Save the Village from Eldritch Horrors! Classic Dungeon-Delving
Something monstrous stirs underneath the sleepy village of Phandalin. Delve into the dark and discover its source before it's too late.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 10+ Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A beginner-friendly campaign for level 1 characters, finishing at level 12. Your employer has been captured by goblins on his way to the village of Phandalin. It's up to you to rescue him, but in the process, you begin to unravel a worrying scheme of ancient magic and otherworldly entities. What happened to the sleepy little village you once knew? Jump into the thrilling adventure Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk. This cherished adventure is jam-packed with everything that both new and experienced players enjoy. 🥾 Explore the ancient dungeons and hideaways of the famed Sword Coast. 📚 Experience the lore-rich story of the Lost Mines of Phandelver and its epic continuation. 🧙🏼♂️ Create a unique character and witness its impact on the story, as well as the unveiling of its own personalized character arc. ⚔ Put your character and your companions to the test with enemies of an ever-increasing difficulty and complexity. The Sword Coast needs heroes in its most dire hour. Will you answer the call?
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
About me
Hi! I’m Dylan. 📖 Storyteller 🙋🏾♂️ POC 🌈 Queer 🧠 Neurodivergent Let's tell a story! That's the philosophy behind my approach to Dungeons & Dragons. I want to work with you and your companions at the table to craft a compelling narrative that you'll remember for long after we’ve put the dice away. I've been playing D&D for eight years. I've been a DM for two, but boy, do I regret picking it up so late. This is the most fun I've ever had playing a game. I want to share that joy with you. Whether it's your first game of D&D or whether you're a grizzled veteran, what we all want is that sense of adventure and accomplishment we felt when first rolling dice or reading that first fantasy novel. My games are highly narrative-driven and reward those who invest in their character and the world we build together. We don't just sling dice here. We discover how your character fits into the world. If that sounds good to you, I invite you to come and sit at my table. There's always room for one more!
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Creating your character
Characters will start at level 1. Players will have access to character creation options from the 2024 Player's Handbook. I will provide access to shared content on D&D Beyond. Players are free to create their character on their own. I will also be available to guide players in creating their characters.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should create an account on Owlbear Rodeo, which is the virtual tabletop (https://www.owlbear.rodeo/). Players should create an account on Discord, which is the voice and video chat software we will use to run games. Players should create an account on D&D Beyond, where we will create our characters (https://www.dndbeyond.com/en).
What Dylan brings to the table
The game will be run using 2024 Rules As Written, with some exceptions. Rule of Cool will apply in exceptional circumstances only. I use Dungeon Turns to manage out of combat portions of the game. An introduction will be given during session zero. My games are roleplay-heavy, and I use various voices to breathe life into NPCs. However, players are not expected to do the same. My games are a balanced mixture of exploration, roleplaying, and combat.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew rules are minor and will be discussed during session zero.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Dylan creates a safe table
I will maintain a Lines and Veils form for all players to fill out prior to the start of the session. During the session, players have the right to ask to pause for any reason and raise any concerns, whether publicly or with me privately. After and in between sessions, the group will debrief and take up any concerns.
Content warnings
Safety tools used