Publication:Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Ghosts of Saltmarsh

System: Dungeons and Dragons 5e Levels: 1 – 11  Author: Mike Mearis  Publisher: Wizards of the Coast  Item Code: C6297  Publication Date: 2019  Format: Hardcover  ISBN-10: 0-7869-1640-0

Product Blurb Adventure on the High Seas Nestled on the coast of the Azure Sea is Saltmarsh, a sleepy fishing village that sits on the precipice of destruction. Smugglers guide their ships to hidden coves, willing to slit the throat of anyone foolhardy enough to cross their path. Cruel sahuagin gather beneath the waves, plotting to sweep away coastal cities. Drowned sailors stir to unnatural life, animated by dark magic and sent forth in search of revenge. The cult of a forbidden god extends its reach outward from a decaying port, hungry for fresh victims and willing recruits. While Saltmarsh slumbers, the evils that seek to plunder it grow stronger. Heroes must arise to keep the waves safe! This text is quoted from promotion material. Text and images are copyrighted by the original publisher.

Plot Summary

Ghosts of Saltmarsh combines some of the most popular classic adventures from the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons including the classic ‘U’ series and some of the best nautical adventures from Dungeon magazine:

The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh Danger at Dunwater The Final Enemy Salvage Operation Isle of the Abbey Tammeraut’s Fate The Styes All adventures have been faithfully adapted to the fifth edition rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Furthermore, this book includes details on the port town of Saltmarsh, as well as plenty of hooks to kick-off each adventure. Play through each story in a seafaring campaign leading characters from level 1 through level 12, or pull out sections to place in ongoing campaigns in any setting. The appendices also cover mechanics for ship-to-ship combat, new magic items, monsters, and more!

“The Saltmarsh series consistently ranks as one of the most popular classic D&D adventures,” said Mike Mearls, franchise creative director of D&D. “With its ties to ocean-based adventuring, it was an obvious step to augment it with additional sea-based adventures and a robust set of rules for managing a nautical campaign.”

Hoist your sails, pull up anchor, and set a course for adventure!

TOC

• Introduction
• Ch. 1: Saltmarsh
• Ch. 2: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh - original: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh (1e) (1981) by Dave J. Brown and Don Turnbull
• Ch. 3: Danger at Dunwater - original: Danger at Dunwater (1e) (1982) by Dave J. Brown and Don Turnbull
• Ch. 4: Salvage Operation - original: Dungeon #123 (2005) by Mike Mearls
• Ch. 5: Isle of the Abbey - original: Dungeon #34 (2e) (1992) by Randy Maxwell
• Ch. 6: The Final Enemy - original: The Final Enemy (1e) (1983) by Dave J. Brown and Don Turnbull
• Ch. 7: Tammeraut's Fate - original: Dungeon #106 (3.5e) (2004) by Greg Vaughn
• Ch. 8: The Styes - original: Dungeon #121 (3.5e) (2005) by Richard Pett
• App. A: Of Ships and the Sea
• App. B: Magic Items
• App. C: Monsters and NPCs

• • Amphisbaena
  • Assassin Vine
  • Bard (NPC)
  • Bodak
  • Bullywugs
    • Bullywug Croaker
    • Bullywug Royal
  • Deep Scion
  • Drowned Ones
    • Drowned Ascetic
    • Drowned Assassin
      • Blue Rot (sidebar)
    • Drowned Blade
    • Drowned Master
  • Fathomer
  • Giant Coral Snake
  • Giant Sea Eel
  • Harpy Matriarch
  • Juvenile Kraken
  • Koalinth
  • Koalinth Sergeant
  • Kraken Priest
  • Kysh (individual)
  • Living Iron Statue
  • Lizardfolk
    • Lizardfolk Commoner
    • Lizardfolk Render
    • Lizardfolk Scaleshield
    • Lizardfolk Subchief
  • Locathah
    • Locathah Common
    • Locathah Hunter
  • Maw Demon
  • Maw of Sekolah (individual)
  • Merfolk Salvager
  • Minotaur Living Crystal Statue
  • Monstrous Peryton
  • Mr. Dory (individual)
  • Oceanus (individual)
  • Pirates
    • Pirate Bosun
    • Pirate Captain (NPC)
    • Pirate Deck Wizard
    • Pirate First Mate (NPC)
  • Rip Tide Priest (NPC)
  • Sahuagin
    • Sahuagin Blademaster
    • Sahuagin Champion
    • Sahuagin Coral Smasher
    • Sahuagin Deep Diver
    • Sahuagin Hatchling Swarm
    • Sahuagin High Priestess
    • Sahuagin Wave Shaper
  • Sanbalet (individual)
  • Sea Lion (Beast)
  • Shell Shark
  • Skeletons
    • Skeletal Alchemist
    • Skeletal Juggernaut
    • Skeletal Swarm
  • Skum
  • Storm Giant Quintessent
  • Swarm of Rot Grubs
  • Thousand Teeth the Devourer (individual)
  • Vampiric Jade Statue

The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Danger at Dunwater, Salvage Operation, Isle of the Abbey, The Final Enemy, Tammeraut's Fate, The Styes
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