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<blockquote data-quote="Advent's Amazing Advice" data-source="post: 9245456" data-attributes="member: 7037934"><p>Welcome back to <strong>Advent's Amazing Advice!</strong> The series where I take popular One-Shots, Adventures, Campaigns, etc. and fully prep them for both New and Busy DMs. This prep includes music, ambiance, encounter sheets, handouts, battle maps, tweaks, and more so you can run the best sessions possible with the least stress possible!</p><p></p><p>Last we left off, our group of adventurers had begun their journey and found themselves in Cragmaw Cave. After the successful defeat of Klarg, we begin Part 2, where the party will finally arrive in the town of Phandalin. If you've been using my notes for this, along with previous adventures, you'll notice that this is a slight change of pace. Since your players will be going to the town itself, it's far less linear, which means the notes must reflect that. I highly recommend either printing the town map for your players, sending it to them online, or even getting the map that comes with the essentials kit. (You can have one of the shopkeepers give the players the map)</p><p></p><p>Each location has a description along with what's happening when the players arrive. They'll be able to gather clues for what they should do next. The options currently available would be:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Taking out the Redbrand hideout (Best option) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Helping someone with a small side quest(Short Sidequest)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heading to Thundertree to find Reidoth (could lead to a TPK)</li> </ul><p>I removed a couple of options because they had nothing to do with the story and were drawn-out side quests. Instead, in future sessions, I'll be including a full adventure that will integrate with the story at large and give proper motivations for Venomfang and The Black Spider! I've tested it myself, and my players loved it!</p><p></p><p><strong>Without further ado:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Google Docs Notes Part 2a Phandalin: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9evj5LNs0_dRh0__5NrDnJxwU7Bke_J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">DM Notes</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Link to: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEcQghi84jLM2I4BsEdpF6gDDAUvaVLx" target="_blank">Phandalin Playlist</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Link to: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/70398373" target="_blank">The Complete Collection</a></li> </ul><p><strong>Included in The Complete Collection are:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Word document with all my notes, including a link to music tracks for ambiance and fights</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unique PDF for the Redbrand encounter. This includes the enemies stat block organized neatly, an initiative tracker, and a spot to mark HP.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A map of Phandalin. If you purchase the Essentials Kit, you can get a nice map to hand out to your players too!</li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/aaa-index-and-75432088" target="_blank"><strong>Index:</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Lost Mine of Phandelver Index</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 1 - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/70318521" target="_blank">Intro and Cragmaw Hideout</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 2a - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/70398373" target="_blank">Phandalin</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 2b - Redbrand Hideout (Coming Soon)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 3a - Reign of Iron (Coming Soon)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 3b - Ruins of Thundertree (Coming Soon)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 3c - Cragmaw Castle (Coming Soon)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 4 - Wave Echo Cave (Coming Soon)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Part 5 - Side Quests (Coming Soon)</li> </ul><p><strong>Other One Shots, Adventures, and Campaigns:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Lost Mine of Phandelver - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/174MeZ_iZguChfiXw_1UbetYlogK8riV4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dragons of Stormwreck Isle - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2-62V1hyO7SkuaZAEfEE7TeYces279-TYdqDWvimvw/edit" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Wild Sheep Chase - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12PDqPHW3-01bZikLSqwmJnoJxV0b3_6y/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Haunt - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NPsmAezY_66o0x_SLZ5hrYrmwuaGAHJdc3ZnV-ZsNWk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">We Be Goblins - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FQjK1kOWE6_QgajH9MB60iMwb18_lFD60XzYkk9VGA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scarab of Death - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xn7JOkF1GpbFLGr09P3JN0lEvV24E1avaFrCoDEN1-Y/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Don't Say Vecna - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxLCamZE9zS6DdoXVDkeYozMy68Uf3FOWJ5a6RXnb6A/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Egg of Estyr - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JK21ClGtF3Atrsf4KOC2vpS0nx9g1S1lhPY_NHhA8wI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Into Ivy Mansion - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14A402b2lSlAlgpQfG2Rjt_6lRzbKIxnn7-DGWecPjv0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wolves of Welton - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bwePiMoc1g9JndhqlqGcdHwKnYRv9T0cpipJT9WRvOU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">To the End of Time - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iCTFC1Fmoevah2nb72CRH5oc1D-IqjoXucbLJyBPkYQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Most Potent Brew - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MckinVBBFl9W8iS1OgM_vqpeix_tHQog/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Moon over Graymoor - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNJs2Rg5RZtKtff9E1Sggud2OR4g5PjhHVt50oK8G7o/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Drunken Treasure - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GD_D8PeRPjJQsJc2r-KX7iBlxnNDv5kks_etNFSDcQM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Curse of Strahd - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/curse-of-strahd-87451973" target="_blank">Click Here</a> (W.I.P)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Grimdark Adventure - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10kpxYt2nkXuGBmBjTrxbolijgJZAlb99cX4-iocNlv4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Wild West One-Shot - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmGtuso2yjmFOa0tRl8_Ksz92-XZ3haLRLpuqc5IMI8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Wizards Treehouse - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wi4WF6qbAiZviR3wBEMJ1qtTRYx-AsPila1hPJWimAw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">D&D vs Rick and Morty - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/d-d-vs-rick-and-74200726" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Prison Break One-Shot - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQu7eUIuCA8miJg3j7sT89Pz0dvwvfSlyJJF2wN6X1E/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Holiday One-Shot (2023) - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/holiday-one-shot-93577184" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Barber of Silverymoon - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CwvhvSm5nn4r9PD2qblYUtsUaOjPgfe6jK1wfhBHXvk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Tavern at Death's Door - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f7k6JXGf04bZl4L577LFlFadMBcH6YQBgG6J56lbPcM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Night Before Wintermas - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oV6WRKpw7KoGoJBioXzGqm9iIeOlbe77fn3AO7OyfZc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">L'Arsène's Ludicrous Larceny - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WJSnuN8NfgU73lJfGW3REPlFq-AgnZxVwzQBMG4lPls/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shadow of the Broodmother - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EGqaIk5q2AS9whlMTfgyCWs7xWadJ-mo9kqb8zP_hgg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Grammy's Country Apple Pie - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18j9hPxynLBLU3eXi2keE_4vq7TweMKTyT2thv1x0ikc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Deep and Creeping Darkness - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/deep-and-95673590" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Secret of Skyhorn Lighthouse - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xq1X6ixw4MTcp4RAJJ8SLsINI9jCINymb9egsQs2clY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here</a></li> </ul><p>If you see something you think I can improve, add, change, etc. please let me know. I want this to be an amazing resource for all DMs and plan to keep it constantly updated! If you'd like to support me, shape future releases, and get content early feel free to check out my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AdventsAmazingAdvice/posts" target="_blank">Patreon!</a></p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Advent</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Advent's Amazing Advice, post: 9245456, member: 7037934"] Welcome back to [B]Advent's Amazing Advice![/B] The series where I take popular One-Shots, Adventures, Campaigns, etc. and fully prep them for both New and Busy DMs. This prep includes music, ambiance, encounter sheets, handouts, battle maps, tweaks, and more so you can run the best sessions possible with the least stress possible! Last we left off, our group of adventurers had begun their journey and found themselves in Cragmaw Cave. After the successful defeat of Klarg, we begin Part 2, where the party will finally arrive in the town of Phandalin. If you've been using my notes for this, along with previous adventures, you'll notice that this is a slight change of pace. Since your players will be going to the town itself, it's far less linear, which means the notes must reflect that. I highly recommend either printing the town map for your players, sending it to them online, or even getting the map that comes with the essentials kit. (You can have one of the shopkeepers give the players the map) Each location has a description along with what's happening when the players arrive. They'll be able to gather clues for what they should do next. The options currently available would be: [LIST] [*]Taking out the Redbrand hideout (Best option) [*]Helping someone with a small side quest(Short Sidequest) [*]Heading to Thundertree to find Reidoth (could lead to a TPK) [/LIST] I removed a couple of options because they had nothing to do with the story and were drawn-out side quests. Instead, in future sessions, I'll be including a full adventure that will integrate with the story at large and give proper motivations for Venomfang and The Black Spider! I've tested it myself, and my players loved it! [B]Without further ado:[/B] [LIST] [*]Google Docs Notes Part 2a Phandalin: [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9evj5LNs0_dRh0__5NrDnJxwU7Bke_J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true']DM Notes[/URL] [*]Link to: [URL='https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEcQghi84jLM2I4BsEdpF6gDDAUvaVLx']Phandalin Playlist[/URL] [*]Link to: [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/70398373']The Complete Collection[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Included in The Complete Collection are:[/B] [LIST] [*]A Word document with all my notes, including a link to music tracks for ambiance and fights [*]Unique PDF for the Redbrand encounter. This includes the enemies stat block organized neatly, an initiative tracker, and a spot to mark HP. [*]A map of Phandalin. If you purchase the Essentials Kit, you can get a nice map to hand out to your players too! [/LIST] [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/aaa-index-and-75432088'][B]Index:[/B][/URL] [B]The Lost Mine of Phandelver Index[/B] [LIST] [*]Part 1 - [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/70318521']Intro and Cragmaw Hideout[/URL] [*]Part 2a - [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/70398373']Phandalin[/URL] [*]Part 2b - Redbrand Hideout (Coming Soon) [*]Part 3a - Reign of Iron (Coming Soon) [*]Part 3b - Ruins of Thundertree (Coming Soon) [*]Part 3c - Cragmaw Castle (Coming Soon) [*]Part 4 - Wave Echo Cave (Coming Soon) [*]Part 5 - Side Quests (Coming Soon) [/LIST] [B]Other One Shots, Adventures, and Campaigns:[/B] [LIST] [*]The Lost Mine of Phandelver - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/174MeZ_iZguChfiXw_1UbetYlogK8riV4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true']Click Here[/URL] [*]Dragons of Stormwreck Isle - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2-62V1hyO7SkuaZAEfEE7TeYces279-TYdqDWvimvw/edit']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Wild Sheep Chase - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/12PDqPHW3-01bZikLSqwmJnoJxV0b3_6y/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Haunt - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NPsmAezY_66o0x_SLZ5hrYrmwuaGAHJdc3ZnV-ZsNWk/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]We Be Goblins - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FQjK1kOWE6_QgajH9MB60iMwb18_lFD60XzYkk9VGA/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Scarab of Death - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xn7JOkF1GpbFLGr09P3JN0lEvV24E1avaFrCoDEN1-Y/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Don't Say Vecna - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxLCamZE9zS6DdoXVDkeYozMy68Uf3FOWJ5a6RXnb6A/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Egg of Estyr - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JK21ClGtF3Atrsf4KOC2vpS0nx9g1S1lhPY_NHhA8wI/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Into Ivy Mansion - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/14A402b2lSlAlgpQfG2Rjt_6lRzbKIxnn7-DGWecPjv0/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Wolves of Welton - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bwePiMoc1g9JndhqlqGcdHwKnYRv9T0cpipJT9WRvOU/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]To the End of Time - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iCTFC1Fmoevah2nb72CRH5oc1D-IqjoXucbLJyBPkYQ/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]A Most Potent Brew - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MckinVBBFl9W8iS1OgM_vqpeix_tHQog/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111017373176788623762&rtpof=true&sd=true']Click Here[/URL] [*]Moon over Graymoor - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNJs2Rg5RZtKtff9E1Sggud2OR4g5PjhHVt50oK8G7o/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Drunken Treasure - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GD_D8PeRPjJQsJc2r-KX7iBlxnNDv5kks_etNFSDcQM/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Curse of Strahd - [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/curse-of-strahd-87451973']Click Here[/URL] (W.I.P) [*]A Grimdark Adventure - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/10kpxYt2nkXuGBmBjTrxbolijgJZAlb99cX4-iocNlv4/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]A Wild West One-Shot - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmGtuso2yjmFOa0tRl8_Ksz92-XZ3haLRLpuqc5IMI8/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Wizards Treehouse - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wi4WF6qbAiZviR3wBEMJ1qtTRYx-AsPila1hPJWimAw/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]D&D vs Rick and Morty - [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/d-d-vs-rick-and-74200726']Click Here[/URL] [*]A Prison Break One-Shot - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQu7eUIuCA8miJg3j7sT89Pz0dvwvfSlyJJF2wN6X1E/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]A Holiday One-Shot (2023) - [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/holiday-one-shot-93577184']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Barber of Silverymoon - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CwvhvSm5nn4r9PD2qblYUtsUaOjPgfe6jK1wfhBHXvk/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Tavern at Death's Door - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f7k6JXGf04bZl4L577LFlFadMBcH6YQBgG6J56lbPcM/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Night Before Wintermas - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oV6WRKpw7KoGoJBioXzGqm9iIeOlbe77fn3AO7OyfZc/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]L'Arsène's Ludicrous Larceny - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WJSnuN8NfgU73lJfGW3REPlFq-AgnZxVwzQBMG4lPls/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Shadow of the Broodmother - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EGqaIk5q2AS9whlMTfgyCWs7xWadJ-mo9kqb8zP_hgg/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]Grammy's Country Apple Pie - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/18j9hPxynLBLU3eXi2keE_4vq7TweMKTyT2thv1x0ikc/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [*]A Deep and Creeping Darkness - [URL='https://www.patreon.com/posts/deep-and-95673590']Click Here[/URL] [*]The Secret of Skyhorn Lighthouse - [URL='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xq1X6ixw4MTcp4RAJJ8SLsINI9jCINymb9egsQs2clY/edit?usp=sharing']Click Here[/URL] [/LIST] If you see something you think I can improve, add, change, etc. please let me know. I want this to be an amazing resource for all DMs and plan to keep it constantly updated! If you'd like to support me, shape future releases, and get content early feel free to check out my [URL='https://www.patreon.com/AdventsAmazingAdvice/posts']Patreon![/URL] Cheers, Advent [/QUOTE]
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