Sunken Isles: Paradise Lost

About the adventure

This game is from Eldermancy's Kickstarter of the same name: Sunken Isles. The Isles of Manaki are a tropical paradise, kept pure and hidden from the world until a greedy king sailed in to conquer them. His empire rose and fell with the sands of time, leaving the settlers at the mercy of the people native to Manaki. The kindness of the native islanders led their cultures to merge, combining nomadic practices with more permanent settlements. As their shared population grew, the need for external goods finally led the Isles to open themselves to the world. But with merchant ships come pirates, and with expansion comes destruction. The ancient and powerful spirits that inhabit this magical paradise have noticed the industry, seeing the waters littered with raided ships and its people poisoned by external motives. When the adventure begins, the spirits of the Isles take their first move toward cleansing the islands and returning them to their previous state. The characters quickly find themselves up against numerous foes, all of which are battling for control of the Isles and the unique magic it contains. Whether they’re natives, settlers, or newcomers, it’s up to a handful of unexpected heroes to rise up against the rampant danger and save the Isles from complete destruction and reconstruction. This game takes place over 20 in-game "weeks" which allows incredible replay value, varied choices, and distinct endings based on your pathing. It encourages you to build a hub and build relationships in the world. It is exactly the kind of game I thrive on running as a DM.

Additional Details

How to prepare

Just have a mic, a roll20 account, and discord access. You are welcome to think about your characters ahead of time, but much of this game is going to be done together.

What I provide

This game is held online, so most things will be provided in an online medium.

Gameplay details

My session zero is centered on grounding you in the world, my DMing style, and expectations. I send a lines and veils document/survey. Game is typically intense and has post-game aftercare and debriefing, along with an open door policy for my players.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Aftercare
Bleed
Breaks
Debriefing
Lines and Veils
Session 0
Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

We'll do a session 0 to start character creation and ground you in the world. I've finally stopped being set in my ways and you can create your character on D&D Beyond OR Roll20.

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.