Leviathan's Wake

Leviathan's Wake

The seas have receded, revealing lost continents. Claim their secrets before you awaken what the tides kept imprisoned.

TYPE

Campaign

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Saturday - 10:00 PM UTC

Session Duration / 3–6 hours

0 / 10 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined
About the adventure

For centuries, the oceans marked the edge of civilization. Sailors spoke of impossible storms, ghost ships, and waters where no compass could guide a vessel. Most dismissed the stories as tall tales meant to frighten young deckhands. Then the sea began to retreat. As the tides pulled back, entire continents emerged from beneath the waves. Forgotten kingdoms, ancient temples, and long-lost civilizations now stand exposed, untouched for millennia. Every empire, merchant guild, pirate fleet, and treasure hunter has launched an expedition to claim the riches of this new world before anyone else. You are among the first to answer the call. Whether driven by fortune, fame, redemption, or simple curiosity, you'll gather a crew, command a ship, and chart waters no living soul has ever sailed. Recruit unforgettable companions, upgrade your vessel, discover mysterious islands, and uncover relics that history itself has forgotten. No two voyages are ever the same. One island may hide a thriving civilization isolated from the world for centuries, while the next is home to monstrous creatures, ancient ruins, or secrets better left buried. Every destination offers new allies, dangerous enemies, and choices that shape both your crew and the world around you. But beneath the excitement of discovery, unsettling questions begin to surface. Why did the oceans suddenly recede? Why do forgotten maps depict lands no one remembers? And why do ancient ruins across the world all bear the same warning? As kingdoms wage war over newly claimed territory, something far older than any empire stirs beneath the waves. The greatest age of exploration has begun—but history has a way of hiding its darkest truths beneath the tides. What You Can Expect A player-driven sandbox with meaningful choices Naval exploration and ship-to-ship combat Recruitable NPC crew with personal storylines Ship upgrades, customization, and progression Treasure hunting, ancient ruins, and forgotten civilizations Memorable villains, rival captains, and political intrigue Tactical combat balanced with roleplay and exploration A long-form story where your decisions permanently shape the world Raise the anchor. Assemble your crew. Chart the unknown. Adventure awaits beyond the horizon.

Game style

Realm Building

Hexcrawl / Exploration

Dungeon Crawl

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Rules as Written (RaW)

Game themes

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(8)

1 year on StartPlaying

18 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules

About me

~20 years of rpg gaming which led me to DND... Needless to say, I've found something that I can throw my creative juices into! I love to create worlds where the players can immerse themselves and let their imaginations run wild. I am not the biggest "rulebook" stickler - meaning I'm ok twisting some things or homebrewing here and there. That said, there is always going to be some structure in the form of precedent and clear communication of how to address certain scenarios moving forward. I wouldn't call myself the 'premier' choice of DM, but I want to make this content accessible and grow from the experience playing with you!

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Character creation

Creating your character

Characters will start level 3, we will hold a session zero where stats are rolled. Homebrew is allowed upon DM approval.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Discord / Roll20 required

What DM Chuck brings to the table

I will provide immersive music, characters, and a world for you to explore and make your own. The journey is set with you at the helm!

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How DM Chuck creates a safe table

I am always free for discussion if anything becomes uncomfortable - this is for you to enjoy. We can always pause a session if needed.

Content warnings

Alcohol Use
Blood
Character Death
Death
Language/Cursing

Safety tools used

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