Phandelver & The Night Below

Something dark brews beneath Phandalin....

Phandalin was meant to be a fresh start: a frontier town where adventurers build their legend. But beneath the cobblestones lies something far darker: a gateway to the Underdark itself. What begins as a simple search for a legendary mine becomes an epic descent into an underground world of alien civilisations, impossible choices, and ancient mysteries that predate human history.

Key Features

• Expanded Phandalin: Experience a richly detailed frontier town with enhanced faction politics, expanded side quests drawn from Dragon of Icespire Peak & Night Below, and a thriving community that responds to your actions
• A Horrifying Conspiracy: Who is behind a string of mysterious kidnappings in Phandalin? What might they want with these missing magic users?
• Explore the Underdark: Venture into the legendary Underdark in search of answers, experiencing an alien environment enhanced by concepts from the famous Veins of the Earth sourcebook
• Iconic Underdark Locations: Venture to breathtaking and terrifying sites, including the City of the Glass Pool, the treacherous Sunless Sea, Drow enclaves, and other mysterious locations deep underground
• Alien Civilisations: Navigate the politics and threats of the Underdark's inhabitants—kuo-toa cultists, scheming Drow, half-mad derro dwarves, mind flayers, peaceful svirfneblin communities, and a mysterious new Elvish nation with unknown intentions
• Expanded Monster Variety: Face creatures unique to the Underdark, each with tactical depth and unique abilities
• Base Building: Establish outposts both on the surface and in the Underdark as you explore and expand your influence
• Mysterious Artifacts: Uncover ancient artifacts and magic items that reflect the Underdark's alien nature and long history

Premium Production Values:

• Professional Voice Acting: As a trained actor with voice acting experience, I bring NPCs to life with distinct voices and personalities
• Custom Battlemaps: Enjoy beautifully crafted, dynamically lit battlemaps featuring work from Cze and Peku, Heroic Maps, and other premium creators
• Immersive Audio: Experience the transition from surface to Underdark through premium Syrinscape soundscapes
• Handcrafted Landing Pages: Begin each session with beautiful custom landing pages complete with soundtracks from artists like Will Sorvino
• Detailed Handouts: Every creature, magic item, and location comes with custom handouts to bring the world to life
• Comprehensive Session Notes: Each 4-hour session is followed by an approximately 1,000-word writeup to help you keep track of your adventures

About Your DM:

I've been a Dungeon Master since 1996 and have run D&D professionally full-time since 2020, guiding players through approximately 40 hours of adventure weekly. My story-first approach prioritizes character development, immersive exploration, and challenging-but-conquerable encounters—all seasoned with well-timed humor that enhances rather than undermines the experience.

Night Below was the very first published campaign I ever DMed, way back in 1999 - 2001. My original crew didn't quite finish it, but we had two magnificent years roaming the treacherous depths.

Enhanced Gameplay Systems:

• Character Progression: Enjoy horizontal character development using Dragonix's Character Options: Talents supplement, as well as expanded base abilities inspired by Level Up 5e
• Monster Enhancements: Face creatures enhanced with multiple premium supplements, including Bloodied & Bruised, Home Field Advantage, Monster Talents, Monster Manual Expanded, Recharged, and Monster Loot
• Balanced Challenge: Experience encounters designed to push your characters to their limits while providing opportunities for creative solutions and heroic moments

Session Details:

• Weekly 4-hour sessions
• Campaign duration: approximately 1.5-2 years
• $25 USD per person per session (special rate—normally $40)
• Using D&D 2024 rules with carefully designed homebrew elements
• LGBTQ+ friendly table—our table is a safe space for all players

Ideal for players who enjoy:

• Starting with frontier adventures before descending into darkness
• Underground exploration and survival horror
• Political intrigue among alien cultures
• A campaign that escalates from local threats to world-shaking discoveries
• Tactical combat against diverse and intelligent adversaries
• Character-focused storytelling with meaningful choices
• A leisurely pace that savours both exploration and intrigue

##Join a thriving community:

Your adventure extends beyond our weekly sessions into our vibrant Discord community of over 80 players. Participate in free play-by-post side games, join discussions about your favourite hobbies, and forge friendships with like-minded adventurers in a supportive, inclusive environment.