Stonehill Inn
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There’s got to be something more to do in Phandalin than tipping cows! Let’s get into a downtime activity. Gambling in Phandalin Resources. This activity requires one workweek of effort plus a stake of at least 10 gp, to a maximum of 100 gp – since Phandalin is a small town. Resolution. The character must…
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In case you weren’t aware, New Year’s in the Forgotten Realms is called New Year’s Revel. It’s an annual celebration to commemorate the arrival of the New Year according to the Calendar of Harptos. It’s celebrated across Faerûn in different ways, depending on local traditions. Regionally, the Sword Coast is local to Waterdeep. And since so many of…
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As a young maidservant at Snome Villa in Waterdeep’s North Ward, the common born Trilena captured the heart of Toblen, scion of House Snome, a Waterdhavian noble family whose fortune was built upon brewing, distilling, importing, and exporting alcoholic beverages. When whispers at the villa told the tale of Toblen’s affections resulting in their maidservant’s…
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Yesterday, I shared my thoughts on how to gently guide characters toward the Stonehill Inn using bad weather in the box text to set the scene for their arrival to Phandalin. But then what? Many players struggle with the social pillar of the game. So, what happens if the party seeks the shelter of the…
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Let’s say today is the day the characters reach Phandalin. As a DM, the bulk of your preparation likely focused on what’s going on at the Stonehill Inn, and then all of the possible directions the story can take as a result of overhearing the locals talk among themselves in the common room. There’s only…