Beginners Welcome! | Spooky & Suspenseful | The Lost Mine of Phandelver Forest

About the adventure

"Old Man Forest ain't a man at all, but that won't stop folks 'round here from talking about him like he's always in the room. Unseen eyes in the too-dark trees, tendril fingers of dangling moss, and skin of rough bark and lichen. Always watching, always waiting, and never forgivin' of even the most careful of foresters." "It wasn't always like this, hear? But then the spiders came; Old Man Forest donned his shroud soon after. Now those few stupid enough to wander the deepest thickets and lucky enough to make it back talk of specters, the walking dead, and unnatural evil in the fog." "If I've seen anythin' in my days, it's that when something evil comes lurkin' about there's a mighty fine chance something worse is gonna show up. Evil feedin' on evil like a Momma spider eatin' her little 'uns. Now we got strangers pokin' around here with vague intentions; I can only pray that whatever that Old Man is callin' ain't on its way to ruin the rest of us..."

Additional Details

How to prepare

Preparation for this game is minimal, prior to Session Zero! The exposition of the campaign, safety tools, and character creation will all occur here! You will need, at a minimum: - A PC Capable of Web-Browsing. - A Stable Internet Connection. - A Microphone. - A Roll20 Account. [Free!] - A Discord Account. [Free!] - Your Creativity and Inspirations! As a note: a camera is optional, but encouraged!

What I provide

I will bring nearly *one thousand* hours of Dungeons and Dragons experience as a player and a Dungeon Master! Crafting fulfilling story arcs for your characters, creating suspense, engaging in meaningful conflict, and delving into satisfying and rewarding dungeons are all expectations at my table. The Player experience is something I strive to perfect; expect immersive ambient soundtracks, engaging battle maps, as well as a thoughtful and safe environment to play!

Gameplay details

The classic Introductory Module, 'Lost Mine of Phandelver', with a few twists! Designed in mind for new and longtime players of all skill levels and ages, can you muster your courage and find the fated Mine before it falls into fell hands? At every turn, the darkness of the woods creeps ever closer... In this introductory campaign, players can expect mild dramatic elements roughly equating to a PG-13 Rated film. This may include, but is not limited to; Mild Violence, Mild Suspense, Brief Terror, Mild Swearing, Mild Substance Abuse [Alcohol & Tobacco], and Sexual Allusion. Additionally, this game will be run with a focus on the player experience. As such, efforts will be made to allow the flow and immersion of play to be continual rather than broken by rules research, and other disruptions.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Bleed
Breaks
Lines and Veils
Open Door
Session 0
Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Character creation will take place as part of our Session Zero! Additionally, I will have several stock-and-standard pre-generated characters available for use. Please, bring your wildest character concepts; we will find a way to make the rules work for us!

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.