Phandalin | Lost Mine of Phandelver + Icespire Peak | 2024e/5.5e
Adventure into the frontier. Ward off goblins. Find Treasure. Uncover secrets. Here be dragons? You'll put the adventure in adventurer.
$25.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Friday - 1:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 12+ Sessions
0 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Your hero’s journey begins at Level 1 near the frontier town of Phandalin. What should have been a simple escort job for some extra gold quickly turns into something much bigger in this hybrid campaign that brings together everything the adventures Lost Mine of Phandelver and Dragon of Icespire Peak have to offer. These two classic D&D starter campaigns are combined into one larger adventure and refitted for the 2024e/5.5e rules. This campaign embraces the classic fantasy adventure. You’ll seek the thrill of hunting dangerous monsters, venture into dungeons searching for lost treasures, and encounter plenty of opportunities for adventure along the way. Will you pursue the main quest presented to you, or will that side quest you picked up in town, promising quick treasure and adventure, prove too tempting to ignore? Whatever path you choose, your character will grow in combat, strategy, and roleplaying along the way, becoming a hero of Phandalin around Level 7. And if the group wants to keep the story going, we can continue into another adventure using the characters you’ve spent the campaign developing and investing in. There’s always more adventure to be had! Whether you’re completely new to Dungeons & Dragons or an experienced adventurer, you’re welcome at the table. This campaign provides plenty of opportunities for new players to learn the ropes while also giving experienced players a longer-form adventure in which to develop and invest in their characters. I’ll also incorporate elements of your character’s backstory, along with relevant D&D lore, into the adventure whenever possible. My goal is to make your character feel like they belong in this world – not simply another adventurer passing through Phandalin, but a hero with their own story to tell. Most importantly, I want you to have fun, develop a character you love playing, and hopefully finish the campaign with stories you’ll still be telling your friends long after the adventure is over!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Combat Lite
Dungeon Crawl
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Heavy
Roleplay Lite
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome to Angelfire Games! I'm Andrew, your game master and I'm glad you're here. TTRPGs have held a special place in my heart for many years and I'm excited to share that with you. I started playing TTRPGs with Dungeons and Dragons when I was a teenager and have expanded in game mastering and playing other RPGs since then. As a game master, I seek to provide a space where my players have the freedom to build characters they love, and to feel like they have an impact on the story. With every game I GM, my goal is to provide an experience where players can hang up their every day hats for a while and become their character as they delve into another world, build friendships, and fight for what they believe in. I hope you're ready to be a part of it. Let's roll some dice.
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Creating your character
Published D&D 2024/5.5e Content: Allowed with little to no questions asked! If there is a particular species, subclass, feature, or other option from D&D 5e/2014 that you’d like to use, just reach out to me. We’ll work together to determine whether it can be incorporated as-is or if any adjustments are needed for balance. Starting Character Level: 1 Ability Scores: Point Buy Background Ability Score Adjustments: You are not required to use the ability score adjustments associated with your chosen background. You may place your +2 and +1 or +1, +1, and +1 wherever you’d like, as long as your starting ability scores follow the normal rules. Backgrounds: You may use any background from the 2024 Player’s Handbook or other published 2024/5.5e material. You’re also welcome to create your own custom background, following the general structure and guidelines used for published backgrounds. Equipment: Use the equipment provided by your class and background. If you have any questions during character creation, feel free to reach out to me through Discord. I’m happy to help bring your character concept to life! I’m looking forward to seeing what characters you create for this exciting adventure!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Access to the Discord server and Roll20 session will be provided after signing up. Before the session: Join the Discord server. Join the Roll20 game. Create your character and upload it to Roll20 before the session. The game will be played using Roll20, while Discord voice/video will be used for communication during the session. Please make sure everything is set up before the game begins so we can jump right into the adventure! If you run into any issues getting set up, feel free to reach out to me through Discord.
What Angelfire Games brings to the table
As your GM, I'll provide an open world for you to explore, interact with, and, importantly, slay monsters! While the adventure has an overarching story, I encourage playing in character. You'll have opportunities to make your own choices, pursue different paths, and discover what Phandalin and the surrounding frontier have to offer. I'll always work to incorporate your character's backstory into the adventure whenever possible. Your character shouldn't feel like they were simply dropped into the story—they should feel like they belong in it. I'll look for opportunities to connect your character's history, goals, and personality with the world and the campaign arc. Immersion & Storytelling I'll work to provide an immersive experience through roleplay, lore, world-building, and storytelling. I'll draw from the existing lore of the Forgotten Realms while also expanding on the world around Phandalin to make the setting feel alive. I'm not a professional voice actor, but I'll use voices and character mannerisms when I feel comfortable doing so to help bring NPCs and the world to life. Don't expect a one-man Broadway production—just expect me to have fun with it! Rules & The Rule of Cool We'll generally follow Rules as Written (RAW) for character traits, abilities, and the D&D 2024/5.5e rules. However, when an opportunity comes up where bending the rules can create an especially exciting or memorable moment for everyone, I embrace the Rule of Cool. The goal isn't to ignore the rules, but to use them as a framework for creating a fun and engaging game. At the end of the day, we're here to roll some dice, tell a great story, watch our characters do awesome things, and have fun doing it!
Homebrew rules
The only homebrew rule I currently bring to the table involves Death Saving Throws. Three failed Death Saving Throws do not always mean your character dies. However, they will result in death during a boss fight. You will be made aware when you’re entering a boss fight. That said, I'm open to player-suggested homebrew! If everyone at the table agrees and it makes the game more fun, I'm happy to consider it.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Angelfire Games creates a safe table
At the beginning of the session, I will ask if there are any topics, themes, or triggers that players would like me to be aware of. You are never required to share these publicly with the group. If you'd rather discuss something privately, you are welcome to send me a direct message at any time. I will do my best to respect your boundaries and avoid intentionally introducing content that may make you uncomfortable. My goal is to create a table where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to enjoy the game.
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