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Icebound Chronicles: Tale Of Legends | Lvl 8
In the land of blizzards and giants, a small group of extraordinary people writes history, one adventure at a time.
About the adventure
𝘈 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 7 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘈 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. Every 26 years, a great blizzard changes the landscape and the people of Fjordruun. To some, the blizzard is a calamity; to others, it is a blessing. For you, it is a life-changing event. Starting as level 3 adventurers, our journey begins 10 years after the last Great Blizzard, which marked some with the sigil of the dragon-god Skadyan. As Giants begin raiding, the two nations are crashing, while the priests warn about the evil that the blizzard has awakened. Be prepared and write a will, for there is no going back. Will you pit the ruling factions against each other? Steal the guarded knowledge of the Myremag mages? Become revered Giant slayers? Criminals of the Hive? Stormwhale hunters, Stormphax seekers, Sister of the Wild? Why not captain your own airship, evolve your crew, and amass treasures and artifacts that would shame even the legends?
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4 years on StartPlaying
507 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Ever since I first picked up a twenty-sided die, I’ve wanted to be behind the GM screen, narrating fantastical stories my friends create. I’ve come a long way since the days of pen and paper and cozy huddles around my kitchen table—but one thing hasn’t changed: I treat you as a friend in my home and worlds. With a background in theater and literature, I strive to weave meticulously crafted narratives that stir minds and hearts. Each story has the freedom to breathe and grow, with the ultimate goal of creating a majestic tale we’ll remember for life. I also create TTRPG supplements and articles, some of which have even found their way onto Gen Con tables! I’m deeply passionate about community and storytelling as ways to bridge the hardships of life and forge lasting companionships. You can find my work and musings at elvenfirefly.com.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Sets the Mood
They are excellent at making sure that each player is included and give plenty of room for the players to bounce off each other. They also do well at incorporating player's actions and statements into the narrative to help the players feel like they're really making a difference in the world around them. They are also significantly good at working with players individually to elevate interesting character concepts to the next level and incorporate them into worldbuilding. They give freedom for players to go all out with their character's past and just as well handle characters with a mysterious past, being exceptionally good at molding blank slates into amazing stories as they also guide the players' characters on that journey of self-discovery. They also focus on ensuring the party members focus on the enjoyment of the entire group to bring the best possible experience to everyone involved.
It's impossible to really describe how great of a GM Nikko is. His voices, worldbuilding, mood setting, and overall skills as a GM are unrivaled in my book. he has this way of not only submersing you these elaborate and wild worlds that he builds but he also makes you really connect with your character in ways you weren't really planning for. after years of mediocre GM's Nikko has really reignited my passion for the game.He really makes every effort to make everyone feel included and important. I implore you to try a game without him and I'm willing to bet if you do you'll be coming back for more.
I've had a blast with Nikko so far. He's incredibly accommodating to player ideas in both character creation and gameplay. Regardless of player experience, Nikko makes sure everyone has a great time and can get comfortable with the systems. Great balance of roleplay, adventuring and combat as well. What really stands out is his skill at helping characters shine in their own way and creating an immersive atmosphere with amazing NPCs full of personality. I can definitely recommend him as a GM for players of any skill level.
I think its safe to say that Nikko is my favorite GM on startplaying. He is such an incredibly kind and welcoming person with a great sense of humor and an adaptability like no other. You know logically that most modern game systems have moved away from the GM vs Player mentally to something more about cooperative storytelling and fun, but Nikko’s style really makes you feel it. I’ve never seen a GM who is so excited by a player’s bold choices and crazy narrative swings. He is so genuine in his desire for you to be the hero of the story. Not to say that he’ll pull any punches. Nikko will not hesitate to back your character into a terrifying corner, but he’ll be cheering the loudest when you make that crit when you needed it. He gives 110% every session with his voices and story and there is never a day when I’m not eagerly looking forward to game. He also does a great job of balancing spotlights, making sure to touch base with all the players during a scene to make sure no one is left out. If you're even slightly tempted by one of his games, sign up. You will not regret it.
Character creation
Creating your character
Characters will be created prior to the first session. I'll help you with the backstory to tie you into the setting. • Use point-buy or a standard array for character creation. • Level 8 • Fixed HP, milestone leveling. • You'll gain full access to my combat rules after joining my Discord.
📅 Level 8. Join us as we deal with the aftermath of defeating a powerful vampire lord in the City of the Dead. We have: • Dwarf Cleric • Reborn Fighter • Firbolg Ranger Feel free to contact me about anything.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 🔵 Free Discord account for voice chat (https://discord.com/) 🔵 Free Forge account to join the virtual tabletop (https://eu.forge-vtt.com/)
What Nikko | ElvenFirefly brings to the table
I will bring a deep passion for epic tales, a vast experience in dramatic storytelling, and love and care for you to have a perfect campaign. In addition, my most trusted tools are top-notch virtual tabletop, music for every mood, the atmosphere, and a cauldron of emotions.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Headphones
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Nikko | ElvenFirefly creates a safe table
🔴 Zero tolerance towards anything other than being inclusive and excellent towards each other. We will cover general rules, Lines and Veils during onboarding. ⌛10-minute break roughly in the middle