Dungeons & Dragons fans will likely welcome a return to Phandelver, and more specifically Phandalin, a small town on the Northern Sword Coast, between Neverwinter Wood and the Sword Mountains. The Shattered Obelisk boasts some familiar locations because it acts as a reimagining and expansion of a campaign that players have likely experienced before. The D&D Starter Set released in 2014 included The Lost Mine of Phandelver, which was specifically designed as a great point of introduction for newcomers, but had the versatility to be customised by Dungeon Masters to appeal to veterans. The Shattered Obelisk includes that very same narrative, albeit with a few changes.