Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Tremors shake Phandalin as undead rise and ancient magic awakens below. Will you uncover the truth or be buried by what's coming?
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 16 / Session 37
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
Are you looking for a campaign that has a great mixture of action, immersive roleplay and tons of flavor? Welcome to my enhanced version of Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk (with Animated Maps)! To make sure this is a good fit for you please join us and play a session (free) before committing. It's a pretty good group and I think you'll stay :) The party is committed to new party members (veterans and newbies alike). In this campaign the heroes (you) soon learn that the cult of a malevolent entity has set its sights on transforming Phandalin into the capital of its evil empire. To save the town from oblivion, the heroes must uncover a nefarious plot and confront the otherworldly cultists. If you’re anything like me then sometimes you just wanna jump in and play a high-level character without spending months in building that character up. Well, here you have that opportunity. In this ongoing campaign there are 4 capable adventurers eagerly looking to add onto their party. The party is seasoned enough to welcome veteran players and patient enough to help newbies feel at ease in joining. Please join us. They could really use your help <wink>. Here's a quick sample of what my games are like: https://youtu.be/E--QDw5xew0
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
204 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well met adventurers! I’m a Dungeon Master with a cinematic soul — a world-builder who breathes life into every ruined hall and misty trail. I’ve got a knack for weaving gritty detail with high fantasy, where even a goblin gets depth and a dragon gets dialogue. I love sensory storytelling — smells of scorched stone, whispers in the dark, the crunch of moss under cautious feet. Whether it’s a tipsy Sildar Hallwinter or a snarky Venomfang, my NPCs don’t just fill space — they steal scenes. Here's a quick sample: https://youtu.be/E--QDw5xew0 I try to run games like a director runs a film set: immersive, vivid, and always one step ahead of the party’s chaos. I care deeply about tone, texture, and truth in your fantasy — and I bring my A-game to every cavern, cultist, and cursed shrine. Most of all, I enjoy creating a personal connection with my players. I think my DMing style is welcoming for new players because it focuses on immersion and clarity without overwhelming them. By using vivid sensory descriptions — what characters see, hear, and smell — it helps players picture the world effortlessly, making it easier for them to understand their surroundings and feel grounded in the story. I don’t just read boxed text; I paint scenes, giving even simple rooms or encounters a sense of mood and meaning. That kind of storytelling pulls new players in, helping them feel like they’re part of something real right from the start. I strive to be a kind and patient DM. I want all players (even those who’ve never played before) to feel comfortable enough to relax, learn and ask questions at my tables. Even if you're unsure of the rules or lack confidence in being able to play ... trust me ... I got you. Please give me a shot to introduce you to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. My games are also a safe space for all players regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I use the latest, cutting edge, animated maps, animated spell effects and modules to increase the players’ enjoyment. I enjoy running fully immersive campaigns (and one-shots). I am a complete game nerd who owns all the official D&D 5E content and I bring that content with me into the game for player usage. I spare no details in preparing my adventures that hopefully will provide many fond memories and excitement for my players.
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Creating your character
All characters (9th level) should be created on dndbeyond.com. If you need help doing this I'll be happy to log on and walk you through it. Abilities will be created using the Point Buy Method. Equipment will be acquired using the Choose Equipment option and Hit Points are fixed. Most standard (published) WOTC races and classes can be used. Please check with me just to be sure. Not sure you know what you're doing? Never used Foundry? No problem. I'm happy to have a private session with you before the game. Feel free to contact me in Discord @Lavon80
I enjoy using a lot of animated maps in the campaign. I patronize creators like Dynamic Dungeons and Beneos Battlemaps in order to use only the best visuals in my games. My games are also completely automated with high end mods thanks to Patrons such as DDB Importer, The Ripper and Bailywiki. Please stop by and check out this campaign! If you're not sure about playing but would like to observe please contact me on Discord @Lavon80 Characters are currently 9th Level So far the party consists of: Goliath, Monk Eladrin, Warlock Dwarf, Fighter Half-Elf, Wizard
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Things you will need: Chrome browser Good internet Mic dndbeyond.com account (free) Forge-vtt.com account (also free) Discord.com account (also free) A Fifth level character (help is available)
What Prophet brings to the table
I provide everything you need to play: -Curated, ambient background music -Virtual Tabletop with smooth automation and gorgeous animations -Animated combat and spell effects -Beautiful, immersive animated battlemaps -Shared access to all sourcebooks on D&D Beyond -Professional and patient instruction
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Headphones
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Safety
How Prophet creates a safe table
The first session will be a free Session 0 where we will discuss players characters, what to expect during the campaign and safety tools. All sessions will have a break mid way into the session. Players should feel free to contact me in between sessions if there are some issues they need to be addressed. The game will be played in an environment that promotes patience and a safe place for all players.
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