTANT. If you
follow a prophesied path, you might be FATED. If you are cursed by the gods with foul
luck, you might be a JINX.
8 A clan of nature-worshipers are sworn to protect the isles against despoilers. An
order of zealous inquisitors hunt dissenters and heretics. A theocratic empire forces
their oppressive beliefs upon others. An eldritch cult seeks to resurrect or awaken an
ancient entity.
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MAGIC
What is the impact of supernatural forces?
1–33 Magic does not exist.
Some find comfort in the old ways. Mariners heed a thousand superstitions
to help ensure a safe voyage. A few perform elaborate rituals to gain the
favor of the wind or cast runes to divine one's future. But true magic—if it
ever existed—is lost to us now.
Quest Starter: Someone close to you is accused of casting a curse upon
a settlement. Will you defend this person and uncover the true cause of
the settlement’s troubles?
34–67 Magic is rare and mysterious.
The isles lie at the nexus of the new and the old, science and superstition,
the known and the inexplicable. This collision of realities is a powerful but
chaotic force, and rare folk can manipulate these unstable realities to cast
spells and perform rites. In some cultures, mystics are respected; in others,
they are feared or even outcast.
Quest Starter: A powerful but outcast sorcerer lives alone on a faraway
island. Why do you have urgent need of their abilities? What enemy or
rival is on the hunt for this person?
68–100 Magic is an ever-present, elemental force.
Magic is as constant as the winds and tides. Talented mystics exploit these
energies to shape natural forces, divine the past and the future, and cast
boons and curses. A few can even breathe unnatural life into the dead.
Many mystics join guilds or serve under mentors to hone their craft, while
others make do with raw, untrained talent. In spite of their uncanny nature,
mystics are often hired as aides for powerful leaders, or to help guide
ships on perilous voyages. But as the winds and tides are fickle, so is
magic, and some fall prey to the dark curse of these forces.
Quest Starter: Someone you love is corrupted by cursed powers, and is
set on a destructive course of vengeance. What caused their fall? Do you
seek to save them or defeat them?
9 If you posses supernatural powers, you might be an EMPATH, KINETIC,
NECROMANCER, SEER, SHADE, SORCERER, or WINDBINDER. If your unnatural
abilities have made you a pariah, you might be an OUTCAST.
8 A circle of mystics protect ancient secrets and train promising initiates. A sorcerous
imperial guard use their uncanny abilities to hunt down enemies of the empire. An
order of witch hunters persecute those with magical talents.
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 BEASTS
What is the nature of extraordinary creatures?
1–33 Beasts are lost to myth, but the tales persist.
For most, monstrous beasts are the stuff of fables. But a few who journey
across trackless isles and unknown seas claim otherwise. Some even bear
the scars of those alleged encounters.
Quest Starter: In the highland jungles of a remote island, a settlement is
plagued by attacks from an unknown creature. Five dead in these last
few months, and fear and suspicion is rampant. What is your connection
to this place?
34–67 Beasts lurk in watery depths and within the reaches of remote islands.
All manner of creatures dwell among the isles—including rare and incredible
beasts of legend. Among them are colossal great whales and elder rays,
larger than our greatest ship, and blade-winged sea dragons. Some foolish
souls hunt these creatures for riches or sport. Others revere and protect
them. A few are beast-bonded, forming an enduring friendship with their
beast-kin.
Quest Starter: The captain of a powerful ship lost something dear to them
when battling a beast, and has sworn vengeance against the creature.
What is the nature of this beast? Do you aid the captain in their ill-fated
quest, or stand against them to protect the creature?
68–100 Here, there be monsters.
We are trespassers in a cursed realm of beasts. Monstrous lizards stalk
the inland wilds. Flying reptiles with wings the size of topsails dwell in
cliffside nests. Giant sharks and serpents cruise the coastal waters in search
of prey. The much-feared Kraken, larger than the greatest warship, lurks
in fathomless depths. And some ancient beasts are too monstrous, too
horrible, for even our worst imaginings.
Quest Starter: Tales tell of the means of forming a bond with the mightiest
of the world’s beasts, the Kraken. Many have undertaken this quest, but
none have succeeded. What must you accomplish to gain an accord with
the Kraken, and why would you face this trial?
9 If you are skilled at battling beasts, you might be a SLAYER or HARPOONER. If you
are bound to a beast, you might ride a DRAGON or summon THE KRAKEN. If you
transform into a beastly form, you might be a SHAPECHANGER.
8 An order of beast slayers defend ships and settlements from beast attacks. A
beast-hunting trade company deals in trophies and resources gathered from slain
creatures. A clan of beast-bonded folk protect their sacred companions.
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HORRORS
What dreadful forces haunt the Sundered Isles?
1–33 Put enough grog in a sailor, and they’ll tell you stories of doomed ships
and ghostly visitations. It’s nonsense.
There’s enough to fear amid the isles without worrying about fanciful tales
of ghosts and ghouls. Nonetheless, sailors are a superstitious folk. On dark
nights, when a dead calm falls over the sea, they keep a wary eye for ships
that sail heedless of the wind.
Quest Starter: Years ago, a ship bearing a stolen treasure was sunk in
a fierce storm. But mariners report seeing this vessel sailing under the
light of the Wraith moon, its sails tattered, its weather decks empty. It
is a cursed ship, folks say, doomed to carry it’s ill-gotten treasure for all
eternity. Why do you intend to prove or disprove this tale?
34–67 The veil between life and death is as fragile as gossamer.
In the darkest reaches of the isles, ghost ships stalk the seas, undead
guardians protect ancient tombs, and drowned sailors emerge from the
depths in search of absolution or vengeance. Others may scoff at these
tales, but we know the truth—death waits for us all, but is not always an end.
Quest Starter: Your ship is haunted by its former captain. At night, they
are sometimes seen on the quarterdeck, staring grimly at the distant
horizon. What unfulfilled vow torments this restless spirit? Why do you
swear to see it done?
68–100 The damned and the dead are a plague upon the isles.
We live in accursed times. The drowned and the buried do not rest. Tortured
spirits hunt for retribution. Uncounted islands are blighted by dark forces.
Cities and villages lie abandoned and forsaken, lost to a malevolent tide. We
keep watch, craft wards, and offer prayers to keep the horrors at bay, but it
is no use. They are coming.
Quest Starter: For generations, an infamous ghost fleet has haunted
these seas, sending countless mariners to their doom. Why do you now
seek to form an alliance with the cursed commander of this fleet?
9 If you are plagued by a ghost, you might be HAUNTED. If you dedicate yourself to
battling undead or monstrous forces, you might be a SLAYER. If you have unnatural
powers over death, you might be a NECROMANCER.
8 An order of ghost-hunting occultists are sworn to vanquish the woken dead.
The vampire clans sail the isles in their dreaded nightships, preying upon ships and
settlements. A cabal of necromancers command an undead fleet.
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 THE RELEVANCE TEST
For each faction you introduce, answer three questions.

SET YOUR FACTIONS 1. Does this faction fit the world I am creating?
2. Can this faction motivate quests, connections, or threats for my character?
What people and powers inhabit your version of the isles? In this exercise, taking 3. Can this faction interact with at least one other faction to create conflict or intrigue?
inspiration from your truths, you’ll choose or envision a handful of influential factions.
These choices will help set in motion the conflicts and interconnections of your setting, If the answer to any of those questions is “no,” rethink the faction or choose another. If
and provide inspiration for encounters at sea and ashore. the answers are only a tentative or qualified “yes,” that’s good enough. Let it simmer.
You’ll have time to adjust, even once your story is underway.
You’ll want to record some notes as part of this exercise. Before starting, grab some
index cards or notepaper, or open up a new page in your digital journal.
DEFINE FACTION RELATIONSHIPS
Allow about 10–20 minutes for this exercise.
Now that you have a handful of factions to set loose in your world, you can brainstorm
their relationships to help envision opportunities for conflict and drama in your story.
INTRODUCE YOUR FACTIONS CONNECT THE DOTS
Consider the outcome of the truths exercise. What important or interesting powers
Take a moment to consider how the factions relate to each other. Are they at war?
come to mind? Is there a single, oppressive empire? Multiple empires? What people
Allied against a mutual foe? Is one supporting the other—perhaps in secret? For some
and organizations inhabit the isles? Do supernatural forces wield power or authority
factions, this might be obvious. An empire is likely in conflict with factions that stand
in your world? For the purposes of this exercise, make note of three or four factions.
against them. Pirate clans undertake piracy, although they may use discretion when
You’ll encounter other people and powers through the course of your story, but this is
choosing targets. Other relationships might be more nuanced.
enough to get things rolling.
Give each faction a relationship to at least one other faction. If you’re unsure, choose
If you are playing with others, take turns suggesting a faction. Use this as an
two factions, and use the table below to help frame the relationship of one to another.
opportunity to discuss character concepts, what brought you together as allies, and
Reroll or adjust any result that doesn’t fit, or consider how that result might signal an
how a suggested faction can tie into your character’s background or motivations.
unexpected relationship. If you’d like more options, you can also use the expanded
RECORDING FACTION version of this table on page 191.
DETAILS Forsaken Fleet O RG A N IZ AT IO N

Give each faction a name and a - Infamous clan of pirates 1–10 Antagonistic or at war with 51–60 Requires support from
short summary with a few commonly - Led by a marauder known as the 11–20 Friendly or allied with 61–70 Shares a rivalry with
understood details. Two to four Raven Queen 21–30 Holds leverage over 71–80 Shares power with
bullet points are about right. - Sacked a major port town, and made
31–40 Indebted to 81–90 Splintered from
If you’d prefer to keep it simple, start it a refuge for outlaws and outcasts
with a placeholder description—for - Ships have black sails 41–50 Maneuvering against 91–100 Trades resources or favors with
example, “Tyrannical Empire” or
“Undead Pirates.” LINKING FACTIONS TO YOUR CHARACTER
If any of the factions offer a potential backstory, origin, or opposition for your character,
WANT INSPIRATION? make note of it. Factions can help ground your character’s place in the world and
If you’d like suggestions for factions, turn to pages 54–57. You’ll find brief motivate them into action.
summaries for factions across four categories: societies, organizations, empires,
and the cursed. You can roll for a random faction, pick from any of the lists, or MARK IT DOWN
customize and combine options. Elaborate on your choices as you like, and consider Add important relationship details to your summary card. Keep in mind that you are
any unanswered questions implied by the descriptions. only deciding the commonly understood connection between those factions, and that
further investigation or events may reveal a deeper or alternate truth.
Let your selections—even random ones—support your truths in the previous exercise
and your preferences for the campaign. If colonial empires are not present in your If it’s helpful, you can also create a relationship map for the factions as described
version of the isles or hold no influence, ignore them. If supernatural forces do not on page 53. But it might be best to save that for later. Let the factions and their
exist, you can treat cursed factions as myths or rumors. relationships deepen through a session or two, and take what you’ve learned to craft
a relationship map.
You can also generate details using the Faction Oracles (page 190). Or look to real-
world history, other games, or media for inspiration—adjust and reimagine as needed.

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CREATE YOUR CHARACTER
You’ve forged the key aspects of your world and the factions who operate within it.
Now it’s time to bring your character onstage. What sent you on a path of peril and
adventure? What role will you play among the isles? Let’s find out. Work through the
character creation steps below. Adjust the order of these steps as you like.
Allow about 20–30 minutes for this exercise.
Have your character sheet handy for this exercise. A printable sheet is included in
the Sundered Isles Playkit (available for download at ironswornrpg.com), or use your
preferred digital app or virtual tabletop (VTT).
You’ll also need your deck of asset cards, which includes a mix of original Starforged
assets and new Sundered Isles assets. See the opposite page for details.
CHARACTER CREATION WALK-THROUGH
STEP 1: Envision the broad strokes of your character concept. Who
FORGE YOUR are you? What drives you? Keep in mind these pillars (see
CHARACTER page 12 for details).
CONCEPT
✴ You are Ironsworn. What incident, need, or responsibility
sends you on your quest-bound adventures?
✴ You are a seafarer. What calls you or will send you to the
sea? What skills or abilities set you apart?
✴ You are a rebel. What faction, circumstance, or obligation
do you resist? Who are your allies?
Need inspiration? Proceed to step 2 to generate foundational
details of your character. If you’d rather lay the keel of your
concept by picking path assets, go first to step 3.
STEP 2: On pages 94–95, you’ll find tables and prompts to
SEEK flesh out your character with a backstory and characteristics.
INSPIRATION Use them to help envision your character. Make note of any
interesting ideas or questions these tools evoke.
STEP 3: Select two path assets from your Sundered Isles deck (pages
CHOOSE 16–17). Choose assets that support an interesting
TWO PATHS character concept, reflect the nature of your world, and foster
the stories that you and other players want to explore.
For guidance or inspiration, check the Persona tables on
pages 96–97.
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YOUR SUNDERED ISLES ASSETS
As you begin this exercise, ready your deck using the outline and suggestions provided
on pages 16–17.
During the exercise, you will select two paths from that deck to form a basic
character concept. For example, you might be a SCOUNDREL and SOCIALITE or a
SWASHBUCKLER and PIRATE CAPTAIN. Then, in the next exercise, you’ll choose one
additional asset. Plus, if you begin your adventures in command of a seagoing vessel,
you’ll start with an undistinguished SAILING SHIP or your FLAGSHIP command vehicle.
BUILDING A TEAM WITH ALLIES
If you are working through this exercise with other players, take turns completing steps.
Talk it through to create an interesting group with a reason to adventure together, but
don’t get hung up on unnecessary details. Leave unanswered questions to figure out
through the course of your story.
STEP 4: Give your character a name. For inspiration, check the Names
NAME YOUR table on page 186. If you are known by a moniker or title,
CHARACTER note that as well. Then, mark down your character’s pronouns.
STEP 5: What ambition, need, or commitment drives you? This is your
WRITE YOUR background vow. Mark the vow and give it an epic rank. If
BACKGROUND you’re not sure, save it for later—or look for inspiration on an
VOW oracle table such as Character Goals (page 185).
To learn more about your background vow, see page 107 of
the Starforged rulebook.
STEP 6: Set your stats by arranging these values across edge, heart,
SET YOUR iron, shadow, and wits in any order: 3, 2, 2, 1, 1. To learn more
STATS AND about your stats, see the Starforged rulebook (page 110).
METERS
Next, set your condition meters and momentum to their
starting values. Set your health, spirit, and supply to 5. Set
your momentum to +2, your max momentum to +10, and your
momentum reset to +2.
STEP 7: In the next exercise, you decide if you begin your adventures
PREPARE with a ship of your own to command, as well as the nature
TO TAKE of your ship and crew. You’ll also choose a final asset to
COMMAND complete your character. Go to page 98 to take command.
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YOUR BACKSTORY
What is your backstory? What events or compelling need put you on a path of
6 YOUR CURSED BACKSTORY
Cursed backstories involve uncanny forces, monstrous foes, and strange
adventure? If you’re not sure, roll or chose on this table for inspiration. technologies. If this isn’t appropriate for your setting, don’t roll the cursed die. If you
This table uses an optional cursed die, as indicated by the skull icon: 6. This is an want to emphasize those aspects of the world, feel free to roll directly on this table.
extra ten-sided die added to an oracle roll—one distinct from your oracle dice. If the
cursed die rolls a 10, your answer is cursed—take the value of your oracle dice and 1–7 Banished because of uncanny nature or abilities
check the cursed version of the table for your answer. The notation beside the cursed 8–14 Bearing a relic of dreadful power
icon will guide you to the location of that table. In this case, it’s on the next page. For
15–20 Desperate to unlock the secrets of forbidden magic
details on the cursed die, see page 116.
@ 1–2 |6 pg 95 21–26 Forged and made animate by forbidden technologies
1–3 Abandoned a life of privilege or power 27–33 Grievously wounded and given new life by forbidden magic or technology
4–7 Betrayed by a close friend, lover, or family member 34–40 Haunted by the spirit of someone you failed or wronged
8–11 Caught up in a forbidden or unlikely romance 41–47 Home destroyed by a monstrous beast
12–14 Deserted the military 48–54 Home destroyed by undead or inhuman foes
15–18 Entrusted with a valuable secret 55–61 Inherited a dreadful curse
19–22 Escaped unjust captivity 62–67 Killed an albatross; plagued by foul luck ever since
23–26 Fled a cruel upbringing 68–73 Sole survivor of a string of unlikely disasters
27–30 Following in the footsteps of famous or notorious kin 74–80 Suffered a vision of a horrible fate
31–34 Forcefully exiled from your land or people 81–87 Survived an attack at sea by a cursed ship
35–37 Found adrift with no memory of your former life 88–94 Survived an attack at sea by a monstrous sea beast
38–40 Framed for a crime you didn't commit 95–100 Targeted or hunted by a dreadful being
41–43 Guided by a dream or prophecy
44–46 Home destroyed by disaster or war YOUR CHARACTERISTICS
47–49 Home occupied by an enemy faction Use any of the prompts below that are helpful. Answer the question yourself or check
50–53 Joined a mutiny, uprising, or rebellion the indicated table for an answer. If a response is uninteresting or a poor fit, ignore it.
In fact, rejecting what doesn’t work is part of sharpening the focus.
54–56 Joined a secret society
Keep in mind that you can start with the sketchiest idea for your character and flesh
57–59 Living under a stolen or assumed identity
them out through play. These prompts are optional.
60–63 Loved one gone missing
✴ What aspects of your look or personality are obvious at first glance? Roll or
64–67 Marooned by former shipmates choose once or twice on the Character First Look table (page 178).
68–71 On the run with a stolen object of great value ✴ What is your former or current profession? Roll or choose once on the Character
72–75 Raised by or fell in with criminals or pirates Roles table (page 179), then roll or choose on the related subtable (180–181).
76–79 Refugee from a distant land ✴ What accessory or piece of gear helps define your look? Roll or choose once or
twice on the Trademark Accessories table (page 182).
80–83 Survived a disaster or battle at sea
✴ If you are armed, what is your favored weapon? Roll or choose once on the
84–86 Took up a vendetta against a powerful figure or faction Trademark Weapons table (page 183).
87–89 Trained in a rare or secret craft by a skilled mentor ✴ What are less-obvious or hidden aspects of your nature? Roll or choose once or
90–93 Trying to forget a disastrous love affair twice on the Character Details table (page 184).
94–96 Undone by a personal vice ✴ What drives you? Roll or choose once on the Character Goals table (page 185).
97–100 Wronged a powerful figure or faction who seeks retribution ✴ You possess an object of personal significance. What is it? Roll or chose once on
the Tokens table (page 225).
Note: The @ 1–2 symbol means you should roll or choose once or twice, as you like.

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Your two starting path assets help define your character’s core abilities, skills, and For a complete list of recommended Sundered Isles and Starforged assets, see
experience. If you need inspiration, use the table below as a pick-list for a persona (pages 16–17). The table below features path assets from this curated deck.
and a pair of recommended assets. Or roll for it and let the Fates decide.

YOUR PERSONA (1–50) YOUR PERSONA (51–100)

Roll 4/5/7 Result Starting Paths Roll 4/5/7 Result Starting Paths
1–3 Apothecary HEALER, PEDDLER 51–52 4 Lycanthrope OUTCAST, SHAPECHANGER
4–5 Assassin BLADEMASTER, BOUNTY HUNTER 53–54 4 Monster Hunter BLADEMASTER, SLAYER
6–7 Beast Hunter HARPOONER, SLAYER 55–57 Naturalist OVERLANDER, SCHOLAR (Natural history)
8–9 Blockade Runner COURIER, NAVIGATOR 58–60 Old Salt CANNONEER, SHIPWRIGHT
10–12 Brigand PISTOLEER, SCOUNDREL 61–62 4 Pilgrim DEVOTANT, NAVIGATOR
13–15 Buccaneer SWASHBUCKLER, PIRATE CAPTAIN 63–64 7 Piper MUSICIAN, LOYALIST
16–17 7 Bulwark BRAWLER, LOYALIST 65–67 Renegade FUGITIVE, VETERAN
18–20 Castaway JINX, SCAVENGER 68–70 5 Saboteur DEMOLITIONIST, SPY
21–23 Charlatan SCOUNDREL, SOCIALITE 71–72 4 Sea Witch SEER, WINDBINDER
24–26 Cloak and Dagger CUTTHROAT, SPY 73–74 4 Shadow Assassin CUTTHROAT, SHADE
27–28 4 Cultist DEVOTANT, NECROMANCER 75–76 4 Shipbreaker KINETIC, SCAVENGER
29–30 4 Deathbound FATED, HAUNTED 77–78 4 Siren EMPATH, MUSICIAN
31–32 4 Deep One VESTIGE, WATERBORN 79–80 7 Skipper CREW COMMANDER, LEADER
33–34 4 Elementalist FIREBRAND, SORCERER 81–83 Smuggler FUGITIVE, PEDDLER
35–37 Emissary DIPLOMAT, SPY 84–86 4 Sole Survivor HAUNTED, VESTIGE
38–40 Gallant DUELIST, SOCIALITE 87–88 4 Spiritualist SEER, SLEUTH
41–42 4 Guild Mage BANNERSWORN, SORCERER 89–91 Stowaway URCHIN, OUTCAST
43–44 Gunner CANNONEER, VETERAN 92–94 Surgeon HEALER, SCHOLAR (Medicine)
45–46 Hired Gun MERCENARY, MUSKETEER 95–96 5 Tinker AUGMENTED, GEARHEAD
47–48 5 Ironclad ARMORED, BRAWLER 97–98 Vanguard BANNERSWORN, SCATTERSHOT
49–50 5 Jury-Rig CONSTRUCT, SCAVENGER 99–100 5 War Machine CONSTRUCT, MERCENARY

4 Supernatural or mythic powers

5 Remarkable technologies
7 Only for co-op or guided play with allies

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 SHIP HISTORY
TAKE COMMAND If you have a command, envision how you claimed or earned the vessel. For inspiration,
use the table below. If you sail under the command of a non-player character, you can
In this exercise, you’ll decide whether to explore your character’s progression as a use this table to give their ship a backstory.
seafarer through the course of your story, or begin in command of an able ship and 6 below
crew. This choice will impact the opportunities and perils that lie ahead. We’ll also 1–5 Acquired in a duel of honor
wrap up your character by picking a final asset.
6–10 Awarded by a vote of the crew, after the former captain died an untimely death
Allow about 10–20 minutes for this exercise.
11–15 Bestowed by an eccentric shipwright

CHOOSE YOUR COMMAND 16–20 Built or refitted by a community, and granted to its captain as their emissary
21–25 Captured in battle, and awarded by the former captain
Select from these three options. If you are playing with allies, pick a command
together—irrespective of your individual roles. One of you might take on the position 26–30 Earned in exchange for a perilous undertaking or heroic deed
of captain, but everyone will help guide the ship and crew on their way. 31–35 Entrusted by a faction, and commanded in their service
36–40 Found as a wreck, and refitted to make it seaworthy
You are in command of a ship, but it is a minor vessel of little 41–45 Gifted by an anonymous benefactor
repute. This is the default campaign start.
46–50 Inherited from a dead or missing relative or mentor
OPTION 1: You are a greenhorn captain or fallen on bad times. Your crew is much 51–55 Leased under exorbitant terms
NOVICE like the ship—unremarkable. Some are inexperienced. Some are
COMMAND indifferent. But with time, you may grow to rely on one another. Your 56–60 Obtained in trade for a precious object
ship will come into its own, or you will claim another. Can you forge a 61–65 Obtained through a false identity or counterfeit documents
worthy legacy among the isles? 66–70 On grant from an underworld figure in exchange for completing unscrupulous missions
Take the asset card for the incidental SAILING SHIP. Decide if it is 71–75 Once a timeworn, unwanted ship, painstakingly refitted to its new role
light, medium, or heavy. If in doubt, make it light and envision it as
76–80 Purchased at a suspiciously cheap price
a small sloop, ketch, or cutter—a nimble but fragile vessel. To learn
more about this starting ship, see page 19. 81–85 Seized in a mutiny against its former captain
86–90 Stolen from under the nose of a powerful faction
You are in command of an admirable vessel and able crew. 91–95 Taken while fleeing an attack or disaster
You begin your story with the wind in your sails. Will you hold this ship 96–100 Won in a high-stakes bet
OPTION 2: and crew together amid the perils of the isles?
WORTHY
COMMAND
Take the FLAGSHIP command vehicle asset. This asset is normally
gained when you Advance and spend experience. But as a seasoned
6 CURSED SHIP
commander, you skip the queue and claim this prize at the start of 1–10 Awarded by its former—and now dead—captain, who still haunts its decks
your story. Learn more about the FLAGSHIP asset on page 20.
11–20 Bound to a role as its new commander by a beguiling curse
21–30 Cobbled together from salvage found within a graveyard of forsaken ships
You do not have a ship or command of your own—yet.
31–40 Discovered within a hidden sea cave after calling to you in a dream
If you are a mariner, you serve under the command of a non-player 41–50 Found adrift in perfect condition, with no sign of the crew
OPTION 3: character on their ship, or are stranded or marooned without a ship.
51–60 Gifted by a dreadful entity in exchange for a dark favor; you reneged on their terms
NO Or perhaps the sea has yet to sing its siren song, and your adventures
COMMAND are found ashore. You might traverse rugged island landscapes as a 61–70 Granted in an accursed agreement, sealed in blood
guide, skulk among the back alleys of a city-state as a street urchin, or 71–80 Improbably found as a derelict well inland; moved and refloated with much effort
navigate the intrigues of imperial politics as a secret insurgent. 81–90 Raised from the sunken depths as a boon from the sea itself
Either way, your destiny lies on a seabound course. Will you someday 91–100 Taken in spite of its cursed reputation, when no one else would sail it
stand at the helm of your own mighty ship?

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SHIP CHARACTERISTICS
Envision the ship’s look and nature. For inspiration, use any of the prompts below. If
6 CURSED CREW
If you roll a curse for Crew Characteristics, take your result on that table and give
a rolled response on a table doesn’t fit, reimagine it, reroll, or ignore it and move on. them an eerie, supernatural, or dreadful aspect. Use the table below for inspiration.
✴ What size is the ship? Roll or choose once on the Ship Size table (page 134).
1–5 Bound to the ship, unable to sail another
Ignore or reroll the “Force” results.
✴ What aspects of the ship’s look or nature are obvious when first sighted? Roll 6–10 Bound to the will of a dreadful artifact
or choose once or twice on the Ship First Look table (page 136). 11–15 Built or augmented with strange technologies
✴ What symbol does it bear on its flag or as a design motif? Roll or choose once 16–20 Cursed with foreknowledge of a dreadful fate
on the Ship Symbol table (page 138).
21–25 Hunted by a vengeful sea beast
✴ What are less-obvious or hidden aspects of the ship or its crew? Roll or choose
26–30 In the service of a malevolent god or entity
once or twice on the Ship Details table (page 140).
✴ What cargo does it currently carry? Roll or choose up to three times on the Cargo 31–40 Obsessed with superstitious routines and rituals
table (page 141). 41–45 Once dead, now cursed with unnatural life
46–50 Plagued with unnatural sickness
CREW CHARACTERISTICS 51–60 Suffers a jinxed reputation, and forsaken by others
Envision the makeup of the ship’s crew, using the table below for inspiration. Rolling
61–65 Suffers an insatiable need
for a result can inspire details for your own background and potential quests—or it may
put you at odds with a crew that is contrary to your nature and goals. 66–75 Survivors of an attack by a horrifying foe or monstrous beast
6
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76–85 Tattooed with elaborate mystical wards
1–8 Eclectic mix of all sorts of folk 86–95 Tormented by unforgiving spirits
9–14 Adventurers and trailblazers, seeking the far horizon 96–100 True nature revealed under moonlight
15–18 Disciplined military force, doing their duty
19–22 Experienced mariners, lending an able hand READY TO CLAIM YOUR FINAL ASSET?
23–26 Glory hunters, looking to make a mark Choose a final asset from among these categories: Support Vehicle, Module (only
27–32 Kin of a seafaring people, honoring traditions if you command a FLAGSHIP), Path, or Companion. For the full list of recommended
33–38 Marauders and brigands, taking their share of the spoils Sundered Isles assets, see pages 16–17.

39–44 Novice mariners, undertaking their first adventure Do not choose a Deed asset for your starting character. Those represent notable
achievements and situations in your story, and are taken when you Advance.
45–48 Old salts brought out of retirement, undertaking a final adventure
If you want to start simple, or you’d like to get a better sense of your character and
49–54 Outcasts and exiles, bound by their differences
their challenges before making a choice, feel free to bank this asset for later. Once
55–60 Rebels, fighting for freedom your campaign is underway, you may claim the banked asset—choosing from the
61–66 Refugees from a faraway land, finding a new home categories listed above—without paying an experience cost.
67–70 Religious zealots, serving their god CHOOSING CREW-RELATED ASSETS
71–74 Scoundrels and spies, always watching If you command a crew and want to spotlight your role as their leader, take CREW
75–78 Survivors of a horrible cataclysm, preserving what remains COMMANDER as your final asset. If you command a pirate ship, the PIRATE CAPTAIN
asset will give focus to the ebb and flow of your fortunes as buccaneers. If you’d rather
79–82 Survivors of a terrible attack, seeking revenge
explore the evolution of your command through the course of your story, save them
83–86 Turncoat imperials, sworn against former compatriots for when you Advance. To learn more about these command assets, see page 25.
87–90 Unprincipled mercenaries, earning blood money
SET YOUR REMAINING CONDITION METERS
91–100 Roll twice; these groups are at odds
Set the integrity of your SAILING SHIP, FLAGSHIP, or support vehicles to their max
For now, focus on the crew as a whole. Once your campaign is underway, you can value. Also set your ship’s hold supply to its max value. Finally, if you have a companion,
personalize key individual crewmembers with names and characteristics. See page set its health to its max value.
24 for more on envisioning and managing a crew.

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 STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR STARTING REGION
CHART YOUR COURSE As detailed on page 10, the folk of the isles divide these seas broadly into three
regions. Choose your starting region and note it on your navigation chart worksheet.
In this exercise, you’ll chart key locations in a local area, including a few islands and a
seaside settlement. This is where your adventures begin.
Allow about 30–45 minutes for this exercise.
Have ready the navigation chart worksheet and connections worksheet from the
Sundered Isles Playkit. You’ll also want something to record notes for the locations,
such as your journal or a stack of notecards. If you are playing using a digital tool or
prefer some other template, you need space for notes and a simple map. MYRIADS MARGINS REACHES
These principal isles Greater distances Here the islands
If playing with others, one of you can read or summarize each step of this exercise. are widely settled. If separate the islands and people are
Everyone can participate in making decisions, rolling on oracle tables, and embellishing you want to sail busy and settlements most scattered and
narrative hooks. Keep things moving, and don’t get hung up on details. You’ll discover trade routes between within this region. If isolated, the seas
more about these locations and the people who live there through play. bustling settlements, you want to navigate most unfamiliar. If
WHAT IS A NAVIGATION CHART? while keeping a less-traveled waters you want to sail on
weather eye for enemy between remote stranger tides,
A navigation chart is a local map of islands and surrounding features. Your charts sails, start here. places, start here. start here.
will help track the progress of your journeys and discoveries within a manageable
scope. Over time, you may create several charts as you move beyond the bounds of
your starting area.
STEP 2: SET FACTION INFLUENCE
Learn more about navigation charts on page 36.
The navigation chart worksheet includes a faction influence grid. This tool helps
NAVIGATING THE ORACLES manage the presence and dominance of factions in your starting area. Once your
Through the course of this exercise, you’ll generate details for your starting location campaign begins, it can reveal the nature of encounters with ships and settlements.
using several oracles. It might be helpful to bookmark those sections now to make it Check your faction notes from the faction exercise (page 90). Which factions do
easier to move back and forth. you envision as having a role in this area? Choose a field of the grid for each of them,
✴ Island Oracles (page 144) using whichever rank seems most appropriate for that faction’s role in the area and
✴ Settlement Oracles (page 166) your story: dominant, established, subsisting, diminished, or obscure.
✴ Character Oracles (page 178). Leave several slots blank. New factions can emerge in the course of your story.
As you work through this exercise, roll or choose on the oracle tables as you like. Later in this exercise, you will reference this grid to decide which factions have control
Ignore or revise any details which don’t fit the established facts of your setting. of a key settlement. To learn more about the faction influence grid, see page 52.

BUILDING OTHER REALMS

If you are sailing the skyfaring realm, this exercise will help generate a starting area DOMINANT 1–30 ESTABLISHED 31–45 ESTABLISHED 46–60
with only minor reimagining. If you plan to adventure in the spacefaring realm, you Hand of Theya Forsaken Fleet
should instead use the Sector Creation Exercise in the Starforged rulebook (page 114)
SUBSISTING 61–70 SUBSISTING 71–80 SUBSISTING 81–90
to generate local planets and settlements.
Akiya Clans
DIMINISHED 91–94 DIMINISHED 95–98 UNKNOWN 99–100

PREFER TO CUT AND RUN? Acheron’s Armada

If you want a more seat-of-the-pants start for your campaign, or already have an
idea of a location you want to focus on, feel free to skip this exercise. This leaves the
details to be discovered in play.

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STEP 3: REVEAL ISLANDS ISLAND
ORACLES
In this step, you’ll generate the broad characteristics of some
islands to give your character places to explore when they must Page 144
be away from the sea. These islands might also be home to
settlements; you’ll generate one of those in the next step.
Region Islands
First, determine the number of islands using the guide
shown here. This isn’t necessarily the total number of Myriads 4 Islands
islands in this area. It’s just a set of locations to give you a Margins 3 Islands
footing as your adventures get underway. Then, answer
the following questions for each of the islands. Reaches 2 Islands
✴ What is the landscape of the island? Roll or choose on the Size, Terrain, and
Vitality tables (page 144), and take a moment to consider what those results
imply about the location. Larger islands likely have varying landscapes, but these
initial results are just the dominant characteristics.
✴ Where is the island located? Pick a spot on your navigation chart and draw a
rough shape for the island. Give it an island-like outline with squiggly coastlines, or
just make it a circle or square. But keep it relatively small among the vast seas. You
want enough room to add the additional known islands in the region, and to reveal
new places in the course of your adventures. If it’s a larger island, feel free to put it
at the edge of the chart and have it extend “out of frame.”
✴ Are there neighboring islands? Roll or choose on the Nearby Islands table (page
145). If the island is part of a pair or group, add the minor islands to the map near
the main island. In favorable weather, the members of an island pair or group are
close enough to be visible from one another, requiring a short sail to travel from
one to another. Keep it simple; the central island is your focus. You won’t generate
details for the neighboring isles in this exercise, and they don’t count toward the
number of islands in the region. They are like moons orbiting a home world.
✴ What is its name? Roll or choose on the Island Name table (page 149).
Write the island names on your chart, and create a section in your notes for island info.
Leave space to add more later. When you visit or explore an island, you can generate
or envision additional details.
STEP 4: BUILD A SEASIDE SETTLEMENT
ORACLES
SETTLEMENT
Page 166
In this step, you’ll generate a settlement—a populated village,
town, or city—as a hub for the start of the campaign. Settlements
are located throughout the Sundered Isles, but tend to be sparser and smaller beyond
the Myriads. Some settlements are as old as memory, and others are newly founded.
Answer the following questions to introduce the local settlement. This settlement
might be a an important location in the area, your homeport, or simply a potential
destination as you make your way into these waters.
✴ Where is the settlement located? Pick an island and mark a location for the
settlement along the shoreline.
✴ How populous is the settlement? Roll or choose on the Settlement Size table
(page 166).
✴ What are the primary industries or activities? Roll or choose on the Settlement
Focus table (page 170), referencing the waterside column.
✴ Who is in control here? Checking your faction influence grid, choose a controlling
faction. Use what you know of the settlement and the factions to help guide this
selection. If unsure, roll on the influence grid for a random result.
✴ What is its name? Roll or choose on the Settlement Name table (page 177).
Optionally, add more details. This is appropriate if you envision your character starting
at this location, or are using the settlement as a home port. If not, wait until you visit
to reveal more.
✴ What is the ambiance and architecture? Roll or choose on the Settlement
Aesthetics table (page 167).
✴ What is seen at first glance? Roll or choose on the Settlement First Look table
(page 168).
✴ What else do I know of this place? Roll on the Settlement Details table (page
172) to reveal additional aspects or rumors.
Add the settlement name to your chart, and record the details in your notes.

Stormhaven
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- One small neighbor island

Stormhaven

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STEP 5: ADD NOTABLE LOCATIONS 6 CURSED LOCATION DETAILS

Next, you’ll add one to three other locations to your starting area. This can include Roll Location Question
sea features or island landmarks. Use the table below for inspiration. Each location 1–5 Area of endless dead calm What ship is trapped in these waters?
includes an open question—a prompt to answer or leave (for now) as a mystery.
6–10 Colossal bones Who lives in the shadow of this age-old corpse?
LOCATION DETAILS @ 1–3 | 6 page 107 11–15 Corrupted cave What cult is said to practice foul rites here?
Roll Location Question 16–20 Eldritch monument What forsaken god or entity does this monument honor?
1–4 Abyssal sinkhole What is rumored to lie at the bottom of these depths? 21–25 Forsaken settlement What foul creatures now dwell here?
5–8 Active volcano What important location does this eruption threaten? 26–30 Frozen wastes What long-lost ship lies trapped here?
9–12 Ancient ruins Who or what defends this place against intruders? 31–35 Ghost-haunted waters What infamous cursed ship sails these waters?
13–15 Colossal monument What legendary figure or god does this monument honor? 36–40 Ghost-plagued ruins What sad fate befell these people?
16–19 Crucial trade route What is disrupting trade along this route? 41–45 Haunted battlefield What force or faction was defeated in this battle?
20–23 Deserted settlement Why was this place abandoned? 46–50 Hidden island On what rare event does this mystical island reappear?
24–27 Expansive cave What treasure is said to lie at the heart of this cave? 51–55 Inscrutable iron pillars What faction worships these mysterious relics?
28–30 Floating tradepost Who is hounding these traders, demanding tribute? 56–60 Lair of a beast What beast is reputed to dwell here?
31–34 Hull-breaching rocks Who or what preys upon careless ships in this area? 61–65 Perpetual fog bank What is said to lie on the other side of this mist?
35–38 Kelp-clogged waters What ship went missing here? 66–70 Powerful maelstrom Who do you know that was lost to this swirling vortex?
39–41 Meteorite scar What prophecy foretold the meteorite's fall? 71–75 Ship graveyard What monstrous creature lurks here?
42–45 Military encampment Who is this faction warring against? 76–80 Shipwreck on high ground To which faction did this ship belong?
46–49 Military fort What notable prisoner is held here? 81–85 Skull-shaped outcrop Why does this place haunt your dreams?
50–52 Mining operation What danger have these miners unearthed? 86–90 Sorcerous nexus Who has gathered to reap the chaotic energy of this place?
53–55 Mist-shrouded peak What is said to stand atop this mountain? 91–95 Titanic machinery Who seeks to reactivate this ancient machine?
56–58 Navigation beacon Why has this lighthouse fallen into disrepair? 96–100 Unending cyclonic storm What is said to lie at this storm's center?
59–61 Ongoing naval blockade Who seeks an escort through or around this blockade?
62–65 Palatial manor What lavish event is scheduled to take place here?
66–69 Pirate conclave What opportunity or crisis brings the pirates together?
70–73 Recently wrecked ship What prize was this ship rumored to carry? kairos Amaryllis
74–76 Refugee encampment What danger or crisis displaced these refugees?
The Maelstrom
77–79 Religious commune Why are these adherents desperate for supplies?
80–83 Sentinel tree What threatens this sacred site? Hullbreak
Crags
84–87 Sheltered anchorage What infamous ship lies anchored here? Stormhaven
88–91 Warship patrols What are these ships hunting?
92–94 Whale graveyard Who seeks to harvest these bones?
95–97 Whaling grounds Who or what is hunting these creatures to near-extinction? Mark the notable locations on your navigation chart. If you’d prefer to keep their
location vague or unknown, make note of them as a rumor to follow up on.
98–100 Wide, navigable river What important location lies upriver?

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STEP 6: ADD A LOCAL CONNECTION CHARACTER
ORACLES
STEP 7: NAME THE AREA LOCAL
SEAS
In this step, you’ll add an important character as a connection to Lastly, give these local seas a name. If you’d like a
the local area. This person might be a patron for your character— Page 178 suggestion, roll on the Local Seas table (page 229). Page 229
someone of shared purpose who petitions or sponsors your
You’re nearly done! In the next exercise, you’ll send
initial adventures—or a helpful acquaintance. But keep in mind that connections are
your character on their perilous course.
not shipmates or companions. They are independent characters whose own lives
occasionally intersect with your own.
Answer these questions to create your local connection. If you are playing with others,
this is a shared connection.
✴ What is the connection’s role? Decide their duty, expertise, or background. Their
role offers a bonus when you make a move with their support—it should be general
enough to be helpful, but specific enough to be flavorful. See page 124 in the
Starforged rulebook for tips on connection roles.
✴ What is their rank? The connection’s rank represents the challenge of advancing
the relationship. The higher the rank, the greater the narrative focus and trouble
involved to eventually Forge a Bond with them. Choose a rank appropriate to their
role and the level of involvement you want them to have in your story: troublesome,
dangerous, formidable, extreme, or epic.
✴ What goal drives them? Roll or choose on the Character Goals table (page 185).
✴ What is their name? Roll or choose on the Character Name table (page 186).
✴ Are they linked to a faction? Referencing your faction influence grid, decide if this
connection has a relationship to a known faction.
✴ Where are they found? Choose a settlement or place on the map as the connection’s
present location. If they are aboard a ship, note where it sails.
Optionally, you can also flesh out a connection with additional details using the
questions below. If you’d prefer to keep it simple, wait until you first interact with them
to reveal more.
✴ What are obvious characteristics of the connection? Roll or choose on the
Character First Look table (page 178).
✴ What item or gear is this person seldom without? Roll or choose on Trademark
Accessories (page 182) or Trademark Weapons (page 183).
✴ What have I learned of this connection over time? Roll or choose on the Character
Details table (page 184).
Record this person’s name, roll, rank, and location on the connections worksheet, and
add any interesting additional details to your journal or notes.
A reminder: Introducing this connection at the start of your campaign is essentially a
“free” strong hit on the Make a Connection move.

WANT MORE?
If you envision your character having a more complete understanding of your starting
area, repeat step 4 (page 105) to add another settlement or two—making them
seaside or inland as you like. This may give you insight into relations among these
settlements, but will leave less to uncover in the course of your story.

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 NEED INSPIRATION?
SET THE SCENE Check page 129 of the Starforged rulebook for details on creating a worthy
inciting incident.
In this final exercise, you’ll decide where you story begins and identify a trouble worthy
of an iron vow. You can make this exercise part of your first proper session of play, or If you’re still not sure how to get things started, roll on a table or two and see
use it to lay the keel for future play. what drives your character at the start of the story. Here’s some suggestions:
Allow about 5–10 minutes for this exercise. ✴ A task from a patron or connection: Action + Theme (pages 118-119)
✴ An incident at sea: Seafaring Perils (page 130)
THE STATUS QUO ✴ A personal mission: Character Goals (page 185)
What is the situation for your character at the start of your campaign? Are you aboard ✴ A mysterious treasure map: Treasure Location (page 222)
a ship? Traveling overland? Arriving at a settlement? Meeting with a local connection? If all else fails, make something happen! Marauders attack. The sails
Using the map you created in the last exercise, consider where you find yourself or of a tempting prize appear on the horizon. A dying mariner hands you a
where you are bound. If you are playing with others, talk this over as a group. bloodstained map. Imperial soldiers arrive in force. A fancy gala is interrupted
As described on page 131 of the Starforged rulebook, you can start play with a by a murder (or a murder is interrupted by a fancy gala). Envision what your
prologue—a bit of character building and downtime before the adventure properly character is doing at the start of the story, and what event might put them
begins. Or you can start with a bang in medias res. The simple matter of “Where am on storm-tossed seas—literally or figuratively.
I, and what am I doing?” can help inform the situations you face in your first session. Forcing your character into action will ripple outwards to create new
opportunities and complications.
THE INCITING INCIDENT
Near the start of your story, you will Swear an Iron Vow to follow a goal, face a THROW OFF THE BOWLINES
problem, or undertake a mission. Make this something pressing but of limited scope—a That’s it! You’ve decided the truths of the isles, forged powerful factions,
dangerous or troublesome quest. This inciting incident interrupts the status quo and created a character, launched a ship and crew, mapped the local waters,
propels you into action. and envisioned the situation at the start of your story.
If you already have a quest in mind to kick-off your story, you’re all set. If not, consider If you are new to the Starforged system and would like more details on
the narrative fodder from the previous exercises. swearing and undertaking your initial vow, see pages 132–134 of the
Starforged rulebook. Otherwise, it’s time to set sail.
TRUTHS COMMAND
Keep in mind: these exercises were a foundation, not a mandate. If you
✴ Selected truths: Which situations, ✴ Ship: Is there some aspect of your
decide to change an established aspect of the campaign—or events in your
conflicts, or dangers offer an ship’s nature or history which must
story reveal their own truth—that’s okay! Keep what you like. Change or
opportunity for adventure? be dealt with? If you don’t have a
discard what you don’t. Play to see what happens.
✴ Quest starters: Are any of the command, do you undertake a quest
adventure seeds worth pursuing? to gain a ship of your own? Fair weather and following seas, Ironsworn!
✴ Crew: Is the ship’s crew facing an
FACTIONS urgent need, hardship, or curse?
✴ Allied factions: Do you undertake a
mission for an allied faction? LOCAL AREA
✴ Enemy factions: Will you attack or ✴ Settlement: Are there any settlement
undermine an enemy faction? aspects or projects that create an
opportunity for a quest?
CHARACTER ✴ Connection: Based on their role or
✴ Paths: Do you have any duties, skills, goal, does your connection need
or goals that might motivate a quest? something from you?
✴ Backstory: Does your backstory ✴ Locations: Is there a location that
imply a danger or goal? requires investigation or some
✴ Team: If playing co-op, do you and pressing trouble?
your allies have a shared goal?

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SUNDERED
ORACLES
REVEALING THE ISLES 114

THE CURSED DIE 116

CORE ORACLES 118

SEAFARING ORACLES 122

WEATHER ORACLES 132

SAILING SHIP ORACLES 134

ISLAND ORACLES 144

OVERLAND ORACLES 150

SETTLEMENT ORACLES 166

CHARACTER ORACLES 178

FACTION ORACLES 190

SHIPWRECK ORACLES 200

CAVE ORACLES 206

RUIN ORACLES 214

TREASURE ORACLES 222

MISCELLANEOUS ORACLES 228

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REVEALING THE ISLES
This section contains an array of generators and random tables to help envision
situations, encounters, and locations among the isles.
USING THE ORACLES
RESULTS BY REGION
Some location oracles are structured with results organized by the main regions of
the isles: Myriads, Margins, and Reaches. Check the result for your current location.
If you are playing in another setting, you can think of those regions as translating to
Inhabited, Frontier, and Remote.
MULTIPLE RESULTS
Some oracles provide a recommended number of rolls show. For example: @1–2.
Depending on the situation, you might make multiple rolls at once, or make them over
time to “peel the onion” and reveal new aspects.
All other tables are assumed to default to a single roll, but some oracles include an
embedded result that prompts you to make multiple rolls. This is typically shown as
“Roll twice.” If you get this result, roll twice more on the table and combine those
results. If you get “Roll twice” yet again, ignore it and redo the roll.
LINKS TO OTHER TABLES
Oracle answers will often prompt you to jump to another oracle. This is
shown as an arrow symbol with the name(s) of the oracle. For example:
> Island. If you see this prompt, that’s your cue to go to that section or table to reveal
more about the encounter or location. If you are reading this rulebook on a digital
device, the included page references are clickable.
MIXING AND MATCHING ORACLES
The Sundered Isles oracle tables are primarily intended for a seafaring setting,
but many are flexible enough to incorporate into your Starforged spacefaring
campaigns or Ironsworn fantasy campaigns—or even other roleplaying games.
For example, the Faction Oracles (page 190) are useful for a wide variety of
settings, and the Interlude Scene table (page 230) can help prompt the nature
of a character-focused downtime scene in any campaign.
Inversely, the Starforged oracles are useful for swashbuckling campaigns set
in the spacefaring realm, helping generate the details of planets, spacegoing
encounters, strange creatures, and ancient alien vaults.
In short, the Sundered Isles oracles provide the essentials for adventures in a
seafaring world, but feel free to mix and match from other sources to create your
own perfect oracle kit.
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PICK YOUR POISON
When you Ask the Oracle a question that leads you to this section, consider your
approach and preferences. For any particular situation, you might have several tables
to choose from.
Some oracle tables are abstract. For example, the Action oracle (page 118) offers
single word prompts. This table can be combined with others to add nuance—such
as using Theme (page 119) to form a verb/noun combination—but the result still
relies on your creative interpretation. Deciphering these answers, realizing how they
connect to situations in your story, experiencing those eureka moments, is part of the
fun of playing Starforged and Sundered Isles.
Other oracle results are general. They provide room to clarify or expand, but are less
cryptic than the abstract tables. For example, the Seafaring Peril table (page 130)
includes prompts for unfortunate events that might befall your ship, but the exact
nature of each event is left to the players to suss out. You may decide those answers
yourself, or Ask the Oracle yes/no questions to clarify.
And some oracle tables are specific. A Character Name (page 186), for example.
Or Overland Details (page 158). The more precise the result, the more flavorful or
actionable, but the less open to creative interpretation. This is especially true when
playing in the world of the Sundered Isles, because the oracle tables are keyed to
the setting. If you are playing in another world, or chose to explore the skyfaring or
spacefaring realms when you launched your campaign (page 71), you may find
abstract and general prompts more useful.
With a bit of play time under your belt, you’ll get familiar with the structure of the
oracles and find your own preferred approaches.
OTHER REMINDERS
The tables in this section are a tool. Use them as you like to help envision the world,
introduce encounters and events, and move your story forward. Here are a few
additional tips for making the most of the oracles. See page 291 in the Starforged
rulebook for more.
✴ Use tables as a pick-list: Oracles aren’t just for rolling. You’re free to scan a table
and pick an option that is a good fit. This is particularly true when building on
established facts. However, keep in mind that the generators—particularly for
locations, characters, and ships—are often structured to include a mix of common
and rare answers. For example, an encountered ship might be carrying treasure,
but this is a rare find as defined by the odds of the Cargo table (page 141).
Follow the fiction, treating unusual events and discoveries as special.
✴ Peel the onion: When initially encountering a location, character, or ship, use
the oracle tables for details you would perceive as first impression, such as the
Character First Look table (page 178). Make a roll or two, envision the result as
appropriate to the situation, make some assumptions to fill in the gaps, and move
on with your story. Then use other tables to reveal new details over time.
✴ Build oracle arrays and campaign elements: An oracle array helps you choose
from among a set of relevant tables, while a campaign elements table reveals
the focus of an encounter or situation. See pages 384–385 of the Starforged
rulebook for details.
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THE CURSED DIE
Are the isles haunted by supernatural forces, monstrous foes, and strange
technologies? You can introduce these dread aspects when you define your setting
truths. Or perhaps you will discover them—or wake them—in the course of your story.
Either way, use the cursed die to reveal the uncanny, horrifying, and chaotic facets of
your world.
ASK THE (CURSED) ORACLE
Many random tables in this book are marked 9 You can adjust the chance of a cursed result to fit the situation. You might be sailing
with a small skull icon: 6. When you use one of
those tables for inspiration, you may roll a cursed
40
Oracle Dice
die alongside your oracle dice. Like your oracle
dice, the cursed die is ten-sided, but should be a
special color or material to distinguish it from the 0 Cursed Die
oracle dice. Choose a die that evokes an eerie
quality. A malevolence.
After making your oracle roll, look at the value
of your cursed die. Is it a 10—often signified by
a 0 or 00 on a ten-sided die? If so, your answer is cursed, and you should check the
cursed version of that table for your answer. The cursed table is often on the same
page or the next page. If in doubt, a page number next to the small cursed icon will
show the way. Cursed tables are marked with a large version of the skull icon.
116 Sundered Oracles
MORE CURSES
If you want to give the cursed die more emphasis, consider these options.
✴ Roll a cursed die alongside abstract oracles such as Action and Theme. These
tables don’t have dedicated cursed alternatives, but you can resolve a cursed
result by envisioning the nature of the prompt as frightening or uncanny. If the
result doesn’t lend itself to a supernatural interpretation, that’s okay—just ignore
the cursed die and move on.
✴ When you Ask the Oracle and use the yes/no table to divine an answer, toss your
cursed die into the mix. Use a cursed result to add a dreadful twist to the answer.
ADJUSTING THE ODDS
cursed waters, or decide that curses are likely on nights when the Wraith moon is full.
Or perhaps your ship is cursed, putting you on a course along the margins of the real
and unreal. If you want control over the odds of a cursed result, here are some options.
✴ Increase the range of a cursed result by triggering it on 9–10 or 8–10.
✴ Increase the chance of a cursed result by adding one or two additional cursed dice
to your oracle roll. If any die rolls 10, the result is cursed.
✴ Use a full set of polyhedrals as your cursed dice: D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and D20.
When adding a cursed die to a roll, choose one. If you roll the highest value on that
die—for example, 4 on a D4—the result is cursed. Thus, a fewer-sided die increases
the odds of a cursed result, while a many-sided die makes it less likely.
Keep in mind that the cursed die is always optional. Roll it only when the potential for a
cursed answer is wanted and appropriate. If you prefer a setting without supernatural
aspects, ignore this mechanic altogether. If you encounter a situation where a cursed
result is obvious and interesting, no need to roll the cursed die—just make it happen.
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CORE ORACLES For details on using the Core Oracles, see page 295 of the Starforged rulebook.

ACTION THEME
1 Abandon 26 Control 51 Gather 76 Release 1 Ability 26 Destiny 51 Labor 76 Revenge
2 Acquire 27 Coordinate 52 Guard 77 Remove 2 Advantage 27 Disaster 52 Language 77 Rival
3 Advance 28 Create 53 Hide 78 Resist 3 Alliance 28 Discovery 53 Law 78 Rumor
4 Affect 29 Debate 54 Hold 79 Restore 4 Authority 29 Disease 54 Leadership 79 Safety
5 Aid 30 Defeat 55 Hunt 80 Reveal 5 Balance 30 Dream 55 Legacy 80 Sanctuary
6 Arrive 31 Defend 56 Initiate 81 Risk 6 Barrier 31 Duty 56 Life 81 Secret
7 Assault 32 Deflect 57 Inspect 82 Scheme 7 Belief 32 Enemy 57 Love 82 Solution
8 Attack 33 Defy 58 Investigate 83 Search 8 Blood 33 Expedition 58 Memory 83 Spirit
9 Avenge 34 Deliver 59 Journey 84 Secure 9 Bond 34 Faction 59 Nature 84 Stranger
10 Avoid 35 Demand 60 Learn 85 Seize 10 Bounty 35 Fame 60 Navigation 85 Strategy
11 Await 36 Depart 61 Leave 86 Serve 11 Burden 36 Family 61 Opportunity 86 Strength
12 Begin 37 Destroy 62 Locate 87 Share 12 Commerce 37 Fear 62 Peace 87 Superstition
13 Betray 38 Distract 63 Lose 88 Strengthen 13 Community 38 Fellowship 63 Phenomenon 88 Supply
14 Blockade 39 Eliminate 64 Manipulate 89 Study 14 Corruption 39 Freedom 64 Possession 89 Survival
15 Bolster 40 Endure 65 Mourn 90 Summon 15 Creation 40 Greed 65 Power 90 Time
16 Breach 41 Escalate 66 Move 91 Support 16 Crime 41 Hardship 66 Price 91 Trade
17 Break 42 Escort 67 Oppose 92 Suppress 17 Culture 42 Hate 67 Pride 92 Treaty
18 Capture 43 Evade 68 Overwhelm 93 Surrender 18 Cure 43 Health 68 Prize 93 Truth
19 Challenge 44 Explore 69 Persevere 94 Swear 19 Curse 44 History 69 Prophesy 94 Vengeance
20 Change 45 Falter 70 Preserve 95 Threaten 20 Danger 45 Home 70 Protection 95 Vow
21 Charge 46 Find 71 Protect 96 Transform 21 Death 46 Honor 71 Quest 96 War
22 Clash 47 Finish 72 Raid 97 Uncover 22 Debt 47 Hope 72 Relationship 97 Warning
23 Command 48 Focus 73 Reduce 98 Uphold 23 Decay 48 Industry 73 Religion 98 Weakness
24 Communicate 49 Follow 74 Refuse 99 Weaken 24 Deception 49 Innocence 74 Reputation 99 Wealth
25 Construct 50 Fortify 75 Reject 100 Withdraw 25 Defense 50 Knowledge 75 Resource 100 Weapon

When you Ask the Oracle about a goal, situation, or event, roll for an Action (above)
and Theme (opposite page). Together, these oracles provide an interpretative verb/
noun prompt.
Other oracle tables include prompts to check for an Action and Theme (shown as
> Action + Theme). That’s your cue to roll on these tables and Interpret the result.

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DESCRIPTOR FOCUS
1 Abandoned 26 Deep 51 Hidden 76 Protected 1 Ammunition 26 Derelict 51 Message 76 Shore
2 Abundant 27 Defended 52 Hoarded 77 Rare 2 Anchorage 27 Discovery 52 Mist 77 Shortcut
3 Active 28 Dense 53 Hostile 78 Remote 3 Animal 28 Enclosure 53 Monument 78 Sound
4 Ancient 29 Depleted 54 Inaccessible 79 Rich 4 Apparition 29 Energy 54 Obstacle 79 Storage
5 Barren 30 Desolate 55 Infested 80 Ruined 5 Art 30 Equipment 55 Outbreak 80 Storm
6 Blighted 31 Destroyed 56 Inhabited 81 Sacred 6 Artifact 31 Faction 56 Outpost 81 Structure
7 Blocked 32 Diverse 57 Isolated 82 Safe 7 Battleground 32 Flag 57 Path 82 Supply
8 Breached 33 Empty 58 Living 83 Sealed 8 Beast 33 Fleet 58 People 83 Symbol
9 Broken 34 Ensnaring 59 Lost 84 Secret 9 Blockade 34 Force 59 Person 84 Terrain
10 Captured 35 Expansive 60 Lush 85 Settled 10 Boat 35 Fortification 60 Pirate 85 Territory
11 Chaotic 36 Exposed 61 Makeshift 86 Shrouded 11 Book 36 Gadget 61 Port 86 Threshold
12 Charted 37 Fertile 62 Mechanical 87 Stolen 12 Boundary 37 Grave 62 Provisions 87 Tool
13 Collapsed 38 Fiery 63 Misleading 88 Stormy 13 Cache 38 Habitat 63 Reef 88 Town
14 Colossal 39 Flooded 64 Moving 89 Stranded 14 Cargo 39 Hazard 64 Refuge 89 Trap
15 Confined 40 Foreboding 65 Mysterious 90 Strange 15 Commander 40 Hideaway 65 Relic 90 Treasure
16 Conspicuous 41 Forgotten 66 Natural 91 Sunken 16 Commodity 41 Home 66 Remains 91 Vault
17 Constructed 42 Forsaken 67 New 92 Toxic 17 Confinement 42 Illusion 67 Rendezvous 92 Vegetation
18 Contested 43 Fortified 68 Obscured 93 Trapped 18 Connection 43 Island 68 Resource 93 Vessel
19 Corrupted 44 Foul 69 Open 94 Undersea 19 Container 44 Lair 69 Rock 94 Village
20 Created 45 Fragile 70 Peaceful 95 Undiscovered 20 Contraband 45 Land 70 Ruins 95 Void
21 Cursed 46 Frozen 71 Perilous 96 Unnatural 21 Corpse 46 Leader 71 Sail 96 Water
22 Damaged 47 Functional 72 Pillaged 97 Unstable 22 Creation 47 Machine 72 Salvage 97 Weapon
23 Dead 48 Grim 73 Powerful 98 Valuable 23 Creature 48 Map 73 Sea 98 Weather
24 Deadly 49 Guarded 74 Preserved 99 Violent 24 Crew 49 Material 74 Shelter 99 Wind
25 Decaying 50 Haunted 75 Prominent 100 Wrecked 25 Debris 50 Medicine 75 Ship 100 Wreckage

When you Ask the Oracle about the nature of a location, discovery, or encounter, roll
for a Descriptor (above) and a Focus (opposite page) for an adjective/noun prompt.
Other oracle tables include prompts to check for a Descriptor and Focus (shown as
> Descriptor + Focus). That’s your cue to roll on these tables and interpret the result.

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SEAFARING ORACLES UNKNOWN WATERS
Myriads Margins Reaches
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result
SEAFARING WAYPOINTS 1–20 1–15 1–10
Land, ho!
> Island; pg 144
Use these tables to trigger locations, events, and encounters on a seafaring expedition.
Use the Known Waters table (below) if you Undertake an Expedition among or between Sails, ho!
known islands, such as when following a chart of local islands. Use the Unknown 21–35 16–25 11–15
> Sailing Ship; pg 134
Waters table (opposite page) when navigating unfamiliar waters with the prospect of
encountering unrevealed islands. Changing weather
36–45 26–40 16–35
> Weather; pg 132
KNOWN WATERS
Instance (choose one)
Myriads Margins Reaches 46–60 41–55 36–50 > Seafaring Details; pg 124
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result
> Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
Sails, ho!
1–25 1–15 1–5 Lost souls
> Sailing Ship; pg 134 61–70 56–65 51–60
> Shipwreck; pg 200
Changing weather
26–35 16–30 6–25 Relic of the past
> Weather; pg 132 71–75 66–75 61–75
> Ruin; pg 214
Instance (choose one)
Character focus
36–55 31–50 26–45 > Seafaring Details; pg 124 76–90 76–90 76–90
> Interlude Scene; pg 230
> Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121

Lost souls 91–100 91–100 91–100 Roll twice

56–65 51–60 46–55
> Shipwreck; pg 200

Relic of the past If you face a cost in your travels, such as when you roll a miss as you Undertake an
66–70 61–70 56–70 Expedition, the Seafaring Peril (pg 130) oracle can help reveal what occurs. If you
> Ruin; pg 214
encounter good fortune, such as when you roll a strong hit with a match, the Seafaring
Character focus Opportunity (pg 131) oracle can inspire the nature of this lucky break. Check those
71–85 71–85 71–85 tables instead of—or in addition to—a seafaring waypoint.
> Interlude Scene; pg 230

86–100 86–100 86–100 Roll twice

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SEAFARING DETAILS (1–30) SEAFARING DETAILS (31–65) 6 pg 128
This table reveals occurrences on a seafaring expedition. Possible
31 Large sharks circle the ship
results include locations, events, sightings, and encounters.
6 pg 127 32 Whales crest the surface, misting the air with saltwater spray
1 A plume of smoke rises on the horizon 33 Dolphins spin and jump at the bow
2 Carved monoliths, taller than your ship, form a circle large enough to sail through 34 A giant whale, its back pierced by a wicked-looking harpoon, breaks the surface
3 An albatross alights on the yardarm; it surveys the ship dispassionately 35 A half-sunk rowboat, burdened with chests and barrels, bobs on the sea
4 A large plank of driftwood bears a carved message 36 A vast volcano dome, belching steam, sits just above the waves
5 Buoys mark hazardous waters 37 A massive stone statue, cracked and worn by age, stands atop an eroded rock
6 Beast hunters, sailing a sleek-hulled ship, chase their quarry 38 A broken spire stands atop a lonely rock
7 Sea caves pocket the steep flanks of a rocky islet 39 A solitary mariner watches you from the deck of their single-masted boat
8 A rogue wave rises on the horizon 40 Rocks and seabed muck, laid bare by a low tide, surround a narrow waterway
9 Dagger-like rocks rise out of the sea 41 A brief, passing squall batters the ship with wind and rain
10 Flags of unknown heraldry fly from a partially collapsed fort 42 A multitude of jellyfish glimmer like pale lanterns
11 A massive storm wall gathers in the distance, lighting flashing 43 A long line of boats, laden with cargo and passengers, make their way across the sea
12 Waves surge against an exposed reef 44 A settlement stands on an isolated islet
13 A gull lands on the deck, a rolled slip of paper tied to its leg 45 A massive stone statue, weathered and worn, stands atop an eroded rock
14 A ship flounders on high seas, listing dangerously to one side 46 A rocky mount shelters a deep-water harbor
15 Rusted anchors, hung like trophies from a rocky mount, clatter in the wind 47 A graveyard of sun-bleached whale bones lies atop scattered shoals
16 Labyrinthine mangroves sprawl along the shore of a tiny islet 48 A crumbling stone bridge spans the gap between two rocky islets
17 Survivors aboard a meager raft desperately flag you down 49 Abundant sea life is visible in these crystal-clear shallows
18 Clusters of jagged rocks lurk just below the ocean waves 50 A formation of sleek coastal boats race swiftly across the waves
19 A crew struggles to refloat their ship, which is run aground on a sandbank 51 A ship riddled with damage drifts past, seemingly uncrewed
20 Stone ruins lie just beneath the surface 52 A trade ship struggles at the edge of an expanding whirlpool
21 Waves pummel a shipwreck that lies split in two upon the rocks 53 Shattered debris drifts past
22 A battered, drifting flag bears a familiar emblem 54 A stranded mariner waves from a tiny islet
23 The air smells of smoke, and ash drifts on the wind 55 A storm of falling stars streaks through the sky
24 A battered, oarless longboat floats on the open sea 56 A ship lies at anchor; its crew busily repairs torn sails and broken spars
25 A planted flag and a lonely cairn stand atop a tiny rocky islet 57 A lone survivor clings to a floating crate
26 Something massive brushes against the hull before diving out of sight 58 Sea turtles swim in a lazy circle over a deep blue marine sinkhole
27 The sound of distant cannon fire echoes across the sea 59 A long line of sails dot the horizon
28 Water churns as a large school of fish flees a predator 60 A heavy chain is strung between rocks just below the waterline
29 Lashed-together shipwrecks, anchored to the sea floor, form a ramshackle floating home 61 Sinking ships and struggling survivors mark the scene of a recent battle
30 A massive school of rays forms a roving shadow just below the surface 62 A ravaged ship, burnt nearly to the waterline, floats aimlessly

Check page 125 for the 31–65 results, and page 126 for 66–100. 63 A powerful current sweeps through a passage bounded by rocky shoals
64 Wind-beaten trees cling precariously to a rocky mount
65 Submerged heat vents send up roiling water and plumes of steam

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SEAFARING DETAILS (66–100) 6 pg 129 6 CURSED SEAFARING DETAILS
66 A sudden gust pulls the sails and rigging taught, an omen of changing weather 1 An exodus of panicked birds darken the sky
67 Boats gather in a circle as their passengers toss flowers into the sea 2 The shadowy silhouette of a flying beast, barely visible in the mist, passes overhead
68 A glass bottle with a message bobs on the waves 3 A maelstrom shimmers with mystic energies
69 Whales congregate amid deep waters 4 Iron fittings spontaneously rust and corrode
70 A vibrantly-painted merchant vessel sends up a flag of welcome 5 A ship is sighted but disappears if you look directly at it
71 A flurry of cannon fire flashes within a fog bank 6 Pale sea turtles, their shells carved with strange runes, circle the ship
72 Sandbars are scattered across shallow waters 7 Ragged slashes, as if from claws, appear in the sails
73 Fruit trees cling to a grassy islet 8 A parrot lands on a spar, squawks a foreboding message, and flies off
74 A tangle of sea plants, muck, and debris spin slowly in a wide gyre 9 Iron cages, each housing a sun-dried corpse, hang from a rocky mount
75 A massive fog bank stretches the length of the horizon 10 A titanic, sinuous skeleton lies atop a rocky shoal
76 A small fleet of fishing boats head for deeper waters 11 A ship is spotted, identical to your own
77 Sunken metal catches the light within clear waters 12 Elaborate and unsettling symbols mar the stone of a rocky islet
78 Large lizards scamper along the narrow shore of a rocky islet 13 Strands of kelp rise from the water, creeping and grasping
79 Two ships sit side-by-side at anchor; crews move cargo from one to the other 14 An eclipse overtakes the sun, stealing away the day
80 Flagged buoys mark a faction's claimed territory 15 The sea suddenly smells of rot
81 A dark cave sits high above the waterline on a rocky pillar 16 Countless dead fish float on the surface
82 Thickly-packed seaweed carpets the water 17 A single albatross alights on the yardarm, then falls instantly dead
83 Ships exchange cannon fire in the distance; acrid smoke drifts for leagues 18 A perpetual fog bank, as still as a stone wall, lies ahead
84 Coral reefs lie in shallow, crystalline waters 19 A dark swarm of giant bats circles the ship
85 Swarms of sharks feed on a dead whale carcass 20 A monstrous sea beast appears, trailing the ship with an inexorable purpose
86 A small grove of palm trees and a simple hut stand atop a sandy islet 21 The ship's bell rings of its own accord
87 Hordes of seabirds nest among a long row of guano-spattered sea stacks 22 Your ship comes to a sudden and shuddering stop in deep waters
88 Manatees graze among a field of tall sea grass in shallow waters 23 The sea boils, sending up gouts of steam
89 On a moonless, cloudy night, deep darkness falls over the sea 24 Tentacles, dripping with slimy brine, curl over the gunwales
90 The crew of a fishing boat struggles with a mighty catch 25 A vast field of algae-covered bones lies scattered in shallow waters
91 Survivors wave from the deck of a sinking ship 26 The bloated corpse of an enormous beast floats past, a grisly bitemark in its flank
92 A flash of reflected sunlight gleams from glass or metal in the distance 27 Hundreds of carrion birds settle onto spars and rigging, waiting expectantly
93 Shrubs and colorful flowers carpet a rocky islet 28 An unblemished iron pillar stands in shallow waters
94 A lone chest bobs in the waves 29 Crewmembers are plagued by horrific visions or dreams
95 Seals rest on the exposed keel of a capsized ship, barking as you come near 30 A narrow passage cuts through a churning, green fog
96 Whale song, tinged with sadness, echoes across the sea
Check page 128 for the 31–65 results, and page 129 for 66–100.
97 An imposing fort dominates the terrain of a rocky islet
98 A heap of flotsam and jetsam grinds against the shore of a rocky islet
99 A distant signal or beacon flares to life
100 Smoke rises from among a grove of palms on a sandy isle

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6 CURSED SEAFARING DETAILS (31–65) 6 CURSED SEAFARING DETAILS (66–100)
31 The sea spills like a waterfall into an unnatural chasm 66 A large blood slick covers the water
32 A vast whirlpool opens ahead of the ship 67 A watertight compartment spontaneously floods with seawater
33 Strange shapes move within an approaching fog bank 68 A sorrowful shanty, seemingly without a source, echoes across the waters
34 All at once, the ship's lanterns go dark 69 A massive shape passes beneath your ship, sending it listing to one side
35 The roar of a monstrous beast rises from a fog-shrouded islet 70 Shadowy, vaporous ships cruise along the horizon
36 Countless shipwrecks float in a tangle, drawn together by uncanny forces 71 The tide slips away with unnatural speed, revealing patches of seafloor
37 The compass spins wildly 72 A large winged form, cloaked in shadow, perches atop the main mast
38 A tangled net holds the corpse of a ghastly, mutated creature 73 A coffin, nailed shut and marked with cryptic symbols, bobs on the water
39 A cloaked figure stands in a boat that moves without oar or sail 74 Waking from a dream, you find yourself clutching a paper marked with a black spot
40 A procession of oarless boats, hung with pale lanterns, hold silent figures 75 A ghostly message, written in blood, appears in the captain's logbook
41 A day passes, but you and the crew have no memory of it 76 A crewmember, moving as if in a trance, climbs over the gunwales and drops into the sea
42 Hordes of panicked rats emerge from the lower decks 77 Phantom voices carry on the wind, whispering a dreadful premonition
43 Bladelike iron shapes, carved with faintly-glowing symbols, jut from the sea 78 Skeletal figures, welding corroded blades, clamber over the gunwales
44 The seawater turns red and smells of blood 79 Bizarre jellyfish float through the air
45 The ship's wheel turns of its own accord and then holds fast, setting a new course 80 The apparition of someone you knew delivers a warning before fading away
46 Mangled corpses, too many to count, drift on the water 81 An enormous pale light rises from the murky depths
47 One beast battles another, and the sea churns with blood 82 A crewmember is stricken with a hideous sickness
48 An unknown island, etched in black ink by an unseen hand, appears on the ship's charts 83 Among the ship's stores, fresh water and wine turn to brine
49 Something knocks insistently against the underside of the hull 84 Flocks of birds fling themselves carelessly against the hull and sails
50 A monstrous beast stalks the ship 85 Ghostly figures stand motionless and silent on the shore of a rocky islet
51 Alluring songs beckon from among the rocks 86 A wandering iceberg holds a tentacled form within its crystalline core
52 A pale child stands on the shore of an otherwise deserted islet, smiling blankly 87 A leviathan's corpse bobs to the surface, its desiccated skull gaping
53 A giant mangrove, home to strange birdlike creatures, stands in stagnant waters 88 A spectral figure stands at the bow, pointing insistently at the horizon
54 An unnatural current sweeps the ship onto a new course 89 Objects fly through the air as if amid a whirlwind
55 Hordes of scrabbling bone-white crabs climb the ship's hull 90 Perishable provisions turn to ash
56 The shadowy outline of a frozen ship sits within an enormous wandering iceberg 91 Barnacles foul the hull and deck, growing and spreading with uncanny speed
57 A tattoo spontaneously appears on your forearm 92 The sea turns dark, and something stirs within
58 A burning map, inscribed by an unseen hand, is scorched into the planks of the deck 93 Monstrous eyes glimmer within the shadowy depths of an islet sea cave
59 Fields of dead coral lay within foul-smelling waters 94 Wet footprints and sea muck trace a path on the deck
60 A tall mound of skulls sits upon a rocky islet 95 Spectral forms with hollow eyes drift just below the water's surface
61 In the hold, frantic scratching emanates from within an unassuming crate 96 A distant ship floats above the water
62 Alluring lights glimmer beyond a gigantic stone archway 97 A lone figure strides across the water with an unnatural gait
63 Cockroaches swarm the deck 98 An unmoving fog clings to a rocky islet, shrouding all but the peak of a barren hill
64 The sea ahead is a frozen sheet 99 The sound of sobbing echoes across mist-shrouded seas
65 A graveyard of dead ships lies trapped within a sargassum sea 100 The rising sun casts a baleful red glow

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SEAFARING PERIL SEAFARING OPPORTUNITY
Use this table when you want inspiration for a trouble during ocean exploration or on Use this table when you want inspiration for a beneficial encounter or event on a
a seagoing expedition. seagoing journey, such as when you roll a strong hit with a match as you Undertake an
Expedition, or if you Explore a Waypoint and find an opportunity.
1–3 Boarders strike without warning
4–6 Crewmember goes missing 1–4 Cache of cargo or supplies
7–9 Crewmember is found dead 5–8 Chance for a moment of inner peace
10–12 Crewmember is injured 9–12 Clear passage through otherwise perilous seas
13–15 Crewmembers argue or brawl 13–16 Clue offers insight into a current quest or mystery
16–18 Crewmembers challenge your decisions or command 17–20 Clue to a foe's nature or vulnerabilities
19–21 Crewmembers grow bored or restless 21–24 Creatures show the way or offer inspiration
22–24 Crewmembers grow suspicious of each other 25–28 Crewmember offers insight or proposes a clever plan
25–27 Dangerous current or whirlpool takes hold 29–32 Crewmember reveals a helpful skill or background
28–30 Enemies form a blockade 33–36 Crewmembers support or validate your leadership
31–33 Enemy ship is sighted 37–40 Foe inadvertently reveals themselves or tips their hand
34–36 Hostile beast attacks 41–44 Fortuitous wind or current speeds your way
37–39 Hull is fouled or leaking 45–48 Friendly community in sight
40–42 Ill omens cause anxiety 49–52 Friendly ship crosses your path
43–45 Imperiled ship signals for help 53–56 Good omens offer encouragement
46–48 Isolation or fear presses in 57–60 Ideal weather takes hold
49–51 Mysterious wreckage portends a new threat 61–64 Impressive vista offers comfort or inspiration
52–54 Provisions are spoiled or corrupted 65–68 Lookout pinpoints a lurking foe
55–57 Rigging or equipment is damaged or broken 69–72 Message or map with useful information
58–60 Rogue wave strikes 73–76 Occasion for celebration or remembrance with the crew
61–63 Sabotage is revealed 77–80 Opening to escape or avoid foes
64–66 Shallow waters or obstructions imperil navigation 81–84 Plea for help from a potential benefactor
67–69 Shipboard fire breaks out 85–88 Refuge offers a place to hide, plan, or recover
70–72 Sickness threatens the health of the crew 89–92 Ship and crew perform beyond expectations
73–75 Storm looms 93–96 Shipwreck or derelict ripe for the picking
76–78 Stowaway is revealed 97–100 Source of fresh provisions
79–81 True nature of a cargo, crewmember, or passenger is revealed
82–84 Valuable cargo or provisions go missing
85–87 Vermin infest spaces below decks
88–90 Weather changes for the worse
91–93 Wind recedes, and the sails fall slack
94–96 You are lost or off course
97–99 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119
100 Roll twice

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WEATHER ORACLES 6 CURSED WEATHER
Roll Result Detail
1–5 Ash storm Churning, low-level clouds of gray ash
WEATHER CONDITIONS 6–10 Blighting muck Rain of corrosive, mucous-like ooze
Myriads Margins Reaches 11–15 Blood rain Ghastly, crimson rain
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result 16–20 Cinder rain Storm of fiery rock and ash
1–70 1–60 1–50 Fair Weather 21–25 Creeping mist Slithering, grasping fog
71–100 61–100 51–100 > Foul Weather; below 26–30 Crimson mist Slow-moving fog that burns like acid
31–35 Dead calm Disquieting stillness
If you’d like to establish the time of day for an encounter or scene, roll a single oracle
die. If even, it’s daytime; if odd, it’s night. Higher numbers are later in that period. 36–40 Fisher's feast Shower of fish
41–45 Forge's fury Fast-moving storm of scorching heat
FOUL WEATHER 6 pg 133 46–50 Gloam tide Unnatural darkness that moves with the tide
51–55 Ice fall Uncanny cold that leaves surfaces enveloped in thick ice
Roll Result Detail
56–60 Iron wind Strong wind that sends ships along an inevitable, fatebound course
1–10 Stifling Windless, oppressive heat
61–65 Knowing mist Fog that manifests visions of dark secrets and painful memories
11–25 Listless Light winds and sweltering heat
66–70 Phantom mist Ghost-haunted fog
26–40 Misty Light winds and damp fog
71–75 Rot wind Wind that carries the foul stench of death
41–55 Foggy Light winds and dense fog
76–80 Sand storm Clouds of pelting, stinging sand, ripped from a now-barren island
56–75 Heavy High winds, steady rain, and rough waters
81–85 Seeking spouts Waterspouts and tornadoes that move with dreadful purpose
76–90 Stormy Powerful winds, pelting rain, and high seas
86–90 Tempest Undying storm that prowls the isles in search of prey
91–100 Raging Destructive winds, torrential rain, and monstrous waves
91–95 Wailing wind Wind that carries the mournful keen of the lost and the drowned
To learn the duration of foul or cursed weather, roll a single oracle die. 1–2 is fleeting 96–100 Witch fire Low clouds suffused with tendrils of chaotic, mystic energy
(hour or less). 3–9 is persistent (several hours). 0/10 is relentless (more than a day).

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SAILING SHIP ORACLES The suggested challenge
ranks are a starting
place. Set the rank of
a naval engagement
SHIP SIZE as appropriate to the
capability of the forces
Use this table to generate the scale of a ship you command and the
sighting, ranging from a single small ship to nature of your objectives.
a massive armada. Also, keep in mind that a
ship’s rank is relative to
other ship-scale vehicles,
creatures, or powers. See
page 38 for tips on
handing naval encounters.

1–30 31–60 61–80 81–85 Force

Small Medium Large Colossal
86–95 96–99 100
Such as: Cutter, Sloop Such as: Corvette, Schooner Such as: Frigate, Galleon Such as: Dreadnought, Titan Flotilla Fleet Armada
Rigging: One or two masts Rigging: Two or three masts Rigging: Three or more masts Rigging: Four or more masts Medium flagship Large flagship Colossal flagship
Crew: 5–25 Crew: 25–50 Crew: 50–200 Crew: 200–500 and a few and many and countless
Rank: Troublesome Rank: Dangerous Rank: Formidable Rank: Extreme or Epic other ships other ships other ships
or Dangerous or Formidable or Extreme

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SHIP POSITION
Set the range of the encounter and the ship’s initial status as appropriate to the
situation and environment. If unsure, use the tables below.
RANGE
Roll Result Detail
1–40 Distant On the horizon and too far to make out details
41–75 Far Observable but well beyond weapons range
76–95 Medium Easily discernible and nearly within weapons range
96–100 Near Sighted or revealed at very close range

STATUS
1–10 In Battle 36–60 Underway (approaching) 86–95 In distress
11–25 Anchored 61–75 Underway (outbound) 96–98 Adrift
26–35 Getting underway 76–85 Underway (parallel) 99–100 Run aground

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1–2 Accompanied by creatures
3–5 Adorned with colorful banners
6–8 Armed with archaic weapons
9–10 Armed with mechanized weapons
11–13 Armored prow or ram
14–16 Battle-scarred hull
17–18 Beast-hide sails
19–21 Black hull and sails
22–24 Blood-red sails
25–27 Boarding prow or ramp
28–30 Brightly-colored sails
31–32 Constructed of unusual wood
33–34 Displaying trophies of defeated foes
35–37 Elaborately carved hull
38–40 Famous or infamous vessel
41–43 Gilded adornments and fittings
44–46 Grandiose or imposing figurehead
47–48 Hidden gunports
49–50 Hung with lanterns
51–52 Ironclad hull
53–55 Large harpoon cannon
56–57 Low-profile or shallow draft
58–59 Mechanized propulsion
60–61 Numerous launch boats
62–64 Overgunned
65–66 Overloaded or deep draft
67–69 Painted hull
70–71 Propelled or aided by oars
72–74 Undead crew, going about their duties
75–76 Ravaged by fire
77–79 Sails emblazoned with insignias
80–81 Submersible
82–84 Tall enclosed superstructure
85–87 Torn sails and broken rigging
88–89 Towing another ship
90–92 Twin-hulled (catamaran)
93–95 Undergunned or unarmed
96–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
6 CURSED SHIP FIRST LOOK
1–3 Accompanied by a monstrous beast
4–6 Adorned with arcane symbols
7–8 Alight with unnatural flames
9–11 Animate figurehead
12–13 Arcane propulsion
14–16 Beheaded Figurehead
17–19 Bone-wrought hull
20–22 Broken hull
23–25 Cloaked by smoke and ash
26–28 Corpses hung from the rigging
29–30 Dead beast lashed to the hull
31–33 Draped with seaweed
34–36 Drowned or abyssal crew
37–39 Eerie illumination
40–42 Encrusted with sea life
43–45 Festooned with bones or skulls
46–47 Flying or floating
48–50 Illusionary or spectral form
51–53 Malignant growths
54–55 Maw-like prow
56–57 Mechanized transformation
58–60 Mechanized weaponry
61–63 Mistlike sails
64–66 Overpowering stench of decay
67–69 Rotting hull and sails
70–72 Sailing without a crew
73–75 Sails with unnatural speed
76–78 Sinister songs or chants
79–81 Sorcerous weaponry
82–83 Swarming with bats or carrion birds
84–86 Tattered sails
87–88 Teleporting
89–91 Trail of blood in its wake
92–94 Undead crew
95–97 Wreathed in misty cold
98–100 Shadowed by > Cursed Weather; pg 133

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SHIP CONTROLLING FACTION SHIP MISSION
If the first impressions of a ship don’t reveal its identity, check the table below. If a A ship’s faction can reveal its role, such as warship, tradeship, or whaler. If the ship is
known faction commands the ship, roll or choose on your faction influence grid (page independent, the faction unknown, or if you simply want more detail, use this table.
52). If it is independent or aligned with an unknown faction, use other tables such Alternatively, use the captain’s goal (page 185) to set the ship’s purpose.
as Symbol and Mission to help envision its nature, allegiances, and purpose. 6 below
Size
Myriads Margins Reaches Small Medium Large Huge Flotilla Fleet Armada Current Activity
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result -- -- 1–2 1–4 1–6 1–10 1–12 Blockade a location
1–60 1–45 1–25 Known faction -- -- 3–4 5–8 7–12 11–20 13–24 Break a blockade
61–75 46–70 26–60 Unknown faction -- -- 5–6 9–12 13–16 21–26 25–32 Attack a Location
76–100 71–100 61–100 Independent -- -- 7–8 13–16 17–20 27–32 33–38 Evacuate a location
1–4 1–4 9–14 17–20 21–24 33–36 39–40 Transport people
SHIP SYMBOL
5–8 7–10 15–22 21–28 25–30 37–40 41–42 Transport cargo
Use this table to reveal the design of a ship’s figurehead, flag, or other motifs. This
may help inspire the character of the vessel—especially if it is independent or part of 9–14 11–16 23–30 29–36 31–38 41–44 43–44 Conduct trade
an unknown faction. 15–18 17–24 31–36 37–42 39–44 45–48 45–48 Hunt creatures
6 below
19–22 25–30 37–42 43–48 45–52 49–58 49–60 Patrol an area
1–2 Albatross or gull 33–34 Horse 65–66 Sea turtle
23–32 31–36 43–48 49–52 53–56 59–62 61–62 Explore or travel to an area
3–4 Angelic figure 35–36 Hound 67–68 Seahorse
33–38 37–44 49–58 53–64 57–68 63–76 63–80 Engage an enemy
5–6 Bear 37–38 Jungle cat 69–70 Serpent
39–48 45–52 59–70 65–74 69–74 77–80 81–82 Conduct piracy
7–8 Bull 39–40 Lion 71–72 Shark
49–56 53–64 71–74 75–76 75–76 81–82 83–84 Conduct diplomacy
9–10 Celestial object 41–42 Maiden Figure 73–74 Shield
57–64 65–70 75–76 77–78 77–78 83–84 -- Conduct espionage
11–12 Crossed weapons 43–44 Martyred figure 75–76 Skull and bones
65–68 71–76 77–78 79–80 79–80 -- -- Conduct research
13–14 Crown or crest 45–46 Memorialized figure 77–78 Swan
69–74 77–78 79–80 81–82 81–82 -- -- Deliver item or message
15–16 Divine figure 47–48 Mermaid 79–80 Tree
75–84 79–82 81–84 83–84 83–84 -- -- Smuggle contraband
17–18 Dolphin or porpoise 49–50 Multi-headed hydra 81–82 Unicorn
85–94 83–90 85–94 85–94 85–94 85–94 85–94 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119
19–20 Dragon 51–52 Mystical Figure 83–84 Vulture
95–100 91–100 95–100 95–100 95–100 95–100 95–100 Roll twice
21–22 Eagle or hawk 53–54 Noble figure 85–86 Warrior Figure
23–24 Fish
25–26 Flames
55–56 Octopus or squid
57–58 Phoenix
87–88 Waves
89–90 Whale
6 CURSED SHIP MISSION
If you roll a Ship Mission curse, take your result on that table and envision an uncanny
27–28 Gorgon 59–60 Ram 91–92 Winged horse or dreadful aspect. For details on how the ship or its mission relates to a cursed power,
29–30 Griffin 61–62 Raven or crow 93–94 Wolf use the table below.

31–32 Holy symbol 63–64 Scorpion 95–100 Roll twice 1–15 Acting to fulfill a dreadful bargain
16–25 Bound unwillingly to the service of a cursed power
6 CURSED SHIP SYMBOL 26–35 Corrupted or sickened by the effects of a cursed ship or relic

1–10 Demonic figure 36–45 Grim reaper 71–80 Monstrous claw 36–50 Desperately working in defiance of a cursed power

11–20 Eldritch being 46–50 Headless figure 81–85 Monstrous eye 51–60 Granted unusual abilities or resources by a cursed power

21–30 Fanged skull 51–60 Kraken or tentacles 86–95 Monstrous skull or jaws 61–75 In zealous service of a cursed power

31–35 Gargoyle 61–70 Menacing Skeleton 96–100 Spider 76–90 Suffering under the deprivations of a cursed captain
91–100 Unwittingly helping or unleashing a cursed power

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SHIP DETAILS CARGO
When upon a ship other than your own—visiting, exploring, or boarding—use this table Use this table when surveying a ship’s hold or if coming upon lost or abandoned cargo.
to reveal new details. Roll a number of times as appropriate to the nature of the find. For example, once for
@ 1–2 | 6 below
the hold of a typical warship, or up to four times for a fully loaded tradeship. Ships also
1–3 Animal mascot 49–51 Infamous or famous captain typically carry basic munitions and provisions for the crew, but this table reveals the
details of bulk cargo such as trade goods and plunder.
4–5 Archive of books and charts 52–54 Locked or barred compartments @ 1–4 | 6 below
6–8 Bloodstained deck 55–57 Low on provisions 1–2 Ammunition 49–50 Meat
9–11 Booby-trapped 58–60 Mutinous crew 3–4 Artisan goods 51–52 Medical supplies
12–14 Carrying passengers 61–62 Operating as a diversion 5–6 Artwork or antiques 53–54 Medicinal herbs
15–16 Deck-clearing swivel cannons 63–64 Operating under a false identity 7–8 Beast bones 55–56 Metals
17–19 Empty cargo hold 65–66 Overcrowded sickbay 9–10 Books or documents 57–58 Mining equipment
20–21 Extravagant furnishings and fittings 67–69 Palatial captain's cabin 11–12 Cheese 59–60 Perfume
22–24 Famed mariner serving aboard 70–72 Plentiful provisions 13–14 Cocoa 61–63 Raw ore
25–26 Fanatically loyal crew 73–74 Stolen or captured ship 15–16 Coffee 64–65 Rope or hemp
27–29 Full cargo hold 75–76 Strife among the crew 17–18 Dyes 66–68 Rum or grog
30–32 Hidden cargo 77–78 Undermanned 19–21 Fish 69–71 Sailcloth
33–34 Hidden reinforcements 79–80 Unexpected reveal of an acquaintance 22–24 Fresh water 72–73 Scavenged ship parts
35–36 Hidden stowaway 81–82 Venerable ship with a long history 25–26 Fruit or vegetables 74–75 Spices
37–39 Hidden workings or capabilities 83–84 Well-stocked armory 27–29 Grain or rice 76–77 Sugar or molasses
40–41 Holding prisoners 85–87 Without a commander 30–32 Gunpowder 78–80 Tea
42–43 Hung with charms and talismans 88–91 Unexpected > Ship Mission; page 139 33–34 Hides or furs 81–82 Textiles
44–45 Immaculately maintained 92–95 > Ship Damage; page 235 35–36 Hunting trophies 83–84 Tobacco
46–48 In general disrepair 96–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121 37–38 Illicit drugs 85–87 Weapons
39–40 Livestock 88–90 Whale oil
6 CURSED SHIP DETAILS 41–42 Logs and charts 91–92 Wild animals
43–44 Lumber or timber 93–94 Wine
1–5 Bloody trail leads belowdecks 54–56 Rotten stench
45–46 Machinery 95–98 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
6–10 Crawling with insects 57–59 Scorched black by fire
47–48 Mead 99–100 > Treasure; pg 222
11–15 Crew held in thrall to sorcerous powers 60–62 Sentient or living ship
16–20 Diseased or corrupted crew
21–23 Dreadful phantom whispers
63–65 Sorcerous commander
66–68 Sorcerous trap 6 CURSED CARGO
24–26 Fearsome creatures among the shadows 69–73 Spectral haunts 1–5 Ancient sarcophagi 49–53 Maggot-infested meat
27–29 Illusionary facade 74–76 Spreading decay 6–12 Autonomous mechanical constructs 54–60 Monstrous hunting trophies
30–32 Lower decks strung with webs 77–79 Strewn with rusting cages and chains 13–17 Barrels of foul ichor 61–65 Mutated animals
33–35 Marked with sorcerous glyphs 80–84 Swarming with large rats 18–24 Chained beast 66–72 Poisoned grog
36–40 Protected by a monstrous beast 85–87 Transforming crew 25–31 Cocooned victims 73–79 Rotting corpses
41–45 Putrefied provisions 88–92 Truth revealed under moonlight 32–36 Human bones 80–86 Sorcerous tomes
46–48 Reanimating crew 93–95 Victims entombed within ship structure 37–43 Illusionary treasure 87–93 Soul jars
49–53 Ritual circle or altar 96–100 Warnings scrawled in blood 44–48 Infernal weapons 94–100 Trapped undead

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SHIP NAME 6 pg 143 6 CURSED SHIP NAME
1 Aegis 34 Gambit 67 Reforged Blade 1 Acheron 34 Ebon Tide 67 Obsidian Dagger
2 Akiya 35 Gilded Sea 68 Rhaskar 2 Apparition 35 Eidolon 68 Phantasm
3 Albatross 36 Gray Eagle 69 Sadia 3 Balefire 36 Enchantress 69 Phoenix Fire
4 Alliance 37 Guiding Star 70 Sea Hawk 4 Banshee's Cry 37 Eventide 70 Pierced Heart
5 Ascendancy 38 Honorbound 71 Sidura's Hope 5 Basilisk 38 Executioner 71 Plague Tide
6 Black Iron 39 Implacable 72 Silver Arrow 6 Bitter End 39 False Hope 72 Premonition
7 Bounds Runner 40 Implicit 73 Silver Shark 7 Black Fang 40 Forge's Fury 73 Quietus
8 Broken Compass 41 Indomitable 74 Stardancer 8 Blackstar 41 Forsworn 74 Rack and Ruin
9 Celestial 42 Intrepid 75 Stardust 9 Blood Oath 42 Foul Luck 75 Ravager
10 Clarion Call 43 Iron Aegis 76 Starfall 10 Bloodhawk 43 Frostwind 76 Relentless
11 Covenant 44 Ithela 77 Starlume 11 Bloodwake 44 Ghostwind 77 Retaliation
12 Crested Dawn 45 Jade Empress 78 Steadfast 12 Bloody Bargain 45 Gloamtide 78 Retribution
13 Dauntless 46 Jadina's Vow 79 Stormbreaker 13 Bloody Marrow 46 Grim Fate 79 Revenant
14 Dawn's Herald 47 Kalida 80 Stormchaser 14 Bloody Vengeance 47 Harrowheart 80 Scorched Sea
15 Defiance 48 Last Chance 81 Stormwatch 15 Broken Blade 48 Headless Jack 81 Scorpion
16 Demeter 49 Legacy 82 Supremacy 16 Call of the Abyss 49 Hell's Heart 82 Scourge Tide
17 Dreamweaver 50 Lodestar 83 Swiftsure 17 Carnage 50 Hellbound 83 Screaming Skull
18 Eclipse 51 Makari 84 Thrice Sunk 18 Carrion Feast 51 Herald of Doom 84 Sea Cleaver
19 Elizabeth Dane 52 Mistress of the Isles 85 Tide Chaser 19 Coup de Grace 52 Hydra 85 Sea Wolf
20 Ember's Light 53 Moonless Eve 86 Trident 20 Crimson Cutlass 53 Imp 86 Sepulcher
21 Emelyn 54 Moonrise 87 Twin Fates 21 Crucible 54 Iron Talon 87 Serpent's Bite
22 Endurance 55 Moonshadow 88 Unsheathed Blade 22 Cry Havoc 55 Kiss of Death 88 Siren's Song
23 Enigma 56 Morgan's Promise 89 Valiant 23 Cyclops 56 Kraken's Bane 89 Slayer's Sigil
24 Erasmus 57 Morraine 90 Vanguard 24 Dark Fate 57 Last Breath 90 Soul Reaver
25 Erisia 58 Opportunity 91 Victory 25 Dead Reckoning 58 Leviathan's Rage 91 Stormbringer
26 Eye of the Storm 59 Oracle 92 Vigilant 26 Death's Hand 59 Lidless Eye 92 Tormentor
27 Farina's Folly 60 Perilous Venture 93 Waveswept 27 Deathwind 60 Marauder 93 Umbra
28 Farthest Horizon 61 Profit Margin 94 Whispering Fate 28 Desolation 61 Medusa's Gaze 94 Venom
29 Fire Opal 62 Prosperity 95 White Gull 29 Doomsayer 62 Misery 95 Wailing Keen
30 Following Seas 63 Razeena 96 Windward Lady 30 Doomstorm 63 Nemesis 96 Wicked Squall
31 Forerunner 64 Red Diamond 97 Zakaria 31 Dragon's Bite 64 Nightfall 97 Witchfire
32 Fortune's Favor 65 Redemption 98 Zephyr 32 Dragon's Breath 65 Nightmare 98 Wraith's Gaze
33 Fortune's Fool 66 Reef Scraper 99–100 Unbroken Vow 33 Drowned Prince 66 Oathbreaker 99–100 Forsaken Vow

Use the Cursed Ship Name table for ships with a cursed nature, or for warships and
pirate ships with an intimidating reputation.

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ISLAND ORACLES VISIBLE HABITATION
Myriads Margins Reaches
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result
ISLAND LANDSCAPE 1–35 1–50 1–65 No signs of habitation
SIZE 36–40 51–55 66–70 Inland smoke
Roll Result Time to Walk the Island Circumference 41–45 56–60 71–75 Coastal boats
1–30 Small Hour or two
46–50 61–65 76–80 Seaside camp
31–70 Medium Several hours
51–85 66–90 81–95 Seaside settlement
71–90 Large Days
Multiple visible communities or
91–100 Vast Weeks 86–100 91–100 96–100
extensive cultivation

TERRAIN The Terrain, Vitality, and Visible Habitation of sizable islands may vary. Your initial
results represent the dominant aspects that are visible on approach. Further
Roll Result Detail exploration may reveal other characteristics.
1–10 Sodden Low-lying wetlands
11–20 Flat Expansive plains NEARBY ISLANDS
21–30 Rolling Hills or dunes Myriads Margins Reaches
31–40 Elevated Sheer cliffs rising to a mesa or plateau Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result Detail
41–50 Sloped Terrain rising gradually to a prominent ridge or peak 1–50 1–60 1–70 Isolated No other islands in sight
51–70 Rugged Varied terrain of craggy hills and dramatic rock formations 51–80 61–85 71–90 Island pair One other island in sight
71–90 Mountainous Imposing heights and deep valleys
81–100 86–100 91–100 Island group Several islands in sight
91–100 Volcanic Active volcanoes and lava fields

VITALITY
Myriads Margins Reaches
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result Detail
Ravaged by natural forces
1–15 1–10 1–5 Devastated
or razed by despoilers
Withered woodlands, blighted
16–30 11–20 6–10 Dying
scrub, or sickly marshes

31–40 21–25 11–15 Desolate Arid wastes

Thin woodlands, bleak

41–50 26–35 16–25 Sparse
scrub, or stagnant marshes
Verdant woodlands, dense
51–90 36–85 26–75 Lush
jungles, or thriving swamps
Ancient jungles or
91–100 86–100 76–100 Primeval
impenetrable swamps

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COASTLINE ASPECTS OFFSHORE OBSERVATIONS
This table reveals features of the nearby island coast. If you roll twice, those aspects This table reveals more details as you observe
are combined or close together. When you travel further up the coast of a sizable or approach the island from offshore. @ 1–2 6 pg 148
|
island, you may reroll on this table.
1–2 Active lava flow 43–44 Powerful shorebreaking waves
If a result is at odds with the Terrain or Vitality results (see previous pages), envision
3–4 Beached sea beast 45–46 Ringed by a maze of rocky shoals
how the island includes both features. For example, shoreline cliffs can surround a flat
island interior, as with an ancient volcanic caldera. Or an isolated thicket of mangroves 5–6 Bobbing cargo just offshore 47–48 Scars of recent storm damage
can grow on the shores of an otherwise desolate island. 7–8 Buoy with a message or warning 49–50 Sharks prowl coastal waters
If a seaside settlement is in sight, envision how it fits among the coastline and overall 9–10 Burning landscape 51–52 Signs of a recent battle
island terrain. 11–12 Cooling lava flow 53–54 Sounds of distant gunfire
@ 1–2
13–14 Crystal-clear coastal waters 55–56 Sounds of far-off music
1–2 Broad bay protected by offshore islet 51–52 River estuary
15–16 Dead reef system 57–58 Stirrings of a large sea creature
3–8 Channel separates a neighboring island 53–56 Rocky ledges beneath stone bluffs
17–18 Distress signal 59–60 Strong coastal currents
9–10 Dramatic columns of volcanic rock 57–58 Rocky promontory extends far out to sea
19–20 Diverse wildlife 61–62 Sunken wrecks form an artificial reef
11–14 Deep harbor within artificial breakwater 59–62 Rocky shoals within shallow waters
21–22 Dolphins frolic in offshore waters 63–64 Thick kelp forests under the surface
15–16 Expansive, gently-sloped beach 63–66 Rugged boulder beaches
23–24 Enormous sea cave 65–66 Towering natural rock arch
17–26 Exposed mudflats 67–72 Sandy beaches and dunes
25–26 Flocks of migrating birds 67–68 Unusual color beaches or terrain
27–28 Fringing reef and lagoon 73–78 Sea caves
27–28 Fragrant scents 69–70 Vibrant offshore coral
29–34 Inundated by tidal flooding 79–80 Sea stacks
29–30 Geysering blowholes 71–72 Walled shoreline
35–38 Jagged outcroppings 81–84 Shallow waters sheltered by sandbars
31–32 Gleam of a spyglass 73–74 Waters clogged with debris
39–42 Marshy sloughs 85–88 Steep-sided gorge
33–34 Landed or anchored boats 75–76 Whales congregate in coastal waters
43–44 Narrow inlet into sheltered cove 89–94 Swampy mangrove thickets
35–36 Linked to an islet by a land bridge 77–80 > Sailing Ship (at anchor); pg 134
45–46 Numerous small beaches 95–98 Tall headlands surround pocket beach
37–38 Majestic seaside waterfall 81–86 > Shipwreck; pg 200
47–50 Remains of old seawall 99–100 Towering cliffs rise directly from the sea
39–40 Obscuring mist 87–90 > Ruin; pg 214
41–42 Old, crumbling dock 91–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121

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6 CURSED OFFSHORE OBSERVATIONS @ 1–2 ISLAND NAME 6 below
1–3 Alluring illusion 46–47 Shifting or changing terrain 1 Aegis 21 Coral 41 Horn 61 Meridian 81 Sapphire
4–5 Bloody coastal waters 48–52 Ship graveyard 2 Akun 22 Crag 42 Ignis 62 Monument 82 Serenity
6–7 Bone reef 53–55 Sinister warnings carved in rocks 3 Amara 23 Crater 43 Iron 63 Motu 83 Serpent
8–10 Bone-covered beach 56–57 Skeletal corpses chained to rocks 4 Amaryllis 24 Crescent 44 Kahatu 64 Nameera 84 Shale
11–12 Bound in snow or ice 58–61 Skull-shaped terrain feature 5 Amber 25 Crown 45 Kairos 65 Nanuca 85 Shard
13–14 Dead sea life 62–63 Spectral lights 6 Amity 26 Dagger 46 Kamua 66 Navini 86 Sickle
15–16 Devoid of wildlife 64–65 Stagnant, foul-smelling coastal waters 7 Anchor 27 Denaga 47 Kathos 67 Nerida 87 Solene
17–18 Eerie singing or chants 66–68 Stench of death 8 Apex 28 Diamond 48 Kepara 68 Neris 88 Spire
19–21 Glimpses of ghostly forms 69–70 Surrounded by arcane barrier 9 Arrowhead 29 Dragon 49 Keyana 69 Nobuka 89 Talon
22–23 Heaped tangle of wrecked ships 71–72 Terrain or vegetation draped with webs 10 Atamu 30 Emerald 50 Kiora 70 Nuana 90 Taura
24–25 Hordes of fleeing birds 73–74 Titanic skeleton 11 Auki 31 Emira 51 Kiritari 71 Ottago 91 Temoo
26–28 Monstrous beast stalks the shore 75–76 Undead wildlife 12 Avian 32 Espirion 52 Kortaka 72 Palm 92 Terion
29–30 Nightmarish or unearthly wildlife 77–80 Unmoving fog 13 Azure 33 Flint 53 Kouri 73 Pirate 93 Treasure
31–32 Ominous, beastly howls 81–82 Unnatural darkness 14 Barrier 34 Garrison 54 Kytha 74 Raitu 94 Umbra
33–34 Oversized plants or wildlife 83–85 Unnaturally aggressive wildlife 15 Blackrock 35 Gull 55 Lahan 75 Rauku 95 Vaheena
35–37 Phantom ship at anchor 86–88 Unnerving sense of being watched 16 Blade 36 Hakana 56 Maheena 76 Raven 96 Vanuca
38–39 Phantom whispers 89–91 Unsettling quiet 17 Boulder 37 Halcyon 57 Mako 77 Razor 97 Vasha
40–41 Plants or creatures from out of time 92–93 Uprooted or broken vegetation 18 Carmine 38 Harlock 58 Malau 78 Relic 98 Vatuku
42–43 Resounding, titanic footfalls 94–95 Washed-up corpses 19 Carrick 39 Hideaway 59 Matanga 79 Salida 99 Vaunti
44–45 Rotting vegetation 97–100 > Cursed Weather; pg 133 20 Colossus 40 Hook 60 Matuna 80 Sanctuary 100 Witaka

Optionally, Create a compound name for an ✴ Group: Archipelago, Isles, Islands

island or island group by taking your result ✴ Typical Island: Atoll, Isle, Island
and adding a word from the list to the right.
✴ Small Island: Cay, Islet, Key, Skerry
For example, Flint Islands or Shipwreck Cay.

6 CURSED ISLAND NAME

1 Ash 11 Carrion 21 Grave 31 Portent 41 Sinking
2 Bane 12 Castaway 22 Harrow 32 Rot 42 Skull
3 Banshee 13 Charnel 23 Lacuna 33 Scar 43 Sorrow
4 Barrow 14 Cutthroat 24 Leech 34 Scorch 44 Specter
5 Blight 15 Deadwood 25 Lost 35 Scorn 45 Storm
6 Bloody 16 Drowned 26 Marauder 36 Scourge 46 Tempest
7 Bog 17 Eidolon 27 Marrow 37 Shadow 47 Thorn
8 Bone 18 Forsaken 28 Muck 38 Shattered 48 Torment
9 Broken 19 Frost 29 Oblivion 39 Shipwreck 49 Wither
10 Carnage 20 Ghast 30 Phantom 40 Shroud 50 Wraith

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OVERLAND ORACLES OVERLAND REGION
Use this table to reveal the nature of surrounding terrain on an overland expedition.
Or use the island Terrain and Vitality tables (page 144) to help envision the lay of
the land, and pick a region from this list based on that result.
OVERLAND WAYPOINTS
Use this table to trigger locations, events, and encounters on an overland expedition. You can combine multiple regions (Jungle Highlands, for example) into an oracle
array. The following pages include Region Landmark tables for each terrain type.
Myriads Margins Reaches
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result Roll Result Detail Landmarks
Feature of the landscape 1–20 Highlands Hilly or mountainous terrain pg 152
1–20 1–20 1–20
> Region Landmark; pg 152-156 21–45 Jungle Dense tropical rainforest pg 152
Changing landscape 46–50 Lava Field Lands scarred by volcanic eruptions pg 153
21–30 21–30 21–30
> Overland Region; pg 151
51–55 Marsh Waterlogged region with grasses and reeds pg 153
Changing weather
31–35 31–38 31–40 56–60 River Major inland waterway pg 154
> Weather; pg 132
61–65 Scrub Open landscape dominated by grass or shrubs pg 154
Instance (choose one)
36–55 39–58 41–60 > Overland Details; pg 158 66–75 Shore Where the land meets the sea pg 155
> Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121 76–85 Swamp Flooded forest with thick vegetation pg 155
Inland community 86–90 Wastes Arid, rocky terrain pg 156
56–70 59–67 61–65
> Settlement; pg 166
91–100 Woodland Forested lands pg 156
Relic of the past
71–75 68–75 66–75 If you face a cost in your travels, such as when you roll a miss as you Undertake
> Ruin; pg 214
an Expedition, the Overland Peril (pg 164) oracle can help reveal what occurs. If
Character focus you encounter good fortune, such as when you roll a strong hit with a match, the
76–85 76–85 76–85 Overland Opportunity (pg 165) oracle can inspire the nature of this lucky break.
> Interlude Scene; pg 230
Check those tables instead of—or in addition to—an overland waypoint.
86–100 86–100 86–100 Roll twice

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REGION LANDMARKS

HIGHLANDS LAVA FIELD

Hilly or mountainous terrain
1–5 Bubbling mountain spring
6–10 Cavernous opening in cliff face
11–15 Constructed bridge over a wide chasm
16–20 Crumbling watchtower atop an overlook 66–70 Steep, rocky slope
21–25 Fallen tree or stone arch over a gorge
26–30 Intricately stacked cairns
31–35 Mist-shrouded ravine
36–40 Narrow ridgeline trail
41–45 Ornate stone carvings
46–50 River crashing through a narrow gorge
6 pg 157
51–55 Scars of a recent landslide
56–60 Sheer precipice
61–65 Sheltered highland lake
71–75 Stone stairs carved into a cliff face
76–80 Thundering waterfall
81–85 Towering rock spires
86–90 Vantage point with an expansive view
91–95 Veins of ore
96–100 Winding footpath
Lands scarred by volcanic eruptions 6 pg 157
1–5 Boiling lake 51–55 Gouts of steam as lava meets water
6–10 Bubbling lava pool 56–60 Landscape set ablaze
11–15 Columns of volcanic rock 61–65 Lava tube plunges into darkness
16–20 Deep crevice churning with magma 66–70 Roiling ash clouds
21–25 Devastated structures 71–75 Scorched trees amid an ashy plain
26–30 Dunes of volcanic ash 76–80 Smoldering crater
31–35 Erupting lava fissure 81–85 Steaming hot springs
36–40 Expanse of glassy lava rock 86–90 Stubborn plantlife emerges from ruin
41–45 Fast-moving river of lava 91–95 Towering cinder cone
46–50 Field of cracked, partially solidified lava 96–100 Vents spewing steam and volcanic gases

JUNGLE
Dense tropical rainforest
1–5 Ancient tree with a vast canopy
6–10 Branches crowded with colorful birds
11–15 Carved, moss-covered stones
16–20 Cave mouth hung with dripping vines
21–25 Curtains of hanging vines
26–30 Fallen tree bridges a ravine
31–35 Fragrant fruit trees abuzz with insects
36–40 Glade filled with vibrant butterflies
41–45 Majestic falls spill into a rocky gorge
46–50 Narrow path twists through undergrowth 96–100 Wide, slow-moving river
6 pg 157
51–55 River cascading over smooth rocks
56–60 Rocky spires cloaked in greenery
61–65 Rope bridge spans a river gorge
66–70 Rope bridges connect towering trees
71–75 Serene pool below a terraced waterfall
76–80 Tangled thicket of thorny plants
81–85 Unbroken canopy casts deep shade
86–90 Water-filled sinkhole
91–95 Whispering bamboo grove
MARSH
Waterlogged region with grasses and reeds
1–5 Bursts of flaming marsh gas
6–10 Copse of rotted tree trunks
11–15 Dense thicket of reeds
16–20 Field of flowers upon sodden ground
21–25 Hovels stand precariously on stilts
26–30 Large island of dry land
31–35 Muddy, sinking quagmire
36–40 Nest of slithering serpents
41–45 Nests of squawking waterfowl
46–50 Pools of bubbling marsh gas
6 pg 157
51–55 Raised trail winds through a watery maze
56–60 Rotting wooden walkway
61–65 Shallow waterways flanked by tall grass
66–70 Soggy mist-shrouded field
71–75 Tall, rocky hillock
76–80 Thicket of spindly trees atop a low hill
81–85 Toppled stone tower
86–90 Wide channel of deep water
91–95 Wide, algae-covered pond
96–100 Witchlights dance above dark pools

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REGION LANDMARKS
RIVER
Major inland waterway
1–5 Branching watercourse
6–10 Cascading rapids
11–15 Debris forming a dam
16–20 Eddies swirl in a large, limpid pool
21–25 Flooded riverbanks
26–30 Gulch strewn with mossy boulders
31–35 Landed boat
36–40 Mighty fallen tree spans the river
41–45 Muddy landing
46–50 Old dock perched over the water
SCRUB
Open landscape dominated by grass or shrubs
1–5 Abandoned homestead
6–10 Cavernous sinkhole
11–15 Craggy outcroppings
16–20 Crumbling stone wall
21–25 Expanse of deep, sucking mud
26–30 Field of blooming wildflowers
31–35 Field of shoulder-high grasses
36–40 Large insect mounds
41–45 Maze of trails through dense shrubs
46–50 Meandering river or stream
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6 pg 157
51–55 Plunging series of terraced waterfalls
56–60 Remains of an old bridge
61–65 River-fed lake
66–70 Sandy shoal in the midst of the river
71–75 Shadowy passage flanked by tall cliffs
76–80 Shallow ford
81–85 Snaking, slow-moving watercourse
86–90 Strong current leading to a high waterfall
91–95 Trees crowd the river's edge
96–100 Wrecked ship or boat
6 pg 157
51–55 Misty hollow
56–60 Old stone road
61–65 Plain of rugged, exposed rock
66–70 Scattered stones of a fallen structure
71–75 Spring-fed lake or pond
76–80 Stand of spindly trees
81–85 Thorny thicket
86–90 Towering, solitary tree
91–95 Watering hole
96–100 Weathered burial mounds
Sundered Oracles
SHORE
Where the land meets the sea
1–5 Approaching or anchored ship
6–10 Beached shipwreck
11–15 Black sand beach
16–20 Craggy rocks and tide pools
21–25 Geometric columns of volcanic rock
26–30 Grassy dunes
31–35 Landed boat
36–40 Mangrove thicket
41–45 Picturesque sandy beach
46–50 River outlet
SWAMP
Flooded forest with thick vegetation
1–5 Abandoned boat or raft
6–10 Ancient tree with sprawling root system 56–60 Ramshackle bridges connect dry land
11–15 Barricade of rotting logs
16–20 Crumbling, moss-covered monument
21–25 Dank cave hung with curtains of moss
26–30 Decaying, half-sunk homestead
31–35 Dense canopy of intertwined branches
36–40 Insects swarm above stagnant water
41–45 Large sandy island topped by trees
46–50 Murky waterway through misty woods
Overland Oracles
6 pg 157
51–55 Rocky shelf with geysering blowholes
56–60 Saltwater gorge
61–65 Sandspit connecting to a rocky islet
66–70 Seals basking on rocky outcroppings
71–75 Squawking seabirds circling tall rocks
76–80 Storm-swept debris
81–85 Tall seaside cliffs
86–90 Watery sea cave
91–95 Wave-swept pebble beach
96–100 Wide, saltwater channel
6 pg 157
51–55 Pond filled with fragrant, floating flowers
61–65 Rocky hillock
66–70 Slow-moving, muddy channel
71–75 Solitary hut on stilts
76–80 Stirrings of a large creature
81–85 Tangled thicket of tree roots and shrubs
86–90 Thick vegetation in mucky soil
91–95 Watery maze of towering tree trunks
96–100 Wrecked ship or boat
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WASTES
Arid, rocky terrain
1–5 Abandoned mineshaft
6–10 Animal tracks in the sand
11–15 Carrion birds roosting in a dead tree
16–20 Dried riverbed
21–25 Expanse of shifting, loose sand
26–30 Fossilized tracks of an ancient beast
31–35 Freshwater spring oasis
36–40 Half-buried statue
41–45 Maze of wind-carved spires
46–50 Narrow trail through steep-sided ravine 96–100 Towering stone arches
6 pg 157
51–55 Natural stone bridge spans a canyon
56–60 Parched lakebed
61–65 Petrified forest
66–70 Plain of rocky rubble
71–75 Rainbow-hued rock formations
76–80 Rock walls with ancient petroglyphs
81–85 Shadowy cave
86–90 Sprawling bones of a leviathan
91–95 Sun-bleached skeletal remains

WOODLAND
Forested lands
1–5 Cave tucked behind a misty waterfall
6–10 Game trail leads through dense wood
11–15 Gloomy, twisted tree
16–20 Grassy glade
21–25 Grove of tall ferns
26–30 Large, mirror-like lake
31–35 Mushrooms thrive in a shadowy thicket
36–40 Old stone bridge over a stream
41–45 Pond sheltered by close-packed trees
46–50 Ring of rune-etched standing stones
6 pg 157
51–55 Rocky promontory
56–60 Ropes and bridges connect tall trees
61–65 Scorched trees and ashy ground
66–70 Stand of ancient trees with huge trunks
71–75 Towering, lightning-split tree
76–80 Tract of barren, clear-cut ground
81–85 Trees carved with faces
86–90 Widespread thicket of prickly shrubs
91–95 Wildflower meadow
96–100 Well-used walking path
6 CURSED LANDMARK
1–5 Colossal bones
6–10 Copse of diseased trees
11–15 Destructive trail of a monstrous beast
16–18 Eldritch monument
19–21 Exhumed or upturned graves
22–24 Field of crude grave markers
25–27 Forlorn remains of a violent battle
28–32 Foul nest or lair of a monstrous beast
33–35 Gravity-defying terrain or water
36–43 Imposing, skull-shaped outcrop
44–46 Inscrutable iron pillars
47–51 Large cairn built of skulls and bones
52–56 Large pile of bones and offal
57–61 Lifeless settlement
62–64 Noxious, sludge-filled waterway or pool
65–67 Oversized insect mound
68–72 Rotting corpse of a monstrous beast
73–75 Silent, abandoned settlement
76–78 Smoking meteorite scar
79–81 Stinking, sulfurous pit
82–84 Titanic machine
85–89 Foreboding > Cave; pg 206
90–94 Grounded > Shipwreck; pg 200
95–100 Roll twice

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OVERLAND DETAILS (1–30) OVERLAND DETAILS (31–65) 6 pg 162
This table reveals occurrences on an overland expedition. Possible
31 Dirt is mounded atop a freshly dug hole
results include locations, events, sightings, and encounters.
6 pg 161 32 Carrion animals pick at the remains of a dead creature
1 A tree trunk bears a crudely carved message 33 You come upon the scene of a recent battle with a single, gravely-wounded survivor
2 You reach a vantage point, and catch sight of a beckoning sea 34 A weathered flag is staked into the ground of a burial site
3 Fossilized bones, the ribs of some ancient beast, arch over your path 35 Recently-dug holes pockmark the ground
4 A freshwater spring sits within a rocky nook 36 A recent landslide, collapse, or rockfall scars the landscape
5 Gunfire and the clash of steel signal the presence of a nearby battle 37 An X is carved into the terrain
6 A large snake, its belly swollen with a recent meal, slithers across your path 38 A corroded ship's bell hangs from a wooden post
7 A ransacked camp sits empty 39 A thin column of smoke rises in the distance
8 A stone arch marks the entrance of a burial mound 40 A skeleton lies half-buried or tangled in the terrain
9 You cross paths with a lone traveler who is leading a heavily-burdened pack animal 41 The clank of equipment and shouts of command signals an approaching armed patrol
10 Rodents of unusual size appear 42 The scorched path of a large meteorite is carved into the terrain
11 An empty chest, its lock smashed and lid opened, sits abandoned in a recently-dug hole 43 In the distance, circling carrion birds mark the site of a kill
12 You hear the faint sound of distant music or singing 44 Drag marks and blood mar the ground
13 The landscape bears the scars of a destructive fire 45 Insects swarm protectively from their nest
14 A procession of haggard refugees crosses your path 46 A sign warns away trespassers
15 Wildlife gathers around a watering hole 47 Broken bones lay within an unearthed grave
16 Darkness beckons from within a deep cave 48 The air smells of smoke, and ash drifts on the wind
17 A chasm divides the landscape 49 The landscape takes on an unusual color
18 An enormous pile of scat marks the presence of a large creature 50 The path bears remnants of an old stone road
19 An animal is caught in a trap 51 A distant volcano erupts, sending up plumes of smoke and ash
20 A ramshackle wooden barricade blocks your path 52 An animal is cornered by a larger predator
21 A cache of abandoned supplies is tucked under a nearby tree or overhang 53 The air is suddenly filled with flying arrows from unseen assailants
22 Lights glimmers in the distance 54 An abandoned cart or wagon lies broken, its contents spilled across the ground
23 A swaying rope bridge spans a gap in the terrain 55 A crude map is scrawled on a rock
24 Something stirs in nearby water, disturbing the placid surface 56 An intricate pattern of carved stones is laid into the ground
25 A trail of blood leads off the path 57 A rocky cairn and planted sword mark a lonely gravesite
26 A little ways off the path, a large animal keeps pace with you 58 Partially buried weapons, armor, and bones mark the site of a long-ago battle
27 Figures move across a distant ridge 59 You catch sight of a glimmer of metal within the undergrowth
28 An ancient mechanism grinds to life 60 A flag bearing a familiar symbol hangs from a tall wooden pole
29 Large insect mounds blot the landscape 61 The ground bears the tracks or markings of a large animal
30 You encounter a wounded or sick stranger 62 A skeletal corpse wears the decaying remains of an elaborate uniform
Check page 159 for the 31–65 results, and page 160 for 66–100. 63 Carefully stacked stones mark a gravesite
64 Flocks of birds nest here; they squawk and chatter noisily
65 Ash surrounds a long-cold funeral pyre

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OVERLAND DETAILS (66–100) 6 pg 163 6 CURSED OVERLAND DETAILS (1–30)
66 An enormous red lizard basks lazily on a rocky ledge 1 Your breath escapes in wisps of fog as an uncanny chill takes hold
67 A herd of wildlife cuts across your path 2 A chaotic whirlwind scours the terrain
68 You encounter a panicked stranger who is fleeing a pursuer 3 Insects boil from blisters of oozing, corrupted terrain
69 A flash of reflected sunlight gleams from glass or metal in the distance 4 The apparition of someone you knew delivers a warning before fading away
70 In the distance, a colossal tree dominates the landscape 5 The earth trembles as one beast battles another
71 A tripwire is strung across your path 6 A skull watches over the path—as you approach, it speaks
72 A set of roughly-chiseled headstones stand like broken teeth 7 Unnatural darkness envelops your surroundings
73 An abandoned camp sits quiet 8 In the distance, a great skull-shaped edifice rises above the terrain
74 An abandoned campfire still smolders 9 A member of the party, muttering dreamily as if in a trance, leaves the path
75 Crushed and broken vegetation marks the path of a large creature 10 An unending storm plagues the land ahead
76 The smell of cooking and the sound of conversation indicates a nearby camp 11 Gigantic insect husks litter the ground
77 Ruins rise above the distant terrain 12 An ancient stone statue comes to life
78 Swarms of colorful butterflies surround you 13 A standing stone is carved in the likeness of a horrific creature
79 A large deer appears, watching you with an impassive but intelligent gaze 14 Nearby water ripples with the approach of something massive
80 Flies swirl around a partially-devoured animal carcass 15 You come upon a recently-killed traveler; their last words are written in blood
81 A vast field of animal bones litter the ground 16 A crudely-fashioned effigy bears the likeness of someone you know
82 A solitary statue stands tall over the terrain 17 A torrent of seawater crashes into view, bearing a barnacle-encrusted ship
83 Great plumes of smoke and fire rise in the distance 18 Cocooned corpses hang from tree branches
84 A long-dead corpse lies at the bottom of a pit 19 An unearthly shriek pierces the air
85 Crystal-clear water glimmers within a sinkhole 20 Ghostly figures stand in the path ahead, waiting
86 A series of rope bridges connect trees or high terrain 21 Oversized insects swarm from a gigantic nest
87 Two formidable animals engage in battle 22 The bones of dead beasts litter the ground
88 An infant animal, abandoned or lost, mewls for its mother 23 A massive pile of bones lies in a dark pit
89 The ground trembles with the movement of a large creature or herd of animals 24 A procession of silent spirits crosses your path
90 A statue lies broken and scattered across your path 25 A monstrous flying beast circles overhead
91 Ornamental windchimes, clacking melodically, hang from tree branches 26 Fractured terrain floats in mid-air
92 A worksite lies dormant, its equipment and supplies abandoned 27 Something rumbles deep in the earth beneath you
93 You hear a crack of gunfire, and a musket shot buzzes past 28 Blood and bodies are strewn across a campsite
94 Someone calls out for help 29 A rotting chest flies open, spilling forth a horrific creature
95 A settlement sits upon a distant hill 30 A heavy iron door stands at the entrance of a cave mouth; within, something knocks
96 Ladders or ropes lead to higher terrain
Check page 162 for the 31–65 results, and page 163 for 66–100.
97 Footprints mark the path of a recent traveler
98 A noisy parrot squawks, whistles, and sings, as if putting on a performance
99 Carved stones mark an old boundary line
100 This area is adorned with colorful banners

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6 CURSED OVERLAND DETAILS (31–65) 6 CURSED OVERLAND DETAILS (66–100)
31 An eclipse overtakes the sun, stealing away the day 66 A sword is planted blade-down into the ribcage of a whispering skeletal corpse
32 A skeletal figure lurches from the shadows, eye sockets ablaze 67 Virulent fungal growths engulf the landscape
33 Dozens of fish flop and struggle for breath on dry ground 68 Pale hands reach out of a dark body of water
34 A black iron pillar floats above the ground, humming softly 69 A blood-red waterway carves a path through the terrain
35 Dozens of carrion birds settle into the trees around you, waiting expectantly 70 A spectral figure appears, pointing insistently at a distant landmark
36 Thick strands of webbing stretch across the terrain 71 The path leads through a churning, green fog
37 A single step takes you into a new landscape or environment 72 Clattering skulls hang like ornaments from a dead tree
38 Briny water rises from the ground, quickly engulfing this area 73 An unsettling quiet descends over this area
39 You are overcome with a sense of Déjà vu; you have walked this path before 74 Corrupted or mutated creatures appear
40 Eerie howls echo from the depths of a cave 75 Horrific visions or dreams plague the party members
41 The wind carries the smell of rot 76 You glimpse a ship sailing among the clouds
42 Coins emblazoned with skulls gleam from the bottom of a nearby pool 77 Countless dead animals litter the ground
43 Vegetation wilts and decays before your eyes 78 A creature with uncanny camouflage makes itself visible
44 Hordes of panicked birds and animals burst onto the scene, fleeing an unseen threat 79 Visions or apparitions reveal this land in another time
45 A pile of bones, each inscribed with elaborate sigils, is carefully arranged 80 Carrion birds circle just overhead, keeping pace as you travel
46 Ahead, footprints with no visible source spontaneously appear 81 An undead beast, its form corrupted by wounds and rot, stalks this area
47 A toppled statue speaks a foreboding message 82 A grim, cloaked figure appears; it raises a skeletal hand to point at a distant landmark
48 A prominent statue is vandalized and broken, its subject now forsaken by the inhabitants 83 Carnivorous plants consume a corpse
49 An enormous beast lies dead, a grisly bite mark on its flank 84 A circle of cracked, lifeless ground surrounds an enigmatic stone pillar
50 You come upon an animal carcass; something moves within its bloated gut 85 This place is home to creatures and plants from out of time
51 This area is bound in unnatural cold and ice 86 Hundreds—maybe thousands—of cracked and broken skulls litter the ground
52 Jagged, glassy rock reflects an unseen truth 87 Skeletal corpses claw their way out of the ground
53 Strange energies glimmer within a stone arch 88 Phantom voices carry on the wind, whispering a dreadful premonition
54 Time passes, but you and others in your party have no memory of it 89 Hundreds of stacked skulls form a tall cairn
55 The terrain here is a confounding labyrinth 90 A shipwreck sits precariously and improbably on high ground
56 At the edges of your vision, shadows lurk 91 You stumble upon a nest of massive eggs—within one of them, something stirs
57 A party member is stricken with a hideous sickness 92 Blood drips from an overhang or branch
58 A sinister effigy of a human figure, crafted from dead wood, towers above the landscape 93 A gigantic weapon is half-buried in the terrain
59 A sorrowful song, seemingly without a source, echoes across the landscape 94 Vines or branches come to life, creeping and grasping
60 The ground shakes with the movement of a titanic beast 95 Carried provisions suddenly turn foul
61 You hear sinister chants—a portent of a nearby ritual in progress 96 An illusionary path beckons
62 A stone slab bears the remains of a horrific ritual 97 A swarm of enormous bats emerge from a dark cave
63 An unmoving fog clings to the terrain ahead 98 Furrowed ground and broken trees mark the path of a monstrous beast
64 A massive, molted snakeskin is draped over a tree branch 99 A hulking, bestial form emerges from a dark cave
65 Thick webs form a shroud over an earthen pit 100 That’s the third time today you’ve passed that tree—you’re sure of it

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OVERLAND PERIL OVERLAND OPPORTUNITY
Use this table when you want inspiration for a trouble during island exploration or on Use this table when you want inspiration for a beneficial encounter or event on an
an overland expedition. overland journey, such as when you roll a strong hit with a match as you Undertake an
Expedition, or if you Explore a Waypoint and find an opportunity.
1–3 Caught in a flood or forced to navigate a perilous waterway
4–6 Cleverly camouflaged predator 1–4 Advance warning of an ambush or lurking foe
7–9 Aggressive creature appears without warning 5–8 Cache of supplies
10–12 Creatures spooked or stampeding 9–12 Clear path through otherwise difficult terrain
13–15 Disturbing remains or evidence of death 13–16 Clue offers insight into a current quest or mystery
16–18 Enemy faction holds this area 17–20 Clue to a foe's nature or vulnerabilities
19–21 Equipment is damaged or lost 21–24 Clue to the history or nature of this land
22–24 Glimpses of a lurking or trailing foe 25–28 Creatures show the way or offer inspiration
25–27 Grueling terrain or environment tests endurance 29–32 Evidence that others have passed this way
28–30 Guarded or patrolled path 33–36 Foe inadvertently reveals themselves or tips their hand
31–33 Hidden pit or sinkhole 37–40 Friendly community in sight
34–36 Impassable terrain blocks the way 41–44 Helpful traveler crosses your path
37–39 Landslide or rockfall 45–48 Ideal weather takes hold
40–42 Lost the path or took a wrong turn 49–52 Impressive vista offers comfort or inspiration
43–45 Party member is sickened or injured 53–56 Moment of fellowship or inner peace
46–48 Party member stumbles into harm's way or draws attention 57–60 Opening to distract, escape, or avoid foes
49–51 Perilous ascent or descent 61–64 Opening to get the drop on a foe
52–54 Poisonous flora or venomous fauna 65–68 Path transitions into favorable terrain
55–57 Precipitous crossing or rickety bridge 69–72 Plants or herbs with helpful qualities
58–60 Provisions are wasted or lost 73–76 Plea for help from a potential benefactor
61–63 Raging fire 77–80 Plentiful hunting or foraging opportunities
64–66 Seismic or volcanic upheaval 81–84 Refuge offers a place to hide, plan, or recover
67–69 Sense of being watched 85–88 Signpost or marker provides guidance
70–72 Signs of a predator on the hunt 89–92 Source of fresh water
73–75 Swarming creatures or insects attack 93–96 Unusual location offers opportunities for exploration
76–78 Terrain or obstacles force a risky detour 97–100 Vantage point reveals the lay of the land
79–81 Trap is set or alarm is raised
82–84 Unfriendly travelers cross your path
85–87 Unstable ground gives way
88–90 Visibility hindered by smoke, fog, or darkness
91–93 Wander into or near the lair of a predator
94–96 Weather changes for the worse
97–99 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119
100 Roll twice

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SETTLEMENT ORACLES SETTLEMENT AESTHETICS
Use this table to reveal the ambiance and architecture of the settlement. Smaller
settlements likely have a single style, while larger settlements might have multiple
styles across sections or districts.
SETTLEMENT LOCATION @ 1–2
Roll for a location when learning about a distant settlement. If you come upon a Roll Result Detail
settlement in your travels, choose a location appropriate to your surroundings. 1–10 Ancient Ancestral structures which have stood the test of time
1–60 61–80 81–100 11–20 Dismal Gloomy, tightly-packed structures and shadowed paths
Shore Inland Waterside 21–25 Earthen Carved into the terrain
Where land Within the By a major 26–35 Foreboding Structures with ornate, dramatic forms and cavernous interiors
meets the sea island interior inland waterway
36–45 Fortified Imposing structures hardened against assaults
46–50 Garish Structures with tacky design and showy adornments
SETTLEMENT SIZE
51–55 Grand Majestic structures with opulent details
Myriads Margins Reaches 56–65 Idyllic Organic forms and materials, at one with the landscape
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Type Typical Population
66–70 Industrial Grim, utilitarian structures, built for function over form
1–30 1–40 1–50 Village or outpost Dozens
71–75 Makeshift Temporary shelters for nomadic or displaced people
31–70 41–75 51–80 Town Hundreds
76–85 Modest Practical, charming structures
71–98 76–98 81–98 City Thousands
86–95 Ramshackle Haphazard structures using scavenged or repurposed materials
99–100 99–100 99–100 City-state Tens of thousands
96–100 Wondrous Enigmatic structures of awe-inspiring design or function

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SETTLEMENT FIRST LOOK
1–2 Adorned with colorful banners
3–4 Among sprawling trees
5–6 Armed with archaic weapons
7–8 Bisected by a wide waterway or ravine
9–10 Blockaded or under siege
11–12 Built on high ground
13–14 Built over water
15–16 Busy or overcrowded
17–18 Chorus of ringing bells
19–20 Colossal statue or monolith
21–22 Concentric layout
23–24 Connected by lofty bridges
25–26 Conspicuous guardposts and patrols
27–28 Decorated for a festival or celebration
29–30 Defended by an imposing stronghold
31–32 Displaying trophies of defeated foes
33–34 Elevated structures and walkways
35–36 Encampment of pilgrims or refugees
37–38 Entrance via a colossal gate or archway 81–82 Veiled with a haze of mist or smoke
39–40 Expanding with new construction
41–42 Filled with song and music
43–44 Garden-like setting
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45–46 Hastily improvised defenses
47–48 Lanterns hung from every surface
49–50 Major new project under construction
51–52 Maze of canals
53–54 Multi-level layout
55–56 Numerous comings and goings
57–58 Obvious signs of unrest
59–60 Partially destroyed by fire
61–62 Prominent tower or lighthouse
63–64 Protected by stout walls
65–66 Quiet or sparsely populated
67–68 Scars of numerous attacks
69–70 Sections or districts divided by barriers
71–72 Shadowed by large terrain feature
73–74 Signs of an occupying force
75–76 Suffered severe storm damage
77–78 Surrounded by rugged or dense terrain
79–80 Under attack
83–84 Visited by large fleet or caravan
85–90 Built among a > Ruin; pg 214
91–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
6 CURSED SETTLEMENT FIRST LOOK
1–2 Armed with sorcerous weapons 49–52 Hordes of circling carrion birds
3–6 Assailed by a monstrous beast 53–54 Hung with thick strands of webbing
7–10 Beset by swarms of monstrous creatures 55–58 Infernal machineworks and acrid smoke
11–14 Besieged or invaded by a cursed faction 59–62 Ominous central structure
15–16 Built among titanic bones 63–66 Overpowering stench of decay
17–20 Cloaked by a grim darkness 67–70 Overtaken by malignant plants
21–22 Corpses displayed as a warning 71–74 Shrouded by a clinging, persistent fog
23–26 Cowering or reclusive inhabitants 75–76 Sinister songs or chants
27–30 Dreadful phantom whispers 77–80 Sinking into the earth or sea
31–32 Encrusted with barnacles or fungi 81–82 Spectral structures of shifting form
33–36 Exodus of fleeing inhabitants 83–84 Suffused with eerie light
37–40 Festooned with bones and skulls 85–88 Surrounded by blighted terrain
41–44 Fetid, foul-colored water 89–92 Swarms of roosting bats
45–46 Giant burning pyre 93–96 Unsettling angles and labyrinthine paths
47–48 Glimpses of monstrous shadows 97–100 > Cursed Weather; pg 133
SETTLEMENT IDENTITY
If the location of the settlement or your initial impression doesn’t reveal its identity, check
the Controlling Faction table below. If this place is inhabited or overseen by a known
faction, roll or choose on your faction influence grid (page 52). If it is independent
or aligned with an unknown faction, use the Disposition and Authority tables to help
envision the reaction to your arrival and the apparent nature of the leadership.
SETTLEMENT CONTROLLING FACTION
Myriads Margins Reaches
Central Seas Outer Seas Remote Seas Result
1–60 1–45 1–30 Known faction
61–75 46–65 31–55 Unknown faction
76–90 66–90 56–90 Independent
91–95 91–95 91–95 Factions in cooperation
96–100 96–100 96–100 Factions in conflict

SETTLEMENT DISPOSITION SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

1–5 Hostile 51–65 Indifferent 1–10 Ruthless 51–60 Disputed
6–15 Threatening 66–75 In need 11–20 Oppressive 61–70 Ambivalent
16–25 Demanding 76–85 Welcoming 21–30 Corrupt 71–80 Fair
26–35 Unwelcoming 86–95 Friendly 31–40 Firm 81–90 Protective
36–50 Wary 96–100 Helpful 41–50 Lawless 91–100 Benevolent

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Seafront Inland Waterside Activity Typical Facilities and Services
1–3 -- -- Piracy Pirate court, smuggler dens, taverns
4–6 -- -- Whaling Whaling ships, processing plants, wharfs
7–8 -- -- Wrecking Ship graveyard
9–14 -- 1–3 Shipbuilding Dry docks, lumber mills, shipwrights
15–22 1–2 4–11 Fishing Boatwrights, fishmongers, net makers
23–24 3 12–13 Alcohol Production Breweries, distilleries, wineries
25 4–5 14 Archeology Excavation sites, field camps, relic hunters
26–27 6–11 15–16 Crafts Artisans, markets, workshops
28–29 12–13 17–20 Culture Archives, festivals, historical sites
30–35 14 21–24 Defense Armories, fortifications, militia
36 15–16 25 Dueling Dueling grounds, fencing schools
37–38 17 26–27 Education Libraries, universities
39–40 18 28 Entertainment Arenas, fairs, street performers, theaters
41–42 19–20 29 Espionage Assassin guild, spy network
43–44 21–32 30–31 Exploration Navigators guild, outfitters, scouts
45–48 33–34 32–39 Farming Fields, granaries, mills, orchards
49–54 35–40 40–43 Hospitality Bath houses, brothels, inns, taverns
55 41 44–46 Hunting Animal trainers, taxidermists, tanners
56–57 42–49 47 Law Courts, gallows, patrols, prisons
58 50–53 48–51 Livestock / horses Ranches, slaughterhouses, stables
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60–61
54–55
56–61
52–57
58–59
Logging
Medicine
Logging camps, sawmills
Apothecaries, herbalists, infirmaries 6 CURSED SETTLEMENT FOCUS
If you roll a Settlement Focus curse, take your result on that table and make note
62 62–67 60–63 Metalworking Artificers, blacksmiths, forges
that it is cursed. Something about this activity has an uncanny or dreadful aspect. If
63 68–69 64–67 Mining Foundries, mines, smelters you investigate or interact further, use the table below to help reveal the industry’s
64–65 70–71 68–69 Mysticism Alchemists, curio dealers, enclaves, mystics relationship to a cursed power.
66 72–73 70–71 Nature Animal sanctuaries, gardens, groves
67–68 74–75 72–73 Religion Monasteries, sacred sites, temples 1–10 Acting to fulfill a dreadful bargain with a cursed power
69–70 76 74–75 Science Academies, naturalist guild, observatories 11–20 Bound unwillingly to the service of a cursed power
71–73 77 76–77 Smuggling Black market, fences, smugglers 21–30 Corrupted or sickened by the effects of a cursed location or relic
74–75 78 78 Society Balls, boutiques, social clubs, tailors 31–40 Desperately working in defiance of a cursed power
76–77 79–84 79 Statecraft Embassies, envoys, court or council
41–50 Enduring dreadful conditions
78 85–90 80–83 Stoneworking Masons, quarries, stone yards
51–60 Granted unusual abilities or resources by a cursed power
79–86 91 84–89 Trade Auction house, markets, merchant guild
61–70 In zealous service of a cursed power
87–89 92–93 90–91 Vices Brothels, drug dens, gambling halls, taverns
90–93 94–95 92–93 Warfare Armies or fleets, command post, forts 71–80 Suffering under the deprivations of a cursed power
94–95 96–100 94–95 Weaponry Cannon foundries, gunsmiths, powder mills 81–90 Targeted by a cursed power
96–100 96–100 96–100 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119 91–100 Unwittingly helping or unleashing a cursed power
Sections of a large city or city-state can contain their own pursuits and industries, and
can even span geographies (seafront, inland, or waterside). Revisit this table if you
spend time in a place and learn more about its activities.

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As you spend time in a settlement, use this table to
31 Motifs of a specific creature adorn the architecture
reveal uncovered aspects and overheard rumors. @ 1–2 | 6 pg 175 32 A building or location within the settlement is off-limits to outsiders
1 A valuable nearby resource is uncovered, and the race is on to claim or control it 33 A fearsome creature or beast lairs nearby
2 A soothsayer warns of a calamitous event in the settlement's future 34 A mysterious ship or caravan, here on a layover, is heavily guarded
3 A pack of wild dogs roam the settlement 35 Workers are in revolt and an industry stalls
4 Pirates or bandits plague an important trade route 36 Elaborate murals detail a key moment in the settlement's history
5 Wanted posters, bearing sketches of the same face, are plastered on every corner 37 A masked vigilante has taken matters into their own hands
6 Rooftop roosts house messenger birds 38 This place is prone to natural disasters
7 The settlement produces a unique and valuable good or service 39 The residents are divided into rigid castes
8 A tradeship or caravan, loaded with goods from the isles and beyond, is due to arrive 40 Local wildlife, given free reign by the residents, is a constant nuisance
9 An important resource or asset was sabotaged by an unknown culprit 41 The residents observe a daily ritual or remembrance
10 A notable member of the community is gravely ill 42 A rival faction seized nearby territory or resources
11 A conflict between two prominent groups or families has boiled over 43 A vital expedition needs an escort
12 The locals favor a sneakily robust brew or spirit 44 An ancient and inscrutable monument stands in the center of this settlement
13 A bladesmith crafts swords of unequal quality 45 A resident recently fled or escaped in the wake of a crime
14 A crucial expedition or mission is long overdue 46 A shadowy local fence can obtain nearly anything—for a price
15 Locals speak of ill winds and a coming storm 47 The residents are anxious over a string of recent disappearances
16 Mysterious fires plague the settlement 48 This place offers a vibrant array of cultures and influences
17 Another people once lived in this place, but abandoned it for reasons unknown 49 Leadership is in the midst of a power struggle
18 A group of fisher folk or hunters recently returned with an unusual catch 50 A local official is corrupt, but no one dares stand against them
19 Faded bloodstains mar the stones of a central square 51 Provisions are ruined or in short supply
20 A section of the settlement is collapsing into an expanding sinkhole 52 A nest of insurgents, conspiring against a powerful faction, operate or hide here
21 An underworld figure wields influence from the shadows 53 An artificer crafts elaborate prosthetic devices
22 An important delegation is due to arrive 54 A series of unexplained thefts baffle authorities
23 The community has domesticated an unusual type of creature 55 Connections with a vital trading partner are severed
24 Among a certain class of citizens, the slightest insult leads to a duel 56 A notable member of the community is missing
25 A notorious criminal is captured and awaiting punishment 57 The settlement is built above a complex network of caves or catacombs
26 Nearby lands or waters have fallen barren 58 The leadership is incompetent or incapacitated
27 Solemn funeral processions often snake their way through the streets 59 Refugees or outcasts from another community are seeking sanctuary
28 A mysterious traveler was found gravely injured outside the settlement 60 An exclusive social event is upcoming
29 A powerful outside faction seeks control of a resource or industry 61 An elaborate memorial marks the site of a historic tragedy or disaster
30 A high-stakes gambling hall operates out of a hidden backroom 62 Travelers or scouts report a military force is on the move nearby
63 A plague of vermin infests this place
Check page 173 for the 31–65 results, and page 174 for 66–100.
64 A tattoo artist is famed for the quality of their designs and vibrancy of their inks
65 Many residents are in debt to a ruthless loan shark

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66 A prominent statue is vandalized and broken, its subject forsaken by the residents 1 Gold coins and a pile of bones sit within the murky waters of an old well
67 Preparations are underway for a major festival 2 Plaintive cries, ignored by the residents, echo from within a sealed well
68 Buildings are defaced with a cryptic glyph 3 Eerie lights gather outside the settlement on moonless nights
69 A troupe of visiting entertainers perform each night 4 The stained glass windows of a temple depict unsettling scenes
70 A section of the settlement is sealed off or quarantined 5 A former garden is now a dark, thorny thicket; residents give it a wide berth
71 A group of residents is shunned by others 6 Bells ring of their own accord
72 A traveling alchemist promises miracle cures 7 On the anniversary of a tragedy, a spectral procession moves through the streets
73 Artistic depictions of a venerated figure appear throughout the settlement 8 Moonlight reveals inscriptions of dark secrets on gravestones
74 A new religious order is gaining an ardent following 9 A gambling hall deals in soulbound stakes
75 A portion of the settlement lies abandoned 10 An artificer crafts diabolical machines
76 Rumors swirl around the identity of a mysterious new visitor 11 A spreading sickness causes hideous deformities
77 This residents hold a long-standing grudge against a nearby community 12 Back alleys and shadowy paths often lead to unexpected destinations
78 An archive of books and charts, collected from all corners of the isle, is kept here 13 Visitors are welcome here, but rarely leave
79 A treasure is said to be hidden or buried nearby, but has never been found 14 Each night, a wretched phantom walks the same route through the settlement
80 A hallowed cultural or religious relic is missing 15 A tavernkeeper's pet, an old parrot, speaks uncomfortable truths
81 A cohort of dangerous-looking ruffians has arrived, their purpose unknown 16 This settlement is curiously without children
82 A bounty hunter is hot on the trail of their target 17 Candlelight glimmers within a boarded-up building
83 A curio merchant sells strange and exclusive wares 18 A shop displays a menagerie of strange and dangerous creatures
84 This community owes a mounting debt to another settlement or faction 19 Something burrows below, undermining building foundations
85 The smell of rich food and spices leads to a secluded market 20 A black hound with eyes of fire is often seen roaming the graveyard
86 An insurgency plots against the settlement's leadership or occupiers 21 A sorcerer claims the ability to bring the dead back to life—for a costly price
87 A mysterious sickness spreads 22 Distant chants and drumming echo within the night
88 An impromptu memorial marks the site of a recent tragedy 23 Wind chimes, carved from bones, hang from the eaves
89 A months-old crime goes unpunished, and the locals have no hope of justice 24 Walls are scarred with bestial scratches
90 A resident desperately seeks escort or passage out of this place 25 Knocking and scratching is heard from within a sealed crypt or barrow
91 A tournament is underway 26 A tattooist creates works that are said to reveal something of the wearer's fate
92 An abandoned site marks the remains of a failed industry 27 A stubborn patch of blood never comes clean
93 A location or resource is said to have curative properties 28 Oversized spiders scurry among the rafters
94 The leaders are puppets for a greater power 29 A statue weeps bloody tears
95–97 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119 30 A reclusive resident is said to have lived here for centuries
98–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
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31–32 A soothsayer wanders the streets, warning of impending doom 1 Alerius 21 Emberlyn 41 Korova 61 Ravan 81 Swiftwater
33–34 A nighttime market offers an array of wondrous and dreadful rarities 2 Altura 22 Emberwind 42 Kotana 62 Ravenholm 82 Swordbreak
35–36 At night, sinister howls echo across the surrounding landscape 3 Ankarta 23 Emmerby 43 Kuinan 63 Redgate 83 Tadena
37–38 Within a central square, unnatural darkness clings to a twisted tree 4 Argosy 24 Endira's Rest 44 Lonefort 64 Riftcrag 84 Tahine
39–40 A mauled or blood-drained corpse was recently discovered 5 Arika 25 Fortune 45 Lumina 65 Saltmarsh 85 Tataran
41–42 A monstrous beast lairs nearby 6 Azurith 26 Galoon 46 Malau 66 Samara 86 Teika
43–44 Residents refuse to go into a nearby wood 7 Beacon 27 Goldcrest 47 Marivo 67 Sartha 87 Tidecrest
45–46 This place is infested with unnaturally large rats 8 Belaru 28 Gullpoint 48 Mistfall 68 Seaward 88 Turia
47–48 Phantom, unintelligible whispers drift on the wind 9 Bladestone 29 Hawknest 49 Mohana 69 Serene 89 Two Rivers

49–50 Lanterns and candles struggle to hold a flame 10 Brightwater 30 Highcairn 50 Moonshadow 70 Shadowbrook 90 Ulan
11 Bulwark 31 Highcliff 51 Moonstone 71 Silvercliff 91 Valanu
51–52 Protective glyphs are carved upon outer walls or boundary stones
12 Caldera 32 Hightower 52 Morgan 72 Silvermist 92 Vanuca
53–54 Mystic symbols are etched into nearly every doorway
13 Crown Falls 33 Indari 53 Nairene 73 Skeld 93 Vaya
55–56 The water here is foul, but residents drink it willingly
14 Danua 34 Ironhold 54 Nanua 74 Sova 94 Wellspring
57–58 The residents avoid venturing out into the strange mist that often blankets this place
15 Darkwell 35 Islan 55 Neoma 75 Starfall 95 Westwind
59–60 A child's laughter and song rings out from no discernible source
16 Deepwater 36 Jade Hollow 56 Nerio 76 Stonesong 96 Whitebridge
61–62 An abandoned fort overlooks this place—but none dare enter
17 Dragonspine 37 Kerebos 57 Northbridge 77 Stonewood 97 Windhaven
63–64 An apothecary crafts vile potions and poisons
18 Eagle's Perch 38 Kharna 58 Okholm 78 Stormcrest 98 Windward
65–66 A forlorn specter stands at the edge of the settlement, awaiting someone's return
19 Eladus 39 Kirita 59 Palatia 79 Stormwatch 99 Yersk
67–68 Mysterious disappearances are all too common
20 Elago 40 Kitan 60 Ramoa 80 Suluva 100 Zhale
69–70 An ancient altar is stained with blood
Optionally, create a compound name for a settlement by taking your result and adding
71–72 Laughter rings hollow among these people, and smiles never reach their eyes
a word from this list. For example, Moonstone Bay or Mournhaunt Crossing.
73–74 An unsettling chill pervades the air around an abandoned building
✴ Shore: Anchorage, Bay, Cape, Cove, Harbor, Lagoon, Landing, Point, Port, Sands
75–76 Plants do not flourish here ✴ Inland: Crest, Glen, Haven, Hill, Hollow, Pass, Ridge, Rock, Springs, Wood
77–78 Building surfaces and paths are slick with a creeping black moss ✴ Waterside: Banks, Bridge, Crossing, Lake, River, Shallows, Shore
79–80 A mysterious visitor bears a silver blade, marking them as a monster hunter
81–82 Residents whisper of a long-ago injustice, and the curse they bear for that collective sin 6 CURSED SETTLEMENT NAME
83–84 Under moonlight, this place changes 1 Ashen Hollow 21 Calamity 41 Gallows 61 Nightfall 81 Shambles
85–86 Residents and visitors share the same disturbing dream 2 Barrowcrest 22 Darkfall 42 Ghostlight 62 Portent 82 Skullcrag
87–88 Carrion birds gather among the eaves, waiting 3 Bedlam 23 Darkwater 43 Gloomwood 63 Quagmire 83 Stillgrave
89–90 Ghosts haunt a prominent establishment 4 Blackwood 24 Deadrock 44 Gravehome 64 Rat's Nest 84 Stormwreck
91–92 A religious movement is outwardly benevolent, but residents whisper of secret motives 5 Bleakspire 25 Deception 45 Grimstone 65 Rotwood 85 Swillwater
93–94 Residents sing a hymn or shanty which reveals something of this place's dark history 6 Bloodmarsh 26 Desolation 46 Grimtree 66 Rubble 86 Tinderbox
95–96 The sun doesn't rise as it should with the dawn 7 Boneridge 27 Dreck 47 Lament 67 Ruckus 87 Vigil
97–98 Mysterious cloaked figures watch you, then scuttle away when you catch their gaze 8 Bramble 28 Duskwatch 48 Losthope 68 Sepulcher 88 Whisperwind
99–100 Large cockroaches boil from hidden spaces 9 Brink 29 Fool's Rest 49 Misfortune 69 Shadowreach 89 Widow's Watch
10 Burrow 30 Foulwater 50 Mournhaunt 70 Shadowvale 90 Wrack

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CHARACTER ORACLES CHARACTER DISPOSITION
1–10 Helpful 21–30 Curious 56–65 Wanting 81–85 Unfriendly
11–15 Friendly 31–45 Indifferent 66–75 Desperate 86–95 Threatening
CHARACTER FIRST LOOK @ 1–2 6 below
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16–20 Persuadable 46–55 Suspicious 76–80 Demanding 96–100 Hostile
1–2 Accented 29–30 Encumbered 50–52 Imposing 73–74 Swaggering
3–5 Aged 31–32 Fearsome 53–55 Mysterious 75–77 Tattooed CHARACTER ROLES
6–8 Alluring 33–34 Fit 56–57 Mystical 78–80 Theatrical You may envision a character’s background or occupation using the broad categories
9–11 Attractive 35–37 Flashy 58–59 Poised 81–83 Threatened below. For more detail, check the related subtable.
12–14 Brutish 38–39 Furtive 60–61 Purposeful 84–85 Unassuming 1–5 > Academic; pg 180 46–50 > Outlander; pg 181
15–17 Commanding 40–41 Graceful 62–63 Pursued 86–88 Uniformed 6–10 > Agent; pg 180 51–55 > Outlaw; pg 181
18–20 Concealed 42–43 Grim 64–66 Scarred 89–91 Visibly disabled 11–15 > Caregiver; pg 180 56–60 > Performer; pg 181
21–22 Distinguished 44–45 Guarded 67–68 Sickly 92–94 Well-armed 16–20 > Combatant; pg 180 61–70 > Sailor; pg 181
23–25 Distressed 46–47 Haggard 69–70 Slight 95–97 Wounded 21–25 > Devotant; pg 180 71–75 > Scavenger; pg 181
26–28 Drunk 48–49 Ill-equipped 71–72 Stout 98–100 Youthful 26–30 > Laborer; pg 180 76–80 > Statesperson; pg 181
31–35 > Merchant; pg 180 81–85 > Tradesperson; pg 181
6 CURSED CHARACTER FIRST LOOK 36–40 > Mystic; pg 180
41–45 > Outcast; pg 180
86–95 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119
96–100 Roll twice
1–10 Abyssal 21–30 Decaying 56–65 Grotesque 81–85 Sinister
11–15 Aflame 31–45 Eerie 66–75 Mechanical 86–95 Sorcerous When encountering a character, focus on what you learn or perceive as a first
impression using tables such as First Look and Initial Disposition. Then envision or
16–20 Beastly 46–55 Ghostly 76–80 Shadowy 96–100 Transforming
generate additional details over time.

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ACADEMIC AGENT OUTLANDER OUTLAW

1–20 Archaeologist 1–20 Assassin 1–20 Beast Hunter 1–10 Burglar / Thief
21–40 Cartographer 21–40 Bounty Hunter / Pirate hunter 21–40 Explorer 11–20 Charlatan
41–60 Historian 41–60 Courier 41–60 Fisher / Hunter / Trapper 21–30 Crime boss
61–80 Naturalist 61–80 Investigator 61–80 Navigator / Guide 31–40 Forger
81–100 Philosopher 81–100 Spy 81–100 Scout 41–50 Gambler
51–60 Insurgent
CAREGIVER COMBATANT PERFORMER 61–70 Pirate
1–20 Apothecary 1–20 Duelist 1–20 Acrobat 71–80 Raider
21–40 Herbalist 21–40 Guard / Militia 21–40 Actor 81–90 Ruffian
41–60 Surgeon 41–60 Mercenary 41–60 Dancer 91–100 Smuggler
61–80 Midwife 61–80 Soldier 61–80 Musician
81–100 Physician 81–100 Vigilante 81–100 Singer STATESPERSON
1–10 Aristocrat
DEVOTANT LABORER SAILOR 11–20 Bureaucrat
1–20 Clergy 1–20 Bricklayer 1–10 Bosun 21–30 Commander
21–40 Cultist 21–40 Farmer 11–20 Captain 31–40 Courtesan
41–60 Inquisitor 41–60 Lumberer 21–30 Carpenter 41–50 Courtier
61–80 Monk 61–80 Miner 31–40 Cook 51–60 Diplomat
81–100 Pilgrim 81–100 Servant 41–50 Deckhand 61–70 Interpreter
51–60 First Mate 71–80 Lawkeeper
MERCHANT MYSTIC 61–70 Gunner 81–90 Politician
1–20 Barkeep 1–20 Alchemist 71–80 Marine 91–100 Tax collector
21–40 Fence 21–40 Elementalist 81–90 Master-at-arms
41–60 Moneylender 41–60 Necromancer 91–100 Quartermaster TRADESPERSON
61–80 Shopkeeper 61–80 Seer 1–10 Baker
81–100 Traveling merchant 81–100 Sorcerer / Shaman SCAVENGER 11–20 Brewer / Winemaker
1–20 Beachcomber 21–30 Butcher
OUTCAST 21–40 Grave Robber 31–40 Mason
1–10 Apostate 51–60 Hermit 41–60 Relic hunter 41–50 Metal worker
11–20 Castaway 61–70 Orphan 61–80 Shipbreaker 51–60 Shipwright / boatwright
21–30 Deserter / Mutineer 71–80 Refugee 81–100 Wreck diver 61–70 Tattooist
31–40 Exile 81–90 Urchin 71–80 Tinker / Engineer
41–50 Fugitive 91–100 Vagabond 81–90 Undertaker
91–100 Woodworker

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 TRADEMARK WEAPONS 6 below
1–3 Barbed gaff hook 51–52 Leather whip
4–6 Battle-worn boarding axe 53–55 Military cutlass
7–9 Bloodied belaying pin 56–58 Musket with keen-edged bayonet
10–12 Brace of pearl-handled pistols 59–61 Pair of hooked swords
13–15 Brace of throwing knives 62–63 Pair of matching hatchets
16–17 Brass knuckle dusters 64–65 Paired rapier and dirk
18–19 Broad-bladed machete 66–68 Poisoned dagger with obsidian handle
20–22 Cannon ball flail 69–70 Rusted iron chain
23–25 Cavalry saber 71–72 Scrimshaw handle dirk
TRADEMARK ACCESSORIES 26–27 Collapsible boarding pike 73–75 Serrated, blade-breaking sword
This table includes conspicuous gear, adornment, and clothing. Use it to help envision 28–30 Double-barreled pistol 76–78 Shark tooth club
the look of a notable character, particularly one who is a seafarer or adventurer. To arm
them with a favorite weapon, check the table on the next page. 31–33 Fancy rapier with silver-etched hilt 79–81 Shipwright's hammer
@ 1–2
34–35 Gilded heirloom crossbow 82–84 Shrapnel-filled iron grenades
1–2 Animal claw necklace 51–52 Inscrutable iron mask 36–37 Grappling hook and frayed rope 85–86 Spring-loaded gauntlet blade
3–4 Array of colorful sashes 53–54 Intricate mechanical prosthetic 38–39 Handheld swivel cannon 87–89 Sword cane
5–6 Baldric with a buckle of a monstrous face 55–56 Jewel-encrusted pendant 40–42 Harpoon notched with victory marks 90–92 Toxic stinkpot grenades
7–8 Bandoleer stocked with vials and flasks 57–58 Jeweled eye patch 43–44 Hunting knife with antler handle 93–95 Whale bone club
9–10 Battle-scarred breastplate 59–60 Knee-high leather boots 45–47 Iron-shod staff 96–97 Wooden bow
11–12 Bloodied tunic 61–62 Large tattoo of a legendary beast 48–50 Large bore blunderbuss 98–100 Roll twice
13–14 Braids strung with colorful beads 63–64 Leather long coat
15–16 Buckled corset 65–66 Length of coiled rope
17–18 Collection of keys hung from an iron ring 67–68 Loyal animal companion
6 CURSED WEAPON DETAIL
If you roll a Trademark Weapon curse, take your result and give that weapon a cursed
19–20 Colorful skirt or kilt 69–70 Metal teeth aspect from the table below.
21–22 Cracked spectacles or goggles 71–72 Old wounds patched with metal
1–5 Adorned with bone or skull motifs 51–55 Inflicts festering wounds
23–24 Dark hooded cloak 73–74 Ornately carved wooden pegleg
6–15 Bound to a vengeful spirit 56–60 Oozing with corrosive venom
25–26 Dramatic cape 75–76 Ostentatious cane
16–20 Burning with intense flame 61–65 Powered by strange mechanisms
27–28 Ear pendant with a glimmering gem 77–78 Out of tune squeeze box
21–25 Charged with sorcerous energy 66–70 Radiating a sickly light
29–30 Elaborate masquerade mask 79–80 Oversized spyglass
26–30 Consumes the souls of its victims 71–75 Summoned out of thin air
31–32 Enormous shark tooth pendant 81–82 Rakish, wide-brimmed hat
31–35 Dripping with foul ichor 76–80 Tarnished with unnatural decay
33–34 Face-concealing veil or bandanna 83–84 Rows of military medals
36–40 Enveloped in icy frost 81–85 Transforms its wielder
35–36 False eye carved from a gemstone 85–86 Satchel of tools
41–45 Etched with sinister glyphs 86–95 Whispering irresistible commands
37–38 Fancy wig 87–88 Sharkhide cuirass
46–50 Feeding upon the lifeforce of its wielder 96–100 Wreathed in smoke and ash
39–40 Flamboyant feathered hat 89–90 Shoulder-slung map case
41–42 Frayed straw hat 91–92 Skull-like mask CHARACTER TOKENS
43–44 Grand signet ring 93–94 Tailcoat with gold trim and epaulets Optionally, give an important or reoccurring character an item of personal
45–46 Heirloom fiddle with brass gilding 95–96 Tricorn hat with holes from near misses significance. Check the Tokens table on page pg 225 for inspiration. These
47–48 Hook hand 97–98 Wooden religious medallion objects would be kept on their person or among their belongings—perhaps even
locked away as a closely-held secret.
49–50 Immaculate frilled shirt 99–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121

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CHARACTER DETAILS CHARACTER GOALS @ 1–2 | 6 below
As you interact with a person to gain a deeper understanding of their nature and
personality, roll on this table to reveal new characteristics. Feel free to ignore, reroll, or 1–2 Acquire knowledge or learning 49–50 Incite conflict between factions
adjust contradictions. Or envision how those contradictions add interesting complexity 3–4 Acquire territory or dominion 51–52 Infiltrate a faction
to the character. 5–6 Amass wealth 53–54 Master a skill or trade
@ 1–2 | 6 below
7–8 Avenge a betrayal 55–56 Preserve the legacy of a forebear
1 Adventurous 26 Deceitful 51 Indulgent 76 Resourceful
9–10 Avenge a death 57–58 Prevent conflict between factions
2 Afflicted 27 Defiant 52 Infamous 77 Ruthless
11–12 Claim a lost or stolen treasure 59–60 Protect a secret
3 Aggressive 28 Determined 53 Influential 78 Secretive
13–14 Claim a ship or command 61–62 Protect a threatened location
4 Ambitious 29 Disabled 54 Insensitive 79 Selfish
15–16 Collect a debt 63–64 Protect or support a family or community
5 Anxious 30 Disguised 55 Insightful 80 Sociable
17–18 Complete a work of artistry or craft 65–66 Protect or support a person
6 Apathetic 31 Driven 56 Intelligent 81 Stealthy
19–20 Conceal a true identity 67–68 Recover a stolen object
7 Artistic 32 Dying 57 Intolerant 82 Stern
21–22 Cure a sickness 69–70 Refute a falsehood
8 Bitter 33 Envious 58 Ironsworn 83 Stingy
23–24 Defeat a rival 71–72 Repay a debt
9 Black-hearted 34 Experienced 59 Kind 84 Stoic
25–26 Defeat or undermine a faction 73–74 Resist laws or authority
10 Boastful 35 Faithful 60 Lonely 85 Strong
27–28 Dismantle an unjust power 75–76 Search out the truth of a legend
11 Boisterous 36 Faithless 61 Loving 86 Stubborn
29–30 Escape a captor or oppressor 77–78 Seek redemption for past wrongs
12 Bold 37 Flirtatious 62 Loyal 87 Successful
31–32 Escape or prevent a looming calamity 79–80 Seek the favor of a person
13 Brave 38 Generous 63 Manipulative 88 Superstitious
33–34 Explore far and wide 81–82 Serve the will of a leader
14 Cautious 39 Gifted 64 Misled 89 Suspicious 35–36 Find a lost or hidden treasure 83–84 Settle a dispute or rivalry
15 Charismatic 40 Greedy 65 Oblivious 90 Talented 37–38 Find or build a home 85–86 Slay a creature
16 Compassionate 41 Grief-stricken 66 Obsessed 91 Tough 39–40 Find or rescue a person 87–88 Solve a mysterious murder
17 Conceited 42 Hardhearted 67 Oppressed 92 Traitorous 41–42 Follow the tenets of a faith 89–90 Steal a valuable object
18 Confident 43 Heartbroken 68 Powerful 93 Vengeful 43–44 Forge an alliance 91–92 Travel to a location
19 Connected 44 Honorable 69 Proud 94 Villainous 45–46 Gain glory or fame 93–94 Uphold or enforce laws
20 Cowardly 45 Hot-tempered 70 Quiet 95 Violent 47–48 Gain power within a faction 95–100 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119
21 Criminal 46 Hunted 71 Quirky 96 Wary
22
23
Critical
Cunning
47
48
Impulsive
Incompetent
72
73
Rebellious
Reclusive
97
98
Weak
Weary
6 CURSED CHARACTER GOALS
1–6 Avert a harrowing prophecy or vision 51–56 Infiltrate a forsaken location
24 Curious 49 Indebted 74 Relaxed 99 Wild
7–12 Awaken an ancient evil 57–62 Inflict a curse or corruption upon others
25 Dangerous 50 Independent 75 Remorseful 100 Wise
13–18 Banish a restless spirit 63–66 Resist the call of a malevolent power

6 CURSED CHARACTER DETAILS 19–24 Bring about an unspeakable prophecy

25–28 Control a monstrous beast
67–72 Restore own humanity or mortality
73–76 Return a lost loved one to life
1–5 Bewitched 26–30 Eldritch 51–55 Jinxed 71–80 Sorcerous 29–32 Destroy an object of terrifying power 77–80 Serve a black-hearted overlord
6–10 Deep-dwelling 31–40 Haunted 56–60 Lycanthropic 81–90 Tormented 33–38 Escape or undo a curse 81–86 Slay a monstrous beast
11–15 Doomed 41–45 Illusory 61–65 Possessed 91–95 Undying 39–42 Find the truth of a nightmarish legend 87–90 Unlock the secret of immortality
16–25 Drowned 46–50 Inhuman 66–70 Resurrected 96–100 Vampiric 43–46 Gather components of a baleful ritual 91–94 Wield an object of terrifying power
47–50 Gather supplicants for a dreadful faith 95–100 Wreak bloody vengeance

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CHARACTER NAME (1–30) CHARACTER NAME (31–65)
This table provides pairs of given and family names. When choosing or rolling for a Given Family Given Family Moniker
character name, select a pair or mix and match from among the options in a row. Given Roll Name Name Name Name
and family names can often be reversed, or used independently as stand-alone names.
6 pg 189
31 Callum McCabe Morien Swann Fishbait
This table also includes monikers, one to each row. Not all characters have monikers, 32 Calypso Lorcan Nashida Malek Flintlock
but sailors are often given a nickname by their shipmates, or adopt one of their own.
33 Carrington Egan Nasra Yusuf Flotsam
Monikers can be used as a stand-alone name (for example, “Redbeard” or “Stormcrow”)
or paired with a given name or family name (“Crimson Jack” or “Hardtack Hobbs”). 34 Caspian Ashley Nassar Murad Goldtooth
Roll or select an appropriate moniker as you like. 35 Cassidy Osborn Ned Bannister Graybeard
36 Cassius Sutton Nerissa Eaton Greenhorn
Given Family Given Family Moniker
37 Catalina Delgado Nettie Cromwell Groggy
Roll Name Name Name Name 6 pg 189 38 Cheng Zhou Nix Brydon Half-hand
1 Aisha Qadir Khalid Mahdi Albatross
39 Christa Ruiz Odysseus Carver Hardtack
2 Alexis Whitlock Kiana Barrow Angler
40 Corey Mackenson Olivia Prescott Havoc
3 Ali Toprak Kimora Merrick Bailer
41 Cormac O'Reilly Opal Crowley Hook
4 Alisa Velez Kiri Morgan Ballast
42 Crassus Bane Ostara Becker Hound
5 Althea Tadena Kirsa Hawking Barnacle
43 Cyrus Dagon Qasira Ammar Lubber
6 Amar Shah Kwan Jen Bilge Rat
44 Damaris Hunt Quentin Durand Lucky
7 Amelia Hammond Kylar Hobbs Blackbeard
45 Darius Booth Quincy Blackstone No-name
8 Amir Sharif Lazar Frost Bluecoat
46 Derya Aktuna Quinn Braddock One-eye
9 Amity Ambrose Leonor Dias Blunderbuss
47 Dex Tolari Radha Kumar One-hand
10 Anand Verma Lucas Barbosa Bones
48 Diana Ashby Rahul Patel Overboard
11 Anne Hunter Lucius Curry Breakwater
49 Diego Morales Ranna Darwin Patch
12 Aparna Kade Luna Zhang Brine
50 Dorian Solace Raven Castillo Pegleg
13 Aphra Sharpe Lux Sterling Broadside
51 Drake Thorn Reginald Hughes Plank
14 Ara Yoon Lyana Vaaz Castoff
52 Duncan Cowley Rei Yoshida Powderkeg
15 Archer Barlowe Lydia Graves Chum
53 Echo Carr Ria Farin Quill
16 Asha Okiro Lyra Griffin Crimson
54 Edda Smith Ricardo Gaspar Red-eye
17 Astrid Ripley Mae Ivers Croaker
55 Edmund Pierce Roderick Capstone Redbeard
18 Atticus Gloom Malcolm Edwards Crow
56 Edward Quint Rodrigo Torres Rigger
19 Aubrey Blackwood Marama Roa Cutlass
57 Elara Shaw Rokuro Kobayashi Rotgut
20 Aurora Talin Margery Bolton Cuttle
58 Elizabeth Bond Roland Slater Rover
21 Azriel Devereux Maria Reyes Cyclone
59 Elli Granger Rose Dawson Rudder
22 Barnabas Silver Mary Pearson Deadeye
60 Ember Marlowe Rowena Sparke Sabre
23 Becca Torgan Maura Caldas Deadshot
61 Erim Kaan Sabine Delos Sage
24 Bill Bennet Maya Khosla Derelict
62 Esana Taylan Sabrina Fitzpatrick Salt
25 Blythe Mattick Meera Singh Dice
63 Esmeralda Blake Sage Grimshaw Saltbeard
26 Bonney Gray Mia Drago Doldrum
64 Felicity Stanton Saida Hassan Saltblood
27 Brianna Fletcher Miguel Nuno Dredge
65 Fernando Costa Sakura Tanaka Saltbone
28 Briar Jamison Mina Quon Drift
29 Bruna Silva Ming Chen Fetch
If you are revealing a moniker for a character with a dreadful, ill-fated, mechanical, or
30 Cadigan Hargrove Miranda Harrington Fiddle eldritch aspect, use the Cursed Moniker table on page 189.
Check page 187 for the 31–65 results, and page 188 for 66–100.

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CHARACTER NAME (66–100) 6 CURSED MONIKER MONIKER CATEGORY
Given Family Given Family Moniker Use these tables to reveal an epitaph for a dreadful,
Roll Name Name Name Name eldritch, ill-fated, or mechanical character. For
6 pg 189 example, a pirate captain who adopts a much-feared
1–40 Dreadful Persona
66 Fionn O'Rourke Salim Hakim Scratch identity would have a Dreadful Persona. A wretched, 41–60 Eldritch Powers
67 Fitz Burke Samira Osman Scupper outcast mariner would have an Ill-Fated Nature. Use 61–90 Ill-Fated Nature
68 Florian Kai Seamus Finn Scurvy the result alone, combine with a name, or pair results
91–100 Mechanical Form
69 Francisco Ramos Seren Vega Scuttle from two Cursed Moniker categories.
70 Gideon Brook Shannon O'Brien Shark-slayer
DREADFUL PERSONA
71 Grace Moreau Shen Bai Sharkbite
72 Gwen Webb Silas Hayes Sharktooth 1–2 Banshee 26–28 Bloody-hand 51–52 Fleshcarver 75–77 Redskull
73 Hale Shelton Simon Valk Shivers 3–4 Barracuda 29–31 Boneblade 53–55 Gloamheart 78–80 Seafang
74 Halia Edris Solana Russo Silverblade 5–7 Blackheart 32–34 Bonerender 56–58 Hellhound 81–83 Skullcrusher
75 Hannah Agosto Solomon Yarrow Silvereye 8–10 Blackmask 35–36 Carrion Eater 59–60 Hellion 84–85 Soulless
76 Hannibal Knight Sophia Hadley Silvertongue
11–13 Blacksail 37–39 Chimera 61–63 Jackal 86–88 Specter
77 Haruto Sato Sora Kimura Six-finger
14–16 Bloodbeard 40–41 Corpsehand 64–65 Keelhaul 89–91 Spider
78 Hina Leota Sujin Kang Skipjack
79 Horatio Hope Talia Booker Snipe 17–19 Bloodblade 42–44 Darktide 66–68 Pyre 92–94 Spinebreaker
80 Icarus Bates Tama Ariki Sparrow 20–22 Bloodskull 45–47 Deathmask 69–71 Reaver 95–97 Stoneheart
81 Idris Dahir Tao Lin Splinter 23–25 Bloodtide 48–50 Dreadskull 72–74 Redpalm 98–100 Vulture
82 Inigo Dias Thaddeus Finch Splitskull
ELDRITCH POWERS
83 Isabel Fernandes Thalia Beckett Squall
84 Jack Braxton Tobias Cain Stingray 1–4 Acolyte 25–28 Gravebreaker 50–53 Oracle 75–78 Soulbinder
85 Jasper Fairchild Tom Ashcroft Stormcrow 5–8 Beastblood 29–32 Harvester 54–57 Prophet 79–83 Tempest
86 Jihun Shin Ulan Vayan Swab 9–12 Bonebinder 33–36 Herald 58–62 Seawitch 84–87 Tome
87 Jonas Fairweather Uther Bastien Swagger 13–16 Darkshroud 37–41 Hex 63–66 Shadow 88–91 Valkyrie
88 Jorunn Nadir Vasco Almeida Swiftblade 17–20 Deathtouch 42–45 Hullcrusher 67–70 Siren 92–96 Warlock
89 Juliana Santos Venri Stark Tack
21–24 Enchanter 46–49 Moonborn 71–74 Soothsayer 97–100 Windcaller
90 Junho Lee Verity Cowell Tall-tale
91 Juro Mihara Vesper Stirling Talon ILL-FATED NATURE
92 Kahu Rangi Vuldar Wolfe Three-sheets
93 Kaisa Buhari Will Jones Timbers 1–5 Blackspot 26–30 Grim 51–55 Jonah 76–80 Rot
94 Kaito Nishimura Winona Lambert Tinker 6–10 Blight 31–35 Harbinger 56–60 Leech 81–85 Scar
95 Kanoa Tavita Wynne Khulan Turncoat 11–15 Calamity 36–40 Harrow 61–65 Luckless 86–90 Scourge
96 Karthik Salvi Xin Wu Two-face 16–20 Fluke 41–45 Husk 66–70 Maggot 91–95 Twice-drowned
97 Katarina Volkov Yasmin Ahmed Vixen 21–25 Graves 46–50 Jinx 71–75 Pox 96–100 Wither
98 Kauri Ngata Yuna Han Weather-eye
99 Keelan Sayer Zakia Nazari Whisper MECHANICAL FORM
100 Kei Takara Zura Winter Windward 1–7 Anvil 27–33 Cog 53–58 Ironclaw 77–82 Rig
8–13 Bladehand 34–40 Forgeheart 59–64 Ironeye 83–88 Rust
14–20 Brassbolt 41–46 Gadget 65–70 Ironshell 89–94 Spark
21–26 Clank 47–52 Gear 71–76 Rattle 95–100 Tinker

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FACTION ORACLES FACTION RELATIONSHIP
When you have a question about the relationship of one faction to another—or how an
individual relates to a faction—use this table. The result is the commonly understood
connection, but might not tell the whole story.
FACTION TYPE
6 On a cursed result, choose one: Make the faction one of The Cursed (page 1–4 Allied with 52–55 Shares a rivalry with
196), or keep the result and give the faction Cursed Aspects (page 196). 5–8 Antagonistic towards 56–58 Shares information with
1–50 51–80 81–100 9–12 Apathetic or unaware of 59–61 Shares power with
Society Organization Empire 13–15 Broke faith with 62–64 Shows grudging respect for
People who share People joined in a People seeking
16–19 Distrustful of 65–67 Splintered from
traditions and a collective trade, dominion over
way of life pursuit, or goal the isles 20–23 Does business with 68–70 Subordinate to
pg 192–192 pg 194 pg 195 24–26 Extorted by 71–74 Supplied with resources by
27–30 Holds contempt for 75–78 Supplies resources to
FACTION INFLUENCE 31–34 Holds leverage over 79–81 Suspicious of
35–37 In control of 82–84 Temporary alliance with
Roll Result Summary
38–41 Maneuvering against 85–88 Tolerates
1–10 Forsaken Banished or forgotten
42–45 Needs aid from 89–92 Trades favors with
11–30 Isolated Limited influence in a remote location
46–48 Negotiating with 93–96 Warring with
31–50 Localized Marginal influence in a small area
49–51 Owes a debt to 97–100 Roll twice
51–70 Established Strong influence in a small area
71–85 Notable Dispersed influence across a moderate area For details on using factions in your campaign,
see page 50.
86–95 Dominant Far-reaching influence across a large area
96–100 Inescapable Pervasive influence across a vast area

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SOCIETY

SOCIETY CHRONICLES SOCIETY TOUCHSTONES

Use this table to generate a history of notable events that shaped a society. Create a These touchstones represent common aspects of a society—not universal truths.
timeline of two or three milestones, envisioning how they led the society to its current Individual people and communities can contradict these assumptions with their own
place among the isles. The most recent event can help inspire a current situation that touchstones. If you encounter a far-flung community that is part of a known society,
creates troubles or opportunities—or both—for these people. @ 2–4 you can check this table again for unique characteristics.
@ 1–3
1–2 Betrayed by a longtime ally 52–53 Founded a great settlement 1 Affinity for celestial objects and motifs 37–38 Conducts rites of adulthood or ascension
3–4 Betrayed by a treacherous leader 54–55 Founded a key academy or archive 2 Affinity for nature and related motifs 39–40 Distrustful of mysticism or magic
5–6 Broke faith with a longtime ally 56–57 Founded a technology or innovation 3 Affinity for the sea and related motifs 41–42 Embarks on pilgrimages
7–8 Built a wondrous monument 58–59 Gained a notable artifact or treasure 4 Affinity for fire and related motifs 43–44 Favors a signature weapon
9–10 Caught in the crossfire of a war 60–61 Lost a notable artifact or treasure 5 Banishes the disloyal 45–46 Favors audacious and distinctive styles
11–13 Discovered or obtained a rare resource 62–63 Made peace with a rival or enemy 6 Forsakes ships and the sea 47–48 Favors austere and practical styles
14–15 Established a form of art or expression 64–65 Reclaimed an important location 7 Idealizes grace and swiftness 49–50 Favors body modifications or tattoos
16–17 Established a new system of governance 66–68 Recorded a fateful prophecy 8 Idealizes strength and power 51–52 Favors isolationism and privacy
18–19 Established a powerful military force 69–70 Saw the collapse of a longtime ally 9 Idealizes subterfuge and cunning 53–54 Favors jewelry and adornments
20–22 Established a unique trade or craft 71–73 Saw the emergence of a prophesied hero 10 Lives mostly at sea 55–56 Follows a code of pacifism
23–25 Exploited by a self-serving faction 74–75 Saw the rise of a self-serving despot 11 Practices communal living 57–58 Follows a nomadic lifestyle
26–27 Faced a religious or spiritual schism 76–77 Saw the rise of an influential organization 12 Practices mysticism or magic 59–60 Follows elaborate rules of courtship
28–30 Faced a troubled succession 78–80 Scattered to far-flung locations 13 Practices unusual death rites 61–62 Guided by a strict code of honor
31–33 Faced occupation or invasion 81–83 Splintered into rival factions 14 Resolves disputes through formal duels 63–64 Guided by superstition or prophecy
34–35 Faced the wasting of a place or resource 84–85 Suffered a devastating natural disaster 15 Studies the stars and moons for portents 65–66 Holds communal hunts
36–38 Fateful encounter with another faction 86–87 Suffered a scarcity of resources 16 Suspicious of outsiders 67–68 Holds seasonal festivals
39–40 Fell into a bad debt or bargain 88–89 Suffered internal strife or unrest 17 Trains an order of elite warriors 69–70 Holds tournaments of skill or prowess
41–42 Fled or abandoned an important location 90–91 Suffered the loss of a respected leader 18 Values artistic expression 71–72 Idolizes a martyred leader
43–44 Formed an important bond or alliance 92–93 Took refuge in a remote or secret place 19 Values conquest and battle prowess 73–74 Lives within familial clans
45–46 Forsook a religion or belief system 94–96 Undertook a great migration or exodus 20 Values courtesy and hospitality 75–76 Maintains a strict caste system
47–48 Fought a decisive battle 97–98 Unified disparate tribes or clans 21 Values crafts and workmanship 77–78 Perpetuates blood feuds
49–51 Fought a war or revolution 99–100 Vanquished a rival or enemy 22 Values diplomacy and negotiation 79–80 Practices a renowned trade or craft
23 Values farming and agriculture 81–82 Practices meditation
SOCIETY OVERSEERS 24 Values medicine and healing 83–84 Practices storytelling and oral histories
Use this table to reveal the most influential or powerful leaders within a society.
25 Values science and knowledge 85–86 Practices unique forms of dance or music
1–5 Appointed local leaders 46–50 Religious orders 26 Values stewardship of nature 87–88 Rallies communal defenses or militias
6–10 Artisans or trade guilds 51–55 Scholars or sages 27 Values trade and commerce 89–90 Reveres ancestors
11–15 Delegates gathered at convocations 56–60 Shadowy cabals 28 Values voyage and discovery 91–92 Reveres nature and natural forces
16–25 Elder councils 61–70 Warlords or champions 29–30 Bonds with a certain type of creature 93–94 Sails in a distinctive type of vessel
26–35 Hereditary rulers 71–80 Single absolute authority 31–32 Builds elaborate monuments 95–96 Seeks wisdom from oracles or seers
36–40 Mystics or seers 81–90 Operatives of another faction 33–34 Carefully preserves histories and maps 97–98 Shuns modern technology or weaponry
41–45 Prophesied or fated rulers 91–100 Varied or informal leadership 35–36 Conducts piracy or raids 99–100 Speaks an ancient language

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ORGANIZATION EMPIRE

ORGANIZATION TYPE IMPERIAL LEADERSHIP

1–2 Artisans 37–44 Mariners 67–72 Relic hunters 1–10 Assembly or council 46–55 Regional governors
3–6 Assassins 45–46 Mercenaries / privateers 73–76 Religious disciples 11–20 Dynastic ruler 56–65 Religious leader
7–10 Couriers 47–52 Mystics / seers 77–78 Shipbuilders 21–30 Military leader 66–75 Self-appointed dictator
11–18 Courtesans 53–56 Naturalists 79–84 Smugglers 31–35 Prophesied ruler 76–85 Wealthy elite
19–24 Healers 57–60 Navigators / cartographers 85–90 Spies 36–45 Regent 86–100 Power struggle (roll twice)
25–30 Hunters 61–62 Pirates / raiders 91–96 Traders IMPERIAL TACTICS
31–36 Insurgents 63–66 Rebels 97–100 Wreckers Empires deploy any number of strategies to expand their power and influence. Use
this table to reveal he most visible methods or a current focus for an empire. @ 2–3
ORGANIZATION METHODS @ 1–2
1–4 Evaluates recruits with elaborate tests 52–54 Members use a secret greeting 1–3 Assassination 52–55 Industry and commerce
5–8 Governed by a shadowy court or council 55–58 Operates a system of apprenticeship 4–6 Collusion with criminal factions 56–58 Mysticism or magic
9–11 Guided by a distinguished leader 59–62 Operates as independent cells 7–10 Cultural suppression and assimilation 59–62 Naval firepower
12–14 Holds challenges to test skills 63–65 Operates custom ships 11–13 Demands of conformity 63–66 Privateers and mercenaries
15–18 Holds regular gatherings or assemblies 66–68 Operates under strict codes or laws 14–17 Disciplined military forces 67–69 Proxy wars and subversion
19–22 Honors fallen members with ceremonies 69–71 Recruits members far-and-wide 18–20 Displays of opulence 70–72 Puppet governments
23–25 Idolizes a long-dead founder 72–74 Relies on divination or prophecy 21–24 Dogmatic religion 73–76 Relentless agents or operatives
26–28 Imposes rigorous admittance standards 75–77 Relies on mysticism or superstition 25–28 Elite military units at the vanguard 77–79 Rigid class structures
29–32 Maintains a central archive 78–80 Relies on trained creatures 29–32 Embargoes and blockades 80–83 Secrecy and espionage
33–35 Maintains a strict hierarchy by seniority 81–84 Splintered from another organization 33–36 Exploitation of natural resources 84–86 Superstition or prophecy
36–38 Maintains neutrality in a notable conflict 85–87 Traces its history to an ancient founding 37–40 Exploitation of workers 87–90 Theft of resources and riches
39–41 Members adopt body ornamentations 88–90 Trades in a unique currency or asset 41–44 Exploration and colonization 91–93 Treaties and alliances
42–44 Members adopt disguises or personas 91–94 Uses a system of coded messages 45–47 Hoarding of relics 94–96 Unification of splintered factions
45–47 Members bear an organization symbol 95–97 Uses specialized equipment or weapons 48–51 Indoctrination and propaganda 97–100 Unyielding authority and laws
48–51 Members share a unique language 98–100 Worships a god or faith
IMPERIAL VULNERABILITIES @ 1–2
ORGANIZATION SECRETS @ 1–2 1–4 Catastrophic military defeat 47–50 Overextended military
1–5 Acquired an unexpected fortune 51–55 Operates from a secret location 5–8 Coffers are running low 51–54 Prophecy of their downfall
6–10 Colluding with a criminal enterprise 56–60 Owes a crippling debt 9–12 Crippling bureaucracy 55–58 Rampant internal corruption
11–15 Corrupt leaders are siphoning resources 61–65 Plagued by infighting 13–16 Defection of a key ally 59–62 Religious schism causes dissent
16–20 Exploiting a prophecy or superstition 66–70 Relies on bribes to corrupt officials 17–20 Defiant colony 63–66 Rival empire emerges
21–25 Guided by a shadowy leader 71–75 Relies on spies and informants 21–24 Feckless or distracted leadership 67–72 Sparks of rebellion
26–30 Harboring a fugitive within its ranks 76–80 Suffering incompetent leadership 25–28 Impending succession crisis 73–78 Vulnerable industry
31–35 Hides true purpose behind a false front 81–85 Suffering the shortage of a key resource 29–34 Infighting and treachery among leaders 79–84 Vulnerable resource in short supply
36–40 Holding leverage against a rival faction 86–90 Supported by a mysterious benefactor 35–38 Infiltrated by a rival 85–90 Vulnerable trade route
41–45 Holds a rare or powerful relic 91–95 Trafficking in dangerous goods 39–42 Insurgency recruits new members 91–96 Vulnerable treasure hoard
46–50 Infiltrated by a rival faction 96–100 Works covertly to incite conflicts 43–46 Overconfidence in a tactic or weapon 97–100 Whispers of a potential coup

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THE CURSED BUILDING A FACTION NAME
Choose a template for a faction name from the options below.
Cursed factions include people and beings of a strange, supernatural, or Society Empire
dreadful nature, as well as factions who are dedicated to opposing those entities. Use ✴ [Culture] ✴ [Empire Identity]
the table below to reveal the role of a cursed faction.
✴ [Culture] [Society Identity] ✴ [Culture] [Empire Identity]
For cursed factions that function as an organization, use the Organization Methods ✴ [Culture] [Theme Persona] ✴ [Empire Identity] of [Culture]
or Organization Secrets tables (page 194) for additional details. To reveal a current
Organization ✴ [Theme Aspect] [Culture]
goal for a cursed faction or its leaders, use the Cursed Character Goals table (page
[Empire Identity]
185). You can also give a cursed faction one or more Cursed Aspects (below). ✴ [Theme Aspect] [Theme Persona]
✴ [Theme Aspect] [Empire Identity]
✴ [Theme Aspect] [Organization Identity]
1–10 Artificers 46–55 Monster hunters ✴ [Organization Identity] of the Themes: pages 198-199
11–15 Beast hunters 56–65 Necromancers [Theme Aspect] [Theme Persona] Organization Identity: page 199
16–25 Constructs 66–70 Sorcerers or witches
26–30 Cultists 71–80 Undead or undying FACTION NAME: CULTURE
31–35 Deep-dwellers 81–85 Vampires 1–2 Akani 21–22 Ferron 41–42 Kumati 61–62 Novsk 81–82 Terion
36–40 Ghost hunters or occultists 86–90 Witch hunters
3–4 Altarian 23–24 Fiorin 43–44 Lucian 63–64 Osara 83–84 Thyrian
41–45 Lycanthropes or shape changers 91–100 Roll twice; combine those results as a
single faction or set them against each 5–6 Ankara 25–26 Ghal 45–46 Lysian 65–66 Pythian 85–86 Vallos
other as opposing factions 7–8 Atlan 27–28 Harkiv 47–48 Makari 67–68 Qan 87–88 Vanuyan

6 CURSED ASPECTS 9–10 Bakura

11–12 Cassian
29–30 Ishana
31–32 Jovian
49–50 Masaku
51–52 Matu
69–70 Rayan
71–72 Rhugal
89–90 Verian
91–92 Vikani
Use this table to reveal uncanny aspects of a faction or its members. @ 1–2
13–14 Damos 33–34 Kanori 53–54 Moriden 73–74 Sadir 93–94 Visen
1–3 Adopts multiple identities or forms 51–53 Heralded by eerie weather or effects 15–16 Drago 35–36 Kazara 55–56 Motari 75–76 Sanira 95–96 Wulan
4–6 Aided by a monstrous guardian 54–56 Holds a cursed relic or treasure 17–18 Enderian 37–38 Khazu 57–58 Naveena 77–78 Savian 97–98 Yamora
7–8 Aided by infernal machines 57–59 Hunted by a dreadful faction or entity 19–20 Ettian 39–40 Kolthu 59–60 Nazari 79–80 Shunta 99–100 Zhuan
9–11 Bears a dreadful sigil or mark 60–62 Invokes or summons dreadful creatures
12–14 Consumed by dreadful vengeance 63–65 Members speak a sinister language FACTION NAME: SOCIETY IDENTITY
15–17 Cursed by a spiteful god or entity 66–68 Operates from a hidden location
1–15 Alliance 36–50 Clan 61–65 House 76–80 Sept
18–20 Cursed by the deeds of their forebears 69–71 Practices dreadful rituals
16–30 Brethren 51–55 Coalition 66–70 Kinship 81–95 Tribe
21–23 Disguises their true nature 72–74 Sails dreadful ships
31–35 Circle 56–60 Fellowship 71–75 Pact 96–100 Unity
24–26 Driven by dreadful vengeance 75–77 Stricken with a terrible need
27–29 Empowered or bound by fire 78–80 Suffers from wasting or decay FACTION NAME: EMPIRE IDENTITY
30–32 Empowered or bound by the night 81–83 Supernaturally bound to a place or ship
1–4 Alliance 23–24 Consortium 51–52 Hand 73–76 Republic
33–35 Empowered or bound by the sea 84–86 True nature revealed in moonlight
5–6 Ascendancy 25–26 Crown 53–58 Imperium 77–78 Sovereignty
36–38 Empowered or bound by the wilds 87–89 Wields a weapon of dreadful power
7–8 Coalition 27–28 Directorate 59–60 Kingdom 79–80 States
39–41 Forsaken or banished by others 90–92 Wields an alluring nature
9–10 Collective 29–32 Dominion 61–64 League 81–84 Supremacy
42–44 Forsakes the sunlight 93–95 Wields dreadful magic
11–14 Commonwealth 33–34 Duchy 65–66 Lordship 85–86 Syndicate
45–47 Gathers unwilling supplicants or recruits 96–97 Wields strange technologies
15–16 Company 35–38 Dynasty 67–68 Principality 87–92 Trade Company
48–50 Haunted by unforgiving spirits 98–100 Worships a dreadful god or entity
17–18 Concord 39–44 Empire 69–70 Realm 93–94 Triumvirate
19–22 Confederation 45–50 Federation 71–72 Regency 95–100 Union

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FACTION NAME: THEMES REBELLION 61–70 SECRECY 71–80

AFFLUENCE 1–10 CRAFT 11–20 Roll Aspect Persona Roll Aspect Persona
1–10 Apostate Crows 1–10 Ashen Cloaks
Roll Aspect Persona Roll Aspect Persona
11–20 Forsworn Gulls 11–20 Gossamer Daggers
1–10 Emerald Brokers 1–10 Adamantine Anvils
21–30 Free Marauders 21–30 Gray Eyes
11–20 Gilded Crowns 11–20 Brass Artificers
31–40 Mutinous Outcasts 31–40 Hidden Masks
21–30 Golden Lords 21–30 Copper Artisans
41–50 Rebel Pirates 41–50 Shrouded Phantoms
31–40 Illustrious Merchants 31–40 Anchored Hammers
51–60 Sovereign Reavers 51–60 Silent Ravens
41–50 Jade Monarchs 41–50 Ember Hands
61–70 Tidebound Drifters 61–70 Umbral Serpents
51–60 Sapphire Mongers 51–60 Forgeborn Machinists
71–80 Unbound Relics 71–80 Unseen Shadows
61–70 Silver Patrons 61–70 Iron Menders
81–90 Unchained Shards 81–90 Veiled Specters
71–80 Sovereign Princes 71–80 Ironwrought Riggers
91–100 Wayward Tempests 91–100 Whispering Spiders
81–90 Supreme Scions 81–90 Quicksilver Sparks
91–100 Trueborn Regents 91–100 Tempered Tinkers WAR CURSES
81–90 91–100
DISCOVERY 21–30 FAITH 31–40 Roll Aspect Persona Roll Aspect Persona
Roll Aspect Persona Roll Aspect Persona 1–10 Battleborn Arrows 1–10 Cursed Bones
1–10 Ancient Adepts 1–10 Blessed Acolytes 11–20 Bloodied Blades 11–20 Bloodless Jackals
11–20 Awakened Archivists 11–20 Dawning Disciples 21–30 Crimson Defenders 21–30 Bloody Revenants
21–30 Azure Beacons 21–30 Enduring Flames 31–40 Flamebringer Fighters 31–40 Broken Shades
31–40 Elder Couriers 31–40 Exalted Harbingers 41–50 Hellfire Gauntlets 41–50 Fallen Skulls
41–50 Emblazoned Guides 41–50 Fated Heralds 51–60 Ironclad Hounds 51–60 Haunted Slayers
51–60 Enlightened Keepers 51–60 Hallowed Inquisitors 61–70 Scarlet Knights 61–70 Infernal Souls
61–70 First Outlanders 61–70 Holy Lightbringers 71–80 Steelheart Talons 71–80 Risen Swarm
71–80 Roaming Seekers 71–80 Radiant Partisans 81–90 Undaunted Vanguards 81–90 Shattered Wraiths
81–90 Starmarked Venturers 81–90 Sacred Servants 91–100 Warforged Wolves 91–100 Undying Wretches
91–100 Wandering Wayfinders 91–100 Shining Servants Tip: Combine two themes for an evocative organization name. For example, the
“Gilded Blades” is a wealthy (Affluence) mercenary company (War).
LOYALTY 41–50 MYSTICISM 51–60
Roll Aspect Identity Roll Aspect Identity FACTION NAME: ORGANIZATION IDENTITY
1–10 Bannersworn Allies 1–10 Astral Adepts 1–2 Academy 23–24 Charter 47–48 Coven 75–78 Guild
11–20 Bonded Bulwarks 11–20 Crystal Alchemists 3–6 Alliance 25–26 Circle 49–50 Covenant 79–80 Institute
21–30 Branded Caretakers 21–30 Gleaming Augurs 7–8 Assembly 27–30 Coalition 51–52 Creed 81–84 League
31–40 Kindred Guardians 31–40 Moonbound Enchanters 9–10 Association 31–32 Cohort 53–54 Crew 85–86 Lodge
41–50 Resolute Loyalists 41–50 Murmuring Mages 11–12 Band 33–34 Collective 55–58 Enclave 87–90 Order
51–60 Steadfast Sentinels 51–60 Obsidian Oracles 13–14 Brethren 35–36 Compact 59–60 Expedition 91–92 Partnership
61–70 Trueheart Sentries 61–70 Orbis Sages 15–16 Brigade 37–38 Company 61–64 Federation 93–94 Ring
71–80 Unbroken Shields 71–80 Runemarked Seers 17–18 Brotherhood 39–40 Consort 65–68 Fellowship 95–96 Sect
81–90 Unified Wardens 81–90 Shadow Sorcerers 19–20 Cabal 41–42 Cooperative 69–72 Fleet 97–98 Sisterhood
91–100 United Watchers 91–100 Spellbound Witches 21–22 Chamber 43–46 Council 73–74 Foundation 99–100 Union

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SHIPWRECK ORACLES SHIPWRECK ORIENTATION
POSITION
Location
SHIPWRECK LOCATION Sea Shore Sea Cave Swamp River Inland Position
Shipwrecks are monuments to lost souls and forsaken quests. When learning about a 1–30 1–10 1–10 1–10 1–15 -- Sunk and fully submerged
distant shipwreck, use the table below to reveal where it met its sad fate. If you come
upon a wreck in your travels, pick a location as appropriate to your surroundings. 31–55 11–20 11–25 11–20 16–30 -- Adrift on the surface
56–65 21–35 26–40 21–30 31–45 -- Anchored in position on the surface
1–25 26–65 66–75 66–85 36–65 41–70 31–60 46–65 -- Awash / partially submerged
Sea Shore Sea Cave 86–95 66–95 71–90 61–85 66–85 1–80 Stranded on dry ground or rocks
Amid open At water’s Within a
waters 96–100 96–100 91–100 86–100 86–100 81–100 Perched on improbably high ground
edge tidal cave
SCALE WHOLENESS
76–85 86–95 96–100
1–30 Small (cutter, sloop) 1–10 Broken and missing large sections
Swamp River Inland
Mired in Along an inland Away from 31–60 Medium (corvette, schooner) 11–20 Broken and scattered
wetlands waterway the sea 61–85 Large (frigate, galleon) 21–45 Split in two
86–95 Colossal (titan, dreadnought) 46–70 Somewhat intact, but fragile
Use the tables on the opposite page to reveal the state of the wreck, which can help
96–99 Heap (tangled with another wreck) 71–90 Mostly intact
frame the challenges of accessing or exploring the site. See page 203 for suggested
gameplay procedures when searching a shipwreck. 100 Graveyard (amid a labyrinth of wrecks) 91–100 Wholly intact

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SHIPWRECK FIRST LOOK
Use this table to reveal the characteristics of the wreck and its
surroundings—as perceived on approach.
1–2 Archaic construction
3–6 Blackened by fire
7–10 Blocked or difficult access
11–14 Capsized or upside-down
15–16 Claimed by a territorial creature
17–18 Crawling with insects or sea life
19–22 Creaking ominously
23–24 Deck fouled with debris
25–26 Encrusted with barnacles or fungi
27–28 Famous or infamous vessel
29–30 Finely-crafted figurehead, still intact
31–32 Fitted with powerful weapons
33–36 Flag of an unexpected faction
37–40 Gaping hull breach
41–42 Illuminated by luminous organisms
43–44 Ironclad construction
45–46 Message scrawled on hull
6 CURSED SHIPWRECK FIRST LOOK
1–3 Alight with unnatural flames
4–6 Caught within unnatural wind or vortex
7–9 Covered in sorcerous symbols
10–14 Defended by undead crew
15–17 Dreadful figurehead, still intact
18–22 Engulfed in unnatural mist or murk
23–25 Foreboding warning scrawled on the hull 71–75 Suffused with eerie light
26–28 Gigantic bite marks or claw marks
29–33 Glimpses of the ship in its heyday
34–38 Glimpses of the ship's final moments
39–41 Haunting singing or music
42–44 Hung or tangled with corpses or bones
45–47 Hung with webs or mucus
48–50 Overtaken by malignant plants
202
@ 1–2 | 6 below
47–48 Missing launch boats
49–50 Nearby ship or encampment
51–52 Nesting or roosting creatures
53–56 Once-grand adornments and fittings
57–58 Overgrown with plants or sea life
59–60 Partially buried or embedded
61–64 Scarred by battle
65–66 Scattered remains of the dead
67–68 Shrouded beneath tattered sailcloth
69–72 Signs of a survivor or squatter
73–76 Steeply inclined or listing decks
77–80 Stripped by scavengers
81–82 Under construction or repair
83–86 Unstable or sinking
87–88 Unusual or unknown type of ship
89–94 Scattered > Cargo; pg 141
95–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
51–53 Phantom figure beckons from the deck
54–56 Phantom voices call out commands
57–59 Rigged with infernal machinery
60–62 Sails hoist as if getting underway
63–65 Scarred by weapons of baneful power
66–70 Ship's bell rings out
76–80 Surrounded by blighted terrain
81–83 Surrounded by dead creatures
84–86 Swarming with malignant creatures
87–89 True nature revealed in moonlight
90–94 Unnerving stillness or quiet
95–97 Within the territory of a monstrous beast
98–100 Wreathed in cold and ice
Sundered Oracles
SUMMARY: SEARCHING A SHIPWRECK
Rather than detailing every space within a wreck, focus on the key moments
of what you discover and what threats or obstacles you must overcome.
MAKING PREPARATORY MOVES
The nature of a wreck might suggest preparatory actions. For example, you
might Face Danger to climb to a wreck that is precariously perched atop a
rocky islet, or to safely navigate the interior of a flooded wreck.
EXPLORING A WRECK
If you divert to search a shipwreck in the midst of an expedition, make the
Explore a Waypoint move. Per the move, a strong hit is an opportunity, a
weak hit is an opportunity bound up with a peril, and a miss is an immediate
hardship or threat. Use the Shipwreck Opportunity (page 205) and
Shipwreck Peril (page 205) tables to help envision those outcomes.
A strong hit with a match or a miss with a match as you Explore a Waypoint
can trigger the Make a Discovery or Confront Chaos moves, respectively.
Use the tables within those moves to envision what you find. These are
dramatic, story-changing moments.
INVESTIGATING A WRECK
If you investigate a shipwreck for clues related to a quest, make the Gather
Information move. Use the outcome of the move to help guide the nature of
what you uncover—whether that discovery is favorable or unfavorable. For
inspiration, use the Story Clue table (page 233).
SCAVENGING A WRECK
If you seek to scavenge a shipwreck, make the Resupply move. On a strong
hit, you are successful. A strong hit with a match might offer an opportunity
(in addition to the supplies), while a weak hit or miss can reveal a peril.
MORE DETAILS
Use the Shipwreck Details table (page
204) to reveal other aspects of the site.
Shipwreck Oracles 203
SHIPWRECK DETAILS
Use this table to reveal details of a wreck. Roll once or twice when searching a small
ship, and up to three times when surveying a large vessel. These details are revealed
in the context of another move—such as Explore a Waypoint or Gather Information—
but might prompt additional actions or investigations.
See page 203 for details on searching a wreck.
1–3 Abandoned pet or mascot
4–6 Ad hoc shrine or memorial
7–9 Barricaded or sealed compartment
10–12 Blasted or wrecked area
13–15 Bloody or violent trail
16–18 Coded message
19–21 Corpses or bones
22–24 Creature using the wreck as a refuge
25–27 Emptied cargo
28–30 Extravagant furnishings
31–33 Forcefully breached door or hatch
34–36 Gaping hole
37–39 Hastily written message or warning
40–42 Hidden compartment
43–45 Inscrutable machine or device
6 CURSED SHIPWRECK DETAILS
1–4 Dead return to life
5–6 Eerie phantom music
7–8 Eldritch artifact
9–12 Foreboding message
13–16 Frightful phantom whispers
17–20 Ghostly crew, going about their duties
21–24 Glimpses of a shadowy presence
25–28 Haunting visions of the ship's past
29–30 Infernal machine or device
31–32 Lair of a monstrous creature
33–36 Monstrous claw marks
37–38 Mutated remains of the dead
39–42 Objects move of their own accord
43–44 Rapidly-spreading decay
45–46 Ritual circle or altar
204
SHIPWRECK PERIL
Use this table when you explore, investigate, or scavenge a wreck and encounter a
complication. See page 203 for details.
1–5 Booby-trapped passage or container 51–55 Lair of a territorial creature
6–10 Claustrophobic or unnerving spaces 56–60 Precarious path through wreckage
@ 1–3 | 6 below
11–15 Collapsing overhead structure 61–65 Sense of being watched
46–48 Invaders or scavengers
16–20 Dangerous or volatile cargo 66–70 Signs of infestation or disease
49–51 Invasive plants or sea life
21–25 Disorienting murk or smoke 71–75 Sudden shifting of the wreck
52–54 Journal or log reveals the ship's history
26–30 Disturbing scene of death or violence 76–80 Swarm of aggressive creatures
55–57 Locked brig with unfortunate prisoner
31–35 Entangling debris 81–85 Tricky passage or descent
58–60 Makeshift barricade
36–40 Flooded or blocked space 86–90 Unstable or rotting deck
61–63 Mysterious locked container
41–45 Foes or rivals arrive at the site 91–95 Worsening weather or environment
64–66 Ominous creaking
46–50 Hostile explorer or survivor 96–100 Roll twice
67–69 Ransacked compartment
70–72 Ruined supplies or provisions
73–75 Scene of a last stand or fierce battle SHIPWRECK OPPORTUNITY
76–78 Sounds of habitation Use this table when you uncover an opportunity while exploring, investigating, or
scavenging a wreck.
79–81 Stranded or trapped survivor
82–84 Untouched compartment 1–25 Useful provisions or salvage 66–85 Intact > Cargo; pg 141
85–92 Personal memento ( > Token; pg 225 ) 26–40 Intriguing map or chart 86–96 > Treasure; pg 223 (small repository)
93–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121 41–55 Ship's log with valuable information 97–99 > Treasure; pg 223 (medium repository)
56–65 Explorer or survivor with a tale to tell 100 > Treasure; pg 223 (large repository)
47–50 Ship's log tells a dreadful story
51–54 Signs of a dreadful fate for the crew
55–56 Signs of the ship getting underway
57–60 Smell of rot
61–62 Sorcerous energies
63–66 Tortured spirits seeking absolution
67–70 Unnatural cold
71–74 Unnatural darkness
75–78 Unnaturally flooded or air-filled space
79–82 Unnaturally pristine compartment
83–84 Unnerving eldritch glyphs
85–86 Victims entombed in ship structure
87–88 Onset of > Cursed Weather; page 133
89–92 > Cursed Token; page 227
93–100 > Cursed Cargo; page 141
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CAVE ORACLES CAVE THRESHOLD @ 1–2 | 6 below
1–6 Archway of carved stone 51–56 Overgrown with plants
7–12 Barricaded or blocked 57–62 Perched high on a cliff face
CAVE TYPE 13–19 Behind a waterfall 63–68 Sealed with a door or gate
When learning about a distant cave, use the table below to reveal its location. If you
come upon a cave in your travels, pick a location as appropriate to your surroundings. 20–25 Flanked by statues or monuments 69–75 Swarming with bats
See page 208 for guidance on conducting expeditions within a cave system. 26–31 Fronted by carved stairs 76–81 Tight squeeze
32–38 Immense entrance 82–88 Vertical shaft
1–25 1–25
Sea Cave (pg 210) Inland Cave (pg 212) 39–44 Marked with a message or warning 89–94 Well-used path
Caves of watery passages; Caves of echoing stone; 45–50 Nearby camp, ship, or landed boat 95–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
carved by the tides plunging deep into the earth

CAVE SCALE
6 CURSED CAVE THRESHOLD
1–7 Bloody trail leading inside 51–57 Monstrous howls or roars from within
Sea Cave Inland Cave Rank Details
8–14 Carved with eldritch symbols 58–64 Shrouded in unnatural fog
1–30 1–20 Troublesome Minor cave system
15–21 Glimpses of a spectral form 65–72 Skull-shaped edifice
31–70 21–50 Dangerous Limited cave system
22–28 Guarded by a monstrous creature 73–79 Stench of death
71–85 51–75 Formidable Extensive cave system
86–95 76–90 Extreme Vast cave system 29–35 Hung with webs or mucus 80–86 Surrounded by blighted terrain
96–100 91–100 Epic Fathomless cave system 36–43 Littered with bones 87–93 Unnerving sense of being watched
44–50 Marked with a foreboding warning 94–100 Unnerving stillness or quiet

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SUMMARY: EXPLORING A CAVE LURKING THREAT
Use the exploration moves (page 244) when you delve a notable cave and want to
Roll Threat
give it focus in your story.
In the twisting waterways of a sea cave (pages 210-211), you likely travel by boat 1–15 Chilling cold
through a world of tide, rock, and shadow. You may be forced to portage over shallows
16–25 Devious trap
and high ground, or even abandon your boat as you struggle through tight spaces or
desperately navigate completely flooded tunnels. 26–35 Flash flood
In an inland cave (pages 212-213), you follow labyrinthine paths along Oppressive
36–50
claustrophobic tunnels and through cavernous chambers. Envision the oppressive confinement
weight of the stone around you, the impenetrable darkness, the unnerving echoes. 51–60 Restless magma
Use the Features table to inspire the details of a waypoint, the Peril table when you
61–70 Rising water
face a cost in your travels, and the Opportunity table if you encounter good fortune.
But remember these tables are only a complement to your own storytelling choices.
71–80 Rival explorers
LURKING THREATS
81–90 Stalking predator
Time is your enemy within a cave. To emphasize the growing tension of underground
expeditions, add a tension clock for a lurking threat. When you suffer a cost through 91–100 Unstable caves
failure, delay, or inaction, you can advance the clock to show the threat drawing closer.
Learn more about tension clocks on page 238 of the Starforged rulebook.
The table on the next page includes inspiration for lurking threats, including what signs
6 CURSED LURKING THREAT
Roll Threat
you encounter as the tension clock advances, and what occurs when the clock fills.
1–25 Dark-dwelling beings
REACHING THE HEART
The heart of a cave is the epicenter of an underground domain. If you are on an
26–50 Eldritch cultists
expedition without a specific mission, the heart can serve as your destination. If you
are seeking to make progress in a quest, what lies at the heart will give context to the
51–70 Mighty beast
final challenges or opportunities you uncover when the expedition is done.
6 below
When the clock advances… When the clock is filled…
Creeping numbness; teeth-
You are chilled to the bone!
chattering shivers
Minor puzzle; portentous clues You face a confounding trap!
Dripping water; rumbling echoes A torrent of water floods in!
Suffocating passages;
You face confusion or panic!
deepening darkness
Stifling heat; venting steam Magma causes destruction!
Surging current; flooding spaces The path is submerged!
Echoing sounds; signs they
Your rivals make their move!
passed this way
Glimpses of the creature;
The predator attacks!
remains of previous kills
Tremors; minor rockfalls The cave collapses!
When the clock advances… When the clock is filled…
Sense of being watched;
Denizens defend their domain!
skulking shadows
Accursed symbols; ritualistic
The cultists strike!
artifacts or remains
Territorial markings; signs or
The beast attacks!
sounds of a beast on the hunt

When you Finish an Expedition, envision what lies at the cave’s heart, or use the 71–85 Monstrous infestation Skitters or splashes; foul nests A vile swarm appears!
table included with each cave type for inspiration. Once you reach a cave’s heart and Phantom whispers; glimpses
86–100 Restless dead The wrathful dead manifest!
resolve the expedition, you can Set a Course to shortcut your exit. of spectral forms

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SEA CAVE DETAILS

SEA CAVE FEATURES @ 1–2 | 6 pg 211 6 SEA CAVE CURSED FEATURES

1 Abandoned boat 35 Sound of rushing water 1–5 Bewitching illusion 51–55 Impenetrable darkness
2 Abandoned waterside camp 36 Sound of voices 6–10 Bloody water 56–60 Lights snuffed out
3 Ancient carvings or statues 37 Steaming hot springs 11–15 Bones of a colossal beast 61–65 Monstrous water-dwelling predator
4 Bat colony 38 Triangular fin circling in deep water 16–20 Corpses encrusted with sea life 66–70 Rotting stench
5 Boat landing or dock 39 Wet tracks at water's edge 21–25 Creepy echoes 71–75 Sea creatures mutated by darkness
6 Bobbing bottle with enclosed message 40–41 Branching waterway 26–30 Drowned corpses come to life 76–80 Spectral manifestation
7 Briny pool with dead coral 42–43 Dam of waterborne debris 31–35 Eldritch symbols 81–85 Unnatural cold
8 Bubbling vents 44–45 Freshwater falls pouring from above 36–40 Fouled water 86–90 Unnaturally rising water
9 Carcass of a washed up sea creature 46–47 Fully submerged passage 41–45 Frozen water 91–95 Unseen entities grab hold
10 Carved arch leading onwards 48–49 Glimmer of metal in the water 46–50 Ghastly reflections in the water 96–100 Water above, stone below
11 Coral garden nurtured by shafts of light 50–51 Hordes of scuttling crabs
12 Curtains of falling water 52–53 Idyllic pool with bountiful sea life SEA CAVE PERIL SEA CAVE OPPORTUNITY
13 Darting schools of pale fish 54–55 Intricate lava formations 1–20 > Lurking Threat; pg 209 1–10 Advance warning of a danger
14 Deep, placid pool 56–57 Low-hanging rock formations 21–24 Aggressive creature 11–20 Breathtaking natural feature
15 Dry alcove 58–59 Low-lying mist 25–28 Bewildering paths 21–30 Clue points the way forward
16 Dry tunnel above the tide 60–61 Massive, watery cavern 29–32 Blocked or barricaded path 31–40 Friendly denizen or explorer
17 Excavated or constructed waterway 62–63 Perfectly crystalline water 33–35 Confounding puzzle 41–50 Helpful shortcut or detour
18 Flooded lava tube 64–65 Plunging series of terraced waterfalls 36–39 Difficult squeeze through flooded area 51–60 Safe refuge
19 Flooded shaft or sinkhole 66–67 Rocky island surrounded by water 40–43 Equipment or boat suffers damage 61–70 Useful equipment or supplies
20 Freshwater inlet 68–69 Shafts of natural light 44–47 Falling rocks 71–80 Washed up or lost > Cargo; page 141
21 Incessant dripping 70–71 Shallow pools and algae-covered rocks 48–51 Fierce current 81–90 > Treasure; pg 223 (small repository)
22 Jagged oyster beds 72–73 Silt-clouded waters 52–55 Grueling conditions 91–100 > Treasure; pg 223 (medium repository)
23 Luminescent algae 74–75 Skeletal corpse 56–58 Hindered visibility
24 Luminescent jellyfish 76–77 Sound of watery movement or splashes 59–62 Lengthy submerged passage SEA CAVE HEART @ 1–2

25 Luminescent water 78–79 Stirrings of a large creature 63–66 Lost gear or supplies 1–10 Elaborate trap or puzzle
26 Message carved into wet stone 80–81 Surfaces encrusted with sea life 67–69 Party member causes trouble 11–20 Lair of a beast
27 Morass of rotting seaweed 82–83 Surging waterway 70–73 Quickly rising waters 21–30 Sacred or fabled artifact
28 Mounds of fallen boulders 84–85 Swirling whirlpool 74–76 Swarming creatures 31–40 Secret hideout or refuge
29 Muddy waterway 86–87 Tight squeeze through narrowing tunnel 77–79 Toxic or corrosive environment 41–50 Wondrous natural environment
30 Overwhelming briny stench 88–89 Waterlogged corpse 80–82 Trap or alarm 51–60 > Ruin; pg 214
31 Piles of crushed shells 90–91 Wrecked or sunken boat 83–85 Unfriendly explorers 61–70 > Sailing Ship; pg 134
32 Rock bridge 92–93 Corpse clutching a > Token; pg 225 86–88 Venomous creature 71–80 > Shipwreck; pg 200
33 Scattered, silt-covered bones 94–95 Connection to an > Inland Cave; pg 212 89–94 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119 81–90 > Treasure; pg 223 (large repository)
34 Shadowy tentacles in dark water 96–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121 95–100 Roll twice 91–100 > Treasure; pg 223 (vast repository)

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INLAND CAVE DETAILS

INLAND CAVE FEATURES @ 1–2 | 6 pg 213 6 INLAND CAVE CURSED FEATURES

1 Abandoned camp 35 Surfaces honeycombed with holes 1–5 Bewitching illusion 51–55 Passage carved by a burrowing beast
2 Abandoned mineworks 36 Tracks through dust or muck 6–10 Bones of a colossal beast 56–60 Rotting stench
3 Ancient carvings or statues 37 Trail of scattered coins 11–15 Corpses come to life 61–65 Spectral manifestation
4 Ancient cave paintings 38 Underground lake with isolated island 16–20 Corpses entombed within stone 66–70 Surfaces covered by cyst-like growths
5 Blind rodents 39 Veins of ore 21–25 Creepy echoes 71–75 Trail of ooze
6 Cairn-marked grave 40–41 Bat colony 26–30 Eldritch shrine or monument 76–80 Unnatural cold
7 Carpet of crushed bone 42–43 Boiling mud pits 31–35 Impenetrable darkness 81–85 Unnaturally aggressive creatures
8 Chiseled stairway 44–45 Carpet of lichen 36–40 Lights snuffed out 86–90 Unnaturally thick webbing
9 Churning magma pools 46–47 Clinging webs 41–45 Monstrous predator 91–95 Unnerving howls or roars
10 Clouds of ash or dust 48–49 Collapsed rubble 46–50 Oversized eggs 96–100 Webbed or cocooned corpses
11 Constructed bridge 50–51 Crawling-height tunnel
12 Crystalline formations 52–53 Curtains of dangling roots or vines INLAND CAVE PERIL INLAND CAVE OPPORTUNITY
13 Dangling ladder or rope 54–55 Domed cavern 1–20 > Lurking Threat; pg 209 1–10 Advance warning of a danger
14 Excavated chamber 56–57 Earth-shaking tremor 21–24 Aggressive creature 11–20 Breathtaking natural feature
15 Excavated tunnel 58–59 Elaborate stone formations 25–28 Bewildering paths 21–30 Clue points the way forward
16 Fossilized bones 60–61 Flooded shaft or sinkhole 29–32 Blocked or barricaded path 31–40 Friendly denizen or explorer
17 Fungi forest 62–63 Flooded tunnel 33–36 Cleverly camouflaged predator 41–50 Helpful shortcut or detour
18 Glassy lava tube 64–65 Labyrinth of stone formations 37–39 Confounding puzzle 51–60 Rare resource
19 Humid, dripping environment 66–67 Luminous fungi 40–43 Crumbling cave floor 61–70 Safe refuge
20 Magma lake 68–69 Massive, cathedral-like cavern 44–46 Disorienting smoke or steam 71–80 Useful equipment or supplies
21 Magma river 70–71 Moldering corpse 47–50 Falling rocks 81–90 > Treasure; pg 223 (small repository)
22 Maze of intersecting passages 72–73 Plunging shaft leading downwards 51–54 Flooding 91–100 > Treasure; pg 223 (medium repository)
23 Message carved or scrawled on stone 74–75 Shafts of natural light 55–58 Grueling conditions
24 Multilevel cavern 76–77 Skeletal corpse 59–62 Lost gear or supplies INLAND CAVE HEART @ 1–2

25 Mummified corpse 78–79 Steaming hot springs 63–65 Party member causes trouble 1–10 Ancient Tomb
26 Narrow ledge over a chasm 80–81 Steep escarpment 66–69 Precipitous climb or descent 11–20 Breathtaking natural environment
27 Natural bridge 82–83 Thundering waterfall 70–72 Swarming creatures 21–30 Elaborate trap or puzzle
28 Perfectly geometric columns 84–85 Tight squeeze 73–75 Toxic or corrosive environment 31–40 Lair of a beast
29 Pile of bones and offal 86–87 Trail or splashes of blood 76–78 Trap or alarm 41–50 Rare or valuable ore
30 Rush of hot air 88–89 Underground lake 79–82 Treacherous footing 51–60 Sacred or fabled artifact
31 Smoking fissures 90–91 Underground river 83–85 Unfriendly explorers 61–70 Secret hideout or refuge
32 Sound of heavy movement 92–93 Vertical chimney leading upward 86–88 Venomous creature 71–80 > Ruin; pg 214
33 Sound of voices 94–95 Corpse clutching a > Token; pg 225 89–94 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119 81–90 > Treasure; pg 223 (large repository)
34 Surfaces covered in flourishing fungi 96–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121 95–100 Roll twice 91–100 > Treasure; pg 223 (vast repository)

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RUIN ORACLES RUIN CONDITION RUIN SCOPE
Roll Result Summary Roll Result
1–10 Devastated Ravaged by calamity 1–5 Unimpressive structure
RUIN LOCATION 1–20 21–60 11–25 Unrecognizable Reclaimed by nature 6–10 Few minor structures
When learning about a Sea Shore
Amid open 26–40 Collapsed Toppled or in pieces 11–25 Typical structure
distant ruin, use this table At water’s
to reveal its location. If waters edge 41–60 Unstable Actively crumbling or sinking 26–40 Several scattered structures
you come upon a ruin 61–80 Timeworn Marked by desolation 41–60 Large, imposing structure
in your travels, pick a 61–90 91–100 81–90 Whole Standing the test of time 61–80 Sizable sprawl of structures
location as appropriate Inland Buried
to your surroundings. 91–95 Well-preserved In remarkable condition 81–95 Colossal structure
Away from Within cavernous
the sea depths 96–100 Rebuilding In the process or restoration 96–100 Vast sprawl of structures

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RUIN FIRST LOOK
1–2 Adorned with faded colors
3–4 Adorned with murals
5–6 Adorned with ornate pillars
7–8 Adorned with rare metals
9–10 Adorned with religious iconography
11–13 Amid a waterfall or waterway
14–16 Amid lush vegetation
17–18 Blackened by fire
19–21 Blocked or barricaded
22–24 Breached entrance
25–26 Built of unusual materials
27–28 Carved into the terrain
29–30 Concentric architecture
31–33 Connected by lofty bridges
34–35 Covered in inscrutable symbols
36–37 Covered in moss, fungi, or algae
38–39 Defiled by vandals
40–42 Difficult or hidden access
43–44 Divided by a sinkhole or chasm
45–47 Domed architecture
48–50 Encircled by a wall
6 CURSED RUIN FIRST LOOK
1–3 Among titanic bones
4–6 Cloaked by a grim darkness
7–9 Corpses displayed as a warning
10–12 Covered in mucus or slime
13–15 Dreadful phantom whispers
16–19 Dreadful premonitions
20–23 Echoing with beastly howls
24–26 Engulfed in unnatural mist or murk
27–30 Festooned with bones and skulls
31–33 Floating structure
34–36 Glimpses of ghostly forms
37–40 Hordes of circling carrion birds or bats
41–44 Hung with thick strands of webbing
45–47 Incomprehensible architectural forms
48–50 Marked with eldritch symbols
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51–52 Fronted by grand stairs
53–54 Generating light or energy
55–56 Hung with tattered heraldry
57–58 Imposing statues
59–60 Inactive machinery
61–63 Monolithic architecture
64–65 Multi-tiered architecture
66–67 Nearby ship or encampment
68–69 Open-air structures
70–71 Overrun by creatures
72–74 Pyramid architecture
75–76 Scarred by war
77–78 Scattered remains of the dead
79–80 Signs of lurking predators
81–82 Signs of new inhabitants
83–84 Signs of scavengers or looters
85–87 Situated in a high place
88–90 Sunken or flooded
91–92 Surrounded by destruction
93–95 Surrounded by rugged or dense terrain
96–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
51–53 Monstrous claw marks
54–56 Overpowering stench of decay
57–60 Overtaken by malignant plants
61–63 Secrets revealed in moonlight
64–66 Strangely-preserved remnant
67–69 Suffused with eerie light
70–72 Surrounded by blighted terrain
73–75 Surrounded by dead creatures
76–78 Swarming insects or vermin
79–81 Unnatural decay
82–85 Unnerving stillness or quiet
86–89 Visions of this place in its heyday
90–93 Warded by mystical energies
94–96 Wreathed in cold and ice
97–100 > Cursed Weather; pg 133
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SUMMARY: EXPLORING A RUIN
Use the exploration moves (page 244) to investigate a notable ruin. If you are
diverting from an overland or seafaring expedition to check out a ruin of minor scale,
you can Explore a Waypoint to resolve the survey with a single move. For a larger ruin,
give it a challenge rank as you begin a new expedition. Then, within a ruin, use the
Features table to inspire the details of a waypoint, the Peril table when you face a cost,
and the Opportunity table if you encounter good fortune.
UNCOVERING MYSTERIES WITHIN RUINS
You do not delve into ruins to loot and defile. Instead, you seek to learn more about
the people who once inhabited a site and the fate that befell them. To that end, your
progress on an expedition doesn’t just represent the physical spaces you traverse.
Marking progress also signifies your deepening understanding of that place’s legacy.
To explore the secrets of a mysterious ruin, follow this procedure.
✴ When you first mark progress within a ruin, envision a mystery that reveals itself, a
question that prompts further investigation. Check the Ruin Mystery table on page
218 for inspiration, or simply decide the mystery based on whatever quest or
circumstance drew you to this site.
✴ Thereafter, as you reach a waypoint and mark progress, you can envision uncovering
a cipher—a feature, object, or encounter that delivers a new clue. Use the Ruin
Cipher table (page 218) for inspiration of what form it takes. For details of the
clue itself, Ask the Oracle yes/no questions, use Core Oracles (pages 118-121)
for an abstract prompt, or check the Story Clue table (page 233). If the nature of
the cipher is complex, inscrutable, or such as a puzzle or cryptic message, make
appropriate move to reveal or understand the clue. Envision how the clue fits into
the evolving nature of the mystery, while leaving unanswered questions.
✴ When you prepare to Finish an Expedition, consider the nature of the mystery
and the clues you have uncovered, and propose a solution. The outcome of the
progress roll as you Finish an Expedition will reveal whether your assumptions are
correct, or if you have been led astray.
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RUIN MYSTERY
Roll Result
1–10 Calamitous downfall
11–20 Cultural legacy
21–30 Enemy schemes
31–40 Enigmatic waymarker What greater site or discovery does this place lead to?
41–50 Fabled relic
51–60 Heroes' rest
61–70 Lost people
71–80 Personal heritage
81–90 Unfulfilled Promise
91–100 Unusual purpose
6 CURSED RUIN MYSTERY
Roll Result
1–10 Corrupted religion
11–20 Cursed artifact
21–30 Eternal defenders
31–40 Grim portent
41–50 Imprisoned entity
51–60 Infernal machines
61–70 Lingering curse
71–80 Mystic gateway
81–90 Sorcerous nexus
91–100 Tormented undead
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Question 1 Alchemical experiments or supplies 38 Grand or palatial living chamber
What brought this place to ruin? 2 Amphitheater or arena 39 Great hall or ballroom
What unique beliefs or customs were practiced here? 3 Balcony or overlook 40 Hidden compartment
What purpose does a foe or rival have in this place? 4 Banquet hall 41 Hidden passage or chamber
5 Barricaded or blocked path 42 Imposing statues or idols
What is the location of a legendary artifact or treasure? 6 Blood trail 43 Improvised memorial
What legendary figure is entombed here? 7 Breached doorway or gate 44 Insect nests or swarms
What became of the people who once inhabited this site? 8 Bridge or elevated path 45 Intact stairway
What connection does this place have to your culture or calling? 9 Broken machinery 46 Intricate symbols or pictographs
What forsaken vow or lost destiny hangs heavy over this place? 10 Broken statues 47 Invasive roots or tree limbs
What unexpected function did this site serve? 11 Burial chamber 48 Lair of a creature
12 Carcass of an invasive creature 49 Library or archive
13
14
Chamber of unusual material and form
Chamber reclaimed by nature
50
51
Makeshift defenses
Makeshift shelter
Question
15 Claw marks 52 Mechanical whirring
What does an eldritch cult seek to accomplish in this place?
16 Clinging webs 53 Moldering tapestries
What eldritch relic or treasure is held here?
17 Cluttered workshop 54 Mummified or decayed corpses
What beings or creatures are cursed to forever guard this place?
18 Collapsed architecture 55 Mundane living chambers
What new calamity does this place forebode?
19 Colony of infesting creatures 56 Mysterious locked container
What eldritch being or beast is bound to this site?
20 Concealed mechanism or trap 57 Narrow, maze-like passages
What strange technology did these people unleash?
21 Crumbling architecture 58 Observatory or orrery
What is the secret to breaking this site's curse?
22 Deep well or pit 59 Ornate burial urns
What otherworldly realm does this place connect to?
23 Dormant smithy or forge 60 Overgrown garden
What dangerous mystic powers are harnessed here?
24 Dried-up pool or fountain 61 Painted or carved portraits
What is the key to putting these souls to rest?
25 Dripping water 62 Piled rubble

RUIN CIPHER 6 adjacent 6 CURSED RUIN CIPHER 26

27
Dusty or murky air
Echoing noises
63
64
Prison or cages
Rampant molds and fungi
1–10 Carved glyphs 1–10 Deadly trap or infernal mechanism 28 Elaborate puzzle or cryptic device 65 Ransacked or looted chamber
11–20 Hastily written markings 11–20 Dreadful document or book 29 Elaborate stained glass or mosaics 66 Reflective surfaces
21–30 Hidden chamber or passage 21–30 Ghostly reenactment 30 Evidence of past skirmishes 67 Remains of a careless intruder
31–40 Map or document 31–40 Harrowing dreams or visions 31 Expansive courtyard 68 Rubble-strewn path
41–50 Murals, statues, or other artwork 41–50 Messages or symbols written in blood 32 Faded banners or flags 69 Sacred space or religious idols
51–60 Personal memento 51–60 Monstrous or beastly guardians 33 Faded murals 70 Scattered animal bones and detritus
61–70 Puzzle, key, or device 61–70 Signs of horrific death or violence 34 Faint sounds of footsteps or movement 71 Scattering of old coins
71–80 Remains of the dead 71–80 Sorcerous enchantment or artifact 35 Flooded chamber or passage 72 Scrawled message or warning
81–90 Signs of other explorers or guardians 81–90 Spectral visitation or warning 36 Fortification or strongpoint 73 Scuttling vermin
91–100 Unusual architecture 91–100 Warning from a dead or dying explorer 37 Foul stench 74 Sealed vault
Check page 219 for the 75–100 results.

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RUIN FEATURES (75–100)
75 Sealed vault
76 Signs of inhabitants or guardians
77 Signs of repair or refurbishment
78 Signs that others passed this way
79 Skittering or scratching sounds
80 Soot-stained surfaces and ashes
81 Sound of voices
82 Sounds of structural instability
83 Stack of books or scrolls
84 Standing water
85 Storage or armory
6 CURSED RUIN FEATURES
1–2 Altered passage of time
3–4 Animate statues or machines
5–6 Artifact evokes unnerving power
7–8 Artwork depicting disturbing scenes
9–10 Bewitching illusion
11–12 Bloodstained shrine or altar
13–14 Colossal machinery
15–16 Corpses come to life
17–18 Corpses frozen in terror
19–20 Creeping, entangling plant life
21–22 Doors slam shut on their own
23–24 Dreadful whispering
25–26 Eerie echoes
27–28 Eldritch symbols
29–30 Faces and figures move within the walls 79–80 Strangely preserved feature or area
31–32 Familiar voices call out from the dark
33–34 Grasping, creeping shadows
35–36 Gusts of phantom wind
37–38 Haunting cries or weeping
39–40 Haunting dreams or hallucinations
41–42 Haunting music
43–44 Impenetrable darkness
45–46 Lair of a monstrous creature
47–48 Message or symbols written in blood
49–50 Monstrous swarm of creatures
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86 Throne room or audience chamber
87 Toppled Pillars
88 Tracks through dust or dirt
89 Vaulted ceiling with intricate designs
90 Vertical shaft or broken stairwell
91 Wind whistling through gaps
92 Winding staircase
93 Abandoned > Token; pg 225
94 Corpse clutching a > Token; pg 225
95 Broken wall revealing a >Cave; page 206
96–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
51–52 Monstrous tracks
53–54 Moving or changing architecture
55–56 Mystic light or energies
57–58 Mystic trigger or trap
59–60 Objects move of their own accord
61–62 Ominous chanting
63–64 Passages seem to stretch and distort
65–66 Path that endlessly repeats
67–68 Phantom voices or laughter
69–70 Piles of broken skulls and bones
71–72 Reflections reveal unseen aspects
73–74 Remains of a monstrous beast
75–76 Rotting stench
77–78 Spectral reenactments of past events
81–82 Sudden ghostly manifestation
83–84 Transforming murals or paintings
85–86 Twisted or grotesque statues
87–88 Unexplainable path of destruction
89–90 Unnatural cold
91–92 Unnatural corruption or decay
93–94 Unnatural mists or darkness
95–96 Unnaturally aggressive creatures
97–98 Unnaturally thick webbing
99–100 Unnerving sensation of being watched
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RUIN PERIL
1–4 Confounding puzzle
5–8 Crumbling terrain underfoot
9–10 Dire warning left by other explorers
11–12 Distressing written message
13–16 Disturbing evidence of a dark history
17–18 Disturbing remains or evidence of death 69–70 Ominous sounds of approaching danger
19–20 Dreadful scenes weigh upon you
21–22 Elaborate mechanical trap
23–24 Enemies set an ambush
25–28 Flooded or blocked space
29–30 Gap or chasm stands in the way
31–34 Glimpses of a lurking or trailing foe
35–38 Guardians defend against intruders
39–40 Hazardous or toxic environment
41–44 Heartbreaking memento of lost lives
45–46 Imminent catastrophic collapse
47–50 Improvised booby trap
RUIN OPPORTUNITY
1–5 Access to an untouched area
6–10 Advance warning of a danger
11–15 Awe-inspiring architecture
16–20 Clue reveals a new aspect of this place
21–25 Cooperative fellow explorer
26–30 Culturally significant object or artwork
31–35 Evidence that others passed this way
36–40 Friendly inhabitant
41–45 Heartwarming glimpse of past lives
46–50 Helpful archive of past events
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51–54 Lair of an aggressive creature
55–58 Locked or sealed path
59–60 Lost gear or supplies
61–64 Poor visibility conceals dangers
65–68 Noise alerts others to your presence
71–72 Party member stumbles into harm's way
73–74 Precipitous climb or descent
75–78 Rivals seek what lay within
79–82 Sense of being watched
83–84 Signs of infestation or disease
85–86 Swarming creatures or insects
87–88 Tempting relic hides a danger
89–90 Volatile device or artifact
91–94 Writing or symbols defy understanding
95–97 > Action + Theme; pg 118–119
98–100 Roll twice
51–55 Key to access a hidden or sealed area
56–60 Key to understand a cipher or language
61–65 Map or markers point the way
66–70 Moment of fellowship or inner peace
71–75 Secure area offers a moment of peace
76–80 Shortcut or detour along a safe path
81–85 Source of fresh water
86–90 Useful gear left by another explorer
91–95 Useful or interesting artifact or device
96–100 > Treasure; pg 222
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TREASURE ORACLES TREASURE REPOSITORY
Choose the scale of the treasure’s repository—small, medium, large, or vast—as
appropriate to situation and location. See the examples in the table below. If unsure,
roll for the answer. The result helps set the potential Value of the treasure.
TREASURE LOCATION
If you’re not sure of a treasure’s location—such as when chasing down a rumored Roll Size Examples Roll Size Examples
treasure or gathering details on a treasure-related quest—check this table. Strongbox; desk drawer; Cargo hold; strongroom;
6 below 1–25 Small
bag or pouch
71–95 Large
cave chamber
1–25 Borne on a > Sailing Ship; pg 134 71–85 Sheltered in a > Cave; pg 206 Chest; crate; ship cabin; Storehouse; great hall;
26–70 Medium 96–100 Vast
26–50 Lost with a > Shipwreck; pg 200 86–95 Secured in a > Settlement; pg 166 cave alcove cavern vault
51–70 Hidden on an > Island; pg 144 96–100 Preserved in a > Ruin; pg 214
TREASURE VALUE
6 CURSED LOCATION Small
Repository
Medium Large Vast Result Details
1–5 Banished to the realm of the dead 36–50 Lost in the heart of a trackless jungle
1–80 1–60 1–30 1–10 Trifle One > Precious Item; pg 225
6–10 Consumed by a monstrous beast 51–65 Mired in a forsaken swamp
Roll the action die and reveal that many
11–15 Entombed in a crypt or graveyard 66–80 Safeguarded in a monstrous beast's lair 81–100 61–100 31–98 11–93 Stash
> Precious Items; pg 225
16–30 Held aboard a cursed ship 81–90 Sealed in the bowels of a raging volcano
-- -- 99–100 94–98 Trove Bountiful riches
31–35 Locked in a mechanized vault 91–100 Sunk to the depths of an abyssal trench
-- -- -- 99–100 Hoard Immeasurable riches
For tips on managing treasure and wealth in your campaign, see page 30.
A trove or hoard contain a vast array of riches. Collecting and transporting a trove
requires great effort, while the logistics of gathering a hoard is an inconceivable task.

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TREASURE ASPECTS
Use this table to reveal characteristics of a treasure or its surroundings. Since the
results often involve twists and complications, it is best reserved for notable finds and
dramatic situations. Also, keep in mind that an aspect might be outside your character’s
immediate viewpoint—if so, make note of it as a future trouble or opportunity.
1–8 Bears the mark of a notorious figure
9–16 Contains a long-lost object or artifact
17–20 Coveted by a newly-revealed rival
21–24 Guarded by a sentry or caretaker
25–28 Held in a vulnerable repository
29–32 Hidden among worthless items
33–40 Holds a clue to a greater treasure
41–48 Hunted by a foe or faction
6 CURSED ASPECTS
1–4 Attracts foul creatures or vermin
5–12 Awakens the dead
13–16 Blighted by unnatural decay
17–24 Causes foul luck
25–28 Haunted by former keepers or victims
29–32 Illusions conceal its true nature
33–40 Imbued with a whispering sentience
41–44 Incites a possessive obsession
45–48 Inflicts a dreadful transformation
49–52 Inflicts a sickness or wasting
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PRECIOUS ITEMS
Roll or select a number of items on this table as set by the treasure’s Value (page
223). Each result represents a quantity of that item, such as a strongbox filled with
pearls, barrels of aged rum, or a stack of precious metal ingots. To instead reveal a
specific item of intrinsic or personal worth, check the Tokens table (below).
1–20 Cache of coins, gems, and jewels 59–60 Rare books
21–24 Aged rum 61–62 Rare fossils
25–28 Ancient artifacts 63–64 Rare hides or furs
29–30 Fine art 65–66 Rare maps
31–32 Fine wine 67–68 Rare medicinal herbs or compounds
33–36 Gilded imperial regalia 69–72 Rare spices
37–40 Glittering gemstones 73–74 Rare toxins or poisons
41–44 Gold coins 75–76 Sacred relics
45–46 Intricate mechanical devices 77–80 Secret documents
47–50 Lustrous pearls 81–84 Unworked gemstones
51–54 Masterwork weapons 85–88 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121
55–58 Precious metal ingots 89–100 > Token; below
@ 1–2 | 6 below
49–56 Includes counterfeit valuables TOKENS (1–26)
57–64 Marked with a menacing warning
A token is an item of personal significance—such as a memento, heirloom, or individual
65–72 Once claimed as pillage or spoils treasure. Use this table when prompted by the Precious Items table, or to add detail to
73–76 Planted as a lure for the unwary a character. A token might have intrinsic value, but is often a thing of worth only to its
owner. Not all treasures are silver and gold.
77–84 Protected by a clever trap 6 pg 227
85–88 Put out-of-reach by a barrier or obstacle 1 Ancestral ring with a missing gemstone 14 Carved driftwood totem of a sea god
89–96 Secured by a complex lock 2 Ancient codex with cryptic secrets 15 Ceremonial wooden mask
97–100 Shows signs of pilfering or tampering 3 Ancient gold coin hung on a chain 16 Clay jars filled with alchemical agents
4 Animal figurine carved from amber 17 Cleaved fragment of a ship's figurehead
5 Antique brass sextant 18 Coral and pearl bracelet
6 Beautiful dress wrapped in silk paper 19 Crystalline flute
53–56 Marked with indelible bloodstains
7 Bloodstained map of an unknown island 20 Deck of marked playing cards
57–60 Marked with sinister glyphs
8 Book of scripture with ragged pages 21 Elaborate clockwork puzzle box
61–64 Mystically bound to a location
9 Bottle of very old wine 22 Embroidered silk handkerchief
65–68 Mystically bound to a person
69–72 Protected by a monstrous guardian 10 Brass strongbox filled with bloodied rings 23 Exquisite sword in a velvet-lined case
73–80 Protected by a sorcerous spell 11 Broken manacles 24 Finely-crafted compass in a leather case
81–84 Provokes dreadful visions or dreams 12 Cameo portrait of a feminine figure 25 Flask of aged rum
85–92 Radiates a foul aura 13 Carefully folded flag 26 Folded note with scrawled coordinates
93–96 Sought after by a dreadful foe Check page 226 for the 27–100 results.
97–100 Summons a powerful being or creature
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27 Forgery kit 64 Platinum circlet set with a large ruby 1–2 Astrolabe with complex workings that signal a portentous cosmic event
28 Gilded cage with a clockwork bird 65 Pocket spyglass of wood and bronze 3–4 Black candle that reveals shadowy forms in its sputtering light
29 Gold key 66 Pocket watch with a personal engraving 5–7 Boatswain’s whistle that echoes with the cries of doomed mariners
30 Gold locket with a lock of hair 67 Pouch of silver musket balls 8–10 Chattering skull with dark gems fitted into its eye sockets
31 Gold reliquary filled with ash 68 Pouch with eight pieces of a silver coin 11–13 Compass that stubbornly points at an unknown destination
32 Gold ring hung on an iron chain 69 Rare flowers pressed in a journal 14–16 Conch shell that whispers enticingly of distant seas
33 Hand-drawn celestial chart 70 Rough-hewn stone key 17–19 Corroded chronometer that offers glimpses of the past
34 Handwritten sheet music 71 Sailor's journal filled with sea shanties 20–22 Cracked lantern that draws a beast of the abyssal depths to its pallid light
35 Intricate brass and silver astrolabe 72 Scrimshaw carving of a sea monster 23–24 Crown of jagged seashells and sharp coral that binds its wearer to the sea
36 Iron medallion with a compass rose motif 73 Sealed envelope with a black spot 25–27 Dark cloak that transforms the look of the wearer
37 Ivory smoking pipe 74 Set of crystal and obsidian chess pieces 28–29 Dueling sword that whispers of vengeful need
38 Jade mortar and pestle 75 Set of metal lockpicks 30–32 Enigmatic map carved into a leathery sea serpent scale
39 Jar of dirt 76 Set of onyx divination stones 33–34 Fiddle of dark wood that—when played—evokes profound melancholy
40 Jeweled chalice 77 Shard of an iron meteorite 35–37 Fiendish puzzle box that compels its keeper to solve the riddle
41 Jeweled hair comb 78 Sheaf of wanted posters 38–39 Filthy burial shroud that takes the shape of its former occupant on moonless nights
42 Journal filled with notes and sketches 79 Ship in a bottle 40–41 Flask of green glass that releases a torrent of brackish seawater when unstopped
43 Large, flawless diamond 80 Ship's bell dented by musket shot 42–43 Frayed and bloodied rope that slithers and coils of its own accord
44 Leather-wrapped forge hammer 81 Ship's drum with a shark skin drumhead 44–46 Glass eye that peers into the realm of the dead
45 Leatherbound codebook 82 Silver harmonica 47–49 Iron mask that—when sworn upon—cannot be removed until the vow is fulfilled
46 Letter of marque signed with blood 83 Single entry torn from a ship's log 50–52 Jagged obsidian dagger marked with everlasting bloodstains
47 Letter of pardon 84 Single musket ball in a gold snuffbox 53–54 Large, leathery egg that pulses and shudders
48 Letter opener stained with dried blood 85 Skeleton key 55–57 Leatherbound tome filled with maddening, ever-changing glyphs
49 Locket with a faded portrait 86 Skull carved with an intricate map 58–60 Logbook filled with the rantings of a tormented captain
50 Message in a bottle 87 Skull of a rare or extinct creature 61–63 Macabre tarot cards with shifting illustrations
51 Military medal hung on a silk ribbon 88 Small clay urn filled with gold teeth 64–66 Magnetic lodestone that reveals messages within iron shavings
52 Music box 89 Stoppered flask containing dark liquid 67–69 Mechanical scarab that skitters, flies, and burrows
53 Old chart with hand-drawn corrections 90 Strip of cloth torn from a black flag 70–71 Mirror that reveals a cadaverous visage of its subject
54 One-half of a sundered crown 91 Tea leaves in an embellished wood box 72–74 Mummified hand whose grip is locked tight around a gold coin
55 One-half of a treasure map 92 Timeworn bronze sundial 75–77 Ornate silver chalice that turns its contents to poison
56 One-half of an ancient medallion 93 Unadorned iron box with a complex lock 78–80 Ragged ship's flag that—when raised—summons an infamous cursed vessel
57 Ornate hilt with a broken blade 94 Velvet pouch filled with shark teeth 81–82 Rusted iron sextant that reveals an unfamiliar sky in its silvered mirror
58 Ornate jeweled strongbox 95 Vial of cloudy seawater 83–85 Ship in a bottle that flounders upon a storm-tossed sea
59 Oversized pearl 96 Vial of coagulated blood 86–88 Spyglass that offers glimpses of faraway seas through a cracked lens
60 Padlocked book 97 Water-stained love letter 89–91 Strongbox containing a still-beating heart
61 Painted portrait of a heroic figure 98 Wax seal ring with a royal crest 92–94 Tarnished ship's bell that calls to the spirits of drowned mariners
62 Pair of bone-carved dice 99 Weathered nameplate of a long-lost ship 95–97 Tattered map that reveals its secrets under moonlight
63 Perfumed letter 100 Well-stocked surgeon's bag 98–100 Whalebone staff that resonates with dormant power

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MISCELLANEOUS ORACLES LOCAL SEAS
To generate a name for a local area—a collection of islands and surrounding waters—
roll once for the prefix (the first word), and once for the suffix (the second word). Or just
roll once, and choose a suitable prefix and suffix from anywhere in that row.
MAGNITUDE
Use this table to help answer a question related to the scale, extent, or capability of Roll Prefix Suffix Roll Prefix Suffix
something. Ask your question, choose one of the columns below, and roll to reveal
1–2 Ashen Abyss 51–52 Iron Isles
the answer. For example:
✴ Number: “How many ships are docked here?” 3–4 Barrier Anchorage 53–54 Jade Limits
✴ Power: “How strong are the fort’s defenses?” 5–6 Bitter Atolls 55–56 Jeweled Maelstrom
✴ Complexity: “How tricky is the lock?”
7–8 Blighted Bounds 57–58 Lacuna Main
✴ Value: “How rare is this artifact?”
✴ Rank: “What is the challenge rank of this expedition?” 9–10 Bloodied Breach 59–60 Leviathan's Maw
11–12 Burning Breakers 61–62 Lost Morass
Roll Size Number Distance Speed Power
13–14 Crag Cays 63–64 Morien Oasis
1–15 Undersized None / one Very close Immobile Weak
15–16 Crimson Channel 65–66 Obsidian Passage
16–35 Small Few Near Slow Minor
17–18 Cursed Chasm 67–68 Outer Pit
36–65 Medium Several Far Medium Moderate
19–20 Darkwater Coves 69–70 Plunderer's Reefs
66–85 Large Many Remote Fast Strong
21–22 Dead Crossing 71–72 Ruby Remnants
86–100 Huge Countless Inaccessible Very fast Overwhelming
23–24 Dread Currents 73–74 Sargasso Rift
Roll Complexity Quality Value Disposition Rank
25–26 Ember Deep 75–76 Scarred Sanctum
1–15 Simple Broken Worthless Friendly Troublesome
27–28 Emerald Depths 77–78 Scorched Sea
16–35 Basic Fragile Cheap Open Dangerous
29–30 Fallen Desolation 79–80 Shadow Shallows
36–65 Manageable Reliable Common Wary Formidable
31–32 Fool's Drift 81–82 Shattered Shards
66–85 Complicated Durable Valuable Threatening Extreme
33–34 Forged Ebb 83–84 Shrouded Shoals
86–100 Bewildering Indestructible Priceless Hostile Epic
35–36 Forgotten Expanse 85–86 Silent Spine
37–38 Forsaken Fathoms 87–88 Silver Straits

PROMPTS 39–40 Freebooter's Flow 89–90 Siren Tempest

Use this table to choose a structured prompt from among the Core Oracles (pages 41–42 Gilded Gate 91–92 Stormy Threshold
118–121). Roll on each of the referenced tables and interpret the response as
43–44 Golden Gulf 93–94 Stygian Tides
appropriate to the question and situation.
45–46 Haunted Gyre 95–96 Sunken Verge
1–20 > Action + Theme; pg 118, 119
47–48 Hidden Havens 97–98 Veiled Vigil
21–40 > Action + Focus; pg 118, 121
41–60 > Descriptor + Theme; pg 120, 119
49–50 Hollow Horizon 99–100 Whispering Waters

61–80 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120, 121

81–100 > Action + Descriptor + Focus; pg 118, 120, 121

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INTERLUDE SCENE (1–50) INTERLUDE SCENE (51–100)
If you want to explore an interlude scene, or are prompted by another table to trigger Roll Result Questions to Consider
an interlude at a waypoint, check the table below for inspiration. Then, for more detail
on a scene’s focus—such as the nature of a dream or the cause of a dispute—roll on Why is this motivation needed, and what is your
51–53 Motivate others
any combination of the Core Oracles (pages 118–121) and interpret the response. approach? How do they respond?
To learn more about character interludes, see page 48. Who do you play with? What is discussed during
54–56 Play a game
the game?
Roll Result Questions to Consider
What talent do you hone? What do you learn from
What do you describe within logs, journals, or 57–60 Practice a skill
1–4 Chronicle your adventures the exercise?
maps? What adventure still calls to you?
How do you maintain your equipment or gear up?
What flora or fauna do you encounter? What 61–64 Ready your gear
5–8 Commune with nature What are you preparing for?
inspiration do you draw from the experience?
Who is the message meant for? What news or
What new strategy do you devise? How will you 65–67 Record a message
9–11 Concoct a plan feelings do you share?
put this plan in motion?
What inspires you to remake yourself? How do
What is the nature of the research? What 68–70 Reinvent your look
12–14 Conduct research you debut your new look?
information or insight do you gain?
What caused this argument or fight? How do you
What skills or knowledge do you share? Who 71–73 Settle a conflict
15–17 Conduct training resolve the situation?
accepts the guidance, and who resists it?
Who do you spend time with? How does your
What do you reveal of your nature or background? 74–76 Share intimacy
18–20 Confess a secret relationship evolve?
How do others respond?
What do you offer of your family's or people's
What is the subject of this reminiscence? Why is it 77–79 Share your heritage
21–24 Conjure up the past history? What memory or regret does it evoke?
meaningful in this moment?
What are you on the lookout for? What do you
80–82 Stay vigilant
25–27 Create an object or artwork What do you create? What is it intended for? spot or overhear?
What conflict do you incite or inflame? Why is the
What is the nature of the dream or vision? What 83–85 Stir up trouble
28–31 Experience a dream or vision situation left unresolved?
meaning do you draw from it?
What sublime or dramatic scenery do you
Who do you spar with? What issues do you 86–89 Take in the view
32–34 Fight in a sparring match witness? What emotion or memory does it inspire?
provoke or resolve during the match?
What is the nature of this myth or legend? What
How do you reflect, meditate, or pray? What 90–92 Tell a tale
35–37 Find peace emotion or lesson lingers after the telling?
enlightenment do you gain?
What demanding project do you embark on with
Who shares an aspect of their nature or 93–96 Undertake a communal labor
38–40 Hear a confession others? How does this bring you closer together?
background? What do they reveal?
What solitary chore do you perform? What do you
What weakness or need do you indulge? How is 97–100 Undertake a menial task
41–43 Indulge a vice daydream about as you work?
this viewed by others?
What is the occasion of this social gathering? How
44–47 Join an event
do you participate?
The cursed die is not rolled by default on the Interlude Scene table. However, if
What is the subject of this song? Why is it you’re interested in giving the scene a supernatural atmosphere, add the cursed die
48–50 Lead or join a song
meaningful to you or others?
to your roll—or just make it happen.
Check page 231 for the 51–100 results. On a cursed result, take your result from the Interlude Scene table and envision
how it gains an eerie or mystical mood. But keep it low-key. A subtle ghostly
manifestation. A strange but alluring environmental phenomenon. A spooky story
told on a fog-shrouded evening.

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STORY COMPLICATION STORY CLUE
This oracle will introduce narrative turns, troubles, and revelations. It can be used as When you Gather Information to investigate a mystery, you might uncover clues in
an alternative to the Pay the Price table when you encounter a negative outcome at the form of messages, records, rumors, eyewitness reports, or physical evidence. You
a crucial moment. In particular, you might use this table after rolling matched 10s on can use this oracle to help reveal what this evidence connects to or implicates. Then,
the challenge dice. use the outcome of the Gather Information roll—strong hit, weak hit, or miss—to guide
whether the clue brings clarity or complications.
1–4 Crucial resource or equipment fails
1–3 Affirms a previously understood fact or clue
5–7 Crucial resource or equipment is sabotaged
4–6 Connects to a known rumor or scandal
8–10 Debt or promise comes due
7–9 Connects to a previously unrelated mystery or quest
11–14 Enemy reveals unexpected powers, abilities, or influence
10–12 Connects to your own expertise or interests
15–17 Enemy reveals their true agenda or nature
13–15 Contradicts a previously understood fact or clue
18–20 Enemy unexpectedly benefits from your actions
16–18 Evokes a personal memory
21–23 Key location is made inaccessible
19–21 Evokes a remarkable anomaly or phenomenon
24–26 Key location is threatened or made unsafe
22–24 Evokes a vision or prophecy
27–29 Natural disaster is imminent
25–27 Involves a cultural touchstone
30–33 Needed item or resource is unavailable
28–30 Involves a hidden or mysterious faction
34–36 Object of a quest is not what you assumed
31–33 Involves a hidden or mysterious person
37–39 Old enemy resurfaces
34–36 Involves a key or means of access
40–42 Simultaneous problems force a hard choice
37–39 Involves a machine or technology
43–45 Someone important betrays your trust
40–42 Involves a non-human being or creature
46–48 Someone important is threatened or endangered
43–45 Involves a notable faction
49–51 Someone important reveals their problematic secret or history
46–48 Involves a notable person
52–54 Something important goes missing
49–51 Involves a person or faction from your background
55–57 Resource, equipment, or device is shown to have unexpected effects
52–54 Involves a personal item
58–61 Time pressure suddenly increases
55–57 Involves an enemy or rival
62–65 Trap is sprung
58–60 Involves an organism or biological evidence
66–68 True agenda of a connection or patron is revealed
61–63 Involves an unusual ability or power
69–72 Trusted information is shown to be false
64–66 Involves someone you trust
73–76 Two seemingly unrelated problems are shown to be connected
67–69 Involves something rare, expensive, or precious
77–80 Undermined by self-doubt or vulnerabilities
70–72 Leads to a distant or unfamiliar place
81–84 Unexpected enemies appear
73–75 Leads to a hidden or forgotten place
85–88 Urgent message distracts you from your quest
76–78 Leads to a nearby or familiar place
89–92 You are tracked or followed
79–81 Leads to a notable or central place
93–95 You were diverted from the true crisis
82–84 Suggests a history of similar incidents
96–100 Roll twice
85–87 Suggests a looming event or deadline
88–90 Suggests an impostor or forgery
91–100 > Descriptor + Focus; pg 120–121

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COMBAT ACTION SEA BATTLE FEATURES
Use this oracle to help inspire an action for a foe in a fight. When you’re not sure what Use this table to introduce terrain and environment features for a sea
an enemy does next, particularly when they have you in a bad spot, roll on this table battle. This can help enliven the battle with obstacles and opportunities. @ 1–2
and interpret the result as appropriate to the nature of the enemy and battleground.
1–2 Adrift mariners 37–44 Fog bank 67–72 Strong currents
1–3 Back away or stand off 3–6 Congregating creatures 45–46 Incoming rogue wave 73–76 Swirling whirlpool
4–6 Block a path or cut off an objective 7–10 Deepening night 47–52 Large rocky islet 77–78 Thickly-packed seaweed
7–9 Change weapons or tactics 11–18 Expanse of rocky shoals 53–56 Large sea creature 79–84 Tideswept reef
10–12 Charge recklessly 19–24 Exposed sandbar 57–60 Row of tall sea stacks 85–90 > Foul Weather; pg 132
13–15 Compel a surrender or concession 25–30 Fast-changing tide 61–62 Ship graveyard 91–96 > Shipwreck; pg 200
16–18 Corner, trap, or entangle 31–36 Floating debris 63–66 Smoking sea volcano 97–100 > Ruin; pg 214
19–21 Destroy something or render it useless
22–24 Force off balance or out of position SHIP DAMAGE
25–27 Hide or take cover Use this table to help envision the nature of damage to your ship or impact on your
28–30 Intimidate, taunt, or frighten crew. Use this in dramatic situations, such as when suffering a miss with a match
in a naval fight, or rolling a miss to Withstand Damage. The result will introduce
31–33 Leverage the advantage of a weapon or ability complications and looming catastrophes that must be dealt with.
34–36 Leverage the terrain or environment
For an initial hit, make the issue bothersome, and roll to learn what aspect of your ship
37–39 Lure into a vulnerable position is impacted. Then, if you don’t address the issue or suffer another hard hit, step up the
40–42 Make a cautious or probing attack severity. For example, a weakened mast is splintering, or a shaken crew is breaking.
43–45 Make a ferocious or reckless attack You should treat critical damage separately from your ship’s general integrity, requiring
the “repair any other component or device” option in the Repair move.
46–48 Make a precise or careful attack
You can also roll on this table to reveal damage on a ship other than your own, such
49–51 Make a showy move intended to impress
as when boarding a vessel after a fierce battle. If so, let your oracle roll serve double-
52–54 Maneuver to a better position duty by also indicating the severity. Assume the damage is bothersome on an odd
55–57 Move in close or grapple roll, bad on an even roll, and critical if you roll a number divisible by 10 (10, 20, 30…).
58–60 Perform a feint or trick Roll Bothersome Damage Bad Damage Critical Damage
61–63 Prepare or bolster a defense 1–10 Shaken morale Breaking morale Broken morale
64–66 Press an advantage
11–20 Minor casualties Severe casualties Horrible casualties
67–69 Provoke a careless response
21–30 Tangled rigging Fraying rigging Broken rigging
70–72 Ready a decisive strike
31–40 Weakened mast Splintering mast Broken mast
73–75 Recover or repair
41–50 Fouled sail Torn sail Mangled sail
76–78 Reveal an unexpected ability or weapon
51–55 Damaged rudder Jammed rudder Broken rudder
79–81 Seize a weapon or resource
56–65 Fire on deck Fire below decks Burning magazine
82–84 Seize or overrun a position
66–75 Swamped deck Flooded bilge Keeling over
85–87 Shift the fight to a new area
76–80 Dismounted cannons Damaged cannons Destroyed cannons
88–90 Signal or summon aid
81–90 Battered hull Buckling hull Breached hull
91–93 Use a decoy or distraction
Damaged compartment, Failing compartment, Broken compartment,
94–96 Use an unexpected weapon or ability 91–95
module, or support vehicle module, or support vehicle module, or support vehicle
97–100 Roll twice
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MOVES
REFERENCE

A-Z MOVES INDEX 238

SESSION MOVES 239

ADVENTURE MOVES 240

QUEST MOVES 242

CONNECTION MOVES 243

EXPLORATION MOVES 244

COMBAT MOVES 246

SUFFER MOVES 248

RECOVER MOVES 250

THRESHOLD MOVES 252

LEGACY MOVES 253

FATE MOVES 254

SCENE CHALLENGES 256

QUICK REFERENCE 257

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A–Z MOVES INDEX SESSION MOVES
Page Reference Page Reference BEGIN A SESSION CHANGE YOUR FATE
Move 1 2 Move 1 2 When you begin a significant session or chapter When you encounter flagged content, reject
of play, do all of the following. an oracle, resist a consequence, or otherwise
Advance 253 225 Fulfill Your Vow 253 158
✴ Identify or adjust flagged content and Set a Flag. need to shift your circumstances within the
Aid Your Ally 241 152 Gain Ground 241 190 game for your comfort or enjoyment, pause
✴ Review or recap what happened last session.
Ask the Oracle 254 229 Gather Information 254 149 and identify what needs to be changed. Choose as
✴ Set the scene by envisioning your character’s
many options as appropriate.
Battle 247 197 Heal 247 210 current situation and intent.
✴ Reframe: This didn’t happen the way you first
Begin a Session 239 141 Hearten 239 211 In addition, you may spotlight a new danger, thought. Envision the moment from another
opportunity, or insight. This can include a scene perspective in a way that diminishes or changes
Change Your Fate 239 143 Lose Momentum 239 199
hidden from your character’s perspective. If you the content.
Check Your Gear 241 153 Make a Connection 241 163 do, envision a brief vignette (you may roll or
✴ Refocus: This is not the most important thing
Clash 246 193 Make a Discovery 246 176 choose on the table below for inspiration). Then,
happening right now. Envision how the spotlight
all players take +1 momentum as you return to play
Companion Takes a Hit 248 204 Overcome Destruction 248 220 shifts to change the focus.
from the viewpoint of your characters.
✴ Replace: This happens but with a small
Compel 240 150 Pay the Price 240 232
1–10 Flashback reveals an aspect of your adjustment. Switch out an element and envision
Confront Chaos 245 177 Reach a Milestone 245 157 how this new detail changes the scenario.
background or nature
Continue a Legacy 253 226 React Under Fire 253 191 ✴ Redirect: Adjust the trajectory to involve a
11–20 Flashback reveals an aspect of another helping hand. Envision how another person or
Develop Your Relationship 243 164 Repair 243 214 character, place, or faction party becomes involved.
Earn Experience 253 224 Resupply 253 212 21–30 Influential character or faction is ✴ Reshape: The situation changes completely.
End a Session 239 145 Sacrifice Resources 239 205 introduced or given new detail Envision what happened instead.
Endure Harm 248 200 Secure an Advantage 248 148 31–40 Seemingly unrelated situations are
shown to be connected
Endure Stress 248 202 Set a Course 248 180
41–50 External factors create new danger,
TAKE A BREAK
Enter the Fray 246 188 Set a Flag 246 142 urgency, or importance for a quest When you resolve a progress move or complete
an intense scenario, take a few deep breaths
Explore a Waypoint 244 174 Sojourn 244 209 51–60 Important character is put in danger or and take some time to attend to the needs of your
Face Danger 240 147 Strike 240 192 suffers a misadventure body. Reflect on what just happened and how it
Face Death 252 217 Swear an Iron Vow 252 156 61–70 Key location is made unsafe or made you feel. Then, choose one.
becomes mired in conflict ✴ Move on: Continue the session. You or an ally
Face Defeat 247 196 Take a Break 247 144
71–80 Unexpected return of an enemy or threat may add +1 on the next move (not a progress
Face Desolation 252 218 Take Decisive Action 252 194 move), bolstered by your reflection and past
81–90 Peril lies ahead or lurks just out of view
Finish an Expedition 244 178 Test Your Relationship 244 165 experiences.
91–100 Unforeseen aid is on the way or ✴ Stop for now: End a Session.
Forge a Bond 243 166 Undertake an Expedition 243 169 within reach
Forsake Your Vow 242 160 Withstand Damage 242 206
END A SESSION
Sundered Isles moves (1) use minor wording changes to better fit the setting
SET A FLAG When you end a significant session or chapter
When you identify situations or topics you of play, reflect on the events of the game and
assumptions, but mostly function identically to their Starforged (2) counterparts. For
don’t want to include, don’t want to envision identify any missed opportunities to mark progress.
details on making moves, see Chapter 3 (page 136) of the Starforged rulebook, or
in detail, or otherwise may need mindfulness ✴ If you strengthened your ties to a connection,
check the summary for a specific move using the Starforged rulebook page references when approaching, that content is now flagged.
in the table above. Develop Your Relationship.
When you encounter content flagged as something ✴ If you moved forward on a quest, Reach a
to approach mindfully, pause to consider or discuss Milestone.
its role in your story. When you come across If there is a quest, connection, or other situation
flagged content that you would rather adjust or you would like to give focus in your next session,
omit, Change Your Fate. make note of it and take +1 momentum.

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ADVENTURE MOVES
FACE DANGER
When you attempt something risky or react to
an imminent threat, envision your action and roll.
If you act…
✴ With speed, mobility, or agility: Roll +edge
✴ With resolve, command, or sociability: Roll +heart
✴ With strength, endurance, or aggression:
Roll +iron
✴ With deception, stealth, or trickery: Roll +shadow
✴ With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits
On a strong hit, you are successful. Take +1
momentum.
On a weak hit, you succeed, but not without a cost.
Make a suffer move (-1).
On a miss, you fail, or a momentary success is
undermined by a dire turn of events. Pay the Price.
SECURE AN ADVANTAGE
When you assess a situation, make
preparations, or attempt to gain leverage,
envision your action and roll. If you act…
✴ With speed, mobility, or agility: Roll +edge
✴ With resolve, command, or sociability: Roll +heart
✴ With strength, endurance, or aggression:
Roll +iron
✴ With deception, stealth, or trickery: Roll +shadow
✴ With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits
On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both.
On a weak hit, choose one.
✴ Take +2 momentum
✴ Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
On a miss, you fail or your assumptions betray
you. Pay the Price.
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AID YOUR ALLY The adventure moves
encompass broadly
When you act in direct support of an ally, envision how you aid
GATHER INFORMATION them. Then, Secure an Advantage or Gain Ground to take action. If useful actions to
you score a hit, they (instead of you) take the benefits of the move. overcome obstacles,
When you search for clues, conduct an
investigation, analyze evidence, or do If you Gain Ground and score a strong hit, you are both in control. On reinforce your position,
research, roll +wits. a weak hit, your ally is in control but you are in a bad spot. conduct investigations,
influence others,
On a strong hit, you discover something helpful
and support your
and specific. The path you must follow or action
you must take to make progress is made clear.
CHECK YOUR GEAR fellow protagonists.
Envision what you learn. Then, take +2 momentum. When you check to see if you have a specific helpful item or
When you face a peril
resource, roll +supply.
On a weak hit, the information provides new or try to gain leverage,
insight, but also complicates your quest. Envision On a strong hit, you have it, and are ready to act. Take +1 momentum.
and another move
what you discover. Then, take +1 momentum. On a weak hit, you have it, but must choose one. does not apply, you’ll
On a miss, your investigation unearths a dire threat ✴ Your supply is diminished: Sacrifice Resources (-1) likely find your answer
or reveals an unwelcome truth that undermines ✴ It’s not quite right, and causes a complication or delay: Lose among these moves.
your quest. Pay the Price. Momentum (-2)
On a miss, you don’t have it and the situation grows more perilous.
Pay the Price.
COMPEL
When you try to persuade someone or make
them an offer, envision your approach. If you…
✴ Charm, pacify, encourage, or barter: Roll +heart
✴ Threaten or incite: Roll +iron
✴ Lie or swindle: Roll +shadow
On a strong hit, they’ll do what you want or agree
to your conditions. Take +1 momentum.
On a weak hit, as above, but their agreement
comes with a demand or complication. Envision
their counteroffer.
On a miss, they refuse or make a demand that
costs you greatly. Pay the Price.
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QUEST MOVES
SWEAR AN IRON VOW
When you swear to complete a quest,
write your vow and give it a rank. Then, roll
+heart. If you swear this vow to a connection,
add +1; if you share a bond, add +2.
On a strong hit, you are emboldened and it is
clear what you must do next. Take +2 momentum.
On a weak hit, you are determined but begin
your quest with more questions than answers.
Take +1 momentum, and envision what you do to
find a path forward.
On a miss, you must overcome a significant
obstacle before you begin your quest. Envision
what stands in your way.
REACH A MILESTONE
When you make headway in your quest by
doing any of the following…
✴ overcoming a critical obstacle
✴ gaining meaningful insight
✴ completing a perilous expedition
✴ acquiring a crucial item or resource
✴ earning vital support
✴ defeating a notable foe
…you may mark progress per the rank of the vow.
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FULFILL YOUR VOW
Progress Move
When you reach the end of your quest, roll the
challenge dice and compare to your progress.
On a strong hit, your vow is fulfilled. Mark a
reward on your quests legacy track per the
vow’s rank: troublesome=1 tick; dangerous=2
ticks; formidable=1 box; extreme=2 boxes; epic=3
boxes. Any allies who shared this vow also mark
the reward.
On a weak hit, as above, but there is more to be
done or you realize the truth of your quest. If you
Swear an Iron Vow to set things right, take your full
legacy reward. Otherwise, make the legacy reward
one rank lower (none for a troublesome quest).
On a miss, your vow is undone through an
unexpected complication or realization. Envision
what happens and choose one.
✴ Give up on the quest: Forsake Your Vow.
✴ Recommit to the quest: Roll both challenge dice,
take the lowest value, and clear that number of
progress boxes. Then, raise the vow’s rank by
one (if not already epic).
FORSAKE YOUR VOW
When you renounce your quest, betray your
promise, or the goal is lost to you, clear the vow.
Then, envision the impact of this failure and
choose one or more as appropriate to the nature
of the vow. Any allies who shared this vow may
also envision a cost.
✴ You are demoralized or dispirited: Endure Stress
✴ A connection loses faith: Test Your Relationship
when you next interact.
✴ You must abandon a path or resource: Discard
an asset.
✴ Someone else pays a price: Envision how a
person, being, or community bears the cost of
the failure.
✴ Someone else takes advantage: Envision how
an enemy gains power.
✴ Your reputation suffers: Envision how this failure
marks you.
Moves Reference
CONNECTION MOVES
MAKE A CONNECTION
When you search out a new relationship or
give focus to an existing relationship (not an
ally or companion), roll +heart.
On a strong hit, you create a connection. Give
them a role and rank. Whenever your connection
aids you on a move closely associated with their
role, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit.
On a weak hit, as above, but this connection
comes with a complication or cost. Envision what
they reveal or demand.
On a miss, you don’t make a connection and the
situation worsens. Pay the Price.
DEVELOP YOUR
RELATIONSHIP
When you reinforce your relationship with a
connection by doing any of the following…
✴ swearing a vow to undertake a perilous quest in
their service
✴ completing a quest to their benefit
✴ leveraging their help in desperate circumstances
✴ giving them something of worth
✴ sharing a profound moment
✴ standing with them against hardship
✴ overcoming a test of your relationship
…you may mark progress per the rank of the
connection.
If you already share a bond with the connection,
do not mark progress. Instead, roll +their rank to
learn the impact on your legacy: troublesome=+1;
dangerous=+2; formidable=+3; extreme=+4;
epic=+5. On a strong hit, mark 2 ticks on your
bonds legacy track. On a strong hit with a
match, you may also envision how recent events
bolstered your connection’s standing and raise
their rank by one (if not already epic). On a weak
hit, take +2 momentum. On a miss, take no
lasting benefit.
Connection Moves
TEST YOUR RELATIONSHIP
When your relationship with a connection
is tested through conflict, betrayal, or
circumstance, roll +heart. If you share a bond,
add +1.
On a strong hit, Develop Your Relationship.
On a weak hit, Develop Your Relationship, but
also envision a demand or complication as a fallout
of this test.
On a miss, or if you have no interest in maintaining
this relationship, choose one.
✴ Lose the connection: Envision how this impacts
you and Pay the Price.
✴ Prove your loyalty: Envision what you offer or
what they demand, and Swear an Iron Vow
(formidable or greater) to see it done. Until
you complete the quest, take no benefit for the
connection. If you refuse or fail, the connection
is permanently undone.
FORGE A BOND
Progress Move
When your relationship with a connection
is ready to evolve, roll the challenge dice and
compare to your progress.
On a strong hit, you now share a bond. Mark
a reward on your bonds legacy track per the
connection’s rank: troublesome=1 tick; dangerous=2
ticks; formidable=1 box; extreme=2 boxes; epic=3
boxes. Any allies who share this connection also
mark the reward. Then, choose one.
✴ Bolster their influence: When they aid you on a
move closely associated with their role, add +2
instead of +1.
✴ Expand their influence: Give them a second role.
When they aid you on a move closely associated
with either role, add +1 and take +1 momentum
on a hit.
On a weak hit, as above, but they ask something
more of you first. To gain the bond and the legacy
reward, envision the nature of the request, and do
it (or Swear an Iron Vow to see it done).
On a miss, they reveal a motivation or background
that puts you at odds. If you recommit to this
relationship, roll both challenge dice, take the
lowest value, and clear that number of progress
boxes. Then, raise the connection’s rank by one
(if not already epic).
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EXPLORATION MOVES
UNDERTAKE AN EXPEDITION
When you sail an unfamiliar route through
perilous seas, find the way across hazardous
terrain, or explore a mysterious site, give the
expedition a name and rank.
Then, for each segment of the expedition, envision
your approach. If you…
✴ Move at speed: Roll +edge
✴ Keep a low profile: Roll +shadow
✴ Stay vigilant: Roll +wits
On a strong hit, you reach a waypoint. Envision
the location and mark progress per the rank of
the expedition.
On a weak hit, as above, but this progress costs
you. Choose one.
✴ Suffer costs en route: Make a suffer move (-2), or
two suffer moves (-1).
✴ Face a peril at the waypoint: Envision what
you encounter.
On a miss, you are waylaid by a crisis, or arrive at
a waypoint to confront an immediate hardship or
threat. Do not mark progress, and Pay the Price.
EXPLORE A WAYPOINT
When you divert from an expedition to examine
a notable location, roll +wits.
On a strong hit, choose one. On a strong hit with
a match, you may instead Make a Discovery.
✴ Find an opportunity: Envision a favorable
insight, situation, resource, or encounter.
Then, take +2 momentum.
✴ Gain progress: Mark progress on your expedition,
per its rank.
On a weak hit, you uncover something interesting,
but it is bound up in a peril or reveals an ominous
aspect of this place. Envision what you encounter.
Then, take +1 momentum.
On a miss, you encounter an immediate hardship
or threat, and must Pay the Price. On a miss with a
match, you may instead Confront Chaos.
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FINISH AN EXPEDITION
Progress Move
When your expedition comes to an end, roll the
challenge dice and compare to your progress.
On a strong hit, you reach your destination
or complete your survey. Mark a reward on
your discoveries legacy track per expedition’s
rank: troublesome=1 tick; dangerous=2 ticks;
formidable=1 box; extreme=2 boxes; epic=3
boxes. Any allies who shared this expedition also
mark the reward.
On a weak hit, as above, but you face an
unforeseen complication at the end of your
expedition. Make the legacy reward one rank lower
(none for a troublesome expedition), and envision
what you encounter.
On a miss, your destination is lost to you, or
you come to understand the true nature or cost
of the expedition. Envision what happens and
choose one.
✴ Abandon the expedition: Envision the cost of this
setback and Pay the Price.
✴ Return to the expedition: Roll both challenge
dice, take the lowest value, and clear that
number of progress boxes. Then, raise the
expedition’s rank by one (if not already epic).
SET A COURSE
When you travel a known route through
perilous seas, across hazardous terrain, or
within a mysterious site, roll +supply.
On a strong hit, you reach your destination and the
situation there favors you. Take +1 momentum.
On a weak hit, you arrive, but face a cost or
complication. Choose one.
✴ Suffer costs en route: Make a suffer move (-2), or
two suffer moves (-1).
✴ Face a complication at the destination: Envision
what you encounter.
On a miss, you are waylaid by a significant
threat, and must Pay the Price. If you overcome
this obstacle, you may push on safely to your
destination.
Moves Reference
MAKE A DISCOVERY
When your exploration of a waypoint uncovers
something wondrous, roll on the table below
or choose one. Then, envision the nature of the
discovery and how it is revealed. When you first
experience or engage with the discovery, you and
your allies may mark two ticks on your discoveries
legacy track.
1–5 Abundant and unusual life
6–10 Archive or map with revelatory details
11–15 Awe-inspiring natural feature
16–19 Beneficial enchantment or powers
20–23 Benevolent spirit or apparition
24–28 Clues to an enduring mystery
29–33 Extraordinary natural phenomenon
34–38 Majestic or remarkable creature
39–42 Manifestation of a myth or legend
43–47 Monumental architecture or artistry
48–52 Otherworldly path or passage
53–57 People with phenomenal abilities
58–61 Prized natural resource
62–65 Relic of legendary power
66–70 Safeguarded or hidden location
71–75 Sizable treasure
76–80 Unique machine or technology
81–85 Well-preserved artifact or specimen
86–90 Wondrous visions or prophesies
91–100 Roll twice
Exploration Moves
CONFRONT CHAOS
When your exploration of a waypoint
uncovers something dreadful, decide the
number of aspects: one, two, or three. Roll
that number of times or choose that number of
aspects on the table below. Then, envision how
the encounter begins.
For each result, when you first confront that
aspect within the scope of the encounter, you and
your allies may mark one tick on your discoveries
legacy track.
1–5 Archive or map bearing a dire warning
6–10 Baneful spells or wards
11–15 Blighted or corrupted habitat
16–20 Cataclysmic natural phenomenon
21–25 Cursed treasure of irresistible lure
26–30 Dead given unnatural life
31–35 Fanatical followers of a dreadful power
36–40 Fearsome creature of monstrous size
41–45 Harrowing visions or prophesies
46–50 Malevolent being of dreadful power
51–55 Malignant affliction or parasite
56–60 People of monstrous form
61–65 Relic of accursed power
66–70 Ruinous machine or technology
71–75 Signs of an awakened evil
76–80 Site of a baffling disappearance
81–85 Site of great destruction
86–90 Site of terrible carnage
91–95 Swarming creatures of insatiable fury
96–100 Wrathful spirit or apparition
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COMBAT MOVES
ENTER THE FRAY
When you initiate combat or are forced into a
fight, envision your objective and give it a rank. If
the combat includes discrete challenges or phases,
set an objective with a rank for each.
Then, roll to see if you are in control. If you are…
✴ On the move or maneuvering: Roll +edge
✴ In command or facing off against your foe:
Roll +heart
✴ In the thick of it at close quarters: Roll +iron
✴ Preparing to act against an unaware foe:
Roll +shadow
✴ Caught in a trap or sizing up the situation:
Roll +wits
On a strong hit, take both. On a weak hit, choose
one.
✴ Take +2 momentum
✴ You are in control
On a miss, the fight begins with you in a bad spot.
GAIN GROUND
When you are in control and take action in a
fight to reinforce your position or move toward
an objective, envision your approach and roll. If
you are…
✴ In pursuit, fleeing, or maneuvering: Roll +edge
✴ Charging boldly into action, coming to the aid of
others, negotiating, or commanding: Roll +heart
✴ Gaining leverage with force, powering through,
or making a threat: Roll +iron
✴ Hiding, preparing an ambush, or misdirecting:
Roll +shadow
✴ Coordinating a plan, studying a situation, or
cleverly gaining leverage: Roll +wits
On a hit, you stay in control. On a strong hit,
choose two. On a weak hit, choose one.
✴ Mark progress
✴ Take +2 momentum
✴ Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move)
On a miss, your foe gains the upper hand, the fight
moves to a new location, or you encounter a new
peril. You are in a bad spot and must Pay the Price.
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TAKE DECISIVE ACTION
Progress Move
In a fight, your
character is in one
of two positions:
REACT UNDER FIRE When you seize an objective in a fight, envision how you take
in control or in
When you are in a bad spot and take action in a decisive action. Then, roll the challenge dice and compare to
your progress. a bad spot.
fight to avoid danger or overcome an obstacle,
envision your approach and roll. If you are… If you are in control, check the result as normal. If you are in a bad If you are in control,
spot, count a strong hit without a match as a weak hit, and a weak
✴ In pursuit, fleeing, dodging, getting back into you can make
hit as a miss.
position, or taking cover: Roll +edge proactive moves
✴ Remaining stalwart against fear or temptation: On a strong hit, you prevail. Take +1 momentum. If any objectives such as Gain Ground
Roll +heart remain and the fight continues, you are in control. and Strike. When in
✴ Blocking or diverting with force, or taking the hit: On a weak hit, you achieve your objective, but not without cost. a bad spot, you must
Roll +iron Roll on the table below or choose one. If the fight continues, you make reactive moves
✴ Moving into hiding or creating a distraction: are in a bad spot. such as React Under
Roll +shadow Fire and Clash. The
✴ Changing the plan, finding a way out, or cleverly 1–40 It’s worse than you thought: Make a suffer move (-2) outcome of a combat
bypassing an obstacle: Roll +wits 41–52 Victory is short-lived: A new peril or foe appears move will describe
On a strong hit, you succeed and are in control. 53–64 You face collateral damage: Something is lost, damaged, your current position.
Take +1 momentum. or broken
When you make a
On a weak hit, you avoid the worst of the danger 65–76 Others pay the price: Someone else suffers the cost move that doesn’t
or overcome the obstacle, but not without a cost.
77–88 Others won’t forget: You are marked for vengeance define your position
Make a suffer move (-1). You stay in a bad spot.
89–100 It gets complicated: The true nature of a foe or objective (such as a suffer
On a miss, the situation worsens. You stay in a bad move), follow these
is revealed
spot and must Pay the Price.
guidelines:
On a miss, you are defeated or your objective is lost. Pay the Price.
On a strong hit, you
STRIKE are in control
When you are in control and assault a foe at FACE DEFEAT
close quarters, roll +iron; when you attack at a When you abandon or are deprived of an objective, envision the
distance, roll +edge. consequence of this failure, clear the objective, and Pay the Price.
On a strong hit, mark progress twice. You If the fight continues, you may create a new objective and give it a On a weak hit or miss,
you are in a bad spot.
dominate your foe and stay in control. rank to represent the changing situation. If any objectives remain, the
On a weak hit, mark progress twice, but you fight continues and you are in a bad spot.
expose yourself to danger. You are in a bad spot.
On a miss, the fight turns against you. You are in a
bad spot and must Pay the Price.
BATTLE
To learn more about
When you fight a battle and it happens in a blur, envision your
naval encounters and
objective and roll. If you primarily…
CLASH ✴ Fight at range, or using your speed and the environment to your combat, see page 38.
advantage: Roll +edge.
When you are in a bad spot and fight back
against a foe at close quarters, roll +iron; when ✴ Fight depending on your courage, leadership, or companions:
you exchange fire at a distance, roll +edge. Roll +heart.
✴ Fight in close to overpower your foe: Roll +iron.
On a strong hit, mark progress twice. You
✴ Fight using trickery to befuddle your foe: Roll +shadow.
overwhelm your foe and are in control.
✴ Fight using careful tactics to outsmart your foe: Roll +wits.
On a weak hit, mark progress, but you are dealt a
counterblow or setback. You stay in a bad spot and On a strong hit, you achieve your objective unconditionally. You
must Pay the Price. and any allies who joined the battle may take +2 momentum.
On a miss, your foe dominates this exchange. You On a weak hit, you achieve your objective, but not without cost.
stay in a bad spot and must Pay the Price. Pay the Price.
On a miss, you are defeated or the objective is lost. Pay the Price.
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SUFFER MOVES
LOSE MOMENTUM
When you are delayed or disadvantaged, suffer
-1 momentum for a minor setback, -2 for a serious
setback, or -3 for a major setback.
When your momentum is at its minimum (-6) and
you must suffer -momentum, choose one.
✴ Envision how the price is paid and apply the cost
to a different suffer move.
✴ Envision how this undermines your progress on
a vow, expedition, connection, or combat. Then,
clear 1 unit of progress on that track per its rank:
troublesome=3 boxes; dangerous=2 boxes;
formidable=1 box; extreme=2 ticks; epic=1 tick.
ENDURE HARM
When you face physical injury, fatigue, or
illness, suffer -1 health for minor harm, -2 for
serious harm, or -3 for major harm. If your health
is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining harm.
Then, if your health is 0 or you choose to resist the
harm, roll +health or +iron, whichever is higher.
On a strong hit, choose one.
✴ Shake it off: If you are not wounded, take +1 health
✴ Embrace the pain: Take +1 momentum
On a weak hit, if you are not wounded, you may
Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 health.
Otherwise, press on.
On a miss, it’s worse than you thought. Suffer
an additional -1 health or Lose Momentum (-2). If
your health is 0, you must also mark wounded or
permanently harmed, or roll on the table below.
1–10 You suffer mortal harm. Face Death.
11–20 You are dying. Within an hour or two,
you must Heal and raise your health
above 0, or Face Death.
21–35 You are unconscious and out of action. If
left alone, you come back to your senses
in an hour or two. If you are vulnerable
to ongoing harm, Face Death.
36–50 You are reeling. If you engage in
any vigorous activity before taking a
breather, roll on this table again (before
resolving the other move).
51–100 You are still standing.
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SACRIFICE RESOURCES When you bear the
brunt of a failed action
When you lose or consume resources, suffer -1 supply for a minor
ENDURE STRESS loss, -2 for a serious loss, or -3 for a major loss. or make a concession,
the suffer moves
When you face mental strain, shock, or despair, If your supply is exhausted (reduced to 0), mark unprepared. When
suffer -1 spirit for minor stress, -2 for serious stress, you suffer a loss of resources while unprepared, envision how this help resolve the
or -3 for major stress. If your spirit is 0, Lose causes you hardship and apply the cost to a different suffer move. cost. These moves
Momentum equal to any remaining stress are typically made
when you must Pay
Then, if your spirit is 0 or you choose to resist the
stress, roll +spirit or +heart, whichever is higher. WITHSTAND DAMAGE the Price and face a
hardship that directly
When your vehicle faces a damaging situation or environment,
On a strong hit, choose one. impacts your well-
suffer -1 integrity for minor damage, -2 for serious damage, or -3 for
✴ Shake it off: If you are not shaken, take +1 spirit major damage. If your integrity is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any being and readiness,
✴ Embrace the darkness: Take +1 momentum remaining damage. or as prompted by
On a weak hit, if you are not shaken, you may Then, if your integrity is 0 or you choose to resist the damage, roll a move or asset.
Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 spirit. +integrity.
Otherwise, press on. On a strong hit, choose one. If you mark an impact
On a miss, it’s worse than you thought. Suffer ✴ Damage control: If your vehicle is not battered, take +1 integrity as an outcome of a
an additional -1 spirit or Lose Momentum (-2). ✴ Hold fast : Take +1 momentum suffer move, reduce
If your spirit is 0, you must also mark shaken or
On a weak hit, if your vehicle is not battered, you may Lose your max momentum
traumatized, or roll on the table below.
Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 integrity. Otherwise, carry on. and momentum reset.
1–10 You are overwhelmed. Face Desolation. On a miss, it’s worse than you thought. Suffer an additional -1
Max Momentum
11–25 You give up. Forsake Your Vow. integrity or Lose Momentum (-2). If your integrity is 0, also suffer a
cost according to the vehicle type. Your max momentum
26–50 You give in to fear or compulsion, and
✴ Command vehicle: Mark the vehicle as battered or cursed, mark
is reduced by 1 for
act against your better instincts. each marked impact.
a module as broken, destroy a broken module by discarding it,
51–100 You persevere. or roll on the table below. If the command vehicle is destroyed or For example, one
sunk, Overcome Destruction. impact will drop your
✴ Support vehicle: Mark the vehicle as battered or roll on the table max momentum to
COMPANION TAKES A HIT below. If the vehicle is destroyed or sunk, discard the asset. +9. Three impacts
When your companion faces physical ✴ Incidental vehicle: Roll on the table below. will reduce it to +7.
hardship, they suffer -1 health for minor harm,
-2 for serious harm, or -3 for major harm. If your 1–10 Immediate catastrophic destruction or sinking. You and your Momentum Reset
companion’s health is 0, Lose Momentum equal to allies must Endure Harm or Face Death, as appropriate. If you have one
any remaining harm. marked impact, your
11–25 Destruction or sinking is imminent and unavoidable. All
Then, if their health is 0 or you choose to test their aboard must find a way to safety. momentum reset is
resilience, roll +your companion’s health. +1 (instead of +2).
26–40 Destruction or sinking is imminent, but can be averted if
On a strong hit, your companion rallies. Give them you Repair your vehicle and raise its integrity above 0. If If you have more than
+1 health. you fail, see 11–25. one marked impact,
On a weak hit, if your companion’s health is not your momentum reset
41–55 You cannot Repair this vehicle until you Resupply and
0, you may Lose Momentum (-1) and give them +1 obtain crucial parts or materials. If you roll this result is 0 (instead of +2).
health. Otherwise, they press on. again prior to that, see 11–25.
On a miss, it’s worse than you thought. They suffer 56–70 The vehicle is crippled. To get it back in action, you must
an additional -1 health or you Lose Momentum (-2). Repair and raise its integrity above 0.
If your companion’s health is 0, they are out of
71–85 Those aboard bear the brunt of the damage. You and
action until given aid. If their health is 0 and you
your allies must make the Endure Harm, Endure Stress, or
rolled a miss with a match on this move, they are
Companion Takes a Hit move, suffering a serious (-2) cost.
dead or destroyed; discard the asset.
86–95 You’ve lost gear, cargo, or provisions. Sacrifice Resources (-2).
96–100 Against all odds, the vehicle holds together.
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RECOVER MOVES REPAIR When you Repair and
score a hit, you gain
When you make or obtain repairs to your vehicles, modules,
SOJOURN mechanical companions, or other equipment, envision the repair points. This is
HEARTEN
situation and roll. If you… a limited resource
When you spend time recovering within a When you socialize, share intimacy, or find a
community, roll +heart. ✴ Make your own repairs, or direct companions or crewmembers to used only within the
moment of peace, roll +heart.
make repairs: Roll +wits scope of the move to
On a strong hit, this is a safe refuge. You and On a strong hit, you find companionship or prioritize and make
your allies may each choose two recover moves: comfort and your spirit is strengthened. If you ✴ Obtain repair services at a facility: Roll +heart
repairs. The amount of
Heal, Hearten, Repair, or Resupply. Instead of are shaken, clear the impact and take +1 spirit. On a hit, you gain repair points as appropriate to the situation, per
rolling, assume an automatic strong hit for each. An repair points you earn
Otherwise, take +2 spirit. If you make this move as the table below. Additionally, if you make your own repairs, you may
individual move can be taken more than once. you Sojourn, take +1 more. Sacrifice Resources (hold) and exchange each -1 of supply for 1 extra varies according to
repair point (up to 3 points). the situation and the
On a weak hit, as above, but time is short or On a weak hit, as above, but this indulgence is
outcome of the move,
resources are strained. You and your allies each fleeting. Envision an interruption, complication, or
make one recover move instead of two, with no
Situation Strong Hit Weak Hit per the included table.
inner conflict. Then, Lose Momentum (-1).
more than three moves total among the group. At a facility 7 points 5 points Here’s a summary
On a miss, you take no comfort and the situation of those situations.
On a miss, choose one. worsens. Pay the Price. At anchor 4 points 2 points
✴ The community needs your help, or makes a Underway 3 points 1 points At a Facility
costly demand in exchange for safe harbor. Under fire 2 points 0 points
Envision what they ask of you. If you do it, or RESUPPLY Serviced by a
Swear an Iron Vow to see it done, resolve this When you attempt to bolster your readiness, Spend repair points as follows. Unused points are discarded. dockyard or other
move as a strong hit. envision the opportunity and your approach. ✴ Clear the battered impact on a vehicle: 2 points facility—not making
✴ You find no relief, and the situation grows worse. If you… ✴ Fix one broken module: 2 points your own repairs.
Pay the Price. ✴ Barter or make an appeal: Roll +heart ✴ Take +1 integrity on a vehicle: 1 point
✴ Threaten or seize: Roll +iron At Anchor
✴ Take +1 health for a mechanical companion: 1 point
✴ Steal or swindle: Roll +shadow ✴ Repair any other component or device: 3 points Making your own
HEAL ✴ Scavenge or craft: Roll +wits repairs while
✴ Repair any other equipment or device, but with a complication or
When you receive medical care or provide ✴ Gear up from your ship’s stores: Roll +supply malfunction: 2 points
docked, anchored,
treatment, envision the situation and roll. If you… or encamped—with
(hold) On a miss, the repairs are not made and the situation worsens.
✴ Receive treatment from someone (not an ally): sufficient time to
On a strong hit, choose one. Pay the Price.
Roll +iron give the repairs
✴ Mend your own wounds: Roll +iron or +wits, ✴ If you are unprepared, clear the impact and take proper attention.
whichever is lower +1 supply. Otherwise, take +2 supply.
✴ Obtain treatment for a companion: Roll +heart ✴ If you are in need of a specific item, resource, Underway
or service that can reasonably be obtained, you
✴ Provide care: Roll +wits Making your own
acquire it. Take +1 momentum.
On a strong hit, the care is helpful. If you (or the repairs while
On a weak hit, as above, but you must first deal traveling or under
ally under your care) are wounded, clear the impact
with a cost, complication, or demand. Envision the time pressure.
and take or give +2 health. Otherwise, take or give
nature of this obstacle.
+3 health.
On a miss, you gain nothing and the situation Under Fire
On a weak hit, as above, but the recovery costs extra worsens. Pay the Price.
time or resources. Choose one: Lose Momentum (-2) Making your own
or Sacrifice Resources (-2). repairs in a crisis, such
On a miss, the aid is ineffective and the situation as during combat,
worsens. Pay the Price. while navigating
a hazardous
environment,
under extreme time
pressure, or dealing
with life-and-death
repair issues.

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THRESHOLD MOVES
FACE DEATH
When you encounter a situation where death
is an immediate and unavoidable outcome, you
are dead. When you are instead brought to the
brink of death with a chance for recovery or
redemption, roll +heart.
On a strong hit, you are cast back into the
mortal world.
On a weak hit, choose one.
✴ You die, but not before making a noble sacrifice.
Envision your final moments.
✴ There is more to be done. Envision what is
revealed or asked of you at death’s door, and
Swear an Iron Vow to complete an extreme
quest. You return to the mortal world and must
mark doomed. When you complete the death-
bound quest, clear the impact.
On a miss, you are dead.
FACE DESOLATION
When you are brought to the brink of
desolation, roll +heart.
On a strong hit, you resist and press on.
On a weak hit, choose one.
✴ Your spirit breaks, but not before you make a
noble sacrifice. Envision your final moments.
✴ You see a vision of a dreaded event coming
to pass. Envision that dark future, and Swear
an Iron Vow to prevent it through an extreme
quest. You return to your senses and must
mark tormented. When you complete the soul-
bound quest, clear the impact.
On a miss, you succumb to despair or horror and
are lost.
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OVERCOME DESTRUCTION
Progress Move
When your command vehicle is destroyed or
irrevocably lost, you must discard the asset, along
with any modules and docked support vehicles.
If you survive, you may use your connections to
replace some of what was lost. To learn the cost,
roll the challenge dice and compare to the progress
on your bonds legacy track.
On a strong hit, you may call in a favor. This comes
without conditions.
On a weak hit, you owe someone. You must mark
indebted and Swear an Iron Vow to complete an
extreme quest in their service. When you complete
the duty-bound quest, clear the impact.
On a miss, as with the weak hit result, but this
quest is against your nature, forces you to Forsake
Your Vow on another quest, or is in the service of
an enemy.
If you accept the cost, take 1 experience for every
marked ability on the discarded assets (minimum 3
experience). Spend this experience only on a new
command vehicle, modules, and support vehicles.
Moves Reference
LEGACY MOVES
EARN EXPERIENCE
When you fill a box (four ticks) on any legacy
track, take 2 experience. This experience may be
spent when you Advance.
Once you completely fill the tenth box on any
legacy track, clear that track. You may start again
marking progress on the cleared track, but earn
experience at a reduced rate of 1 experience
(instead of 2) for each filled progress box. If you
make a progress roll against this track, resolve
the outcome as if at 10 progress.
ADVANCE
When you develop your abilities, improve
your resources, gain a reward, or boost your
influence, you may spend 3 experience to add
a new asset, or 2 experience to upgrade an
asset. Choose from the following categories as
appropriate to your focus and opportunities.
✴ Module: Upgrade your command vehicle
✴ Support Vehicle: Acquire or improve a
secondary vehicle
✴ Path: Bolster your personal capabilities or
follow a new calling
✴ Companion: Gain or improve a trusted helper
✴ Deed: Learn from your experiences or build a
legacy
Legacy Moves
CONTINUE A LEGACY
Progress Move
When you retire from your life as Ironsworn, or
succumb to death or desolation, you may create
a new character in your established setting. If you
do, roll the challenge dice and compare to each
of the former character’s legacy tracks: quests,
bonds, and discoveries (one roll per track).
For each strong hit, choose one from below, or
one from the weak hit or miss options.
✴ Follow their path: Take one path or companion
asset from the former character (at no cost),
including any marked abilities.
✴ Share a connection: Take one connection from
the former character, including any accrued
progress or bond benefits.
✴ Accept an inheritance: Take the former
character’s command vehicle and one module
or support vehicle (at no cost), including any
marked abilities.
For each weak hit, choose one from below, or one
from the miss options.
✴ See it through: Choose one of the former
character’s unfinished quests, and Swear an
Iron Vow (with an automatic strong hit) to see it
done. You may immediately mark up to half their
earned progress (round down) on this quest.
✴ Rebuild a connection: Name one of the former
character’s connections, and envision how
time or circumstances have changed them in
a dramatic way. When you Make a Connection
with them, take an automatic strong hit and
mark two ticks on your bonds legacy track.
✴ Explore familiar ground: Name a location that
was meaningful to the former character. When
you first visit that place, envision how it has
changed or is endangered. Then, mark two ticks
on your discoveries legacy track.
For each miss, choose one.
✴ Deal with the aftermath: Envision how one of
your former character’s foes has gained power
or influence.
✴ Switch loyalties: Envision how you begin in
opposition to your former character’s beliefs,
goals, or allegiances.
✴ Open Pandora’s Box: Envision how an
advancement or discovery has unleashed
unexpectedly dire consequences.
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FATE MOVES PAY THE PRICE Make the Pay the Price
move when prompted
When you suffer the outcome of an action, choose one.
ASK THE ORACLE by another move
In solo or co-op play, ✴ Make the most obvious negative outcome happen.
due to a negative
When you seek to resolve questions, reveal details, discover Ask the Oracle when ✴ Ask the Oracle for inspiration. Interpret the answer as a hardship
locations, determine how other characters respond, or trigger outcome, or when
you have a question or complication appropriate to the situation.
encounters or events, you may… the current situation
about the outcome of ✴ Roll on the table below. If the result doesn’t fit the situation,
naturally leads to a
✴ Draw a conclusion: Decide the answer based on the most interesting an action, an aspect roll again.
cost through your
and obvious result. of your setting, or
1–2 A trusted individual or community acts against you choices or actions.
✴ Spark an idea: Use an oracle table or other random prompt. a narrative event.
✴ Ask a yes/no question: Decide the odds of a yes, and roll on the 3–4 An individual or community you care about is exposed
table below to check the answer. to danger To determine the cost
✴ Pick two: Envision two options. Rate one as likely, and roll on the A match on your when you Pay the
5–7 You encounter signs of a looming threat
table below to see if it is true. If not, it is the other. oracle dice when Price, you may decide
rolling on the yes/ 8–10 You create an opportunity for an enemy
the outcome yourself,
Odds The answer is yes if you roll… no table indicates 11–14 You face a tough choice Ask the Oracle for
Small Chance 10 or less an extreme result, 15–18 You face the consequences of an earlier choice insight, or roll on the
interesting twist, or included table. In
Unlikely 25 or less 19–22 A surprising development complicates your quest
dramatic complication. guided play, look to
50/50 50 or less 23–26 You are separated from something or someone
the guide for a ruling.
Likely 75 or less 27–32 Your action causes collateral damage or has an
In guided play, the unintended effect The price you pay
Almost Certain 90 or less guide is the oracle.
33–38 Something of value is lost or destroyed can be a narrative
On a match, envision an extreme result or twist. When the players consequence that
pose a question or 39–44 The environment or terrain introduces a new hazard
complicates things
a situation creates 45–50 A new enemy is revealed for your character,
uncertainty, the 51–56 A friend, companion, or ally is in harm’s way (or you are, or a combination
guide can decide if alone) of a narrative and
an answer, Ask the mechanical cost.
57–62 Your equipment or vehicle fails you
Oracle for inspiration, But be mindful of
or turn the question 63–68 Your vehicle suffers damage
pacing; don’t drop
back to the players. 69–74 You waste resources the hammer after one
75–81 You are harmed bad roll. Start with
82–88 You are stressed lesser complications
and consequences
89–95 You are delayed or put at a disadvantage
appropriate to the
96–100 Roll twice situation, then apply
escalating danger
and hardships if the
failures stack up.

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SCENE CHALLENGES QUICK REFERENCE
BEGIN THE SCENE SECURE AN ADVANTAGE “WHEN YOU…” “MARK PROGRESS”
When you face an extended or complex (SCENE CHALLENGE) This is a move trigger. When you do this When a move or asset ability prompts
challenge, name your objective and choose a rank When you assess a situation, make thing, or encounter this situation, make you to mark progress, check the rank of
as appropriate to the situation. preparations, or attempt to gain leverage within the move. the challenge and fill in the appropriate
✴ You have a clear advantage: Troublesome a scene challenge, envision your action and roll. If number of boxes or ticks in your progress
✴ You are ready to act: Dangerous you act… “ROLL +[STAT/METER/OTHER]” track.
✴ You are unprepared or outmatched: Formidable ✴ With speed, mobility, or agility: Roll +edge
This is the basic action roll. Most action If a move prompts you to mark progress,
Then, activate a 4-segment tension clock and Face ✴ With resolve, command, or sociability: Roll +heart
rolls are made by adding the value of and you have an asset ability that also
Danger or Secure an Advantage to take action. ✴ With strength, endurance, or aggression: a stat to your action die. Moves may
Roll +iron instructs you to mark progress for that
indicate a stat you should use, such as action, you may mark progress again.
✴ With deception, stealth, or trickery: Roll +shadow
“roll +iron.” If it doesn’t, or gives you a In other words, “mark progress” stacks.
✴ With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits
FACE DANGER choice, use the stat that best fits the Every instance of progress earned within
(SCENE CHALLENGE) On a hit, you are successful. On a strong hit, take situation and your approach. the same action allows you to mark the
When you attempt something risky or react to both. On a strong hit with a match, take both and
Some moves and asset abilities will appropriate number of boxes or ticks per
an imminent threat within a scene challenge, mark progress. On a weak hit, choose one.
prompt you to use a condition meter or the rank of the challenge.
envision your action and roll. If you act… ✴ Take +2 momentum
✴ Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) other value instead of a stat.
✴ With speed, mobility, or agility: Roll +edge “MARK PROGRESS TWICE”
✴ With resolve, command, or sociability: Roll +heart On a miss, you fail or your assumptions betray you. “ADD +X” If a move or asset ability prompts you to
✴ With strength, endurance, or aggression: Roll Fill a clock segment and Pay the Price. On a miss
Add this value to your action die. For “mark progress twice,” mark double the
+iron with a match, fill two segments and Pay the Price.
most action rolls, your action die + stat + number of ticks or boxes per the rank
✴ With deception, stealth, or trickery: Roll +shadow of the challenge. For example, marking
✴ With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits adds is your final action score. If you gain
multiple prompts to “add +x” for a single progress twice on a troublesome
On a strong hit, you are successful and mark FINISH THE SCENE challenge would mean marking 6 boxes
Progress Move action, those bonuses stack.
progress. On a strong hit with a match, mark (instead of 3). Any additional instances of
progress twice. When the scene challenge tension clock or “mark progress” in the same action stack
“TAKE +X”
On a weak hit, you are successful and mark progress track is filled, or when events lead to on top of this reward.
progress, but also encounter a complication or the scene’s conclusion, roll the challenge dice Add this number to the indicated meter.
setback. Envision what occurs and fill a clock and compare to your progress. For example, “take +2 momentum” tells “PROGRESS MOVE”
segment. On a strong hit, you achieve your objective you to add 2 to your current momentum
meter. This is a special type of move to resolve
On a miss, you fail, or a momentary success is unconditionally.
the outcome of a goal or challenge. When
undermined by a dramatic turn of events. Fill a On a weak hit, you succeed, but not without cost. Your assets may offer additional bonuses you make a progress move, tally the
clock segment and Pay the Price. On a miss with You must Pay the Price. Make this a minor cost for a move. Unless stated otherwise, this number of filled boxes on your progress
a match, fill two segments and Pay the Price. relative to the scope of the scene.
bonus is added to anything else you gain track as your progress score. Only add
On a miss, you fail or are undermined by a dire turn as a result of the action. If you take +2 fully filled boxes (those with four ticks).
of events. Pay the Price. momentum as part of a move, and you Then, roll your challenge dice, compare
are aided by an asset that tells you to to your progress score, and resolve a
“take +1 momentum” on the same move, strong hit, weak hit, or miss as normal.
A scene challenge is an optional structured approach for resolving an extended non- you gain a total of +3 momentum..
You may not burn momentum on this roll,
combat scene against a threat or other characters, particularly when a time limit or and you are not affected by negative
looming danger adds extra urgency. Scene challenges use a troublesome, dangerous, momentum. In addition, assets abilities
or formidable progress track countered by a tension clock with four segments. do not affect progress rolls unless they
Make the Begin the Scene move to start the challenge. To act within the scene, use For a more complete glossary define a specific benefit for a progress
the alternative versions of Face Danger and Secure an Advantage shown here. When of terms, see page 388 of move.
the clock or progress track is filled, or the narrative guides you to a conclusion, Finish the Starforged rulebook.
the Scene.

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