September 19th Brings Dungeons & Dragons Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Aug 24, 2023

Next month will see the eagerly anticipated Dungeons & Dragons Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk from Wizards of the Coast. The adventure is a revamp and reworking of the introductory tale originally found in the D&D Starter Set. The 200 page hardcover will carry an MSRP of $59.95 when it lands in stores September 19th and you can currently preorder the physical and digital bundle through D&D Beyond for that very same price, $59.95.

About the book:

Uncover a new threat to Phandalin in this timeless dungeoneering adventure for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a high-fantasy adventure that begins in the beloved town of Phandalin as it faces unimaginable danger. Whether the heroes are newcomers to Phandalin or are returning after the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver, they discover hints of a threat lurking below the town. The heroes soon learn that the cult of a malevolent entity has set its sights on transforming Phandalin into the capital of its evil empire. To save the town from oblivion, the heroes must uncover a nefarious plot and confront the otherworldly cultists directly.

Offers new Dungeon Masters and players the opportunity to dive into their first full-fledged Dungeons & Dragons adventure
Retains the beloved Lost Mine of Phandelver quests that unfold into a brand-new adventure with classic D&D themes and a tinge of horror
Presents a bestiary with approximately two-dozen new creatures that showcase psionic magic, body horror, and more.
Provides a magic appendix that includes new consumable metamagic items, Netherese amulets, and duergar magic
Includes a double-sided poster map with the Phandalin region on one side and the town of Phandalin plus key encounters in the adventure on the other

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