Mysteries of Phandelver

Creating your character

Characters will begin at level 1 and will be created through D&D Beyond. Players invited to the campaign will have access to my full library of sourcebooks and character creation content. Ability scores will be rolled together during Session Zero. If you are unhappy with your rolls, or simply prefer a more consistent approach, you are welcome to use the standard 27 point buy system instead. Please create characters that feel grounded within the Forgotten Realms setting and are capable of engaging seriously with the world, story, and tone of the campaign. Strong character motivations, personal goals, flaws, relationships, and reasons to adventure are highly encouraged.

Preparing for the session

All you need is your computer, mouse, keyboard, a decent microphone, a standalone discord client, a chrome browser, and a spark of joy. The rest will be provided and explained on signup.

What Squizard The GM brings to the table

What I provide as a Game Master goes well beyond simply running sessions each week. I put a tremendous amount of time and care into building an immersive, polished, and highly interactive experience that makes the world feel alive and memorable from the moment you sit down at the table. Players in my games can expect: • A fully hosted and extensively customized Foundry VTT experience through The Forge • Access to my complete D&D Beyond content library for character creation and leveling • Digital character portrait cards, custom tokens, and visual character integration throughout the campaign • High resolution maps with dynamic lighting, environmental effects, animated elements, and immersive scene design • Curated music, ambient soundscapes, and atmospheric audio tailored to each location and encounter • Cinematic scene presentation and immersive visual storytelling • Robust quest tracking, journals, merchant systems, looting systems, crafting integration, and quality of life automation • Well organized Session Zero onboarding and support for both new and experienced players • Detailed session preparation, campaign continuity tracking, and post session recap notes • A dedicated campaign Discord server for scheduling, roleplay, lore, handouts, memes, and out of game discussion • Strong narrative focus and character driven storytelling with meaningful player agency • Reactive NPCs, evolving faction dynamics, and worlds that change based on player choices and consequences • Challenging encounters that reward creativity, teamwork, and smart decision making rather than pure optimization alone • A table atmosphere that balances comedy, tension, horror, drama, and absolute chaos in equal measure As a GM, I lean heavily into immersion, roleplay, atmosphere, and cinematic pacing. I use character voices often, though never at the expense of clarity or flow, and I encourage players to engage with roleplay at whatever level they are comfortable with. My games tend to feature emotionally charged storytelling, strong interpersonal dynamics, memorable NPCs, and moments of both devastating seriousness and complete absurdity. I value the rules because structure creates meaningful stakes, but I am also a strong believer in rewarding creativity and commitment. If a player comes up with something clever, dramatic, hilarious, or genuinely inspired that fits the moment and the world, I will almost always try to find a way to make it work. The goal is not to “beat” the players. The goal is to create unforgettable stories together. Combat in my games can be dangerous and tactical, especially in horror oriented campaigns, but encounters are rarely just static slugfests. I try to make battles feel cinematic, desperate, reactive, and emotionally tied to the story surrounding them. Most importantly, I provide enthusiasm. I genuinely love this hobby, I love collaborative storytelling, and I love building worlds that players can disappear into for a few hours every wee

Homebrew rules

Voted on at session zero, bring your own if you fancy.

How Squizard The GM creates a safe table

Session zero will cover character creation as well as defining boundaries in terms of subject matter and potential triggers. We will roll for stats with the option to go with 27 point buy if you don't like the roll. Mostly rules as written, but creativity and ingenuity will always be rewarded.