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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk” for Dungeons & Dragons Set to Release September 19, 2023

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen
A fantasy scene features goblin-like creatures clad in armor on a grassy cliff, reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons encounter. They overlook a distant town at sunset, vibrant skies above. The foreground is lush with vegetation and rocky terrain, hinting at adventures in Phandelver and Below.

Dungeon & Dragons is set to introduce an new adventure – “Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk.” The launch date is confirmed for September 19, 2023, providing players with a fresh storyline filled with mystery, peril, and courageous exploits.

In a narrative that starts in the beloved town of Phandalin – the location many D&D enthusiasts will remember from the acclaimed “Lost Mine of Phandelver” adventure – a new challenge has risen. A nefarious cult, devoted to an ominous deity, intends to convert Phandalin into the epicenter of their evil empire, instigating an epic quest to thwart their plans and safeguard the town and its denizens.

Here are some compelling features of “Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk”:

  • A quintessential dungeon crawl experience, offering an engaging platform for both new and experienced Dungeon Masters and players.
  • A harmonious blend of the cherished “Lost Mine of Phandelver” quests and an all-new adventure, mixing time-honored D&D themes with an element of horror.
  • An extensive bestiary boasting approximately two dozen new entities exhibiting psionic magic, morphing horrors, and more.
  • An expanded magic appendix introducing novel consumable metamagic items and the arcane arts of the duergar.
  • A handy double-sided poster map illustrating the Phandalin region on one side and the key points of interest in Phandalin town on the other.

The package includes both a printed adventure book and a digital copy available on D&D Beyond. An early bird offer provides pre-order customers with early access to the module on D&D Beyond starting September 5, 2023.

Daniel Kling Lorentsen is the editor of Tabletop Gaming News, with a passion for tabletop games that began in the '90s. Starting with Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, his journey in the gaming industry has been diverse—from working at a prominent gaming store and illustrating RPG books and board games, to consulting hedge funds on RPG trends. Since 2005, Daniel has written extensively about games and managed several gaming websites, applying his deep industry knowledge to keep readers informed about the latest in tabletop gaming.