Maelstrom: Curse of the Albatross is an adventure for SHIFT RPG that incorporates eldritch horror, the supernatural, science fiction, and Atlantic coastal life. 

The world of Maelstrom has suffered a cataclysmic event that has left much of the land lost underwater. Those people who survived are now forced to live in a world of harsh, rocky landscapes corrupted by the supernatural force called The Deep.

Curse of the Albatross is an adventure designed for 4 players and 1 GM. It can be completed in a single session of 3-4 hours.

Before starting, be sure to download the free SHIFT Basic Rules PDF to get a full understanding of the rules.

Content Notice: Curse of the Albatross has themes of PTSD, abandonment, shipwrecks, tentacles (inkhounds), and cosmic horror.

Contents:

• Maelstrom: Curse of the Albatross Adventure PDF (revised for 2025)
• Printable Character Sheets & Premade Characters
• Printable Trait Reference Cards
• Digital Trait Reference Cards for VTT use

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