The Crashing Tide (Realms of Shadowmarch) Hardcover – April 26, 2025

The Crashing Tide – A 5E-Compatible Fantasy AdventureA coastal beacon dims. Maritime tensions rise. Anomalous tides disrupt ancient sea-bound settlements. This is a campaign of investigation, conflict, and elemental disturbance.The Crashing Tide is a structured 5th Edition adventure designed for character levels 5–10. It is set in the Shadowmarch world and incorporates themes of maritime exploration, political tension, and ancient powers linked to the sea.ContentsThree Campaign Acts: Each act contains narrative progression, environmental challenges, and encounter design for coastal and underwater settings.Sea Dwarf Lore: Expands on the Sea Dwarves’ culture, infrastructure, and role as custodians of the Saltspire Beacon and related marine magic.Diverse Encounter Types: Combat, environmental hazards, social challenges, tactical decisions, and exploration-based sequences are integrated throughout.Factions of the Realms Integration: Designed for compatibility with Factions of the Realms: Power, Intrigue and War. Offers structured faction influence, objectives, and alliance frameworks.Game Aids: Includes battle maps, new sea-themed magic items, custom stat blocks, and key NPC profiles.ApplicationsFor use in high fantasy campaigns involving elemental imbalance, coastal regions, or underwater navigation.Suitable for Game Masters seeking modular or full-length adventures with clear narrative arcs and mechanical support.Adaptable for campaign settings featuring sea-based civilisations or planar aquatic influence.SpecificationsFormat: Digital and PrintRuleset: 5E-compatibleLevels: 5–10Supplement Compatibility: Optimised for integration with Factions of the Realms Read more