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On the ninth day of #Mörktober, FLAG (for Pirate Borg). Art by me. Text by @metamer.bsky.social #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

An illustration of a pirate with a Jolly Rodger flag seemingly possessed and trying to violently constrict its victim who is screaming in terror and trying to rip it away. The text reads: Momento Mori Once a possession, now possessed by a ghost with nothing better to do than torment the living. HP 16 Morale - No Aror Smother d6 Suffocation Test Toughnoess DR12 to break free on each subsequent turn. Masquerade. Until it moves, indistinguishable from a mundane flag.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On the seventh day of #Mörktober, effigy (for Pirate Borg). Text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A tomb effigy depicting a pirate with Obols over his eyes and holding two flintlocks. The text reads "Found aboard a Scourge crewed ship, this heavy stone tomb occupies a position of reverence on the ship and the undead will defend it from the living at all costs. If opened, it contains:
1. Seawater
2. ASH: 3d12 doses
3. A Skeleton Cap’n(PB.93)
4. A living hostage, in a magical slumber
5. d4 random Ancient Relics(PB.62-63)
6. Charon(DAtD.45)"

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On the sixth day of #Mörktober, FOG (for Pirate Borg). Art by me. Text by @metamer.bsky.social #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

An illustration of a fog covered ocean and a ship crashed upon some crags. Underwater there are more ship wrecks and undead swimming about. The text reads: Fog: The undead settlement is guarded not only by the fearsome ranks of the Scourge under the waves but also a thick fog blanketing the area above. Ships attempting to approach the location must test Ship Agility (+PC Presence) DR 12 or collide with a derelict ship. Roll d6 damage to ship and on the Derelict Ship Generator(PB.116-117)

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On the fifth day of #Mörktober, Cape (for Pirate Borg). Art by me. Text by @metamer.bsky.social #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A picture of an underwater area. There is a sheer cliff with sunken pirate ships that have been refashioned for the undead that now dwell within. Schools of fish swim about and sharks lurk further in the shadows. In the foreground below the cliff faces, a field of oysters with giant pearls. The text reads: There are rumors that, off of the coast of Cabo de la Vela in Northern Columbia, there are rich pearl beds that could guarantee the wealth of any that can retrive the pearls. However, the area has become a hideout for undead in the region who have taken up residence on the sea floor, caring not for the riches to be found around them. They slowly build their domain by using shipwrecks of those brave enough to seek the treasures near the "Cape of the Sail."

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I hadn't thought about that but it's a cool idea. This year's posts are also likely to see the light of day in a 3rd party Pirate Borg adventure.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On the fourth day of #Mörktober, marrow (for Pirate Borg). Text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social y.social #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

An illustration of a trough made of a giant bone, filled with a murky substance. The text reads, "Ghoul Gruel: A secret recipe of undead captains, it contains marrow harvested from the living, rotted fruit, seawater, and worse. This foul concoction imbues undead that consume it with further necropotence (increases armor by one tier). Living that consume it test Toughness DR 14: Pass and gain d4 Strength for the next 24 hours. Fail and lose d4 Toughness for the next 24 hours. Pass or fail, their hunger grows..."

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After two years of Mörktober prompts (the last year's prompts were posted here), I've compiled them together for a new 3rd party Pirate Borg zine, A Catalog of the Hats and Periwigs of the Most Notorious Pyrates. Get it here: 1715commons.itch.io/a-catalog-of...

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A Catalog of the Hats and Periwigs of the Most Notorious Pyrates by metamer

All things hats for the Pirate Borg role-playing game

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The drinks of Gen Con. Or at least the drinks I've had while I'm here, thus far. The Inferno Room is a must visit. Depicted from there is the Go-Go Juice and the Margarita Tropicale.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I got to run events from the Encounter Atlas and it is an invaluable Pirate Borg tool for fleshing out any locale in the Dark Caribbean. I recommend it heartily.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

More Finger Lakes photos, including the National Women's Rights Historical Park:

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

"The Anti-Slavery and Women's Rights Revolutions do not differ in their philosophy from that of all other Revolutions...if anger most intense swell the bosom of the wrong doer, it is proof that Truth's barbed arrow is fast in the right place." --Lucy Stone, 1853

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Random Finger Lakes trip photos. Note: the tiki drink (Ohana Rum Punch) had nothing to do with the other pictures.

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Leftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Mine arrived today! No unboxing but it looks great. Love the postcards (I just have to figure out who to send them to).

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

It looks great! The careening table is something that I didn't know I needed until now.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

While vacation is lovely, coming home has its value.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It was definitely drool-worthy.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Le Moutardier in Avignon makes a mean cocktail, pictured their L'exotique. Rum, passionfruit syrup, pineapple juice, peach liqueur, and peach bitters. Garnished with dried pineapple and fresh flowers.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Not my idea of fun at work on a Friday night.

A text message that reads, "poop party in the basement."

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

An Acre of Barren Ground for Pirate Borg has 9 days to go. I'm still surprised that it's funded and people seem excited about it. I'm keen for the next stretch goal, a printed map of the lighthouse. Here's a WIP of it. Check out the rest of the project and its updates: kck.st/4aEoAzV #PirateBorg

A WIP map of a lighthouse, styled after 18th century illustrations

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

On the horizon stands a lonely lighthouse, a ship docked by it, low in the water and likely filled with treasure. Easy plunder for a capable crew, right? An Acre of Barren Ground is a brochure-style adventure for the PIrate Borg role-playing game. #Pirateborg www.kickstarter.com/projects/171...

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An Acre of Barren Ground

A 3rd Party Brochure Adventure for the Pirate Borg Role-Playing Game.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

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An Acre of Barren Ground

A 3rd Party Brochure Adventure for the Pirate Borg Role-Playing Game.

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Julian Bernick @julianmfbernick.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Very excited to share some work I've been involved in within the FICTION space, not just the RPG space. If you like fantasy, sword and sorcery, Appendix N, etc., this is for you! Much more to come in February, but go follow our page and see what's up! www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... #DCCRPG

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Get Ready for Swords Against! The swords & sorcery fiction magazine against Tyranny!

From Elastic Torch Books - Get Ready for Swords Against! The swords & sorcery fiction magazine against Tyranny!

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Olde Owle Pick, 2016 CE, Eboracum.

An owl giving a shifty eye to the camera.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Snow! Granted it's about five hours north from home, in Ithaca, NY, but still...

The Cayuga Lake inlet, its shores snow-covered with a row of trees.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Go outside tonight. See the Northern Lights, they said. It'll be fun they said...

A photograph of the sky, covered by clouds and a border of barren trees.

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Mörktober was a fun experience. I'm looking forward to the next one. I'm proud I got one out everyday! These pieces tie in well with the Pirate Borg universe and there will be a release of a PDF that features all of these wicked and profane head peices and more! #mörktober #pirateborg #ttrpg

A compilation of all the Mörktober art peices for 2025 designed by Lostar

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

On the thirty-first day of #Mörktober, pumpkins (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social): #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

An illustration of a well-dressed pirate with pumpkins growing from their scalp, dripping blood; about to throw one at an enemy. The text reads, "Patch o' Pumpkins: From a seed this wig grows, burrowing into the scalp. As a result the wearer suffers a -1 to PRESENCE. Each day d4 of the pumpkins can be harvested and thrown. Test AGILITY DR12 to do 2d6 damage. Crit: double damage. Fumble: hit a random ally instead."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

On the 30th day of #Mörktober, Rich or poor, we all stand beneath the STARs (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by @metamer.bsky.social) #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A sketch of a blindfolded pirate looking up into a cloud of stars with mythical creatures labled amongst the clusters. The text reads: Blindfold of the Astronavigator. Placing the blindfold over your eyes and activating this ANCIENT RELIC allows you to see the stars above, regardless of time of day or other interference with the sighting of the stars, for d12+SPIRIT hours.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

On the twenty-ninth day of #Mörktober, there's a hat like a hole (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social): #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

An illustration of a pirate drawing a sword from a hole in their hat that opens up into an extra-dimensional space while a rat peers out of the hole. The text reads, "Hat of Holding: The hole in this hat leads to an extradimensional space that can hold up to 8 normal-sized items. To retrieve an item all the wearer must do is reach into the hole while thinking of the item. Extradimensional spaces such as these carry the risk of Void Rat infestation. Void Rat Look too long into the void and sometimes a rat looks back at you. HP 2 Morale 5 No Armor Bite 1 + Curse of the Void Curse of the Void: Test TOUGHNESS DR 10 or permanently lose hit points equal to the damage taken. Swarm: When multiple Void Rats attack the same target, combine their damage into one sum (target only tests once for Curse of the Void)."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

On the 28th day of #Mörktober, feel the BLOAT (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by @metamer.bsky.social) #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A sketch of a pirate wearing an oversized puffer fish upon their head; its mouth suctioning to the wearer's crown. The pirate looks confused and there are slurping effects of slobber from the fish. The text reads: Oracle of the Tetraodontidae: Attach the bloated fish to your head: it inflates and secretes a pellagic poison that renders the creature's thoughts audible to the wearer. Test PRESENCE DR 12 to decipher the rambling thoughts. There is a 50% chance that the thoughts predict something accurate about what is going to happen in the next 30 minutes. With each subsequent attempt in a day, the accuracy decreases by 10%.

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NINJA BORG @ninjaborg.com · 27/10/2025

NINJA BORG is going to get in on the celebration this month with our lone contribution to #mörktober or #morktober, however you nerds spell it. Anyway, here's today's effort for the October 27th prompt, ICE. #fuckice

A NINJA BORG style douchebag, detailing an ICE AGENT, for your ninjas to give the ol' ultraviolence to. Shows a former member of the Gravy SEALS in his sweet ICE uniform with his super tough and scary skull mask. Because you gotta look like a badass when you are beating up on tamale vendors. Fucking pricks. The ICE agents, not the tamale vendors. Tamale vendors are badass.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

On the twenty-seventh day of #Mörktober, things are ice-cold (for Pirate Borg; text by me, art by @lostarot.bsky.social): #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A drawing of a pirate with a flowing beard made of strands of ice and dripping with melt-water. The text reads, "Icebeard's Beard: Activate the ANCIENT RELIC to melt some of the beard to provide drinking water for one person's consumption for a day. The ice then gradually regrows over the course of the day as long as it remains affixed to the user's face.

Some say Icebeard was a fearsome sailor from Saxony who took to pirating in the Caribbean decades ago. Since then Icebeard has plundered the seas. It is whispered that the beard has changed hands and that it is not one, but many Icebeards that have carried the name...and the beard."

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LᴏsTᴀʀᴏᴛ༻⛧ @lostarot.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

On the 26th day of #Mörktober, light your TORCH (for Pirate Borg; art by me, text by @metamer.bsky.social) #pirateborg #mörkborg #TTRPG

A sketch of a bearded man wearing a crown of fiery torches. The text reads: Crown o' Torches: A fiery crown that illuminates the immediate area. Additionally, as an action, this ANCIENT RELIC causes a blast of fire to emanate from the wearer. Anyone within 15' must test AGILITY DR 14 or take 3d6 damage. Just because you declare yourself a pirate king doesn't mean you're king of the pirates.

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Caught some errors in the text of the original post, here's the corrected version:

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

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Ferrex Baldwin @metamer.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

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

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