Campaign · D&D 5e · Low-magic intrigue
Shadows over Phandalin
Updated Jul 10, 2026
The state of the world
Phandalin sits uneasy. The theft of the anti-dragon weapon plans has the Black Bear Guild and the Crimson Blades circling each other, and a young white dragon, Cryovain, has begun testing the roads to the north. The party is trusted by some, watched by all.
Recent sessions
The party exposed Captain Herman in front of the town council, turning the crowd against him.
Negotiations with Halia Thornton went sideways — two PCs won her favor, two badly damaged it.
A detour through the foothills ended with the party sparing a cornered manticore rather than killing it.
Active arcs
Active memories
Robert Herman was publicly humiliated by the party and has not yet retaliated.
Accepted · Linked session
Two party members earned Halia Thornton’s favor while two damaged it, leaving the Guild ambivalent.
Accepted · Linked session
The anti-dragon weapon needs a stable arcane core to function.
Accepted · Manual note