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Adventure Chronicles

The Skull & Shackles Campaign

Follow the rise of four unlikely heroes from press-ganged prisoners aboard the pirate vessel Wormwood to legendary pirate lords of the Shackles. A tale of mutiny, adventure, friendship, and the pursuit of freedom on the high seas that culminates with Kasmira de la Torre claiming the Hurricane Crown itself.

6
Books
49
Sessions
4
Pirates
25+
Locations

March 2024 - February 2025

“Warning! Spoilers for the Skull & Shackles Adventure Path ahead.”

The Pirate Chronicles

Each book chronicles a crucial chapter in our heroes' rise from shanghaied victims to masters of the Shackles. Click to explore the detailed adventure logs, epic battles, and memorable moments that shaped their legend.

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Book 1
The Wormwood Mutiny
Book 1: Press-Ganged into Piracy
Completed

The Wormwood Mutiny

Book 1: Press-Ganged into Piracy

Our heroes find themselves shanghaied aboard the pirate vessel Wormwood, where they must prove their worth or walk the plank in this opening chapter of their pirate careers.

March 2024 - April 2024
7 Sessions
8 Characters
Featured: The Rebellion on the Man's Promise
Key Locations:
The WormwoodMan's PromiseBonewrack IslePort Peril+1 more
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Book 2
Raiders of the Fever Sea
Book 2: Building a Pirate Fleet
Completed

Raiders of the Fever Sea

Book 2: Building a Pirate Fleet

Having claimed their own ship, our heroes begin building their reputation as pirates while navigating the treacherous politics of the Shackles.

April 2024 - July 2024
10 Sessions
8 Characters
Featured: The Final Battle with the Thresher
Key Locations:
Scourge's BaneRickety's SquibsTidewater RockMancatcher Cove+2 more
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Book 3
Tempest Rising
Book 3: Storms and Alliances
Completed

Tempest Rising

Book 3: Storms and Alliances

Political intrigue intensifies as our pirates become embroiled in the complex web of alliances that govern the Shackles, culminating in their victory at the Free Captains' Regatta.

July 2024 - August 2024
9 Sessions
9 Characters
Featured: The Free Captains' Regatta
Key Locations:
Port PerilQuentBeachcomberOllo+5 more
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Book 4
Island of Empty Eyes
Book 4: Secrets of the Cyclops
Completed

Island of Empty Eyes

Book 4: Secrets of the Cyclops

Our heroes uncover ancient mysteries on a mysterious island while facing challenges that test their growing power, culminating in claiming their own domain and earning their place on the Pirate Council.

August 2024 - November 2024
10 Sessions
11 Characters
Featured: The Feast and the Fireworks
Key Locations:
Island of Empty EyesSumithaFortUnderwater Shrine+4 more
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Book 5
The Price of Infamy
Book 5: Rise to Power
Completed

The Price of Infamy

Book 5: Rise to Power

As their infamy grows, our heroes face the consequences of their actions and the price of power in the lawless Shackles, culminating in their epic confrontation with Barnabas Harrigan.

October 2024 - December 2024
7 Sessions
11 Characters
Featured: The Tyrant's Fall
Key Locations:
Port PerilIsland of Empty EyesBlack TowerDagon's Jaws+3 more
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Book 6
From Hell's Heart
Book 6: The Final Reckoning
Completed

From Hell's Heart

Book 6: The Final Reckoning

The epic conclusion as our heroes face their greatest challenge and determine the future of the Shackles themselves, culminating in Kasmira's rise to become the Hurricane Queen.

December 2024 - February 2025
6 Sessions
10 Characters
Featured: The Hurricane Crown
Key Locations:
Gannet IslandPort PerilQuentHell Harbor+4 more
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Ready to Set Sail?

Begin with the crew's first fateful voyage aboard the Wormwood and follow their transformation from prisoners to pirate legends of the Shackles, culminating in Kasmira's rise to become the Hurricane Queen herself.

Start Reading: The Wormwood Mutiny