Phandelver & Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Discover the small frontier town of Phandalin. Pastoral as it may be, there are many evils lurking around and under the town. Can you protect
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 6:30 AM UTC
Dec 15 / Session 29
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
When an ancient lost obelisk shatters—reality cracks with it and all hell is about to break loose on the poor unsuspecting town above it . As unseen terror seeps from the depths and reality itself no longer follows the rules, will your party brave the darkness to save the town? Unearth secrets older than the gods, battle horrors that defy reason, forge alliances, and save not only Phandalin - but possibly of the entirety of the Forgotten Realms. This campaign starts at level 1 and finishes at level 12.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(12)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
51 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am a long time D&D player having started at the beginning of 2nd edition. For the past 6 years I have been running several D&D campaigns and loving every minute of it. I am the perfect DM for those of you who want to learn how to play D&D, or/and play with a DM that isn't here to make a political statement. I just want to enjoy some great time sitting around our shared table weaving stories and limenting my poor rolls. If you want a high-energy DM of a thousand voices who loves to laugh and have fun, then please reach out and grab a seat at my table.
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Creating your character
Characters will be created before the game via Discord or during session zero as a group.
This campaign will run from 1st level to 12th level and take roughly a year to complete. Now is the perfect time to join with the campaign just starting. We are a group of mature gentlemen (take that as you will) who are all in their 30s - 50s, and are quality people. We welcome friendly and mature people. Come join the fun!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need access to Roll20 and Discord as well as a microphone.
What Brian G. (PonSquared) brings to the table
Species I have a complete set of enhanced versions of each species found in the Players Handbook. My common species have multiple additional subspecies options not found in the PHB. In addition, I have several additional species options available (all with subspecies options available). Subclasses In addition to what is in the Players Handbook, I have been compiling a comprehensive selection of curated additional subclass options for most classes. Spells I have curated a list of additional spells for you to pick from for all spell casting classes. House Rules I have a list of common sense house rules to help speed up and improve the experience of the game. Custom Monsters & Magic Items I love creating monsters and magic items. Look forward to some cool stuff coming your way!! Inspiration (Deck?!) I use a Deck of Many Things based Inspiration system that is always beneficial for the players and a lot more interesting than just a simple reroll. All cards have unique art as well! Attunement and the Commonality of Magic Items I allow for additional special attunement slots which I will explain in greater detail at a point in the story when they become available. Furthermore, I really love giving out magic items and other cool things. To me, earning loot is a fun part of the game! As a 2nd edition player myself, I very much disagree with the limited magic item philosophy of D&D 5th edition.
Homebrew rules
Inspiration Deck, no Multiclassing
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Brian G. (PonSquared) creates a safe table
There will be a session 0 where we will discuss the campaign as a whole and any issues you may have with its content. At the end of each session we will have time to discuss the Stars and Wishes
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