In the busy city of Neverwinter, two adventurers come together for a seemingly simple and low-paying job. What happens next is up to you. Will you meet more adventurers along the way? Will you get learn to become a force to be reckoned with?
This is my first time as a DM, and I’m looking forward to telling this story together with a group of players. II want to prioritize people who haven’t yet managed to find a place in another game, and people who are relatively new to DnDBeyond.
It’s important that players can usually post once a day, sometimes two, so make sure your schedule allows for that. Of course, it’s fine if you take breaks from time to time – real life is more important - but please do tell me in advance if you can. For my part, I will do my best to make the story move along as fast as possible.
Joining the game is a bit of a commitment to your fellow players. Play-By-Post games can take a long time and sometimes feel like they’re moving forward very slowly. My guess is that the Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure will take at least 2 months to finish.
This game will be a mix of exploring new areas, fighting monsters according to the D&D combat rules, and role-playing. Role-playing often means developing fun interactions and conversations between the players’ characters; they react to what happens to them and talk together as the adventure goes along. As this is a game aimed at beginners, you don’t need to be very confident yet at any of these things; I know I’m not. But all these skills, including role-playing, are things that anyone can learn with practice. I will do my best as DM to encourage players to role-play and provide situations where it works well.
If you’re not familiar with D&D or DnDBeyond, and would like my help in building a character that you’ll enjoy playing, that’s fine – please just PM me to let me know you're interested (click on my picture and then choose ‘Send Private Message’, and we can chat about it through PMs.
Backstory/biography:
The backstory or bio should be fairly short, only one or two paragraphs, explaining where your character is from, how they became skilled in the fighting or magical skills they have, and why they have become adventurers. As the story starts in the city of Neverwinter, it would be good to talk about what you’re doing there or how you came to be there. All characters start at level one; no evil alignments please.
Beginning the Game
We will start the game as soon as everyone has introduced themselves. Please wait for me to post before threading off of a specific part. I would also like to add, I will be honest with my roles. You should too. I wont have you send pics but please keep in mind your only shorting yourself of a great adventure if you lie.
About me: I got into D&D 3 weeks ago and have already been DM'ing this game at my house. I’ve played in a couple of great Adventure League games. I am a Level 5 soon to be level 6 Cleric but I love DMing.
Alright lets go :)
I am not all that new to dnd beyond, but I am new to Play-by-post. I am mostly a player, but I also have a little Dnd group of my own(outside of dnd beyond). I am always honest with my rolls. I like making my characters exotic, so expect some exotic personality traits and race(I am playing as a Blood Hunter, Storm Genasi.
Ree'lyn inspects the Goblins bodies and examine the cave entrance from distance for signs of more enemies. Just the. He approaches for further examination. "Speak up about the cave layout and traps and patrols, Blarg. "
While looking at Blarg waiting for answers, Ree'lyn speaks to his companions without taking his eyes from the Goblin: "We might do well by burying these corpses as to not draw attention from wild scavenger animals or their vermin kin. "
"If we find some healing in the possessions of these Goblin scum you may have it, Flyn. If there be coins, we may buy something to heal you later on. "
"Our halfling friend has got wounds to be attended. After we take everything useful from the bodies, we can get rid of them and leave Flyn resting; the. we take a short rest ourselves. Let this scum spill everything about the hideout for our strategic planning."
"If we last that long it will be greatly appreciated." Looking Ree'lyn up and down Flyn continues. "Not sure it will matter if we get rid of the bodies. I am impressed with you abilities Ree'lyn. Where did you learn you magic? You seem to have impeciable skill and seem always on target. I would like to learn how you never miss."
"It is the kind of skill that is honed when you live with your attention led by the notion that every moment can be your last one. Truth be told, some conditions may affect the targeting in a very bad manner. It could have been any of us in your place. My magic per se is bestowed upon me, if I can say so. How does it happen with you?"
"Oh, I was born with this power. It has been dormant until just recently." Flyn scratches his head with a sad look on his face. "So if you were given the power does that mean it can also be taken away?"
"I have learned about people like you. My father is a wizard. Sorcerers do happen in our family from time to time. I can't say if I would have been one or not because I have been in touch with my patron for a while now. That is not something I usually discuss with anyone, but since we are making acquaintances, it may be in order. Is there a variety of your kind? What is in your blood that results in this magical lineage?"
"I have storm magic in my blood." As Flyn mentions this he uses Gust to make his adventuring clothes and coat to whip around in the wind, messing his hair and causing any loose leafs to bow out from his location. "It was passed down from my father."
Both goblins are dead
I am not all that new to dnd beyond, but I am new to Play-by-post. I am mostly a player, but I also have a little Dnd group of my own(outside of dnd beyond). I am always honest with my rolls. I like making my characters exotic, so expect some exotic personality traits and race(I am playing as a Blood Hunter, Storm Genasi.
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2
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Ree'lyn inspects the Goblins bodies and examine the cave entrance from distance for signs of more enemies. Just the. He approaches for further examination. "Speak up about the cave layout and traps and patrols, Blarg. "
Flyn CopperKettle | Halfing Sorcerer | AC 13 | HP 2/7 | Spell Slots L1 2/2 |
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Flyn pulls the arrow out of his shoulder with a wince of pain. "Well that could have gone worse."
Mate, ye did great. I wish i had done better. How are ye feeling? You sure took a beatin'. You finding anything Reelyn?
Cairn also looks around at the entrance 10
Roll for intimidation Ree'lyn
Cairn, you don't notice anything special about the entrance.
(Guys the new player will not be joining you guys until I can work him into the story, don't want to give too much away)
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2
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Intimidation 23
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2
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While looking at Blarg waiting for answers, Ree'lyn speaks to his companions without taking his eyes from the Goblin: "We might do well by burying these corpses as to not draw attention from wild scavenger animals or their vermin kin. "
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2
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"If we find some healing in the possessions of these Goblin scum you may have it, Flyn. If there be coins, we may buy something to heal you later on. "
aye. But we havent the tools. Want to just toss them in that pit we passed? How far back was that?
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2
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"Our halfling friend has got wounds to be attended. After we take everything useful from the bodies, we can get rid of them and leave Flyn resting; the. we take a short rest ourselves. Let this scum spill everything about the hideout for our strategic planning."
Flyn CopperKettle | Halfing Sorcerer | AC 13 | HP 2/7 | Spell Slots L1 2/2 |
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"If we last that long it will be greatly appreciated." Looking Ree'lyn up and down Flyn continues. "Not sure it will matter if we get rid of the bodies. I am impressed with you abilities Ree'lyn. Where did you learn you magic? You seem to have impeciable skill and seem always on target. I would like to learn how you never miss."
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2
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"It is the kind of skill that is honed when you live with your attention led by the notion that every moment can be your last one. Truth be told, some conditions may affect the targeting in a very bad manner. It could have been any of us in your place. My magic per se is bestowed upon me, if I can say so. How does it happen with you?"
"Oh, I was born with this power. It has been dormant until just recently." Flyn scratches his head with a sad look on his face. "So if you were given the power does that mean it can also be taken away?"
erm. Im not sure about that. Im thinking you were lucky enough to have it, so maybe you'd be just as lucky to keep it.
Cairn gently pats flynns shoulder
"Oh, not me you friendly dwarf. I have the magic in my blood. I know I will never lose my powers."
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 19/19 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2 | Slot Level 2 | Invocations Known 2
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"I have learned about people like you. My father is a wizard. Sorcerers do happen in our family from time to time. I can't say if I would have been one or not because I have been in touch with my patron for a while now. That is not something I usually discuss with anyone, but since we are making acquaintances, it may be in order. Is there a variety of your kind? What is in your blood that results in this magical lineage?"
hey now. Im only friendly sometimes. Unless they deserve a good knock.
Cairn says with a chuckle
Flyn CopperKettle | Halfing Sorcerer | AC 13 | HP 2/7 | Spell Slots L1 2/2 |
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"I have storm magic in my blood." As Flyn mentions this he uses Gust to make his adventuring clothes and coat to whip around in the wind, messing his hair and causing any loose leafs to bow out from his location. "It was passed down from my father."
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 19/19 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2 | Slot Level 2 | Invocations Known 2
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Ree'lyn puts forth his, having his hand held open a small sculpture of Flyn as an air elemental in a swirling motion shows up in his palm.
"Just a small Prestidigitation that will not last very long."