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Lost Mines of Phandelver

Lost Mines of Phandelver

Hired to escort a wagonload of supplies southeast of Neverwinter, our heroes seek a secret that has been hidden for generations...

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–5

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

All Ages
About the adventure

This is the classic game module Lost Mines of Phandelver. It's a great introductory game for those just starting out in D&D, but it also has everything a seasoned player would want in an adventure! Join us as we explore Phandalin and the surrounding area, beginning with a simple job escorting a wagon from Neverwinter to the frontier town of Phandalin.

2 SEATS LEFT
$10.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Thursday – 3:00 PM UTC

Jul 31 / Session 13

2–4 Hour Duration

3 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Harlen

he/him

5.0

(10)

Schedule

Thu, Jul 31 | 3:00 PM – Session 13

Thu, Aug 07 | 3:00 PM – Session 14

Thu, Aug 14 | 3:00 PM – Session 15

Thu, Aug 21 | 3:00 PM – Session 16

Thu, Aug 28 | 3:00 PM – Session 17

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

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Meet the Game Master

5.0

(10)

Disabled

4 years on StartPlaying

28 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, World Builder

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Our games are personalized and backstory driven, with the characters written right into the main plotline of the story. This is collaborative storytelling at its heart, and as a GM there is nothing better than seeing the PCs take a concept and run with it on their own. What you'll get from me is over forty years of experience, a detailed world fleshed out with custom maps and relatable NPCs, and an over arching plotline that will take your character's wants and needs fully into account. The world will move around you as you adventure, bringing side quests and tangential stories right along with it.

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Reviews (10)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

World Builder

Amy avatar

Amy

Played 5 sessions

Harlan was great: knowledgeable, helpful, and patient, plus his humor and storytelling abilities made it easy for o relax and have fun.

Paul avatar

Paul

Played 5 sessions

Very detailed and intricate world-building with a clever cast of characters.

Ris avatar

Ris

Played 3 sessions

It was not what I expected, but it was far more useful than if it had been. Harlen kinda takes the time to fill in the blanks about running a game that the books leave out. Not as many nuts and bolts and more finding the right questions to ask yourself in preparation to tell a story with this game.

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Véronique Boucher

Harlen is an amazing DM! Not only does he makes his players feel safe at his table, but he also a fantastic storyteller. He has an incredibly rich world that is complex and fun to explore. He is committed to make sure that all the players are having fun while being challenging by very creative fights and ennemies. And I also have to mention hid maps. His maps are completely bonkers - they are gorgeous, immersive and so easy to use. You are looking for your next dm? Harlen is your guy. He is going to make your dnd campaign next level.

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AlienFromPluto “SHSL Crybaby”

Harlen let me in a group that plays on Thursday and I've never regretted it! He saw the campaign start to finish and my charecter fit in with the entire group and I'm definetly playing in the next one, it was great start to finish to see a charecter fully finish a campaign and end in such a fun way. His stories and lore always make me curious and want to explore it won't let me pick more than 3 tags but he's great with voices and telling stories and the maps he makes all by hand are amazing!

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littlecleric

Harlen’s great at working with the players to make fun and memorable encounters, whether it’s facing down an awakened ship or chatting with that one kid who knows a bit too much about everyone else’s business.

Character creation
Creating your character

We will create characters during session 0! This game is for 4-5 first level characters.

The current party

The first three players to join will get an early bird discount, reducing the cost to $5 per session! Join now :-)

What to expect
Preparing for the session

A roll20 account is necessary as it is the VTT we use. We use Discord for voice and video chat, so a headset/speakers and a mic will be required. I like to use video, personally, but a camera is not necessary to play in this game.

What Harlen brings to the table

We will be playing on roll20, and using Discord voice and video chat. I really love running this module, and am looking forward to seeing how the players take it and make it their own. I have run it a few times, now, and it has been different every time! I have a general rule of saying "yes" as often as possible in game, being a big proponent of chaos in all of my affairs, and I highly encourage role playing within the setting. Phandalin is fleshed out pretty well, and there is a lot to do in town if only you look for opportunities! Don't be afraid to explore! This game is a great jumping off point for beginners looking to get into the game. All player levels are welcome; in my experience, the more seasoned gamers have no qualms about helping out newbies, so feel free to jump right on in! There will be a session 0 to create characters and go over safety and the setting, as well, where questions can be addressed and the tone will be set. Generally, the games I run wind up being somewhat comical, incorporating plenty of silly moments and lighthearted laughter into the overarching storyline.

Homebrew rules

I have some homebrew rules around Critical Hit damage, and drinking potions is a bonus action.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Microphone

Platforms used
Safety
How Harlen creates a safe table

If, at any time, something makes you uncomfortable, just DM me and it will stop. I do not need a reason; you don't need to explain yourself. I will just make it stop.

Content warnings
Alcohol Use
Character Death
Illness
Violence
Safety tools used

Additional tables

1 available

3 SEATS LEFT

Weekly / Sunday – 10:00 PM UTC

Jul 27 / Session 6

3 / 6 Seats Filled

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