Ravaged by Storms Review – Pirate Borg's First Great Campaign?

Pirate Borg takes the Mork Borg ruleset and wraps it in a world of undead pirates, zombies, sea monsters and a Dark Caribbean setting. While Fans await the actual campaign book from Limithron several 3rd parties have been publishing content for the game.

Ravaged by Storms from Golem Productions is a 72-page campaign that demonstrates that the game’s rules can support longer-form adventures without sacrificing the fast, chaotic energy that defines the system. Staying true to the OSR Sandbox principle rather than presenting a linear storyline, the book drops players into the Death Wind Islands, an archipelago wracked by supernatural storms, competing factions, ancient myths, and the looming presence of a colossal feathered serpent. The result is a campaign that feels alive from the moment the crew makes landfall.

The setting itself is a wonderfully evocative blending of Caribbean-inspired piracy with Mesoamerican mythology, to create an atmosphere that feels distinct from the more traditional pirate adventures. Ancient ruins, cursed jungles, forgotten temples, and relentless tropical storms all contribute to a sense of mystery and impending doom. The mythical Coatl looming over the campaign gives everything an epic scale without overshadowing the players’ own choices.

Locations and Characters are concise yet flavourful, packed with adventrue hooks rather than walls of exposition (a key approach all the Mork Borg games take). The campaign offers a toolkit rather than a script, making preparation manageable while still providing plenty of material for extended play. Procedures for travl, rumours, faction activity, and weather ensure that the world and story feel like they are advancing, even when the players decide to pursue unexpected goals. The multiple factions each poursue their own goals, while random encounters, travel tables, and evolving events ensure that no two campaigns will unfold the same way. This open-ended structure perfectly complements Pirate Borg’s old-school philosophy of player actions driving storytelling.

Visually, the production quality is equally impressive and ties in well with the core rulebook from Limithron. The original artwork, maps, and layout reinforce the dark atmosphere and windswept isles, while remianing highly readable during play. The illustrations do mroe than decorate the pages - they actively inspire encounters and help sell the feeling of exploring a forgotten world on the edge of civilisation.

One of the book’s greaest strengths is its commitment to meaningful player agency. Instead of guiding characters from one encounter to the next, Ravaged by Storms provides a dynamic environment where exploration, alliances, and risk-taking naturally create memorable stories. This is conversely the potential biggest flaw of the book - the sandbox approach expects a proactive group. Players accustomed to tightly scripted adventures may initially struggle with the freedom on offer, and Game Masters who prefer heavily plotted campaigns will need to embrace improvisation. However, this is less of a flaw than a design choice that aligns perfectly with the OSR philosophy.

Overall, Ravaged by Storms is a strong third-party release for Pirate Borg. Its combinations of memorable locations, dynamic factions, mythic atmosphere, and excellent GM support creates a campaign that rewards exploration and player creativity in equal measure. Whether you’re looking for a five-session expedition or a sprawling pirate saga, this adventure provides everything needed to unleash a memorable voyage across haunted seas. For fans of Pirate Borg, this is an easy recommendation for any collection.

Ravaged by Storms is available in PDF through DriveThruRPG with print copies already available in select gaming stores, and getting a wider distribution shortly.