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<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0.5em;">Quick Start</div>
<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0.5em;">Quick Start</div>
* '''[[Session Logs|Session Logs]]'''
* '''[[Session Logs|Session Logs]]'''
* '''[[Current Objectives|Current Objectives]]'''
* '''[[Quests|Active Quests]]'''
* '''[[The Party|The Party]]'''
* '''NPCs:''' [[:Category:NPCs|All NPCs]] • [[:Category:Player Characters|The Party]]
* '''[[NPC Index|NPC Index]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Locations|Locations]]'''
* '''[[Locations|Locations]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Factions|Factions]]'''
* '''[[Factions|Factions]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Items|Items & Relics]]'''
* '''[[Items & Relics|Items & Relics]]'''
* '''[[Timeline|Timeline]]'''
* '''[[Template Index|Template Index]]'''
* '''[[Template Index|Template Index]]'''
* '''[[DM Tools|DM Tools]]'''
* '''[[DM Tools|DM Tools]]'''
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''A living record of legends, lies, and very expensive mistakes.''
''A living record of legends, lies, and very expensive mistakes.''


This wiki tracks the lore, people, places, and consequences of your adventures across the Sword Coast in '''1488 DR'''.
This wiki tracks the lore, people, places, and consequences of your adventures across the Sword Coast in '''1488 DR'''.
If you’re looking for what to do next, start with '''[[Current Objectives]]''' or skim the latest '''[[Session Logs]]'''.
Start with the '''[[:Category:Active Quests|Active Quests]]''' or check the latest '''[[Session Logs]]'''.


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== Current Arc: Rise of Tiamat ==
== Current Arc: Rise of Tiamat ==
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'''What you know:''' A cult devoted to the Dragon Queen gathers power, allies, and treasure—seeking to unmake the balance of the Realms.
'''What you know:''' A cult devoted to the Dragon Queen gathers power, allies, and treasure—seeking to unmake the balance of the Realms.
'''What you need:''' Leads, leverage, and friends in high (and low) places.
'''What you need:''' Leads, leverage, and friends in high (and low) places.
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== Active Quests ==


{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:33%;" | Your Next Steps
! Quest
! style="width:33%;" | Active Threads
! Status
! style="width:34%;" | Recent Discoveries
! Key NPCs
|-
| [[Investigate the Cult of the Dragon]]
| '''Active''' - Tracking cult operations across the Sword Coast
| [[Rezmir]], [[Leosin Erlanthar]], [[Governor Nighthill]]
|-
| [[Stop Rezmir and the Black Dragon Lady]]
| '''Active''' - Confronting cult leadership at Castle Naerytar
| [[Rezmir]], [[Phlarb Splattergoo]], [[Waverun]]
|-
| [[Find Maccath the Crimson]]
| '''Active''' - Locate the missing Arcane Brotherhood dragon expert in the Sea of Moving Ice
| [[Maccath the Crimson]], [[Ramalia Haventree]]
|-
|-
|  
| [[Find Varram the White]]
* [[Current Objectives#Leads|Leads to pursue]]
| '''Active''' - Track down the Wyrmspeaker who lost the White Dragon Mask, last seen near Boareskr Bridge
* [[Current Objectives#Urgent|Urgent priorities]]
| [[Varram the White]], [[Ramalia Haventree]]
* [[Current Objectives#Rumors|Rumors worth testing]]
|-
|
| [[Report Findings to Council of Waterdeep]]
* [[Plots#Cult of the Dragon|Cult of the Dragon]]
| '''Ongoing''' - Regular reporting obligation to the Council on Cult activities and quest progress
* [[Plots#Allies & Enemies|Allies & Enemies]]
| [[Council of Waterdeep]], [[Ramalia Haventree]], [[Ontharr Frume]]
* [[Plots#Artifacts|Artifacts in play]]
|}
|
 
* [[Session Logs#Latest|Latest session summary]]
=== Completed Quests (Lost Mine of Phandelver) ===
* [[Timeline#Recent Events|Recent events]]
* [[Rescue Gundren Rockseeker]] - ✅ Complete
* [[Clues|Clues & Evidence]]
* [[Find Wave Echo Cave]] - ✅ Complete
* [[Defeat the Black Spider]] - ✅ Complete
* [[Clear the Redbrand Menace]] - ✅ Complete
 
'''See all:''' [[:Category:Quests|All Quests]] • [[:Category:Completed Quests|Completed]] • [[:Category:Active Quests|Active]]
 
== Quest Leads ==
 
'''Quest Leads''' are breadcrumbs, rumors, and mysteries the party has encountered but hasn't fully pursued yet. Unlike active quests, these are hints that could develop into full quests when investigated.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Quest Lead
! What's Known
|-
| [[Find Information on the Sighing Masks]]
| Mysterious magical items mentioned in passing. Their purpose and powers remain unknown.
|-
| [[Investigate the Bagpipes of Lariel's Lament]]
| Shade acquired these infernal bagpipes, but Zarchelia has further plans involving them and Shade's infernal heritage.
|-
| [[Infiltrate the Masquerade of Whispers]]
| A secret society of scholars who stole books from Candlekeep's infernal section. They meet monthly under the full moon.
|-
| [[Investigate Venomfang's Alliance with Thurmin and Nundro]]
| The green dragon is secretly guarding the Forge of Spells. What else might he be planning?
|-
| [[Investigate the Attacks on Halia's Waypoints]]
| The Cult has been attacking Halia's trade network, seeking the source of Phandalin's legendary magic items.
|-
| [[Investigate the Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star]]
| An ancient fey prophecy appears to describe Keyleth's destiny in the fight against Tiamat.
|}
|}
'''See all:''' [[:Category:Quest Leads|All Quest Leads]]


== The Party ==
== The Party ==
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'''[[Shade]]'''
'''[[Shade]]'''
''Tiefling • College of Lore Bard''
''Tiefling • College of Lore Bard''
<span style="color:#555;">Zentarim</span>
<span style="color:#555;">Zhentarim</span>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">Secrets travel faster when you sing them first.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">Secrets travel faster when you sing them first.</div>
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'''[[Xanphina]]'''
'''[[Xanphina]]'''
''Half-Orc • Path of the Ancestral Guardian''
''Half-Orc • Path of the Ancestral Guardian''
<span style="color:#555;">Order of the Gauntlet</span>
<span style="color:#555;">Order of the Gauntlet</span>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">When the ancestors speak, the living listen.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">When the ancestors speak, the living listen.</div>
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'''[[Gootcha]]'''
'''[[Gootcha]]'''
''Half-Elf • Phantom Rogue''
''Half-Elf • Phantom Rogue''
<span style="color:#555;">Harpers</span>
<span style="color:#555;">Harpers</span>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">The dead keep receipts. Gootcha collects them.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">The dead keep receipts. Gootcha collects them.</div>
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'''[[Keyleth]]'''
'''[[Keyleth]]'''
''Wood Elf • Swarmkeeper Ranger''
''Wood Elf • Swarmkeeper Ranger''
<span style="color:#555;">Emerald Enclave</span>
<span style="color:#555;">Emerald Enclave</span>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">A thousand wings; one purpose.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">A thousand wings; one purpose.</div>
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<div style="border:1px solid #aaa; background:#f8f9fa; padding:0.6em; width:290px;">
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'''[[Karma]]'''
'''[[Karma]]'''
''Tabaxi • Circle of the Moon Druid''
''Tabaxi • Circle of the Moon Druid''
<span style="color:#555;">Emerald Enclave</span>
<span style="color:#555;">Emerald Enclave</span>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">Curiosity didn’t kill the cat. It made them legendary.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">Curiosity didn't kill the cat. It made them legendary.</div>
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</div>


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'''[[Alexios]]'''
'''[[Alexios]]'''
''Human • Oath of Vengeance Paladin''
''Human • Oath of Vengeance Paladin''
<span style="color:#555;">Devout of Athena</span>
<span style="color:#555;">Devout of Athena</span>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">Mercy is a gift. Justice is a promise.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; color:#333;">Mercy is a gift. Justice is a promise.</div>
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'''Retired/Former Members:''' [[Bechamel]] • [[Bruder]] • [[Thurmin (Retired)]] • [[Swarm of Rats]] • [[Cosima]]


== Factions & Power Players ==
== Factions & Power Players ==
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! style="width:40%;" | Your Relationship
! style="width:40%;" | Your Relationship
|-
|-
| [[Factions#The_Harpers|The Harpers]]
| [[The Harpers]]
| Quiet influence, protecting the Realms through secrets and leverage.
| Quiet influence, protecting the Realms through secrets and leverage.
| [[Gootcha]] is a member. Allies… so long as you don’t get loud.
| [[Gootcha]] is a member. Allies… so long as you don't get loud.
|-
|-
| [[Factions#Order_of_the_Gauntlet|Order of the Gauntlet]]
| [[Order of the Gauntlet]]
| Justice, courage, and the smiting of evil with extreme enthusiasm.
| Justice, courage, and the smiting of evil with extreme enthusiasm.
| [[Xanphina]] is a member. Respect earned through deeds.
| [[Xanphina]] is a member. Respect earned through deeds.
|-
|-
| [[Factions#Emerald_Enclave|Emerald Enclave]]
| [[Emerald Enclave]]
| Balance of nature; stopping threats that scar the land and wild places.
| Balance of nature; stopping threats that scar the land and wild places.
| [[Keyleth]] and [[Karma]] are members. The wild remembers kindness.
| [[Keyleth]] and [[Karma]] are members. The wild remembers kindness.
|-
|-
| [[Factions#Zhentarim|Zhentarim]]
| [[Zhentarim]]
| Profit, influence, and control of trade—by contract or coercion.
| Profit, influence, and control of trade—by contract or coercion.
| [[Shade]] is a member. Friends with benefits. And receipts.
| [[Shade]] is a member. Friends with benefits. And receipts.
|-
|-
| [[Factions#Cult_of_the_Dragon|Cult of the Dragon]]
| [[Cult of the Dragon]]
| Power through draconic tyranny; bringing back the Dragon Queen.
| Power through draconic tyranny; bringing back the Dragon Queen.
| Your enemy. Their plans have plans.
| Your enemy. Their plans have plans.
|-
| [[Council of Waterdeep]]
| Coordinating the defense of the Sword Coast against Tiamat's return.
| Allies in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon.
|}
|}


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! style="width:33%;" | Regions & Cities
! style="width:33%;" | Regions & Cities
! style="width:33%;" | Dungeons & Ruins
! style="width:33%;" | Dungeons & Ruins
! style="width:34%;" | Travel & Maps
! style="width:34%;" | Browse
|-
|-
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* [[Waterdeep]]
* [[Waterdeep]]
* [[Baldur's Gate]]
* [[Baldur's Gate]]
* [[Greenest]]
* [[Elturel]]
* [[Sword Coast]]
* [[Sword Coast]]
|
|
* [[Wave Echo Cave]]
* [[Wave Echo Cave]]
* [[Thundertree]]
* [[Thundertree]]
* [[Ancient Sites]]
* [[Castle Naerytar]]
* [[Dead Moors]]
* [[Cragmaw Castle]]
* [[Cave of Dragon Eggs]]
* [[Carnath Roadhouse]]
|
|
* [[Routes & Roads]]
* [[:Category:Locations|All Locations]]
* [[Sea Lanes]]
* [[:Category:Lost Mine of Phandelver|LMoP Locations]]
* [[Maps]]
* [[:Category:Rise of Tiamat|RoT Locations]]
|}
|}


== NPC Index ==
== Notable NPCs ==
* [[NPC Index#Allies|Allies]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
* [[NPC Index#Enemies|Enemies]]
! Allies
* [[NPC Index#Neutrals|Neutrals]]
! Enemies
* [[NPC Index#Missing|Missing / Unknown]]
! Browse
|-
|
* [[Sildar Hallwinter]]
* [[Gundren Rockseeker]]
* [[Leosin Erlanthar]]
* [[Governor Nighthill]]
* [[Ontharr Frume]]
* [[Jamna Gleamsilver]]
|
* [[Nezznar]] (The Black Spider) - Defeated
* [[Rezmir]] (The Black Dragon Lady)
* [[Langdedrosa Cyanwrath]]
* [[Frulam Mondath]]
* [[Venomfang]]
* [[Azbara Jos]]
|
* [[:Category:NPCs|All NPCs]]
* [[:Category:Player Characters|Party Members]]
* [[:Category:Villains|Villains]]
|}


== Lore & Records ==
== Campaign Resources ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:25%;" | Category
! style="width:25%;" | Category
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|-
| Sessions
| Sessions
| [[Session Logs]] • [[Session Log Template]] • [[Downtime]]  
| [[Session Logs]] • [[:Category:Sessions|All Sessions]] • [[Session Log Template]]
|-
|-
| Story
| Quests
| [[Timeline]] • [[Plots]] • [[Clues]] • [[Prophecies & Omens]]
| [[:Category:Quests|All Quests]] • [[:Category:Active Quests|Active]] • [[:Category:Completed Quests|Completed]]
|-
|-
| People
| People
| [[The Party]] • [[NPC Index]] • [[Organizations]]
| [[:Category:Player Characters|The Party]] • [[:Category:NPCs|All NPCs]] • [[:Category:Factions|Organizations]]
|-
|-
| Things
| Items
| [[Items & Relics]] • [[Spells & Mysteries]] • [[Treasures]]
| [[:Category:Items|All Items]] • [[:Category:Magic Items|Magic Items]]
|-
|-
| Places
| Places
| [[Locations]] • [[Regions]] • [[Maps]]
| [[:Category:Locations|All Locations]] • [[:Category:Lost Mine of Phandelver|LMoP]] • [[:Category:Rise of Tiamat|Rise of Tiamat]]
|}
 
 
== Resources ==
 
Quick reference pages for combat rules, party abilities, and campaign information:
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:30%;" | Resource
! style="width:70%;" | Description
|-
| [[Cover, Line of Sight, and Hiding]]
| Complete rules reference for cover mechanics, line of sight, and hiding in combat
|-
| [[Deez Nuts Synergies & Abilities]]
| Comprehensive party abilities, synergies, and combat reference for tactical planning
|}
|}


== Create New Pages ==
== Create New Pages ==
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'''Common templates:'''
'''Use templates to create new pages:'''
* [[Session Log Template|Session Log]]
 
* [[NPC Template|NPC]]
Copy a template, replace placeholder text, and save:
* [[Location Template|Location]]
* [[Template:Session]] - Session summaries
* [[Faction Template|Faction]]
* [[Template:NPC]] - Non-player characters
* [[Item Template|Item / Relic]]
* [[Template:Player Character]] - Party members
* [[Template:Location]] - Cities, dungeons, regions
* [[Template:Faction]] - Organizations and groups
* [[Template:Item]] - Magic items and relics
* [[Template:Quest]] - Quests and story arcs
 
'''See all templates:''' [[Template Index]]
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'''Warning: spoilers.''' If your players can see this section, consider page protection or moving this to a separate namespace.
'''Warning: spoilers.''' If your players can see this section, consider page protection or moving this to a separate namespace.


* [[DM Secrets]]
* [[Encounter Bank]]
* [[Villain Roster]]
* [[Unresolved Threads]]
* [[DM Tools]]
* [[DM Tools]]
* Use MediaWiki permissions to restrict access to DM-only content
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''“In the Sword Coast, history isn’t written by victors—it’s written by survivors.”''
''In the Sword Coast, history isn't written by victors—it's written by survivors.''
 
[[Category:Main]]

Latest revision as of 20:48, 17 January 2026


Quick Start
Campaign
  • Setting: Sword Coast, Faerûn (1488 DR)
  • Arc: Rise of Tiamat
  • Previously: Lost Mine of Phandelver

Welcome to the Campaign Codex

A living record of legends, lies, and very expensive mistakes.

This wiki tracks the lore, people, places, and consequences of your adventures across the Sword Coast in 1488 DR. Start with the Active Quests or check the latest Session Logs.

Current Arc: Rise of Tiamat

What you know: A cult devoted to the Dragon Queen gathers power, allies, and treasure—seeking to unmake the balance of the Realms. What you need: Leads, leverage, and friends in high (and low) places.

Active Quests

Quest Status Key NPCs
Investigate the Cult of the Dragon Active - Tracking cult operations across the Sword Coast Rezmir, Leosin Erlanthar, Governor Nighthill
Stop Rezmir and the Black Dragon Lady Active - Confronting cult leadership at Castle Naerytar Rezmir, Phlarb Splattergoo, Waverun
Find Maccath the Crimson Active - Locate the missing Arcane Brotherhood dragon expert in the Sea of Moving Ice Maccath the Crimson, Ramalia Haventree
Find Varram the White Active - Track down the Wyrmspeaker who lost the White Dragon Mask, last seen near Boareskr Bridge Varram the White, Ramalia Haventree
Report Findings to Council of Waterdeep Ongoing - Regular reporting obligation to the Council on Cult activities and quest progress Council of Waterdeep, Ramalia Haventree, Ontharr Frume

Completed Quests (Lost Mine of Phandelver)

See all: All Quests • Completed • Active

Quest Leads

Quest Leads are breadcrumbs, rumors, and mysteries the party has encountered but hasn't fully pursued yet. Unlike active quests, these are hints that could develop into full quests when investigated.

Quest Lead What's Known
Find Information on the Sighing Masks Mysterious magical items mentioned in passing. Their purpose and powers remain unknown.
Investigate the Bagpipes of Lariel's Lament Shade acquired these infernal bagpipes, but Zarchelia has further plans involving them and Shade's infernal heritage.
Infiltrate the Masquerade of Whispers A secret society of scholars who stole books from Candlekeep's infernal section. They meet monthly under the full moon.
Investigate Venomfang's Alliance with Thurmin and Nundro The green dragon is secretly guarding the Forge of Spells. What else might he be planning?
Investigate the Attacks on Halia's Waypoints The Cult has been attacking Halia's trade network, seeking the source of Phandalin's legendary magic items.
Investigate the Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star An ancient fey prophecy appears to describe Keyleth's destiny in the fight against Tiamat.

See all: All Quest Leads


The Party

Shade Tiefling • College of Lore Bard Zhentarim

Secrets travel faster when you sing them first.

Xanphina Half-Orc • Path of the Ancestral Guardian Order of the Gauntlet

When the ancestors speak, the living listen.

Gootcha Half-Elf • Phantom Rogue Harpers

The dead keep receipts. Gootcha collects them.

Keyleth Wood Elf • Swarmkeeper Ranger Emerald Enclave

A thousand wings; one purpose.

Karma Tabaxi • Circle of the Moon Druid Emerald Enclave

Curiosity didn't kill the cat. It made them legendary.

Alexios Human • Oath of Vengeance Paladin Devout of Athena

Mercy is a gift. Justice is a promise.

Retired/Former Members: Bechamel • Bruder • Thurmin (Retired) • Swarm of Rats • Cosima

Factions & Power Players

Faction What They Want Your Relationship
The Harpers Quiet influence, protecting the Realms through secrets and leverage. Gootcha is a member. Allies… so long as you don't get loud.
Order of the Gauntlet Justice, courage, and the smiting of evil with extreme enthusiasm. Xanphina is a member. Respect earned through deeds.
Emerald Enclave Balance of nature; stopping threats that scar the land and wild places. Keyleth and Karma are members. The wild remembers kindness.
Zhentarim Profit, influence, and control of trade—by contract or coercion. Shade is a member. Friends with benefits. And receipts.
Cult of the Dragon Power through draconic tyranny; bringing back the Dragon Queen. Your enemy. Their plans have plans.
Council of Waterdeep Coordinating the defense of the Sword Coast against Tiamat's return. Allies in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon.

Places to Know

Regions & Cities Dungeons & Ruins Browse

Notable NPCs

Allies Enemies Browse

Campaign Resources

Category Links
Sessions Session Logs • All Sessions • Session Log Template
Quests All Quests • Active • Completed
People The Party • All NPCs • Organizations
Items All Items • Magic Items
Places All Locations • LMoP • Rise of Tiamat


Resources

Quick reference pages for combat rules, party abilities, and campaign information:

Resource Description
Cover, Line of Sight, and Hiding Complete rules reference for cover mechanics, line of sight, and hiding in combat
Deez Nuts Synergies & Abilities Comprehensive party abilities, synergies, and combat reference for tactical planning

Create New Pages

Use templates to create new pages:

Copy a template, replace placeholder text, and save:

See all templates: Template Index

DM Notes (Protect This Page)

Warning: spoilers. If your players can see this section, consider page protection or moving this to a separate namespace.

  • DM Tools
  • Use MediaWiki permissions to restrict access to DM-only content

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