🌊 The Maelstrom War ⚔️| Lvl 5+
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
The seas churn. The skies burn. War is coming. Across the shattered isles, tensions rise as rival factions clash for control over the storm-wracked seas. The Maelstrom, an ancient and chaotic force, surges with unnatural power, disrupting magic, twisting reality, and reshaping the tides of war. Kingdoms crumble, pirates grow bolder, and whispers of something far older and darker stirring beneath the waves spread like wildfire. Whether by fate or folly, you and your crew find yourselves caught in the storm. Your choices will shape the fate of the war. ⚔️ Ally with warring factions or carve your own path to power. 🌊 Battle through treacherous waters, cursed ruins, and storm-forged monsters. 🔮 Unravel the secrets of the Maelstrom before it consumes everything. 🛡 Fight, betray, plunder, or unite—whatever it takes to survive. The storm does not care for kings or heroes. Will you rise with the tide… or drown in the chaos? 🌩️ Set sail. The war awaits. Campaign Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toi8G0MfNIQ&t=3s
The current group is: Pugilist Fighter Circle of Stars Druid Bladesinger Wizard Knowledge Domain Cleric Glamour Bard
5.0
(101)
2 years on StartPlaying
974 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (101)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Teacher
cappucina
Played 1 sessions
First time in one shot adventure with DM and he proved to be wonderful at handling maps, tokens, combats, creature descriptions, knew all the important particulars of each new person's class and was helpful, and making sure everyone had a fantastic adventure. DM seemed very much as if he was enjoying the game's unexpected or funny moments just as much as the players and had some good laughs that also added to the fun of the game for me personally. Fantastic DM. I would not hesitate to join a campaign.
Mason Blair
Played 6 sessions
Sphinx was great! was patient and understanding walking me through my first game!
Alex
Played 15 sessions
Been playing with Sphinx for a few months and it is one of the highlights of my week. He is able to cope with our chaos and really enjoy his characters and story development. Long may it last.
Dave
Played 12 sessions
Sphinx is a wonderful DM. He knows the rules well and lets players make their own fun. There's a lot of laughter and excitement in each game, which is what we're all here for. If I can find the time I'm definitely joining one of his other campaigns.
Jake (PunkyPenguin)
Played 16 sessions
Ryan is a fantastic DM. He’s inclusive with his players story’s with the campaigns and never fails to deliver great sessions every time. He even inspired me to try DMing
David Diaz
Played 9 sessions
very easy going and fun to play with makes the game enjoyable for everyone playing
Additional details
How to prepare
Players can prepare by: familiarising themselves with the 5th edition rules; creating a discord and roll account; and joining both the Roll20 game as well as the discord server before game time.
What I provide
A custom setting with tailored segments to incorporate your characters backstory. Pro Roll20 account with macro implementation for ease of use. Fully boosted Discord server for the best audio quality possible. 3rd Party content: Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting, Tome of Heroes, Steinhardts Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, Grim Hollow and Stibbles Codex of Companions.
Gameplay details
Players can expect a campaign that revolves around your actions and is a sandbox style game. The world will react realisitically to your actions and sometimes the dangers you face may be too great for you to handle.
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Cannibalism
• Character Death
• Death
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Drowning
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Execution
• Extreme Violence
• Fire
• Freezing
• Gore
• Guns
• Hangings
• Hostages
• Illness
• Insects
• Kidnapping
• Language/Cursing
• Mass Death
• Memory Erasing
• Mind alteration
• Mind Control
• Murder
• Mutilation
• Paralyzation
• Scars
• Slavery
• Snakes
• Spiders
• Torture
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Session 0 will be: rules discussion; an overview of the world; an introduction of characters to one another and developing bonds together. Once this is complete which should take about 1 to 2 hours we will begin the campaign for the remainder of that session.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 9:00 AM UTC
Mar 23 / Session 12
3.5-4 Hour duration
4 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+