D&D: Lost Mines of Phandelver ✨️FREE Session 0!✨️
In the village of Phandalin, not all is as it seems. Goblins, bandits, and orcs upset the idyllic region all seeking the same prize...
$25.00
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Weekly / Tuesday - 10:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
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. You're on your way there now to meet a business partner and find yourselves in the adventure of a lifetime...
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Lite
Rules as Written (RaW)
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
419 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
About me
I’ve been passionate about TTRPGs ever since a few friends first invited me to their table. My very first game was a homebrew setting using Pathfinder rules, and although the adventure itself was rough, the sense of freedom, creativity, and community it sparked had me hooked immediately. That early experience pushed me to start GMing, beginning with Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. The system wasn’t the smoothest, but I quickly discovered how much I enjoyed bringing people together each week and crafting stories tailored to my players. Since then, I’ve been running games for over a decade, both in person and online, with players from all over the world. While working as a contractor on an air base in Japan, I began to build a small gaming community that would be come Friendly Neighborhood Games. Over the years, I’ve run everything from one-shots to long campaigns, across multiple systems and genres, and I’ve had the privilege of working with players of all styles and experience levels. For me, GMing is about creating a welcoming space where everyone at the table can tell a story together. It’s been one of the most rewarding parts of my life, and I’m excited to bring that same energy, creativity, and care to new groups and new adventures.
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen in an initial group Session 0 or a one-on-one Session 0 after the campaign has started.
This will be the Lost Mines of Phandelver portion of the campaign, not the full Shattered Obelisk.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A Discord account and working mic are required. A Webcam is preferred, but not mandatory. A basic understanding of the rules from the Player's Handbook. We're on FoundryVTT, so no physical items are required. Dice and Character Sheets are included in the system.
What Dylan, Friendly Neighborhood GM brings to the table
I will bring art, maps, and music; as well as host FoundryVTT. I tend to follow a "Natural Consequences of your Actions" style of GMing. I will never force a loss and never force a success. Players win or lose based on their own choices and dice rolls.
Homebrew rules
Equipping/swapping weapons as a Bonus Action. Search and Study Actions rolled blind.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Dylan, Friendly Neighborhood GM creates a safe table
Safety tools are implemented, both in Discord and in FoundryVTT. X, N, & O Cards are present in Foundry, Lines & Veils are established in the Session 0 as well as channels in the Discord. Likewise, we have an Open Door policy.
Content warnings
Safety tools used