Phandalin
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The presence of the Redbrand ruffians in Phandalin should carry real weight at your table. They are not disposable mooks meant to be cut down and forgotten on the way to a side quest. Driving them out should feel less like clearing a dungeon and more like breaking the grip of a gang that has…
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From the introduction of Lost Mine of Phandelver: “Known roads may be well traveled, but they aren’t necessarily safe. Fell magic, deadly monsters, and cruel local rulers are all perils that you face when you travel in the Forgotten Realms. Even farms and freeholds within a day’s walk of a city can fall prey to…
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The following is an exerpt from The Trove Lord’s Tribute: It’s not all business at the Phandalin Miner’s Exchange. Halia Thornton keeps a discreet reserve, making the Exchange an unofficial saloon once the day’s ore is tallied. Sourced from other locales in the North, Zhentarim caravans keep Halia stocked with the following libations: During Halia’s…
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Okay, it’s not a city, and it’s not in some far-off region like the Western Heartlands of Faerûn – but I don’t see why a receipt of a deposit in a far off-off city couldn’t be a trinket tied to Phandalin. Phandalin is in a remote location, and it has a banker in Harbin Wester.…
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It’s time for a long rest, and the characters are out and about in the hinterlands of Phandalin. Who will stand watch as the party sleeps? “Gosh, I don’t know. Who has darkvision? How many elves are there in the party? They don’t sleep, right? I think they’re into tantric meditation or some shit and…
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A wayfarer’s knowledge of Phandalin and its hinterlands would likely be sourced from word of mouth, travelers gossip, campfire stories, and old maps. The Wayfarer’s knowledge comes from years of wandering and listening to the tales of others. They gather fragments of history through their journeys, and their perspective is shaped by the experiences and…
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A soldier’s knowledge of Phandalin and its hinterlands would likely be sourced from veteran gossip, historical accounts of military campaigns, and cautionary tales passed down through the ranks over generations. Intelligence (History) – Soldier Background (Phandalin Lore) DC Difficulty What the Soldier Might Recall 10 Easy Phandalin is situated near an old merchant route known…
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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…
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A sailor’s knowledge of Phandalin and its hinterlands would likely be sourced from port gossip at dockside taverns and inns while on shore leave, as well as tales told by passengers and coastal merchants who book passage aboard their ships. Intelligence (History) – Sailor Background (Phandalin Lore) DC Difficulty What the Sailor Might Recall 10…