Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with the Game Show party heading off to the abandoned duergar lair, which the goblins have moved into. Along the way, we encountered our old Green Dragon friend!
Characters
Brian – Calypso – Fairy Druid/Barbarian Cody – Zachtos the Wizard/Cleric David – Garner – Gnome Bard (lexicographer and logographer) Dylan – Ramen the Wizard Glenn – Tiefling Warlock Henry – Elf scum Mike – Half-Orc Stork Paladin Taylor – Mushroom Fighter riding an Owl Bear
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with the return to Phandalin, only to discover that a new group of goblins has been terrorizing the town, kidnapping a large number of individuals and destroying local landmarks.
Characters
Brian – Calypso – Fairy Druid/Barbarian Cody – Zachtos the Wizard/Cleric David – Garner – Gnome Bard (lexicographer and logographer) Dylan – Ramen the Wizard Glenn – Tiefling Warlock Henry – Elf scum Taylor – Mushroom Fighter
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with the show down with Nezznar the Black Spider in Wave Echo Cave. After an apparent success Brian runs head first into four bug bears who kill him dead! Artemons Linktorious Lantimourous is our first kill.
Characters
Cody – Zachtos the Wizard/Cleric David – Garner – Gnome Bard (lexicographer and logographer) Dylan – Ramen the Wizard Glenn – Elf scum Henry – Elf scum Louis – Bugbear Assassin Mike – Half-Orc Paladin
Bag of Holding Books Octopus Beak Boots of Striding and Springing
Dylan
+1 Breast Plate +1 Cloak of Protection Staff of the Spider Wand of Fireballs
Mike
+1 Mace Battle Axe Gauntlets of Ogre Power Wand of Magic Missile
Taylor
+1 Longsword
Unclaimed
Child Dwarven Brandy Key to Hideout Doors Octopus Ink Potion – Climbing Potion – Growth Potion – Healing Potion – Invisibility Scroll – Darkness Scroll – Fireball Scroll – Hold Person Scroll – Lightening Bolt Scroll – Misty Step Scroll – Revify Scroll – Silence Vial of Dragon Bile Vial of Mercury Vile of Nightshade Women – Widow
Summary
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a D&D adventure that expands on the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign. In the Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure, characters plunge into Wave Echo Cave to fight against a mastermind. In the past, human spellcasters, dwarves, and gnomes fought to defend the cave from a battle of magic. The battle destroyed much of the cave, and few survived. After the attack in 951 DR, the caverns are home to monstrous creatures such as skeletons, zombies, and gricks.
The cave contains an ancient magical structure called the Spell Forge, which can infuse mundane items with magic.
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with chapter three, The Spider’s Web. The Game Show. This week, we attempted to clear out the Cragmaw Castle using the door defense combined with a smash and grab. Yes, we split the party. Again.
Characters
Cody – Zachtos the Wizard/Cleric David – Garner – Gnome Bard (lexicographer and logographer) Dylan – Ramen the Wizard Glenn – Elf scum Henry – Elf scum Louis – Bugbear Assassin Mike – Half-Orc Paladin Taylor – Mushroom Fighter
Not there
Brian – Artemons Linktorious Lantimourous
Summary
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a D&D adventure that expands on the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign. The chapter Spider’s Web is the third chapter of the adventure, where the heroes have to find the location of Cragmaw Castle, the stronghold of King Grol, the leader of the Cragmaw goblins. It’s located in Neverwinter Wood, about twenty miles northeast of the Cragmaw hideout
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with chapter three, The Spider’s Web. The Game Show finishes cleaning out the cave and returns to the wizard to receive the map to Cragmaw castle. The castle is more of a deserted town. There is a green dragon named Stephen who intimidates us. We meet the female drow who looks like a fox and inspires us to defeat the dragon
Characters
Cody – Zachtos David – Garner – Gnome Bard (lexicographer and logographer) Dylan – Ramen the Wizard Glenn – Elf scum Henry – Elf scum Taylor – Mushroom fighter
Not there
Brian – Artemons Linktorious Lantimourous Mike – Half-Orc Paladin
Summary
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a D&D adventure that expands on the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign. The chapter Spider’s Web is the third chapter of the adventure, where the heroes have to find the location of Cragmaw Castle, the home of the goblins who kidnapped their friend Gundren Rockseeker1. Along the way, they can explore various locations in the wilderness, such as Conyberry, Old Owl Well, Thundertree, and Wyvern Tor, and encounter different threats and allies, such as a banshee, a necromancer, a dragon, and a bandit leader2. The chapter also introduces the main villain of the adventure, the drow wizard Nezznar, also known as the Black Spider, who is behind the goblin attacks and seeks to claim the secrets of the ancient Wave Echo Cave3.
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with the beginning of chapter three, The Spider’s Web. The Game Show Party explores the region around Phandalin, searching for clues about the mysterious “Spider” and the lost mine known as Wave Echo Cave. This chapter offers a sandbox-style approach, granting players agency to choose their own path from several potential encounters.
We also did our Christmas party–with a White Elephant Christmas game & amazing cookies from Henry’s Wife!
Characters
Brian – Artemons Linktorious Lantimourous Cody – Zachtos David – Garner – Gnome Bard (lexicographer and logographer) Dylan – Ramen the Wizard Glenn – Elf scum Henry – Elf scum Mike – Half-Orc Paladin Taylor – Mushroom fighter
The Red Wizard’s Inquiry
The adventurers might encounter a paranoid Red Wizard named Elminster seeking information about the surrounding ruins and Phandalin itself. They can choose to bargain with him, aid his investigation, or even clash if his distrust escalates. This encounter could offer cryptic clues about the region’s hidden secrets and lead to further adventures.
Orc Cave Raid
Deep within the Sword Mountains, the adventurers may stumble upon an Orc cave hidden within a collapsed mine. Led by a cruel warrior named Chief Grol, the Orcs are raiding surrounding settlements and have captured a druid named Reidoth. The adventurers can choose to liberate Reidoth, potentially gaining his assistance and knowledge of the area, or they can negotiate with Grol, navigating the dangers of Orc politics.
Overall
Chapter Three encourages player agency and exploration, weaving a web of suspenseful encounters that unravel the mystery surrounding the Spider and lead the adventurers closer to their ultimate goal: finding Wave Echo Cave and its hidden treasures.
Phandalin and Below: The Shattered Obelisk live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, continues this week with the beginning of chapter two, Trouble in Phandalin. Having cleared Phandalin of the Redbrand menace, the Game Show finds themselves drawn into a deeper mystery. Strange occurrences plague the town, whispers of a masked figure called “The Spider” hang in the air, and a chilling discovery reveals a connection to the shattered obelisk.
Characters
Brian – Artemons Linktorious Lantimourous Cody – Zachtos David – Garner Glenn Henry Mike Taylor
Key Events
Redbrand Hideout: The heroes storm the Redbrand hideout, facing traps, ambushes, and the fearsome Glasstaff. The battle reveals Glasstaff’s allegiance to The Spider, further fueling the mystery.
Mysterious Happenings: Phandalin is beset by oddities: livestock vanishes, shadows flicker with unnatural movements, and strange symbols appear on buildings. These events unsettle the townsfolk and hint at a sinister presence.
The Spider’s Web: Clues lead the heroes to Sildar, a captured dwarf, who reveals The Spider’s plot to exploit the obelisk for unknown purposes. He also mentions hidden fragments scattered around the region, sparking a race against time.
Phandalin’s Factions: The heroes navigate the town’s political landscape, encountering the gruff but loyal Lionheart guard, the cunning merchant guild, and the secretive druidic order. Their choices can earn allies or create tensions.
A Shattered Fragment: A hidden crypt beneath the abandoned Old Town Hall yields a fragment of the obelisk, pulsating with strange energy. This discovery confirms the connection and raises the stakes of the heroes’ mission.
Challenges
The heroes face a ticking clock as The Spider gathers obelisk fragments.
Uncovering The Spider’s identity and motives is crucial for thwarting their plans.
Navigating Phandalin’s political landscape requires diplomacy and tact.
The heroes must decide how to use the obelisk fragment, risking its power for the greater good.
Hooks for Chapter Three
Sildar urges the heroes to investigate the whereabouts of other obelisk fragments.
The heroes might seek aid from the druidic order or the Lionheart guard.
The discovery of The Spider’s identity could lead to a direct confrontation.
The heroes might need to decipher the obelisk fragment’s secrets to understand its potential.
Chapter Two sets the stage for an epic adventure, plunging the heroes into a web of intrigue and danger. Their choices will shape the fate of Phandalin and potentially the world, as the mystery of the Shattered Obelisk unfolds.
Note: This summary is based on the published material and can be adapted to fit your specific campaign and player choices. Feel free to add your own twists, encounters, and challenges to create a unique and memorable experience for your players.
House Rules
1 Rule of cool
2 Crits in combat give inspiration to an ally that can see you.
3 Healing potions- as an action it is max as a bonus action roll the dice.
4 Rolling for HP if you roll a 1 reroll but you keep the 2nd roll.
5 If an attack roll matches ac it’s considered a glancing blow and is half damage.
Treasure
We are using Retable to manage our treasure, this week we acquired:
+1 Longsword
Bolts
Books
Carnelian
Child
Cody Created Armor
Copper
Crossbows
Electrum
Gold
Gold
Gold Earings with Ruby
Jeweled Bracelet
Key to Hideout Doors
Long Swords
Peridot
Potion of Climbinb
Potion of Growth
Quest – Humilate Glasstaff
Quest – Rid Town of Red Brands
Quivers
Scroll – Fireball
Scroll – Hold Person
Semi-Precious Stone
Short Swords
Silver
Silver
Silver
Spears
Staff of Defense
Vial of Dragon Bile
Vial of Mercury
Vile of Nightshade
Women – Widow
We got a lot of treasure and spent a lot on building armor for the party. We are also managing our Bag of Holding
Alakazam Comic kicks off the Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk campaign. DM Louis is behind the screen for the first time!
Chapter 1: A Dangerous Journey
The adventure begins with the characters being hired in Neverwinter by a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker to deliver a package to the town of Phandalin. Along the way, the characters are ambushed by a group of goblins who they soon learn have kidnapped Gundren and his companion, a warrior named Sildar Hallwinter. The characters must deal with the ambush and then learn that Grundren and his brother have discovered an infamous lost dwarven mine known as Wave Echo Cave.
Keys From The Golden Vault, live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, embarks on the final heist of the campaign, Fire and Darkness. Battles Efretti and Duergar and enter a demi-plane to recover the Book of Vile Darkness–the escape is something to behold!
Characters
III (Elf Fighter played by Henry) is the Joker’s step brother who watches a lot of YouTube with excellent vision and is into horticulture. Days (Rouge played by Travis) is based on Calendar Man. Honey Bunches of O’s (Paladin played by Taylor) is four years old and working with Penguin yakuza version. Lazorius (Wizard Necromancer multiclass Bard played by Cody) is the Ra’s Al Ghul adjacent league of shadows connected. Ra’s al Ghul. (Wizard Necromancer played by Cody) is just a broken build controlling 12 skeleton warrior in the League of Shadows Snow (Fighter played by Lewis) is mentored by Two-Face. Plated member of the Golden Vault. No name (Cleric played by Matt). Top Card (Rogue played by Glenn) is Cat Women without the slapstick. Filled member of the Golden Vault.
Keys From The Golden Vault, live from Alakazam Comics in Irvine, CA, embarks on the final heist of the campaign, Fire and Darkness. The party explores Brimestone, is attacked by a Beholder, and defeats a dragon. This is why they call it D&D!
III (Elf Fighter played by Henry) is the Joker’s step brother who watches a lot of YouTube with excellent vision and is into horticulture. Carolus (Paladin played by Adam) is based on devotion. Days (Rouge played by Travis) is based on Calendar Man. Honey Bunches of O’s (Paladin played by Taylor) is four years old and working with Penguin yakuza version. Lazorius (Wizard Necromancer multiclass Bard played by Cody) is the Ra’s Al Ghul adjacent league of shadows connected. Lining the Pocket the Lion (Wizard played by Dylan) is a chromatic orb casting, fire breathing familiar member of the Golden Vault. Ra’s al Ghul. (Wizard Necromancer played by Cody) is just a broken build controlling 12 skeleton warrior in the League of Shadows Snow (Fighter played by Lewis) is mentored by Two-Face. Plated member of the Golden Vault. Swallow the River (Cleric played by Brian) is a follower of Zoltec the Crocodile god of death from Chult. Filled member of the Golden Vault. Top Card (Rogue played by Glenn) is Cat Women without the slapstick. Filled member of the Golden Vault.
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