Baldur’s Gate ⚖️ Shadows of the Coast ✨
Every choice shapes the fate of the Sword Coast. Allies, enemies, and legends are forged by your actions.
$29.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 7:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
⚔️ A Living Adventure in the Forgotten Realms The Sword Coast is a land of ancient ruins, dangerous frontiers, powerful factions, and cities filled with opportunity. From the streets of Baldur's Gate to forgotten dungeons hidden beneath the wilderness, every decision can change your reputation, your allies, and the future of the world around you. Whether you dream of becoming a legendary hero, founding your own organization, mastering forgotten magic, hunting dangerous monsters, or simply carving your own path, this campaign adapts to the choices your party makes. There is no predetermined story. The world evolves because of your actions. ⭐ Hosted by a Top Game Master with 270+ sessions and 50+ five-star reviews. ### What you can expect 🗺️ A living Sword Coast that permanently reacts to player choices 🏰 Famous cities, dangerous wilderness, forgotten ruins, and epic dungeons ⚔️ Tactical combat with meaningful objectives 🎭 Memorable NPCs, factions, and political intrigue 📜 Long-term mysteries, exploration, and character-driven stories ✨ Complete freedom to decide how your adventure unfolds
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(56)
2 years on StartPlaying
281 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
🎲 Hi, I'm Manu — a Top Game Master with 270+ hosted sessions and 50+ five-star reviews. I create cinematic, story-driven campaigns where your decisions genuinely shape the world. Every adventure is built around meaningful player choice, memorable NPCs, tactical combat, and long-term consequences that make every decision matter. 🗺️ Every campaign includes handcrafted maps, custom artwork, immersive handouts, and carefully designed encounters to deliver an experience that feels closer to a living world than a scripted adventure. Whether you're an experienced roleplayer or completely new to tabletop RPGs, my goal is simple: ✨ Create unforgettable adventures in worlds that react to your choices.
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Creating your character
We'll build your character together before the campaign begins. Whether you want to play a wandering adventurer, noble, mercenary, wizard, cleric, rogue, monster hunter, or something entirely unique, we'll make sure your character naturally fits the Forgotten Realms. Official D&D 5e content is fully supported. Balanced homebrew is welcome when it fits the campaign. Starting level, equipment, wealth, and personal goals are discussed during Session Zero and adapted to the current party. My goal isn't simply to approve your character. It's to create someone whose choices truly matter in the world.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Before Session One we'll discuss: 🎲 Character concept 📜 Personal goals and backstory 🗺️ Connections to the Sword Coast ⚔️ Rules and build questions 🛡️ Table expectations You'll only need: 🎧 Headphones 🎤 Microphone 💻 Computer 🌐 Stable internet 🎲 Roll20 account 💬 Discord
What Manu brings to the table
🗺️ A living world shaped by player decisions 🎭 Memorable NPCs with their own ambitions and personalities ⚔️ Tactical encounters with meaningful objectives 🏰 Custom battle maps, regional maps, and visual handouts 📜 Session recaps that track the world's evolution ✨ Original artwork to bring important characters and locations to life 🌍 A persistent world where your reputation, choices, and victories have lasting consequences
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Manu creates a safe table
🧭 Session Zero We’ll discuss expectations, character concepts, and boundaries before play begins. 🚧 Lines & Veils Sensitive topics will be handled carefully, with player input ensuring that no one feels uncomfortable. ❌ X-Card If something arises during play that makes you uncomfortable, you can use this tool to pause and adjust the scene. 💬 Check-Ins Regular feedback ensures the campaign stays enjoyable for everyone. 🔄 Debriefing At the end of each session, we take a few minutes to share thoughts and feedback. This helps align expectations, address concerns early, and create a better, safer play environment for everyone.
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