Dragon of Icespire Peak + Lost Mines of Phandelver Group B
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StorySummary of Dragon of Icespire Peak:
Driven from lands further north by more powerful dragons, a young white dragon named Cryovain has descended upon Sword Mountains, claiming the snow-capped range as its domain. Unfortunately for Phandalin, the small mining town is situated on its path and with a new dragon in its ecosystem, the surrounding environments are getting dangerous. The players being in Phandalin due to a contract with the Rockseeker brothers will inevitably be affected by this dragon's mischief. Help the town thrive and adjust to this new unwanted guest.
Story Summary for Lost Mines of Phandelver:
More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver’s Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin (pronounced fan-duh-lin) prospered as well. But then disaster struck when orcs swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.
A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.
For centuries, rumours of buried riches have attracted treasure seekers and opportunists to the area around Phandalin, but no one has ever succeeded in locating the lost mine. In recent years, people have resettled the area. Phandalin is now a rough-and-tumble frontier town. More important, the Rockseeker brothers — a trio of dwarves — have discovered the entrance to Wave Echo Cave, and they intend to reopen the mines. And you the players have been hired to help them
