The Obra Dinn
The Obra Dinn is for sale, but its magical modifications hide a volatile secret that could endanger any new crew.
- Arcane-steam engine room with glowing runes carved into brass pipes
- Modified sails with clockwork reels and enchanted wind catchers
- Randomly placed levers, valves, and gauges with no clear labeling
- Ship’s motley crew: A chaotic, loud family that deeply and fiercely loves each other.
- A hidden compartment beneath the captain’s cabin storing forbidden magical blueprints
- An old magical fuse that, if triggered, unleashes an emergency steam blast across the deck
- A small cache of rare arcane-infused metals and mechanical spare parts
- Ancient navigational charts inscribed with both star maps and magical sigils
The Obra Dinn began as a typical wooden ship of the 18th century but through decades of repairs and magical tinkering, it now features an eclectic blend of steam-powered mechanisms, enchanted rigging, and oddly placed contraptions that seem to serve no clear purpose. Its creaking hull stubbornly resists the corrosion of saltwater while steam vents hiss rhythmically, powered by internal arcane engines.
The Obra Dinn is for sale, but its magical modifications hide a volatile secret that could endanger any new crew.
You stand aboard a weathered 18th century wooden Brig, its deck cluttered with bolts, pipes, and brass gauges humming softly with arcane energy and steam pressure. The scent of salty wood mingles with oil and magic.
GM Notes
- Steam and magic power many systems but can malfunction unpredictably
- Crew knows how to operate strange contraptions, but may hide info
- The ship’s arcane engine requires rare fuel or magic to keep running