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Phandelver & Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Phandelver, a rough and tumble frontier town, is in trouble. The citizens seek brave adventurers to turn back the tide of evil and lift Phandelver up.
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jun 12 / Session 52
Session Duration / 2.75–3 hours
Campaign Length / 50–80 Sessions
3 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is an epic adventure that will take you on an unforgettable journey through Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). You'll explore the ruins of Phandelver, where dark secrets and ancient mysteries await. But that's only the beginning - your journey will then take you deep underground, where you'll face off against fierce monsters and cunning traps as you try to uncover the secrets of the Shattered Obelisk. This adventure is perfect for both new and experienced players alike. It offers a great interplay of exploration, combat, role play, and problem-solving. You'll be able to create your unique character and customize their abilities and equipment as you progress through the adventure. So, if you're looking for an exciting and immersive adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is the perfect choice. Join the adventure today and see what treasures and dangers await you!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(205)
5 years on StartPlaying
1422 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 67%
About me
Hail and well-met adventurer! I'm Chris, a long time Game Master (GM) here on Startplaying.games focusing on my lifelong passion: Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). For over 36 years, the fun of leading the heroic good guys through adventure and the endless possibilities therein has drawn me to D&D. Join me! Let's build an epic cooperative story together!
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Creating your character
◆ 5.5 Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook (PHB), and Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn Player Expansion (FRHoF) only. ◆ Make a 1st-level player character (PC) by either Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or 27 Point Buy. ◆ Level your PC to 8th level using static class Hit Points (No rolling for Hit Points) and your starting wealth is 4,000gp. ◆ After accounting for your starting equipment, your remaining wealth may be kept as gold or used to purchase non-magical equipment from the 2024 Player's Handbook (including potions of healing, PHB p223, 228) or used to buy select magic items from my curated magic item list on my Discord server. ◆ Feats and multiclassing are allowed. ◆ Only curated official Dungeons and Dragons 5e hardcover content are permitted. ◆ Your character's back story should fit handwritten on one side of a 3”x5” index card. ◆ I'm pretty fair in character creation, but I reserve the right to approve/decline player characters anytime.
Open to join anytime with very welcoming players. All characters are 8th level. 🎸 8th level - half elf - bard - college of glamour 🤜 8th level - elf - monk - warrior of the open hand 🏹 8th level - halfling - rogue - thief
What to expect
Preparing for the session
◆ A computer capable of running web-based programs ◆ Decent internet access, ideally using Chrome/Firefox/Edge browser ◆ Audio input/output (a headset/good microphone) ◆ Discord account (free download or browser-based) ◆ DnDBeyond account (free) ◆ Owlbear Rodeo Virtual Tabletop (VTT) account (free)
What Chris Kelly brings to the table
◆ Shareable content in DnDBeyond ◆ A super simple and intuitive VTT that simulates in-person play ◆ Full-color maps throughout ◆ Animated spell effects ◆ Professionally produced music, ambiance, and sound effects ◆ A living, dynamic world to explore that reacts to your interactions ◆ My passion for playing Dungeons and Dragons and being a humble Dungeon Master
Homebrew rules
Modified Critical Hit Damage (Crunchy Crits!!): For example, if you score a critical hit with a dagger, take the maximum of the first die (which is 4) and roll a 1d4 for the damage rather than roll 2d4, and then add you're relevant ability modifier. If the attack involves other damage dice, the modified critical hit damage DOES NOT apply, such as from the rogue’s Sneak Attack feature; you just roll those dice twice and add the damage.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris Kelly creates a safe table
Scenes of Violence Coarse Language Mature Themes I will go over safety tools and consent in Session 0 and in an ongoing basis. I regularly check in with my players and try to meet their needs to insure everyone is safe and having the best time possible.
Content warnings
Safety tools used