Rime of the Frostmaiden - A Horrific Reimagining

Creating your character

Since this campaign will be utilizing the Horrors and Hellscapes system, I’m more than happy to lead players through their first character creation, free of charge. The system is inherently modular and point-based, so making a character is as easy as choosing what options and powers you want, with no inherent restrictions or overbearing rules. I also have a collection of premade characters that you’re more than welcome to alter and change later once you have a firmer grasp on how the system works. Because the system is designed as a universal one that prioritizes creative freedom, believe me when I say that any power fantasy is possible. If there’s a certain class or subclass from a different game system you’ve been excited to play but haven’t been able to, or you’d like to try and create a character with a wholly unique gameplay style, this system will cater to your every need. To gain access to the docs I use for character creation, just shoot me a message! As for the characters themselves, I adore working with my players to make sure their characters and their backstories make sense within the setting and matter to the overarching story of the campaign. I can make almost any character make sense in this setting, but if you’d like direction, I’d recommend making a character who has a reason to be this far north. Perhaps they’re a natural resident of the towns and is sick of all the cold and misery and has chosen to take fate into their own hands. Perhaps they’ve been scorned by the druids of the tundra, or are a wizard of the brotherhood trying to find a solution to the endless winter. They could even be a talking animal, cursed with sapience and citizenship. Anything is possible! You could even be a sentient toaster! I’m serious!

Preparing for the session

All you need to bring is a Discord and Roll20 account, a stable internet connection, and a working microphone. A webcam is also encouraged but completely optional. Also, a love for adventure! I’ve been running games for years with all sorts of players, and I’ve found that no matter your experience with ttrpgs, your ability to do roleplay, or your knowledge of combat and numbers, the best thing to bring is a hunger for exciting stories and marvelous worlds. With a positive attitude and a love for your fellow player, the world can be yours!

What Daniel L brings to the table

I’ve ran Rime of the Frostmaiden more than a dozen times over the past 6 years and have made lots of changes both big and small to make the entire adventure much more coherent and exciting to play through. I make a strong effort to include player backstories into the narrative as much as possible, ensuring that your decisions matter to the world at large, and that the same world matters to you. My hope is to bring you an unforgettable experience where you can play out your power fantasies to your heart’s content! The maps I utilize take full advantage of dynamic lighting within roll20, and I’m extremely well versed when it comes to improvising and improving adventures or characters on the spot no matter what the group wants to go with. This story is yours, so please, do as you wish!

How Daniel L creates a safe table

This campaign prides itself on a beautifully made sand-box adventure, allowing the players to delve into different plot-lines and quests at any time, and I encourage my players to go after whatever sounds most intriguing in the moment. The themes involved in this adventure include horror, mystery, and darkness: perfect for fans of scary stories! The various towns and people you come across are all suffering from the everlasting dark and bitter cold. Basic survival is paramount, meaning players will often come across individuals that are just trying to ward off death in whatever way they can. If there’s any hope for salvation, it’s in the hands of the party. Having ran more than 700 games over the past 6 years with all sorts of people, I welcome players of all ages and backgrounds and am happy to teach new players the ropes of the game without needing to slow things down. Players are always welcome to message me outside of session hours if they have questions or concerns of any kind. If there's anything I can do to make your experience in my games better, please let me know!