Image by Public Backdrop, Character Art by James Harris (Me)
Haven Coast Adventures | Oceanic 5e Campaign!
After a cataclysmic brush with an eldritch power, a ragtag crew sets out to seek a lost ally in the shadows of the Haven Coast and the seas beyond!
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Monthly / Saturday - 12:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 20–30 Sessions
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
✨A continuing custom campaign for a party who began their adventure with the Lost Fables one-shot "A Plot in Pearlcove!" Currently looking for 1-2 new players to join the party! 🧜♀️ In the ruinous aftermath of the failed Second Waking, a thalassic world of adventure and danger awaits the heroes of Pearlcove. Experience a thrilling campaign tailored to your characters and choices in the arcane, lore-rich campaign setting of Selvastan. - The party will begin their adventure at Character Level 4! - Follow the mystery of a lost Triton princess, and journey into unfamiliar lands seeking the power to rescue her. - Explore the Haven Coast and beyond, into the beast-and-brigand-infested waters of the Westersea or the sunken empires of the Cerulean Fields below, in a living setting that will shift and expand with your characters' choices! - Adventure your way in a balanced game style rooted in Rules as Written, and enhanced by the magic of Rule of Cool and carefully selected Homebrew options.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
5 years on StartPlaying
11 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, World Builder
About me
Hey, y'all, I'm James -- ArkhamHermit on most platforms. Born in chilly Alaska and living in the Utah red rocks, I played my first catastrophic game of D&D(3.5e) in my junior year of high school and was instantly hooked. With over ten years as a GM and with decades of experience in theatre and improv, my goal is to create immersive tales with your characters at the center. I put a heavy focus on creating a colorful, living world to serve as backdrop to your decisions and interactions. But don't get too comfy! Though I'm an RP aficionado, I also love putting interesting obstacles in the party's way, often leading to explosive combat (mapped and unmapped) where your powers of strategy will be challenged and I'll make sure every strike gets the dynamic and hard-hitting description it deserves. I have a penchant for punchy KOs. Most important to me is that my players get to enjoy their characters to the fullest. Even in a quick one-shot, I will do my best to take each character's backstory, motivations, and unique quirks into account whenever possible. This story belongs to you. And as an avid and meticulous homebrewer, I'm happy to make almost any player content possible in our game. I have the mechanical know-how to back it all up, and I'm more than happy to take the time necessary to help players understand every aspect of the rules as well! We're all in this together. If deep stories loaded with personality, rule of cool, rewarding action, rich aesthetic, and a personal touch are what you seek, then my table is for you. **My work has never and will never incorporate any AI-generated content.**
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Creating your character
Some characters are already created due to the party having begun their adventure with "A Plot in Pearlcove!" If you still need to create a character you can do so using your preferred digital platform or "analog" with a printed sheet or PDF. You can also contact me if you would like to discuss your character ideas or need any assistance with the creation process.
Current Party is level 4 and includes a Water Genasi Bard, a Deepling Wizard, and an as-of-yet undecided third character.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🔥Download the Zoom desktop client here: https://us05web.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting (This is where we currently host our audio/video correspondence!) 🌊Join the Lost Fables Discord server for game info and to be a part of our growing community! 🪨Create a Roll20 account and keep an eye out for the game link in our correspondence so you can view and interact with our VTT during the game! 🌪️For the game, you'll need to be equipped with a desktop or laptop, a mic (tested beforehand), and a webcam if you plan to show us your lovely face. Also ensure you have dice available if you prefer to roll in realspace! If you have questions, please feel free to contact James via DM here or on Discord!
What James Harris (Lost Fables) brings to the table
I come equipped with: 🎲10+ years' GMing proficiency 🎲10+ years of Improv training 🎲20 years' performing experience 🎲A love of teaching and answering even the most granular questions -- I am here to help! I offer an immersive table experience with: 🔹A living world, waiting to be explored! 🔸Escalating plotlines based on your characters' choices! 🔹Memorable characters! 🔸Hard-hitting combat with dynamic objectives! 🔹Ambient music & sound! 🔸Custom maps & tokens! 🔹Chill home game vibe!
Homebrew rules
💀1. Black Eye: Critical hits add maximum damage ⚠️2. Critical Mishap: Critical misses may incur a small mishap (e.g., dropping your weapon or incurring an Opportunity Attack) 🥤3. Quick Drink: Bonus Action to imbibe a potion (Action to administer to others) 👖4. New Duds: Getting your character something cosmetic (by looting or shopping) can occasionally confer conditional Inspiration. 🔔5. The Bell Tolls: Death Save DC+1 for successive Downed states between rests 🎇6. The Rule of Cool: Creativity, exciting descriptions, and killer one-liners can pay off in huge ways, so be daring!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How James Harris (Lost Fables) creates a safe table
🟢I'm an open book; questions, comments, and concerns are always welcome. It's vitally important to me that my table is a comfortable and easy space to join. 🏳️🌈I am committed to maintaining a safe and approachable space for marginalized people -- this table is queer-operated, anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and anti-fascist. 🟢I invite players to share Lines/Veils when they sign up for my games and open a conversation about safety and boundaries in Session Zero. 🟢I maintain a policy of open communication, going over boundaries during Session Zero, and checking in before and after each session. 🟢Open-Door policy. At any time, if you are not comfortable, you can leave without judgment
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