D&D 5E Phandelver in Eberron: Best Location?

[Reynard]

I decided I want to run my first 5E campaign in Eberron. I still want to start with the Starter Set adventure, so I am wondering what folks' suggestions are for placing Phandelver in Eberron, as well as what factions might replace those from the Realms. Thanks, all!

 

[delericho]

I decided I want to run my first 5E campaign in Eberron. I still want to start with the Starter Set adventure, so I am wondering what folks' suggestions are for placing Phandelver in Eberron, as well as what factions might replace those from the Realms. Thanks, all!

Interesting question!

For the location of the adventure, I would probably suggest somewhere in Karrnath, close to the border with the Mror Holds - that would seem to most easily match the human/dwarf alliance in the adventure background. Perhaps replace Phandalin with Irontown?

For the various factions, I'm not sure. The Cult of the Dragon would seem to be trivially replaced with a Cult of the Dragon Below, and I'd probably replace the Red Wizards with a secret agent from Aundair (assuming a setting in Karrnath). I'm afraid I don't have the adventure to hand, so can't recall what the other factions are.