Pyramid 3/064: Pirates and Swashbucklers
All That's Missing Is a Parrot! Set sail for adventure upon the seven seas... or above the spectacular skies¸ or among sword-and-sorcery associates! This month's Pyramid - the PDF magazine for roleplayers - hoists the Jolly Roger and swings from a chandelier to find maritime muses in unlikely ports. This issue's buried treasure includes: "Swords Against Evil¸" Sean Punch's expansion of swashbuckling selections for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy. Get four new template options¸ over a dozen weapons that'll give them an "edge¸" and insight into power-up possibilities. "Scurvy-Dog Sorcery¸" a new magical style from Jason "PK" Levine. See how these sea-dogs' spell lists help them find favor among the waves¸ and unleash three new GURPS secret spells. "The Spanish Prisoner¸" this month's Eidetic Memory offering from David Pulver¸ the island explorer responsible for GURPS Banestorm: Abydos. Gather a crew and explore the Caribbean in this history-hued adventure (complete with GURPS stats for the folks with whom you'll cross paths - and swords). "The Qanat Pirates of Old Than¸" an incredible campaign framework from Matt Riggsby (of GURPS Locations: Hellsgate and other exotic ports). Take your seafaring underground in this exciting magical realm... and use the included deck plans and map to keep your tales on track! "Sailing the Open Skies¸" an expansion for GURPS Spaceships that shows that¸ for a good captain¸ the sky's the limit! Build your air-sailing vessels using the provided options¸ or take one of the four prebuilt versions to feel the wind in your face faster than ever. This month's Pyramid also has a Random Thought Table that shows how you can be a likable nefarious pirate¸ plus larger player-suitable handouts of the airship maps. With this issue¸ you'll need time at a tavern to figure out how you're going to use all this wondrous booty!