Blood and Snow: Winter's Reign
You've been offered a small fortune to protect an unknown shipment through the harsh, frozen mountains of the land of Dorragal.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 9:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 25+ Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Blood and Snow takes place in the world of Tenembra, a realm of monsters and constant turmoil. You will play an adventurer, hired by the Norwell Transportation Company to take a caravan carrying a shipment through the mountains of Dorragal, heading for the fortress city of Stonepoint. The mountains are bitter and cold, but they may be the least of your worries in this frozen place... The snow hides monsters, and worse. This game features unique survival mechanics and every character will have access to a variety of special attacks depending on what weapons they wield. (See homebrew for more information). You will have to battle against the harsh temperatures, seek out shelter from the frost, and stave off any of the forgotten creatures wandering these forested mountains. All the while keeping the Caravan secured, and you and your companions alive. Should the delivery be successful, where will you go then? Or will you be amidst the frozen bodies buried on the mountains of Dorragal?
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
38 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Inclusive, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I'm Jay! I'm a long time RPG player and lover of all things creative. I've been a passionate creator of fantasy universes for over 10 years now, and DMing for 8! I love writing, drawing, and making storied worlds most of all. As A Dungeon Master, I love getting invested in my player's characters and crafting enjoyable experiences for all involved! About my games: The Content: I tend to run games in homebrewed settings, from grand overarching storylines to good ol' dungeon hack n slash. I primarily do 5th edition DnD, but I am versed in several other systems. You can expect content tailored custom to the campaign and your characters- from monsters to magical items, intense combat and interactions with varied NPCs, all tied together with a focus on fun. Inclusivity and Safety: as said, my priority is on fun, but also making sure all our welcome! I run an LGBTQIA+ positive table and use the X card system to ensure everyone's having a good time. Before games are ran I'll go over the setting and possible things that are encountered within in a session 0, and we'll go from there! Quality Online Experience: I run my games on Roll20, create custom tokens, items, monsters, and use several customized soundtracks to run my games, as well as an online discord to chat and have downtime with fellow adventurers! I also use various mapmaking tools to provide an immersive environment. Extra Goodies: Ever wanted a drawing of your character? Well, for my players I offer hand drawn artwork of their character in my campaigns as part of the package experience! After 5-10 sessions to let you experience the world and find your character, I will draw a colored headshot of your character! With all that in mind, I look forward to adventuring with you all! May the dice roll in your favor, and I hope to see you soon!
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Creating your character
Characters for this campaign will start at 3rd level! You will start with a free feat, and for your ability scores you will use the following array: 16, 15, 14, 12, 10, 8. Any 2014 5th edition books published by Wizards of the Coast are allowed. Homebrewed races, subclasses, and classes will be examined on a case by case basis for approval. You will make your sheets on roll20. There will be a session 0 where I will assist with character creation and answer any questions.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please have a Discord and Roll20 account prepared as well as a mic! no other programs are necessary. Basic understanding of 5e rules is appreciated, but I will explain anything necessary and help as much as I can. Characters will once again be made during session 0 on the roll20!
What DM Jay brings to the table
I have a Roll20 subscription and that's where all our games will be ran. I utilize custom tokens, maps, and a curated playlist to add to everything! I do voices and accents for all characters, and while I am aware of most rules in 5e I tend to adjust or allow whatever I think fits or is most fun for the moment! We'll also use Discord for voice, and you'll be invited to a custom server for my games. Combat in my games tends to be on the tougher side, though I more than prepare my players with unique magical items and custom abilities to help you feel powerful even against the most daunting of foes.
Homebrew rules
This game will have some moderate homebrewed elements! The environment of Dorragal is frozen and cold, and your characters will need adequate protection and preparations to handle the frost. Biting Cold can build up over time, and only proper warmth and shelter can curb its effects. There is not only pain in Dorragal, however. Weapons and Foci are imbued with Weapon Arts, unique abilities that can turn the tide in combat. From even the most basic dagger to a legendary greatsword, all weapons and magical foci possess a form of Weapon Art. In addition, there are the following Homebrewed rules: -Potions only require a bonus action to consume. If you drink a healing potion as an action, you heal the maximum amount possible. -If a creature rolls a natural 1 on an attack roll within 5 feet of their target, the target can use their reaction to make an attack of opportunity. -Natural 20's on attack rolls double any relevant damage modifiers as well as the dice.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How DM Jay creates a safe table
Feel free to DM me at any time during the game and i will discreetly pause and speak with you or the table about any issues that need to be resolved an ensure everyone feels safe and is having fun. We'll have a session 0 before our first session, going over the general game and assisting in character creation. You can also ask any questions you have whenever you need to! After each session we'll take a couple minutes to go over it and talk about the general vibe of it after.
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