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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Trouble brews in Phandalin as strange tremors and shadowy rumors spread. What secrets lie buried beneath this once-peaceful town?
$18.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 2:00 AM UTC
Dec 18 / Session 2
Session Duration / 2.5–4 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is an unforgettable Dungeons & Dragons campaign that begins in the familiar town of Phandalin — but what starts as a classic fantasy tale soon takes a dark turn. As you uncover ancient secrets and strange happenings in the town, your journey will lead you deep underground into the Underdark, where warped magic, cunning traps, and terrifying monsters guard the truth behind the Shattered Obelisk. This adventure blends exploration, combat, roleplay, and problem-solving, offering a little something for every type of player. Whether you’re completely new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, this campaign is the perfect entry point — and a thrilling challenge. We’ll be using Foundry VTT for gameplay, D&D Beyond for character creation, and Discord for communication. If you’re looking for a high-fantasy adventure full of danger, mystery, and epic moments — this is your invitation. The frontier awaits.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(4)
3 years on StartPlaying
14 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
D&D is a passion of mine. I love running fun games and teaching new players. I also have a YouTube channel (DungeonMaster Josh) where I talk about D&D and give tips for DMs.
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Creating your character
Character sheets will be created and maintained on D&D Beyond as the primary source and imported into Foundry VTT. I'm happy to help you build your character—just message me on Discord (text or voice, whichever you prefer) and we’ll get started. I can also invite you to my D&D Beyond campaign, which includes access to all official 2024 content. Allowed Sources: Only official 2024 material published by Wizards of the Coast Ability Scores: Point Buy or Standard Array Hit Points: Fixed (no rolling for HP) Backgrounds: Only those published in the 2024 Player’s Handbook (no custom backgrounds) Equipment & Gold: Use standard starting gear or gold as listed in the PHB
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Character: D&D Beyond character sheet Short Backstory Character art/token Tech: Discord account Headset or good mic Computer with stable internet and browser that can run Foundry (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) D&D Beyond account (free) 🎯 Getting Started Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/xFtz5fEBWw Message me to say you're interested We'll do a quick 1-on-1 chat to get you set up and ready to play!
What Josh brings to the table
What I Provide - Hosted Foundry VTT with full 2024 D&D content - Shared access to all D&D Beyond 2024 materials - Immersive music and ambient sound - High-quality maps and tokens - A smooth, welcoming experience backed by years of DMing
Homebrew rules
I run mostly Rules as Written (RAW), but I won’t let the rules get in the way of fun. If something makes the game better for everyone, we’ll roll with it.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Josh creates a safe table
Before we begin, I check in with each player to set expectations and discuss any topics you'd like to avoid. I do not roleplay sexual violence or torture under any circumstances. If anything ever makes you uncomfortable—during or between sessions—you’re always welcome to reach out. The whole point of this is to have fun.
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