Lost Mine of Phandelver (2021) [ EDIT ]
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----- The Game System and Rules Version -----
This game is going to be run using Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e).
----- The Pitch -----
More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver’s Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin (pronounced fan-duh-lin) prospered as well. But then disaster struck when orcs swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.
A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.
For centuries, rumors of buried riches have attracted treasure seekers and opportunists to the area around Phandalin, but no one has ever succeeded in locating the lost mine. In recent years, people have resettled the area. Phandalin is now a rough-and-tumble frontier town. More important, the Rockseeker brothers — a trio of dwarves — have discovered the entrance to Wave Echo Cave, and they intend to reopen the mines.
Unfortunately for the Rockseekers, they are not the only ones interested in Wave Echo Cave.
The characters are in the city of Neverwinter when their dwarf patron and friend, Gundren Rockseeker, hires them to escort a wagon to Phandalin. Gundren has gone ahead with a warrior, Sildar Hallwinter, to attend to business in the town while the characters follow with the supplies. The characters will be paid 10 gp each by the owner of Barthen’s Provisions in Phandalin when they deliver the wagon safely to that trading post.
----- Game Duration and Post Frequency -----
This game is a pre-written campaign from Wizards of the Coast. It starts at 1st level, and by the end the characters should be at 5th level. Based on my experience in PbP games, this could take a couple of years to complete. I plan to do a check-in at some natural points in the story to check everyone's interest level at those spots.
----- Adult Content or Controversial Themes -----
This is a very standard Dungeons & Dragons adventure, a great introductory adventure, but that comes with some tropes related to necromancy and undead, cultists, violence, and banditry. If those are hot-button topics to you, then this is not the game for you. I am also permitting curse words and salty language, though I request that it not be a defining part of your character’s speech.
This game is going to be run using Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e).
----- The Pitch -----
More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver’s Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin (pronounced fan-duh-lin) prospered as well. But then disaster struck when orcs swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.
A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.
For centuries, rumors of buried riches have attracted treasure seekers and opportunists to the area around Phandalin, but no one has ever succeeded in locating the lost mine. In recent years, people have resettled the area. Phandalin is now a rough-and-tumble frontier town. More important, the Rockseeker brothers — a trio of dwarves — have discovered the entrance to Wave Echo Cave, and they intend to reopen the mines.
Unfortunately for the Rockseekers, they are not the only ones interested in Wave Echo Cave.
The characters are in the city of Neverwinter when their dwarf patron and friend, Gundren Rockseeker, hires them to escort a wagon to Phandalin. Gundren has gone ahead with a warrior, Sildar Hallwinter, to attend to business in the town while the characters follow with the supplies. The characters will be paid 10 gp each by the owner of Barthen’s Provisions in Phandalin when they deliver the wagon safely to that trading post.
----- Game Duration and Post Frequency -----
This game is a pre-written campaign from Wizards of the Coast. It starts at 1st level, and by the end the characters should be at 5th level. Based on my experience in PbP games, this could take a couple of years to complete. I plan to do a check-in at some natural points in the story to check everyone's interest level at those spots.
----- Adult Content or Controversial Themes -----
This is a very standard Dungeons & Dragons adventure, a great introductory adventure, but that comes with some tropes related to necromancy and undead, cultists, violence, and banditry. If those are hot-button topics to you, then this is not the game for you. I am also permitting curse words and salty language, though I request that it not be a defining part of your character’s speech.
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----- Character Level -----
1st level characters
----- Attribute Scores -----
Point-Buy Method or Standard Array Method (your choice)
----- Races -----
Only races presented in the Player's Handbook
----- Classes -----
Only classes presented in the Player's Handbook (i.e. no artificers)
Subclasses can be from any official WotC source
----- Backgrounds -----
Can be from any official WotC source, or if you have a concept that deviates from those presented, let me know so I can work with you in formulating that background mechanically.
----- Equipment -----
Use the "Starting Equipment" options for your character. If you would like to trade some items for other items after those selections are chosen, please work with me.
Each character will also receive an uncommon magic item of their choice to start, but I expect some good backstory to how you came to be in possession of said item.
1st level characters
----- Attribute Scores -----
Point-Buy Method or Standard Array Method (your choice)
----- Races -----
Only races presented in the Player's Handbook
----- Classes -----
Only classes presented in the Player's Handbook (i.e. no artificers)
Subclasses can be from any official WotC source
----- Backgrounds -----
Can be from any official WotC source, or if you have a concept that deviates from those presented, let me know so I can work with you in formulating that background mechanically.
----- Equipment -----
Use the "Starting Equipment" options for your character. If you would like to trade some items for other items after those selections are chosen, please work with me.
Each character will also receive an uncommon magic item of their choice to start, but I expect some good backstory to how you came to be in possession of said item.
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