The Shattered Obelisk | Thursdays 6PM EST
New powers stir in the shadows of the Sword Coast. Your choices will shape the fate of Phandalin — and awaken secrets that could reshape the realm.
About the adventure
'Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk' is an epic adventure that brings you to the iconic town of Phandalin in the Forgotten Realms - The journey begins with a re-imagining of the classic D&D starter adventure 'The Lost Mine of Phandelver' but pushes onwards to reveal sinister forces at work which place the very existence of Faerûn at risk Nestled on the northern Sword Coast, between Neverwinter Wood and the Sword Mountains, is the town of Phandalin. Centuries ago, Phandalin was a thriving settlement with deep ties to its neighboring communities. But then bandits overran the town, and Phandalin lay abandoned for centuries. Only in the past few years have settlers built a new village on the ruins of the old. These townsfolk hope to grow Phandalin through hard work, camaraderie, and the shared purpose of building a lasting home. Threatening their efforts and their survival are bandits, brigands, and monsters - as well as an ancient artifact that has awaken from its slumber, casting a shroud of mystery and danger waiting to be uncovered... The region surrounding Phandalin is thus a sitting goldmine of unclaimed land, unexplored ruins, and undiscovered treasure. A new frontier of adventure awaits you - whether you are completely new to D&D, or any range of experience, this adventure will take you from the humble beginnings of level 1 and into the glory of a mighty hero forged by fire.
Game themes
$17.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday – 10:00 PM UTC
Aug 21 / Session 9
Session Duration / 3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Gibrand
he/him
4.9
(30)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
4.9
(30)
3 years on StartPlaying
488 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 50%
About me
Hello! My name's gibzx! I'm a digital artist and Dungeon Master! I've been playing D&D for 5 years now and it's been an evolving passion ever since. I'm always looking to add new friends and faces to my table and adventure together. May your blades be strong, and may your d20s be powerful as ever ❤️ I am a Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, and Fiction Writing Enthusiast. Originally born and raised in Mexico, I spent my childhood engrossing myself in fantasy and fiction media, which became my primary hobby and passion as I grew older. Shortly after finishing primary school, I moved to Singapore to continue my education and broaden my horizons. Living in two very distinct and quite literally opposite sides of the world has helped me absorb many interesting sources of folklore and history that I otherwise would've never encountered, as well as meeting new people that altogether have shaped my creative process when writing and creating adventures. Right now I can be found juggling many projects between running 5 different tables as a DM, as well as partaking in some games as a player & writing custom/original content that I hope to publish one day soon! Arriving today at the present, my passion for both DMing and playing has only grown stronger, as I venture out of my comfort zone to try and bring a unique experience of boundless adventure to you.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Sets the Mood
Sally
Played 129 sessions
Dm values players backstories and incorporates them heavily into the campaign. Created animated videos with background music and sound effects along with voiceovers for long points of narration for a seamless delivery.
Onyx
Played 110 sessions
Gibz's games are so much fun! He uses a great soundtrack and maps, making the games incredibly immersive. He also lets us get away with a lot of things we probably shouldn't. I definitely recommend Gibz as a dm!
Isapo
Played 102 sessions
Gibz is everything I want in a GM. The thing I love the most about D&D is the story and when I'm at Gibz's table it feels like I am apart of an epic, blockbuster movie. He has created an incredible world with interesting characters and he even is willing to go above and beyond as a GM to make everything special. He sets the bar high for those aspiring to be GMs and I'm so blessed to have been a part of his game and to know him as a friend.
Manny
Played 101 sessions
Gibbs is more than fair with things even with things that we should not have gotten away with. Glad to have him as a DM.
Ada
Played 100 sessions
Every session has amazing visuals, strong story, and always the perfect background music. You can immediately tell that Gibzx has prepared intensely for each session and every week is a masterful chapter in the story of our game. Definitely one of the best GMs you could ask for.
DarklyTheBear
Played 99 sessions
Kickass storyteller
Character creation
Creating your character
I like to divide character creation into two categories, thematically and mechanically. ------------------------------------------------ - You may create a character using legacy 5e creation, or new 2024 DnD One rules, but no mixing between the two resources. (races/backgrounds) - Level 1 starting point, Standard Point Buy System (27) - Free Starting Feat is using legacy 5e - Basic starting equipment + 15 gold budget for additional equipment. (provided to you by your employer) - All official WoTC 5e material sources allowed, and homebrew is up for DM approval after discussion (i.e. Matt Mercer's Bloodhunter, Keith Baker's Eberron Expanded, etc. ------------------------------------------------ As for the thematic category of character creation, I hope this provides you with enough info to get the creative juices flowing!: This adventure's starting plothook comes from an independent group of arcane researchers and scholars: The Eos Collective! An organization comprised of academics in pursuit of knowledge and uncovering the mysteries of the world, they wish to establish a presence in the region immediately and support the resurgence of Phandalin, hoping to study the uncharted region and learn much from its ancient and lost history. As such, they have put out an adventurer contract which you answered, offering a hefty and stable paycheque for providing your assistance in their exploration & building efforts. So what's your backstory, stranger? Perhaps you joined for no other reason than coin, or perhaps you too share the Eos Collective's yearning curiosity for the great unchartered frontiers. Maybe you have existing ties to Phandalin and personally wish to see it return to its former glory... The possibilities are endless, so build your character now and join the party at the edge of the Sword Coast!
The players on this table have previously finished the starting chapters/adventure of the module: Mines of Phandelver - and we're looking to dive into the sequel Shattered Obelisk adventure, so come join us! We will be picking up the adventure from level 8 to 15. Every Friday 6PM EST!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In-game requirements: Character Backstory, sheet, description, and character visual representation (Art/token). Outside Requirements: The Forge account (free), Discord account, Microphone and Headset, browser with hardware acceleration support. (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, etc.)
What Gibrand brings to the table
I will be hosting the FoundryVTT game through my personal Forge server, with all required sheets, tokens, music, SFX, handouts, etc.
Homebrew rules
I have some homebrew rules that I am quite fond of and include in all my games, such as: - Drinking options can be either a bonus or main action. Bonus is rolled HP, while taking a whole action ensures it heals the max amount. - Flanking provides a +2 bonus to attack rolls - Death saving throws are rolled privately - Changing/sheathing/drawing weapons are considered a single interaction. i.e. you can put away your longbow and draw dual-wielded daggers as part of 1 interaction - The minimum amount of damage that a Critical Hit can deal is the maximum of its non-crit version. Additionally, we will discuss more homebrew rules during session 0, as I'm always open to include more if the party calls for it - as well as clarify any questions about established homebrew rules.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Gibrand creates a safe table
I want all my players to have a good time and be comfortable above all. Session 0 will serve to discuss the lines and veils of what additional boundaries players wish to set, but keep in mind that this also applies beyond session 0! I am always open to additional discussion during the campaign, and adjusting accordingly. This is a welcoming table, and I am always willing to work together to be as inclusive as possible. :)
