Rime of the Frostmaiden: Absolute Zero | Level 1 | New
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
"Sovereign of summers lost, general of winter's war; Long live the queen of cold and frost. May She reign forevermore." ❄️ Explore the frozen wasteland. Discover long lost secrets and unique locations each with their own immersive map, supported by curated music and ambience. ❄️ Face the numerous threats that loom upon the struggling citizens of the Ten Towns. Savage monsters, plotting cultists, power-hungry criminals, invading armies, divinely empowered zealots and worst of all, the unrelenting frost. ❄️ Meet distinct NPCs, pushing their own agendas. All brought to life with detailed and beautiful art as well as personalized tokens. ❄️ Breeze through tactical & challenging combat employing automated spells and abilities with cool visual & sound effects. ❄️ Expanded with homebrew additions, including iconic characters and areas. Fans of the Crystal Shard, rejoice! It has been two years since the Dale last saw a single ray of sunlight. Despair has started bearing down on the locals, as sinister forces carry out plans of domination. Icewind Dale once had its heroes, but they are long gone. Someone else has to step up and fill their shoes. Will it be you, or will you go down a different path? In this sandbox campaign, your choices and actions are what shapes the world. You decide who to help and how, which rumors to pursue, where to explore, who your allies and enemies will be. Solve situations your way, be it combat, diplomacy, intimidation or even challenging your opponents to a game with everything at stake. What players have to say about Absolute Zero: 🗣️ "Every session is amazing, fun, and unique! We've done everything from dungeon crawls to creating a political smear campaign against a cult leader to a murder mystery!" - Daren 🗣️ "We became heroes in a natural and satisfying way that felt earned." - Jason 🗣️ "Exciting, Delightful, and Chilling. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be." - John 🗣️ "A wonderfully terrifying campaign, run by a top notch DM!." - Iz ❄️ Foundry Trailer: ❄️ https://youtu.be/7pw0FyXzejY Don't forget to dress warmly.
Weekly *34 Point buy, 2024 + Expanded rules* Current Party:
5.0
(79)
3 years on StartPlaying
581 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Visual Aid
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Microphone, in a relatively quiet environment is required. Webcam is optional but highly preferred. It enhances communication significantly. You will be needing an account on D&D Beyond and Discord. (Both free) I will be providing access to a Discord server with detailed guides on all aspects of gameplay. Please contact me in discord after you sign up to add you to the server or use the link provided in the prep material.
What I provide
Everything you will need for character creation on D&D Beyond Foundry VTT with automated Spells, Features, Immersive Maps and Dynamic Lighting. A relaxed, safe and inclusive environment where you can have fun. Deep knowledge of the game and the drive to make all of your ideas (crazy or not) into reality. Each player will receive a custom animated token for their character (after 4 sessions) as well as a free session if you commission art for your character from my affiliated artists (after 8 sessions).
Gameplay details
This campaign contains a balanced mix of roleplaying, intense and challenging combat encounters and exploration / survival. You will explore Icewind Dale, face the hazards of the frozen tundra, discover long lost mysteries and foil Evil's plans. The focus will be on player choices and actions mattering and affecting the fate of the Ten Towns. We will fine tune the details according to player preference during session zero. Speaking of session zero, we will be having one to discuss expectations and safety. While this game veers towards horror we will talk about lines, veils and limits to ensure it still remains a safe space without making anyone feel uncomfortable. CAUTION! Rime of the Frostmaiden is a horror campaign in its core! Do expect to encounter bleakness, possible starvation and isolation, extreme cold, cosmic and body horror, brainwashing and human sacrifice. For our safety tools, we will be using the X,N,O card system inside Foundry VTT as well as Stars and Wishes. Should the above not prove enough, I'm always available for any concerns. The sessions will be weekly, online over Foundry, Discord and using D&D Beyond. We will be using milestones for leveling. There will be a 10 minute break, close to the middle of the session, depending on when the narrative fits it. There will be a zero tolerance policy on bullying, sexual harassment, racism, hate speech and prejudice. Those who do not abide by these standards will be removed from the game with no refund.
Content warnings
• Alcoholism
• Alcohol Use
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Drowning
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Emotional Abuse
• Execution
• Fire
• Memory Erasing
• Mental Illness
• Mind alteration
• Mind Control
• Paralyzation
• Scars
• Self-Harm
• Suffocation
• Suicide
• Suicide Ideation
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
There will be a session zero which will include character creation, so no stress if you need any help with it. This will ensure a coherent party for a more harmonious game. Players who wish to have a headstart will have access to the entirety of the allowed character options on D&D Beyond, along with a detailed guide on how to do so. Characters will be finalized during session 0, so you can change your mind or tweak your character up to the last second before we play. Pregenerated characters will be available on request.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
• D&D Beyond
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
3-3 Hour duration
0 / 5 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+