Dead Winter (Homebrew) 🏳️🌈 First 3 sessions FREE New players
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
The Frozen Nation of Ewhana Beckons Far to the north lies Ewhana, a land of unrelenting frost and ancient power. Here, survival is a battle against the elements, where fierce tribes forge their lives amid snow and ice, bound together by community and tradition. But beyond the firelight, the tundra hides secrets: ancient monsters, vengeful frost giants, and whispers of a city long buried within the glaciers—a city said to hold treasures and power beyond imagination. Will you brave the cold to uncover the truth? What Awaits in Ewhana? 🛡️ A Viking-Inspired Setting – Embrace the spirit of warriors, shamans, and hunters in a tribal society that values strength, honor, and community above all else. ❄️ Battle the Frozen Wastes – Survive encounters with deadly Ice Trolls, cunning Frost Giants, and the terrible might of White Dragons that rule the skies. 🏔️ Explore the Glacier’s Secrets – Dive into the myths of a lost city entombed in ice, a place where gods once walked and unimaginable power lies frozen in time. 🪓 Forge Your Path – Will you lead your tribe to glory, uncover ancient relics to protect your people, or strike out as a lone adventurer to carve your legend in the ice? 🔥 Community and Conflict – Form alliances—or rivalries—with other tribes as you face the challenges of survival, politics, and ancient grudges. The Call of the Frozen North The glacier is shifting. Rumors spread of ruins emerging from the ice, and with them, dangers and treasures alike. Ewhana’s balance is fragile, and the tribes will need champions to rise against the looming threats—or fall to the frozen wilds. The frost awaits your courage. Will you rise to the challenge? Gather your allies, sharpen your axe, and journey to Ewhana. Adventure is calling!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
5.0
(31)
1 year on StartPlaying
75 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Have a working microphone, stable internet connection and discord.
What I provide
I have set up a Discord and Foundry VTT. I have done a ton of worldbuilding. I pride myself on making deep and interesting NPCS. I love to use voice acting and love engaging my players in the story and the lore. I pride myself on my ability to create complex and engaging NPCS. I have spent months crafting the setting of Kaitor and it's nations. I often provide soundtracks for my scenes to set the mood. The Rule of Cool will always be followed. Expect maps, pictures to set the scene, dynamic lighting, miniatures, a custom UI, Music, NPC voices and more.
Gameplay details
Safety tools will be reviewed at session 0 and players are encouraged to contact me with any issues or discomfort. X cards will be used in game.
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Cannibalism
• Character Death
• Cults
• Death
• Drowning
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Execution
• Extreme Violence
• Fire
• Freezing
• Gore
• Hostages
• Language/Cursing
• Lifechanging Injury
• Murder
• Slavery
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Characters will start at level 1 using the 2024 rules. As this is a homebrew setting certain races will not be available (please inquire for more information.) Kaitor has a unique pantheon. Character creation will take place during Session 0. Characters will be made on D&D Beyond and ported into Foundry. Players will start at Level 1. We will discuss whether we will level based off of XP or Milestone.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
3-3.5 Hour Duration
2 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+