Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk (D&D 5.5e)
From bold goblin raids to buried ancient secrets, Phandalin's troubles are only the beginning of something far greater.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 12:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Phandalin, a small frontier village beneath the Sword Mountains, south of Neverwinter. Farmers, miners, and hopeful settlers have come here looking for opportunity, but life on the frontier is rarely simple. Goblins have grown bold along the roads, merchants whisper of trouble, and strange rumors drift through town. What starts as a straightforward job to help a struggling settlement soon leads to something far more complicated. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk builds on The Lost Mine of Phandelver, expanding the story into a full campaign that carries characters from local troubles to much larger dangers. Along the way, you'll explore ruined sites, venture into dark places beneath the earth, confront unusual foes, and uncover signs that something more deliberate is unfolding around Phandalin. The adventure offers room for choice, connection to the town and its people, and a steady rise in stakes as the story grows beyond the village itself.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(9)
2 years on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Visual Aid, Sets the Mood
About me
Hey, I'm Paul! I’ve been playing D&D for eight years and running games for five. My goal is to deliver immersive, player driven sessions where your choices matter and the world responds in meaningful ways. Roleplay is a big part of my games. NPCs feel like real people, and I love when a session naturally leans into character moments or unexpected detours. I encourage roleplay but never force it. Combat is fast, tactical, and dangerous. Enemies think and adapt, and the battlefield is part of the challenge. I want you to feel like your decisions matter, whether you’re in a fight or finding a creative way around one. Exploration is more than travel. I like to include puzzles, skill challenges, and unexpected moments that make the world feel alive and worth discovering. I’m always open to chatting about your playstyle or any specific ideas you have. If this sounds like the kind of game you’d enjoy, feel free to reach out, I’d love to have you at the table!
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Creating your character
Character creation takes place during Session 0. Everyone begins at Level 1. • Build your character on D&D Beyond with my help if needed. • Allowed sources: 2024 Player's Handbook and Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn. • Ability scores use either Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or 27 Point Buy. • Use fixed class Hit Points at Level 1. No rolling for HP. • Start with standard class and background equipment. • Encumbrance rules are used. • Multiclassing is allowed. • Backstories should be two to three sentences, and no more than two paragraphs long. We will expand on them during play. • All characters must be approved by the DM. I reserve the right to approve or decline any concept to ensure it fits the campaign. If you need help with character ideas, mechanics, or backstory, I am happy to assist!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎤 A decent microphone (webcam is not needed) 💻 A computer or laptop and a web browser (preferably Google Chrome) to run Foundry VTT 💬 (free) A Discord account as well as the Discord application installed on the device where you will connect your microphone ⚔️ (free) A D&D Beyond account where we will create our characters 🖼️ (free) An image for your character. You can either create one yourself, find one online, or I can help you with this if needed. ••• No need to learn the rules but it would be useful to know your character's abilities. Got a question? Send it over! •••
What Paul brings to the table
• Foundry VTT with an assortment of visually stunning maps, tokens, handouts, etc. • Discord for voice communication • Access to all of sourcebooks on D&D Beyond • Music via Syrinscape & Ambience 📖 A comprehensive assortment of 5e resources. 🤝 Seamless integration of your character into the narrative. 💬 Clear and effective communication. 🎥 Over eight years of expertise with Dungeons & Dragons. 🔊 Engaging voice acting, enthralling sound effects and immersive music. 🎨 Thoughtfully crafted maps and artwork tailored to the situation.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Paul creates a safe table
During Session 0 we will review the campaign's tone, themes, and expectations. I use the RPG Consent Form to establish boundaries before play begins, and I check in with players regularly throughout the campaign. If anything makes you uncomfortable at any point, you can message me privately and we will adjust immediately. This adventure may include fantasy violence, dark themes, moral tension, and high stakes situations. While not intended to be gratuitous, the story does explore serious danger. We will set clear limits together to ensure everyone feels safe and respected at the table. Session 0 will also cover Foundry VTT setup and character creation. Players can expect meaningful roleplay, tactical combat, and a steadily rising sense of tension as the story unfolds.
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