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Lost Mine of Phandelver (Adventure, lvl 1-5)

Lost Mine of Phandelver (Adventure, lvl 1-5)

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Embark on an epic journey into the rugged frontier of the Sword Coast, where danger and discovery await at every turn. Lost Mine of Phandelver takes place in a land of untamed wilderness and ancient ruins, set a short distance from the bustling city of Neverwinter. Players will face treacherous foes, unearth hidden secrets, and decide the fate of the small town of Phandalin as they delve deeper into the mysteries of the region.

Recruiting notes

I'm looking to run this adventure as a possible kicking-off point to a full campaign. If we finish the adventure and people were interested, I'd consider running another module, possibly Storm King or Broken Obelisk as a follow-up.

LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent

1 year on StartPlaying

5 games hosted

Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Storytelling, Creativity

Average response time: 24+ hours

Response rate: 67%

Game Master Reviews (2)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Rule of Cool

Storytelling

Creativity

Trisha avatar

Trisha

New review

Played 4 sessions

I am loving the campaign. As a first time player the GM is super patient in helping me understand the rules and what I can do and he always takes time to help on the technical side as well. I’m so happy I found this campaign.

Bryce avatar

Bryce

Love playing games with Johnny here, can't wait to put more sessions in the book.

Additional details

How to prepare

have Discord, decent internet, and a mic. i'll be running Foundry by way the The Forge, so i'll send you the link once the campaign is active.

What I provide

I'll be using FoundryVTT and Discord, and won't be using video or recording sessions although you can if you want. I won't have any dedicated ambience to start, but its something I’m looking into. I'm going to try and balance roleplay and combat, and to maintain NPC voices, but it’s not my strong suit; I’m trying to get better, and feedback is always appreciated. Rule of Cool trumps RAW every time.

Gameplay details

Player safety and comfort are top priorities. To create a respectful and inclusive environment, we will use safety tools like X, N, and O cards, allowing players to communicate their comfort levels during gameplay. The X card lets players skip content they find distressing, the N card signals discomfort and suggests a scene shift, and the O card indicates full comfort and enthusiasm. These tools will be available through chat options or verbally in-game. Additionally, we will establish lines and veils during a Sesion Zero discussion to define hard boundaries and fade-to-black topics, ensuring everyone's limits are respected. To manage emotional intensity, we will monitor bleed—the overlap between players' emotions and their characters' experiences. Check-ins will occur after heavy scenes, and each session will conclude with a brief aftercare discussion, offering players a chance to share feedback, decompress, and ensure they leave feeling positive and grounded. An open-door policy will also be in place, allowing players to step away from the game at any time for any reason. These tools ensure a collaborative and safe experience for everyone, keeping the focus on fun and adventure.

Content warnings

• Blood

• Character Death

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Open Door

Session 0

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

point buy, either in Foundry or via DnD Beyond if i can figure out the syncronization between the two.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

Foundry VTT

FULL
$5.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 4:00 PM UTC

Apr 20 / Session 6

3-4 Hour Duration

5 / 5 Seats Filled

Schedule

Sun, Apr 20 | 4:00 PM - Session 6

Sun, Apr 27 | 4:00 PM - Session 7

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages