Lost Mines of Phandelver: Learn to Play
What starts as a simple delivery job quickly escalates as players encounter thugs, cults, dragons, and a conspiracy that could reshape the Swordcoast.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Oct 13 / Session 0
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
3/5
About the adventure
Lost Mines of Phandelver was my introduction to this hobby. I aim to breathe new life into this classic 5e introductory adventure, fit for new and experianced players alike. --- Nestled on the northern Sword Coast, between Neverwinter Wood and the Sword Mountains, is the town of Phandalin. Centuries ago, Phandalin was a thriving settlement with deep ties to its neighboring communities. But then bandits overran the town, and Phandalin lay abandoned for centuries. Only in the past few years have settlers built a new village on the ruins of the old. These townsfolk hope to grow Phandalin through hard work, camaraderie, and the shared purpose of building a lasting home. Threatening their efforts and their survival are bandits, brigands, and monsters. On top of all that, there are rumors that a young white dragon has taken nest somewhere in the region.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(7)
3 years on StartPlaying
59 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
About me
Hail and well met traveler. I'm Skyler (she/her), a queer transgender woman. I prioritize providing a space where everyone is welcome and free to be themselves. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world and leave the cares of modern life behind. I've been running TTRPGs for almost a decade now. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5.5e. Excited to learn the Draw Steel, Daggerheart, Mothership, and Stonetop game systems.
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Creating your character
I like to use a pretty standard character creation method. Using D&D 5.5 ruleset Starting at level 1 Stats: Roll 4 D6 drop lowest
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Will need to join the discord and have a free account on D&D Beyond. From there I'll get you access to core books and Foundry VTT (no downloading needed no extra cost).
What Skyler brings to the table
Bring a balance of roleplay, combat, and exploration. My NPCs are engaging and fleshed out. Some of whom you will love and others you will love to hate. We will work together to create a compelling character arc that integrates your backstory in to the overall conflict at hand. I use Foundry VTT for my games. Through it, I'll have ambient sounds, music, battle maps, and handouts.
Homebrew rules
"I know a guy" At some point the party might have a problem and need to get some help. "I know a guy" (IKAG) is a tool that lets plays create an NPC in the moment who'll have some skill the party needs. -Need to get into a party? I know a guy who is on the guest list. -Need to take down a dragon? I know a guy who might be willing to part with his dragon slaying lance... for a cost. --- Spell scrolls can be used by anyone --- Leveling up only happens at the end of an uninterrupted long rest --- Feat and ability point increase at level 4 --- Open to your favorte house rules if the party agrees
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Skyler creates a safe table
We will go over any sensitive topics one on one, before the first session. The VTT will have a X card butten if anything comes up in session.
Content warnings
Safety tools used