Lost Mine of Phandelver

Creating your character

All characters start at level 1. I have ready to play pre-made characters available for players to pick up and go. (Race - Class - Background) - Dragonborn - Sorcerer - Sage - Dragonborn - Warrior - Sage - Dwarf - Fighter - Soldier - Elf - Ranger - Soldier - Gnome - Bard - Criminal - Gnome - Druid - Acolyte - Goliath - Barbarian - Soldier - Halfling - Rogue - Criminal - Tiefling - Cleric - Acolyte - Tiefling - Warlock - Acolyte - Orc - Paladin - Soldier If you wish to create your own then I am happy to work with you to create a character that fits well, prior to the session. Books to focus on when creating a character: Player's Handbook (2024) Additional books: - Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn Additional info: - Standard Array Character Scores - Level up is milestone based, not experience

Preparing for the session

Join the discord server: https://discord.gg/ESAchjFun Create a Roll 20 account if you don't already have one. Fill in the Google Form prior to the session: https://forms.gle/xabKYdohLeH1CEZA8 We will use Discord for pre-session prep and voice chat. We will use Roll 20 for map movements and dice rolls. Character sheets will be available as handout on Roll 20, and PDFs on Discord and/or your device. Please ensure you have a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat.

What Ravaneath brings to the table

Beginner-friendly Whether it's your first session or your hundredth, you're welcome at my table. I'm happy to teach the rules, help with character creation, explain Roll20, and answer questions as we play. Well-prepared sessions I enjoy preparing campaigns in advance with maps, NPCs, handouts, encounters, and contingency plans. This allows me to adapt confidently to unexpected player choices while keeping the game flowing naturally. Role-play & player agency Your choices matter. I encourage role-play, creative problem-solving, and teamwork, giving players multiple ways to overcome challenges rather than expecting a single "correct" solution. Cinematic storytelling When the story calls for it, I lean into descriptive narration to make victories, failures, and emotional moments feel memorable. Not every sword swing receives a dramatic speech, but the moments that matter do. Adaptive combat Every group enjoys combat differently. Whether you prefer tactical planning, fast-paced encounters, or a more narrative style, I adapt combat to suit the party while keeping the stakes meaningful. Fair and consistent rulings I generally follow the Rules as Written (RAW), but I'm transparent whenever I use Rules as Intended (RAI), house rules, or an occasional Rule of Cool moment. My goal is to keep the game fair, consistent, and fun without lengthy rules debates interrupting play. Immersive presentation Sessions include curated maps, tokens, ambient music, and sound effects where appropriate to help bring locations and encounters to life. Structured sessions I keep sessions well paced with a consistent structure that includes time for planning, role-play, exploration, and action. There are scheduled comfort breaks and time at the end of each session for questions, feedback, and campaign discussion. Story-driven progression Characters advance through milestone levelling, allowing progression to reflect the story rather than experience point totals. A welcoming table Respect, communication, and collaboration are the foundation of my games. I encourage players to bring their own ideas and creativity to the table so that together we can build a story that's uniquely ours.

How Ravaneath creates a safe table

The following safety tools are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. If any of these tools are used, all people involved in the session are expected to respect and comply immediately. - Lines & Veils Lines - Hard Limits - things that you do not want to appear in the game at all. Veils - Soft Limits - things that can exist but fade to black / are not described. The Discord Server has an active "In Session Safety" text channel. Use this for the following: - X / N / O Cards (Discord messaging / emojis / reactions) X - stop immediately N - pause/rewind/soft change O - all good / continue / “lean in” - Open Door / Break Policy (Discord messaging) You can step away anytime without explanation. Please send a "BRB" in the Discord to let us know. If in combat then player's character will default to the Doge action. *All of this information is available in the Google Form provided earlier in the Preparation Section or found here: https://forms.gle/xabKYdohLeH1CEZA8 The form must be completed prior to each session.