⚓Rising Tide of Sins - Terror of the Drowned Marauders⚓
Baldur’s Gate is under siege by pirates, hobgoblins, and a plague of waking nightmares. Stop the Drowned Marauders—or watch the city fall.
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Bi-weekly / Saturday - 1:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 30–100 Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Your first session is free of charge 😎 ⚓Baldur’s Gate is drowning — not in water, but in fear.⚓ Trade is collapsing, pirate flags choke the horizon, and sleepers rise screaming in the night, driven by voices that are not their own. The Sea of Swords belongs to the Drowned Marauders now, a ruthless pirate coalition led by Idira Pagan, the Queen of Sins, whose ambition is nothing less than turning Baldur’s Gate into a slave empire. Worse still, her fleets sail alongside hobgoblin warships devoted to the dark god Maglubiyet, leaving burning villages in their wake. 🏴☠️🔥🧙♂️ As nightmares spread like a plague and the city’s leaders grow desperate, the Council of Four issues a final call. Gold, glory, and survival await those brave enough to uncover the truth behind the nightmares that plague the coastal settlements and stop Baldur’s Gate from collapsing from within. 💰🗺️🦜 ⚔️The city’s fate rests in your hands.⚔️ ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Salutations Adventurer! This is it! Sword Coast is in trouble and those who rewrite history are needed. This is an original campaign created by me that allows you to enjoy the familiar Forgotten Realms setting with a lot of nautical action and classic themes. This is a great campaign to join with friends as well — There is a lot of room for fun moments and role-playing if you are into that. You can expect island exploration, dealing with pirates and hobgoblins, dungeons, underwater action, various monsters and ship battles. But more than anything, this is your story: Your character’s backstory will make your game unique and personal. The campaign will make you dive (pun intended) into a story that will keep you on your toes and waiting for the next session. The game honors the 2024 modern rules and generally follows the Rules As Written. Climb aboard the deck and sail the waves of legend, where you become the main character. 🌟
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
198 games hosted
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Storytelling, Creativity
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Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello Hello wanderer 🧙♂️ I am a fantasy enthusiast with a 🔥burning🔥 desire to make your stories into legends that will never die! Your decisions are what creates the most epic moments at the table. So please, pull up a chair and lose yourself in fantasy in a safe and fun way with others alike. 🫶 🕯️I have been running fantasy games since 2020 and have a lifelong history in storytelling. Along with many homebrew games (online and in-person), I have had the pleasure to be the GM for four different groups playing the Curse of Strahd adventure from start to finish. I would say that bringing people back to the table week after week and to be able to keep up the fire even in long campaigns is one of my strongest qualities. 🧭My style is inclusive, player-driven, and collaborative, with a strong focus on meaningful choices. You can expect an immersive experience where your decisions shape the game world and leave lasting consequences. 📜I keep rulings consistent (Rules As Written) and give players time to think, so that your choices truly matter. Combat can feel crunchy and tactical, and I use Foundry VTT to keep scenes clear, dynamic, and easy to follow - especially when things get intense. However, I always try to add a spark of flavor and role-play to every situation to keep it immersive. ⚡My games are especially suited for players who enjoy roleplay, thoughtful decision-making, and stories with real emotional weight. Intense, funny, and/or deeply meaningful. You enjoy my style if… 🧞♀️ You enjoy roleplay (my funny voices included😄) and collaborative storytelling 🧝 You appreciate a GM who is clear, fair, and consistent 🧌 You want a serious, immersive game run with a professional mindset 🕵️♂️ You like stories where your actions actually matter 🌟Check out also my introduction video to get a better feel of me as a person.🌟 https://youtu.be/MQPzA7si3I4 💥 1-on-1 Coaching Available If you want to sharpen your skills as a GM—or elevate your play as a player—send me a message and we’ll craft a plan that fits your goals. 🇫🇮 Finnish-language games available — just message me privately. 🤎 Welcome to my table. Let’s make legends. 🤎
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Creating your character
At the beginning of the campaign, all the players create a 5th level character using the D&D 5e 2024 rules. If you join the campaign later, the character level and equipment are adjusted so that you will be equal with the others. I have a very clear video on how to create your character and all the information will be provided to you, so that you can begin the creative process on your own. In other words, we will not create the characters together, unless you specifically ask for that 😇 Part of the character creation is also writing a small backstory that will tie your character to the campaign on a more personal level, but this doesn't have to be too long if you prefer it that way.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
When you join the game, you will receive an email with instructions on how to proceed. Following the instructions, please join my Discord server and create your character. 😎 For the games you need: - A good computer/laptop and an internet connection. 💻 - A headset or similar for hearing and talking. 🎧 - Discord installed and working. 👾 - D&D Beyond account. 🐲 We will use Foundry VTT for the games, and I use Molten Hosting as server host, but this doesn't require any preparations from you. 😇
What Jane Raw brings to the table
I will share the 2024 rule books with you in D&D Beyond and provide the licensed version of Foundry VTT where the gameplay happens. Other than this, you will truly enjoy the immersive storytelling and voice acting (supported with beautiful art, inspiring battle maps, captivating music and ambience) of yours truly. I have a vast knowledge of the rules, which I aim to honor. I also cherish an inclusive atmosphere, so that all can feel included. Overall, you can expect a lot of fun with like-minded people, immersive fantasy and an intriguing story that feels personal, tactical/crunchy battles that I will not let come to a halt, and unforgettable moments. 💫 We take a break of 10 minutes roughly midway of each session.
Homebrew rules
You can find my homebrew rules here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXd6f4pD3pB2XWMOoWua-4mkzcW3ApwjAUdR08K0qwI/edit?usp=sharing
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Jane Raw creates a safe table
If there are topics that you feel uncomfortable with, let me know before the game, so that I can take it into account. At any point during the game you are free to tell me if you need a break or to discuss something that concerns you. I am at your service to make the game fun and enjoyable.
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