Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Take to the sea!
Pirates, haunted ships, hidden coves, and ancient evils await in a coastal adventure full of mystery and high seas.
$13.00
/ Session
Details
1 player following this game
Weekly / Thursday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2 hours
Campaign Length / 1+ Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The fishing town of Saltmarsh sits on the edge of civilization, where crashing waves conceal ancient shipwrecks, forgotten ruins, ruthless pirates, and secrets better left buried beneath the sea. Start with an investigation into strange happenings along the coast, and quickly grow into an adventure spanning haunted mansions, dangerous voyages, political intrigue, monstrous threats, and mysteries lurking in the darkest depths of the ocean. Ghosts of Saltmarsh is a character-driven sandbox campaign that blends classic D&D exploration with rich roleplaying, tactical combat, investigation, and meaningful player choice. Your decisions will shape the future of Saltmarsh. You will be earning the trust of its people, forging alliances with powerful factions, uncovering hidden conspiracies, and deciding how far you're willing to go to protect the coast. My games place a strong emphasis on immersive storytelling, memorable NPCs, and a living world that reacts to your actions. Combat is challenging and rewarding, roleplay is actively encouraged and fostered, and exploration is filled with opportunities to discover treasure, hidden lore, and unexpected consequences. Whether you're negotiating with smugglers, battling creatures from the deep, or captaining your own ship across the Sea of Swords, your choices DO matter.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
743 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome to Dungeon Mistress Chronicles! I'm a full time Dungeon Mistress passionate about bringing stories to life and helping players explore rich, immersive worlds. Whether you’re brand new to TTRPGs or a veteran adventurer, my goal is to create a welcoming table where everyone feels inspired to contribute and have fun. Dungeon Mistress Chronicles is home to the following: DM (Dungeon Mistress - Sam) CO-DM (Character / VTT & Tech Support - Doug) DM (Dungeon Duchess - Mads) GM (Game Master - Greg) More about the GM/DMs here : https://www.dungeonmistresschronicles.com/meetdms There is infinite creativity in collaborative storytelling and meaningful character growth. In our games, your choices matter—your actions ripple through the world and shape the narrative. Expect a game that challenges both your tactics and imagination, with moments of discovery, improvisation, and plenty of opportunities to shine. I'm Known For: ✅ Teaching and guiding new players ✅ Building immersive worlds ✅ Crafting dynamic, challenging encounters ✅ Improvising to keep the story flowing naturally I Love: 💚 Collaborative storytelling (yes, and!) 💚 Watching the world come alive through player choices 💚 Surprising players with meaningful loot and discoveries Please don't bring these to my table: 🚫 Metagaming 🚫 Hate speech 🚫 Bullying of any kind I’m always excited to welcome new adventurers to my table. Whether you’re here to laugh, fight monsters, spin an epic tale, or all of the above—there’s a seat waiting for you! Grab your digital dice, bring your curiosity, and let’s tell a great story together.
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Creating your character
We will build your level 1 character together. Work with DM and Co-DM to create your character concept. We will create the character in Quest Portal (VTT) and assign it to you.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Quest Portal account required. (free) Discord account required.
What Dungeon Mistress (Sam) brings to the table
- VTT - Quest Portal - Custom maps - Generated NPC and PC character portraits
Equipment needed to play
Internet
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How Dungeon Mistress (Sam) creates a safe table
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