A scribe’s knowledge of Phandalin and its hinterlands would likely be sourced from old tomes, historical scrolls, and archives. The Scribe’s knowledge comes from careful study, research in libraries, and their ability to piece together fragmented histories from diverse sources. They have access to the most detailed and sometimes obscure records, allowing them to discern even the faintest of connections across time.
Intelligence (History) – Scribe Background (Phandalin Lore)
| DC | Difficulty | What the Scribe Might Recall |
| 10 | Easy | As someone with an interest in history, you recall that Phandalin was founded as a mining community, and prospered for a time until a rampaging horde of orcs destroyed Phandalin five centuries ago. Over the years, there have been many schemers with designs on the region’s untapped mineral wealth, but Phandalin’s remote location and untamed wildlands have deterred attempts to resettle the town until just recently. |
| 15 | Medium | You recall stories from dusty old tomes and brittle manuscripts about the founding of Phandalin and its ties to a wondrous mine that came to be known as Wave Echo Cave. The town was once part of a much larger mining consortium called the Phandelver Pact, and during its peak, the region produced vast sums of wealth. |
| 20 | Hard | A transcription of a centuries-old Dwarven tome titled “In the Shadow of the Sword Mountains,” speaks of the Forge of Spells, a wondrous artifact in Wave Echo Cave which is said to have produced some of the most coveted magical artifacts on the Sword Coast – the like of which have not been seen since the mine was destroyed five centuries ago in 951 DR. |
| 25 | Very Hard | A carefully reading of “In the Shadow of the Sword Mountains” reveals that there may be enchanted weapons still buried at the site. The text makes a passing reference to an enchanted mace that had been given the name Lightbringer. |
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