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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk | Beginners Welcome!
A forgotten power stirs beneath Phandalin. Follow the clues and uncover the truth in a classic-style D&D adventure for new and veteran heroes alike.
$40.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 50–100 Sessions
1 / 7 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Something buried has begun to stir & Phandalin was never just a mining town. •You must find Wave Echo Cave before others do. •Trust is a risk. Some allies will save your life. Others will end it. •Every lead draws you deeper. Some truths fight to stay hidden. •This goes beyond goblins and ghosts. The real danger waits below the surface. This is a campaign about unraveling legacies, wielding unstable magic, and choosing who you become when the world stops making sense. Are you ready to go deeper? [[Beginner & LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly]] -------------------------- 📣See what Gaya has to say about my GM'ing: ⭐"Leland is an amazing GM!! As someone who is brand new to DnD, I was really anxious about getting started but Leland creates a welcoming and warm environment that is inclusive to all! His games are fun and exciting, and I am always looking forward to the next session. To those that want to begin their DnD journey, this is an awesome place to start!"
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(128)
3 years on StartPlaying
1050 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 18 hours
Response rate: 75%
About me
Hey everyone, it's me, Leland, aka Leopold the Just in most social media spaces! I’ve been deeply invested in tabletop RPGs since the start of the millennium, & I still love every second of every game I run or play. Aside from that, some of my other interests include going to music events, board gaming, playing strategy & RPG video games, camping, traveling, eating delicious food, learning more about science & art, getting tattoos, going to aquariums & museums, & much, much more. As a GM, my storytelling focus is on strange events, haunted & horrific places, emotional buy-in & consequences during roleplay, & NPCs you won’t forget. I run everything from cozy slice-of-life games to bleak horror, sometimes both in the same session. If you love group storytelling & want to play in an immersive world that feels alive, then I’m the right GM for you. --- What to expect at my table & in my community: • Sessions with a strong narrative focus on character development • Action-packed, descriptive combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat • A living world where NPCs react & evolve based on your choices • Shared storytelling that includes everyone, with collaborative worldbuilding that lets you leave your mark • A chill, inclusive space where everyone is welcome & every identity is valued • Exclusive $5 community one-shots for active members, bringing players from across tables together for fresh stories & shared adventures • Regular community events: exclusive access to my discord video game streams, board game nights, video watch-parties, & a live Kenku FM radio station; all to offer recreation during downtime between sessions So go ahead & pull up a virtual seat. Let’s tell some stories together!
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Creating your character
We will create characters together during s0! If you join after s0, then I (the DM) will send you the character creation parameters via discord and discuss things with you before you begin the process.
We will create characters together during session 0!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎲 Download the zoom desktop client here: https://us05web.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting (This is where we will host our games during live play. Video is completely optional.) 🎲 Join the Discord community and connect with fellow adventurers. 🎲 I will also provide a Roll20 link for the campaign. Sign up or log in to Roll20 and join the campaign using the provided link. 🎲 If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Leopold or fellow players in the Discord community. ----------------- New to StartPlaying? You can also get $10 off your first session by signing up for your account using this link! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx
What Leland House Jr. brings to the table
🎲 Access to a Discord server to chat with other players and stay connected between games 🎲 Roll20 link for virtual play, including maps, character sheets, and chat 🎲 Connections with affordable character artists who can render your character exactly how you imagine it 🎲 Detailed maps to help you track the world and your place in it 🎲 Help with character creation, whether you’re new or just want a second opinion 🎲 Storytelling that focuses on choices, consequences, and moments that stick 🎲 Roleplay and voice work to bring NPCs and scenes to life 🎲 Balanced challenges built for smart choices, not just strong stats 🎲 A space where everyone is welcome and treated with respect 🎲 Support for new players and space for veterans to dig deep into the story 🎲 Music, sound, and visuals to set the mood and build the world 🎲 A table where everyone gets time to act, react, and shape the session 🎲 Sessions that aim to tell stories worth remembering, together
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Leland House Jr. creates a safe table
I'll have everyone submit lines/veils/interests via DMs, then I will distribute a pdf document for the other players to have on hand or have it as a handout in the VTT of choice. Then we'll go over them during session 0, along with making characters and doing some collaborative storytelling to establish relationships between said characters. I typically post a custom agenda the day before session 0 begins.
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Safety tools used