I read Lost Mines of Phandelver is set early 1491 and Dragon of Icespire Peak is set late 1492, but I can't find where I saw that. Anyone have more info? I'm trying to give my player a calendar and I want a decent answer for which month to start them.
I know LMoP is intentionally vague as to WHEN it happens in order to accommodate other adventures, but it seems to take place somewhere between 1481-1491 DR.
As for month, it at least doesn't occur in the heart of winter.
I read Lost Mines of Phandelver is set early 1491 and Dragon of Icespire Peak is set late 1492, but I can't find where I saw that. Anyone have more info? I'm trying to give my player a calendar and I want a decent answer for which month to start them.
The answer is: it is what you need it to be.
I know LMoP is intentionally vague as to WHEN it happens in order to accommodate other adventures, but it seems to take place somewhere between 1481-1491 DR.
As for month, it at least doesn't occur in the heart of winter.
Here is a great article from Alphastream regarding the timeline: https://alphastream.org/index.php/2020/04/09/the-official-timeline-for-the-forgotten-realms-and-its-adventures/
This is what they come up with:
Lost Mine of Phandelver (Starter Set) (1491 DR)
Dragon of Icespire Peak (Essentials Kit) (1492 DR)
But again... it is whatever you need it to be.
Best of luck!