Map[]
Southern Ocean is a 
Sea space on the World Map. It is represented by the Space 12 on the board, connected to:
Antarctica by a Ship path.- Buenos Aires by a Ship path.
Encounters[]
Sea Encounters[]
As Space 12 is a Sea space, an investigator can resolve a General Encounter here.
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| 1 | You find the floating detritus of some sunken ship and search for any survivors or salvageable objects ( ). If you pass, you discover a floating trunk; gain 1 Artifact. If you fail, you waste hours without result; become Delayed.
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| 2 | Your ship becomes lost in a dense fog bank, terrifying the superstitious crew. When the mist finally clears, you've somehow traveled hundreds of miles. Move 1 space and lose  1 Sanity.
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| 3 | One of the sailors is singing an old sea shanty about a woman searching for her dead husband. The story seems familiar to you ( -1). If you pass, you recognize it as the story of Isis, and sailor teaches you the song; gain a Blessed Condition and recover  1 Health and 1 Sanity.
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| 4 | You discover a signal fire on a small island, but don't find any people. You search the beach for signs of life (). If you pass, you spot a person hiding behind large stones; gain  1 Clue and 1 random Ally Asset from the deck. If you fail, the mystery remains unsolved; gain a Paranoia Condition.
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| 5 | The captain tells you that you are passing over the site of a famous shipwreck. You can use this ship's deep-sea diving equipment to explore the wreckage. You may become Delayed to gain 1 Artifact. | |
| 6 | The ship ahead of you seemed abandoned, but now you see that it is crewed entirely by ghostly figures. You try to discern what ship this had once been and what happened to it (). If you pass, the spectral captain grants you aid; gain 1 Clue or improve  . If you fail, gain a Cursed Condition.
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| 7 | A sudden storm descends upon you and strong winds whip around your vessel. Huge waves toss your ship around like a toy, and you are thrown to the deck repeatedly. Lose 1 Sanity and gain a Back Injury Condition.
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| 8 | You find a terrified stowaway aboard the ship. You attempt to comfort him and coax him into telling you his story ( ). If you pass, he tells you about horrifying beasts and unbelievable worlds; gain 1 Clue.
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| 9 | The captain of the ship invites you to dine with him. You have the feeling that he's had some experience with unearthly creatures and try to convince him to share his story (). If you pass, his tale includes highly-significant details; spawn 1 Clue.
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| 10 | You're awakened in the night by gunfire. Deep ones have climbed aboard the ship and are trying to sabotage the engine. You do your best to help the crew fight them ( ). If you fail, the engine is destroyed before you finish off the sea creatures, and you must wait to be rescued; become Delayed.
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| 11 | One of the sailors speaks in a strange, ancient dialect. You try to communicate with the man based on obscure languages you have studied (). If you pass, the peculiar man teaches you a chant; gain 1 Spell. If you fail, he growls an unintelligible phrase; gain a Cursed Condition.
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| 12 | A large wave washes across the deck, and a prized possession slips from your fingers. You dive into the water, holding your breath as long as you can to recover the object before it sinks out of reach (). If you fail, discard 1 Item possession.
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The ship's cargo hold is taking on water. The crew asks for your help in repairing the hull (). If you pass, you spot something useful among the crates; gain 1 random Item Asset from the deck. If you fail, the effort is too much for you; lose 2 Health.
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The crew knows a legend about gold coins lost in this area. The story reminds you of an obscure shipwreck you've study (). If you pass, you find the treasure and split the profit; improve . If you fail, the crew claims you owe them; discard 2 Item and Trinket possessions.
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During a flash of lightning in the night, you see an enormous creature silhouetted against the sky. The image chills you to the core (). If you fail, lose 1 Sanity and gain a Paranoia Condition.
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| 16 | |
A school of dolphins has surrounded your ship, trying to keep you here. You may become Delayed to spend the night in this spot. If you become Delayed, the Elder God Nodens visits your dreams, and you wake with profound new insights; spawn 2 Clues.
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| 17 |  |
Someone has sabotaged your ship's fuel and rations. If you hope to survive until rescue arrives, you'll have to search for food on a nearby island (). If you fail, you are attacked by the wildlife on the island; lose 1 Health and gain a Leg Injury Condition.
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| 18 | |
A sailor talks to you about a risky opportunity. If you can convince him you're up to the challenge, he'll share what he knows (—1). If you pass, he gives you the details; gain 1 Task Unique Asset. If you fail, his distrust in your ability shakes your confidence; discard 1 Improvement token.
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| 19 | |
In the middle of the night, you're horrified to see the ghost of a sailor who died in your cabin (). If you pass, the spirit shows you a loose board in the floor; gain 1 Old Journal Unique Asset. If you fail, you run from the room in terror; lose 2 Sanity.
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Several members of the crew have been quarantined, suffering from some unidentified affliction. For the duration of the trip you pay careful attention to avoid any risk of exposure (). If you fail, you come down with the sickness yourself; lose 1 Sanity and gain 1 Illness Condition.
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The captain keeps a locked trunk covered in arcane runes in his cabin. While he's distracted, you try to pry it open (). If you pass, gain 1 Relic Unique Asset. If you fail, the captain catches you; move to the nearest  City space and gain a Detained Condition.
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| 22 | |
You capture an unnaturally strong stowaway. You question him about what he knows and the source of his strength () If you pass, gain 1 Clue or improve . If you fail, he breaks his bonds and attacks; gain a Head Injury Condition.
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The crew plans to bury a dead sailor at sea in the morning. The man had arcane words tattooed all over his skin, and you spend the night studying them (). If you pass, gain 1 Glamour Spell. If you fail, he begins talking to you; lose 1 Sanity.
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A sailor with a pale complexion and bulbous features holds up an odd item. His malformed hands can barely hold it, but he is willing to offer it to you as part of a bargain. You may gain an Agreement Condition to gain 1 Artifact. |
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A passenger goes mad and tries to jump overboard with a large book. You try to pull him back (). If you pass, he is clearly insane and begs you to take the book; gain 1 Tome Unique Asset. If you fail, his death disheartens you; gain a Despair Condition.
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| 26 | |
Your ship's crew rescues a lost fishing trawler. You notice large misshapen fish on board (-1). If you pass, you spot an odd object among them; gain 1 Relic Artifact. If you fail, their grotesque appearance disturbs you; impair .
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You find a man adrift on a lifeboat. Your captain suspects he was abandoned due to plague. You examine the survivor for any signs of sickness before allowing him on board (). If you fail, his malady spreads; gain a Diseased Condition.
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| 28 | |
A stranger falls overboard. You dive in, but the waves are overwhelming (). If you pass, you save a life and make a friend; gain 1 Character Unique Asset. If you fail, you get dragged out of the water, cold and wet; gain 1 Illness Condition.
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| 29 |  |
You spend hours with the sailors, sharing stories and life lessons. Gain 1 Talent Condition. Most of their stories are tall tales. You try to discern the truth (-1). If you pass, gain 1 Clue. If you fail, you believe their lies; impair .
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| 30 | |
The navigator describes his terrifying dreams. You try to interpret them (-1). If you pass, you guide the ship to a lost treasure; gain 1 Magical Artifact. If you fail, you begin to experience his nightmares while you are awake; gain 1 Bane Condition.
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| 31 | |
Thugs interrogate you about a passenger who is in hiding (-1). If you pass, you say nothing and the intended victim joins you; gain 1 Character Unique Asset. If you fail, witnesses claim you aided the attackers; gain a Wanted Condition.
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In the middle of the night, an enormous byakhee lands on deck. It has an offer from Carcosa. However, you know that such a bargain weakens the walls between worlds. You may spawn 1 Gate to gain a Promise of Power Condition. |
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You dream about sailing on a magnificent White Ship for a many lifetimes, mastering fantastic new abilities. Gain 1 Talent Condition. Eventually you realize that you must find a way to jolt yourself out of your dream, or you fear that you may never wake. Lose 2 Sanity unless you discard  1 Focus.
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You try to convince the first mate to help you steal a treasure from the hold (-1). If you pass, he gives you his key; gain 1 Artifact. If you fail, he kicks you off at the next port and spreads word to the other ships of your dishonesty; move to the nearest City space and discard all of your  Ship Tickets.
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| 35 | |
Fever has broken out among the passengers, and you begin to hallucinate (). If you pass, your visions prove useful once you recover; gain 1 Clue. If you fail, your mind is never truly the same after the sickness passes; lose 2 Sanity unless you gain a Hallucinations Condition.
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| 36 | |
Some captives on a prison boat recruit you to help them escape (-1). If you pass, one of the prisoners joins you; gain 1 Character Unique Asset. If you fail, the guards catch you and deliver a sound beating before you can free any prisoners; lose 1 Health and gain 1 Injury Condition.
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| 37 |  |
The captain has vanished, and you try to decode his encrypted journal (). If you pass, you uncover his lifelong pursuit; gain 1 Task Unique Asset. If you fail, your frustrated efforts take a toll on your mind; gain 1 Madness Condition.
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| 38 | |
During a storm, you hear a voice coming from a blue glow atop the mast. You brave the weather to stay on deck to listen (). If you pass, the voice teaches you to unlock your potential; gain 1 Talent Condition. If you fail, seasickness drives you below deck; lose 1 Health.
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| 39 | |
Supplies are scarce due to rats in the hold. You forgo food so a fellow passenger can eat (). If you pass, you earn a lifelong friend; gain 1 Character Unique Asset. If you fail, you give in to hunger as the other person starves; lose 2 Sanity.
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| 40 | |
You signal to a naval craft and demand to speak to the captain (). If you pass, he believes your story; gain 1 Agency Secrets Unique Asset. If you fail, he thinks you are dangerous; move to the nearest City space and gain a Detained Condition.
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| 41 |  |
A team of divers has recovered an item from the ocean's floor but cannot identify it (-1). If you pass, you recognize the ancient treasure; gain 1 Artifact. If you fail, deep ones come at night to attack the crew and retrieve it; lose 1 Health.
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| 42 | |
You hear a member of the crew is looking for basic necessities to bring back to his family after some nightmarish event left his home in ruins. He will trade what he knows for supplies. You may spend  1 Resource to gain 1 Clue.
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You encourage a depressed passenger to seek adventure (-1). If you pass, you make a friend; gain 1 Character Unique Asset. If you fail, you are accused of making threats; move to nearest City space and gain a Detained Condition.
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| 44 | |
A masked stranger joins you on the deck, and you strike up a conversation (). If you pass, he tells you the news of his travels and offers you supplies; gain 1 Clue and 1 Resource. If you fail, he reveals his monstrous face; gain a Corruption Condition.
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| 45 | |
You overhear two smugglers talking about stolen goods, and you try to find their illicit cargo (). If you pass, you find a hidden panel; gain 1 Relic Unique Asset. If you fail, the smugglers intercept you; gain an Injury Condition.
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Several rare species of animals can be found on this unchartered island. You try to capture a large, ferocious beast (). If you pass, you find a bloody journal in the creature's lair; gain 1 Clue. If you fail, it mauls you; lose 1 Health.
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You learn that a gangster plans to kill a passenger over a debt. You confront the crook (). If you pass, the passenger becomes a loyal friend; gain 1 random Ally Asset from the deck. If you fail, you are unable to stop him; lose 2 Sanity.
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A singing woman can be heard somewhere across the water. You try to interpret her strange words (). If you pass, the lyrics lead you to a floating corpse and an odd item; gain 1 Relic Unique Asset. If you fail, the music haunts you; lose 1 Sanity.
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Other Encounters[]
Cthylla and Nctosa Epic Monsters may spawn on this space and can be encountered.
Lore[]
Real World Location[]
Based on it's very southern Atlantic Ocean position, it is probably South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands[1].
Notes[]
The Watching The Stars mystery indicates this space as the sunken city of Yhe.
References[]
- ↑ See South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands location on
Google Maps.