Steel, Gold & Goblins | Lost Mine of Phandelver | Beginners!
A simple escort mission to the frontier town of Phandalin spirals into a web of ancient secrets and ruthless banditry.
$12.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Monday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Adventure Awaits Welcome to the quintessential Dungeons & Dragons experience. Your journey begins with a simple contract: escorting a supply wagon to a remote frontier town on the edge of the wilderness. However, what starts as a routine job quickly spirals into a race against lawless bandits, dangerous monsters, and a mysterious shadow seeking a long-lost power buried beneath the earth. This campaign is the perfect introduction to the world’s greatest roleplaying game, taking your characters from humble beginnings at level 1 all the way to level 5 as you become true heroes of the realm. A Living, Breathing World In this game, you can expect a high-immersion environment featuring dynamic maps, custom soundscapes, and a world that reacts to your every move. I strive for a balanced gameplay loop where tactical combat, deep roleplay, and curious exploration each have their moment to shine. Whether you’re negotiating with a stubborn merchant, disarming a trap in a damp cavern, or facing off against a formidable foe, your decisions will have meaningful consequences. I love to weave your character’s unique backstory into the main narrative, ensuring the story feels personal and your victories feel truly earned. New Players Welcome This table is a safe, inclusive space where players of all experience levels, especially absolute beginners, are warmly welcomed. If you’ve never touched a 20-sided die before, don’t worry; I am happy to teach the rules as we play. My DMing style focuses on clear communication, atmosphere, and collaborative storytelling rather than "winning" against the players. My goal is to facilitate a fun, memorable adventure where everyone feels comfortable enough to get creative, take risks, and discover the magic of tabletop gaming for the first time.
Game style
Organized Play
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I'm Revan. I have been playing D&D for about a decade now. I love to craft a world with my players and make it come to live. I enjoy every aspect of tabletop games and like to mix it up so things always stay exciting.
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Creating your character
We will kick things off with a Session 0 to walk through the world, align our expectations, and build your heroes together. If you’ve never made a character before, don’t worry, I’ll be there to help you every step of the way! Level: Starting at Level 1. Ability Scores: Use either Point Buy or Standard Array to ensure a balanced party. Ruleset: We are using the 2014 5e Rules. Allowed Content: All official D&D 5e books are allowed (PHB, Xanathar's, Tasha's, etc.). If you want to use something from a different source, just run it by me first!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the Discord: This will be our hub for voice chat and out-of-character announcements Join the Roll20 Game: We will use Roll20 as our virtual tabletop (VTT) for maps and combat. I will send you the invite link once you join the session. Hardware: Please have a decent quality microphone and a stable internet connection to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. Character Concept: You don't need a finished sheet yet! Just come with a general idea of the type of hero you want to play, and we will finalize everything during Session 0.
What Revan brings to the table
With a decade of experience behind the screen, I provide a professional and immersive environment for every session. When you join my table, you can expect: Immersive Atmosphere: I use high-quality battle maps on Roll20 and curated ambient music. Tactical & Fair Combat: I provide challenging, strategic combat where your positioning and choices matter. While the stakes are high, I always play fair. The "Rule of Cool": While I use the 2014 rules as our foundation, I believe the story comes first. If you have a creative, epic idea that fits the moment, I will work with you to try and make it happen! Player-Centric Storytelling: I don't just read from a book. I weave your character's goals and backstories into the module, ensuring you feel like the protagonist of an epic series.
Homebrew rules
Intimidation: You may use either Strength or Charisma as your modifier. Death Saves: These are rolled in secret to maintain tension. Healing Potions: Drinking a potion yourself is a Bonus Action. Using an Action to drink a potion allows you to recover the maximum possible HP. Giving a potion to an unconscious ally is an Action. Flanking: Provides a +2 bonus to the attack roll.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Revan creates a safe table
Safety Tools I prioritize a safe and inclusive table for everyone. We will use Lines and Veils to establish boundaries before the game begins. Lines: Content that will not appear in the game under any circumstances. Veils: Content that may occur but will "fade to black" or happen off-screen. We will discuss these during Session 0, and I am always available via private message if you need to add a boundary or discuss a concern at any point during the campaign.
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