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Ghosts of Saltmarsh | š“āā ļø Sail the Sword Coast! | š³ļøāš DM
Saltmarsh waits. Haunted tides, cursed gold, and a bastion to defend. Will the sea remember you?
$35.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Friday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3ā3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 40ā70 Sessions
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
3/6
About the adventure
The Ghosts of Saltmarsh remember... Saltmarsh calls with haunted shores, old curses, and tides that drag up more than driftwood. Thereās treasure out there, but something's watching. ā¢ Hunt the forgotten. Wrecked ships, cursed gold, lost spells. Youāll find stories written in blood. ā¢ Build something that matters. Claim a stronghold, shape it, defend it when the deep starts knocking. ā¢ Make it personal. The crew, the town, the sea itself. Your choices shape what rises and what sinks. ā¢ Find allies or rivals. Smugglers, ghosts, pirates. Everyone wants something. ā¢ Face what waits below. Cults, sea monsters, things that shouldāve stayed buried. Saltmarsh isnāt just a town. Itās a test. Raise your banner or vanish into the waves... [[Beginner & LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly]] -------------------------- š£See what Victoria has to say about my DMing: ā"I cannot recommend Leland well enough, especially as a GM to those who are new to TTRPG's. I am extremely new to D&D--only watching content online--and, through Leland's Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign, decided to try my hand at playing. Not only was he more than happy to help me when it came to the character creation process (answering very quickly to any questions/concerns I had, reviewing my character sheet, and explaining parts of lore), he also made sure I had access to all the online materials needed and provided a welcoming introduction to his community (and my party members). Our session 0 was astounding; I was nervous to start, but soon realized that Leland creates a welcoming, explorative environment that truly allows all his players to shine and feel safe. Through inquisitive character building questions, party trust and bonding was established quickly. If you're looking for a GM that will help you develop a noteworthy character and their story both in relation to the party and the world while also having fun, look no further. I am extremely excited for the sessions to come."
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Realm Building
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(123)
3 years on StartPlaying
910 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey everyone, it's me, Leland, aka Leopold the Just in most social media spaces! Iāve been deeply invested in tabletop RPGs since the start of the millennium, & I still love every second of every game I run or play. Aside from that, some of my other interests include going to music events, board gaming, playing strategy & RPG video games, camping, traveling, eating delicious food, learning more about science & art, getting tattoos, going to aquariums & museums, & much, much more. As a GM, my storytelling focus is on strange events, haunted & horrific places, emotional buy-in & consequences during roleplay, & NPCs you wonāt forget. I run everything from cozy slice-of-life games to bleak horror, sometimes both in the same session. If you love group storytelling & want to play in an immersive world that feels alive, then Iām the right GM for you. --- What to expect at my table & in my community: ā¢ Sessions with a strong narrative focus on character development ā¢ Action-packed, descriptive combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat ā¢ A living world where NPCs react & evolve based on your choices ā¢ Shared storytelling that includes everyone, with collaborative worldbuilding that lets you leave your mark ā¢ A chill, inclusive space where everyone is welcome & every identity is valued ā¢ Exclusive $5 community one-shots for active members, bringing players from across tables together for fresh stories & shared adventures ā¢ Regular community events: video/board game nights, video watch-parties, & a live Kenku FM radio station for downtime between sessions So go ahead & pull up a virtual seat. Letās tell some stories together!
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Creating your character
We will create characters together during s0! If you join after s0, then I (the DM) will send you the character creation parameters via discord and discuss things with you before you begin the process.
We will create characters together during session 0!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
š“āā ļø Download the zoom desktop client here: https://us05web.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting (This is where we will host our games during live play. Video is completely optional.) š“āā ļø Join the Discord community and connect with fellow adventurers. š“āā ļø I will also provide a Roll20 link for the campaign. Sign up or log in to Roll20 and join the campaign using the provided link. š“āā ļø If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Leopold or fellow players in the Discord community. ----------------- New to StartPlaying? You can also get $10 off your first session by signing up for your account using this link! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx
What Leland House Jr. brings to the table
š² Access to a Discord server to chat with other players and stay connected between games š² Roll20 link for virtual play, including maps, character sheets, and chat š² Connections with affordable character artists who can render your character exactly how you imagine it š² Detailed maps to help you track the world and your place in it š² Help with character creation, whether youāre new or just want a second opinion š² Storytelling that focuses on choices, consequences, and moments that stick š² Roleplay and voice work to bring NPCs and scenes to life š² Balanced challenges built for smart choices, not just strong stats š² A space where everyone is welcome and treated with respect š² Support for new players and space for veterans to dig deep into the story š² Music, sound, and visuals to set the mood and build the world š² A table where everyone gets time to act, react, and shape the session š² Sessions that aim to tell stories worth remembering, together
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Leland House Jr. creates a safe table
Before the game, Iāll send out a quick Google Form where you can share your lines, veils, and interests. Iāll compile everything into a short PDF and share it with the group so weāre all on the same page. Weāll briefly go over that at the start of the session before jumping in.
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