Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Uncover ancient secrets and battle terrifying alien horrors in an epic campaign where cosmic mystery threatens the Sword Coast.
$20.00
/ Session
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4 players following this game
Weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Oct 26 / Session 3
Session Duration / 4 hours
Campaign Length / 40–50 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
Experience the Ultimate Cosmic Horror Campaign! A missing town. Whispers in the dark. A sinister force mutating the world beneath your feet. Welcome to Phandalin, a charming frontier settlement hiding a terrifying secret. What begins as a classic treasure hunt quickly spirals into a race against an enemy threatening to shatter reality itself. Whether you love classic sword and sorcery or creepy cosmic mysteries, this campaign delivers a cinematic story where your choices shape the fate of the Sword Coast. Master the 2024 Rules: Learn and play with the polished mechanics of the newest D&D edition seamlessly. Epic Four Hour Sessions: Enjoy plenty of time for meaningful Role-play, strategic combat, and satisfying story progression every week. Inclusive and Safe Environment: Relax in a welcoming space featuring clear boundaries and active safety tools for all players. Exploration: Uncover ancient ruins, decode alien languages, and hunt for powerful magical artifacts. Combat: Engage in tactical encounters against cunning goblins, terrifying mind flayers, and cosmic aberrations. Roleplay: Interact with a vibrant cast of NPCs and build deep bonds with your fellow party members. RulesPlatform: Shard Tabletop VTT (browser based and updated with 2024 content) and Discord for high quality audio. The whispers are getting louder. Will you answer the call?
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
1 year on StartPlaying
96 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
As an organized and detail-oriented Narrative Game Master, I bring rich plot lines and immersive story elements to every campaign and one-shot. I specialize involving players seamlessly into the narrative to create cohesive, unforgettable adventures. With experience spanning decades, from my start with the basic Dungeons & Dragons to my deep love for 3.5 edition, I’ve honed my skills and storytelling craft over time. After returning to 5E four years ago, I’ve been hosting weekly online games that keep players engaged and coming back for more. Currently, I run campaigns using the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules with a blend of 2014, on the Shard Tabletop (VTT) platform. Let’s roll the dice and make stories come alive!
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Creating your character
Character Stats can be rolled on the Discord site, starting level will be 1 or equal to the current party level, whichever is greater. Characters can be created on Shard VTT, the link is on the campaign Discord. Almost every species and class is on Shard and available to choose, as well as 2014 subclasses. We will be using 2024 rules during the game.
𝒞𝓊𝓇𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝒜𝒹𝓋𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓊𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒞𝑜𝓂𝓅𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝓛𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮 ☩ 𝓑𝓪𝓻𝓫𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷, 𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓩𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓸𝓽 ☩ 𝓒𝓵𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓬, 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓓𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 ☩ 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓴, 𝓐𝓻𝓬𝓱𝓯𝓮𝔂 𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓷 ☩ 𝓕𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓮𝓻, 𝓔𝓵𝓭𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱 𝓚𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 ☩ 𝓡𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻, 𝓑𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓜𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Everyone will need to have a decent mic for voice chat through Discord, there is also a text chat on Shard, Shard is free and browser based and works well even on mobile. A decent grasp of 5Es mechanics is helpful, but enthusiasm and engagement are crucial. I can help with character creation, if desired.
What DocApocalypse brings to the table
I have several years worth of content on Shard VTT, a plethora of maps, token borders, dice and homebrewed magic items and monsters. I have thousands of hours of background, ambience and combat music and some Foley files to add to the experience. I play mostly RAW, with plenty of Rule of Cool when appropriate. Characters can be made directly on Shard, which is updated to the 2024 rule set.
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion is a bonus action, we use XP for leveling and when you level up it's immediate with all the benefits. We use Inspirations, Heroic Inspirations, Luck points and a starting Heroic Feat.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DocApocalypse creates a safe table
Players can expect a darker overtone, with role-playing, exploration and combat. We will discuss comfort levels in session zero, I keep games adult, and am open to changing anything on the fly for the sake of safety. My Discord for the game is checked frequently, and I encourage posting role-play in the Tavern channel and engaging with the site based on the player's comfort level.
Content warnings
Safety tools used