Icewind Dale: A Lv. 1-12 Survival Horror Campaign
Endless night grips Icewind Dale. Food runs thin, monsters roam, and something ancient stirs beneath the ice, whispering your names.
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Bi-weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Icewind Dale has not seen the sun in over two years. What began as a harsh winter has become an endless night, a curse of cold and darkness smothering the far north. The aurora burns eerily above, beautiful and wrong, while the wind howls like something alive. Food grows scarce, trade has withered, and Ten-Towns survives by desperation, superstition, and stubborn hope. Monsters stalk the tundra more boldly than ever—hungry beasts, twisted things drawn by the cold, and shapes that move beneath the ice. People vanish on lonely roads. Old ruins crack open as the permafrost shifts. Whispers spread of sacrifices, ancient magic, and a presence beneath the glaciers that dreams of eternal winter. Each town has its own troubles, grudges, and secrets. Some pray for salvation. Others profit from suffering. And far beyond the flickering torchlight, something ancient stirs—patient, watching, waiting for the right moment to wake. Icewind Dale does not care if you are a hero. But it will test what you are willing to become to survive. You Might Be A native of Ten-Towns, hardened by cold and loss, fighting to protect your home or escape it. A mercenary or adventurer, drawn north by rumors of pay, lost relics, or desperate contracts. A refugee or exile, fleeing the south with nowhere left to go but the frozen edge of the world. A scholar, mage, or priest, seeking the truth behind the Everlasting Rime or the gods tied to it. A hunter, trapper, or guide, whose livelihood depends on the tundra and who knows it’s changing. A criminal or fugitive, hiding where the law is weak and the cold kills pursuers faster than blades. Whether bound by chance, necessity, or fate, you find yourselves in Icewind Dale as the long night deepens. The cold is tightening its grip. The people are losing hope. And whatever is coming… will not be stopped by warmth alone.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.7
(7)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
7 games hosted
Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Knows the Rules, Creativity
About me
Hello, my name is Andrew, and I am a Dungeon Master. I have been playing D&D for over 10 years and have been a DM for half that time. I have a passion for running intense horror campaigns, crafting stories filled with tension, mystery, and psychological dread. Whether it's gothic nightmares, cosmic terrors, or unsettling folk horror, I love immersing players in eerie, suspenseful worlds where fear is just as powerful as any monster they face.
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Creating your character
🤝 Session Zero Collaboration: We'll collaboratively create characters during our session zero. 💻 Platform: Characters will be created using D&D Beyond. 📚 Source Material: All D&D 5E 2024 or 2014 sourcebooks available on D&D Beyond can be used. 🛠️ Character Creation Assistance: I'm here to help you craft a character that fits both your vision and our campaign’s theme. Let’s bring your hero to life together!. ✨ Personal Touch: Encouraged to bring your own unique ideas and creativity to your character's story and abilities.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
💬 Discord: Ensure you have access to Discord and a decent quality mic. 🎲 D&D Basics: Familiarity with D&D 5e rules is a plus, but not essential. New players are welcome and guidance will be provided. 📖 Character Sheets: Use D&D Beyond for creating and managing your character sheets. 🧠 Mindset: Bring your imagination and a cooperative spirit for a fun, engaging storytelling experience!
What Andrew brings to the table
🎨 Creative Storytelling and Ambient Music: Expect a rich, immersive narrative enhanced with ambient music to set the mood and deepen the gaming experience. 🤖 Tactical and Intense Combat: Prepare for strategically challenging encounters. I aim to balance tactical depth with fast-paced action to keep combat exciting and engaging. 🗺️ Custom Maps and Tokens: Visual aids like custom maps and tokens will be used to enrich your understanding of the environment and help track your adventures visually. 👥 Interactive NPCs: Our world is populated with dynamic NPCs, each crafted to add depth and intrigue to the story. Expect meaningful interactions that could turn the tide of your journey. 🎲 Rule of Cool: I embrace the Rule of Cool, prioritizing fun and dramatic moments over strict adherence to rules. 📖 Third-Party Sourcebooks and Custom Crafting Rules: Open to using third-party content to enrich the game, provided it enhances our adventure and maintains game balance. Additionally, custom crafting rules will be available to allow more personalized gear and items.
Homebrew rules
🧪Drinking potions is a bonus action: For the sanity of the players potions will now only take a bonus action to drink ⚔️Pathfinder Crits (Roll damage and double it) Crits need a buff so we use pathfinder Crits to give that extra punch needed ❄️Gritty Realism Horror is a struggle for survival in all aspects so count your rations and bring a coat it’s about to get dangerous
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Andrew creates a safe table
🛠️ Session 0 – Setting Boundaries Before we begin, we’ll have a Session 0 to discuss: Content Boundaries 🔲 (Lines & Veils, topics to avoid, or limit) Character Themes & Tone 🎭 (What kind of stories do you want to tell?) Player Comfort Tools ⚠️ (X-Card, "pause for a moment," etc.) Gameplay Expectations 🎲 (Tone, difficulty, and level of intensity) Horror is best when it’s tailored to the players—so if certain topics don’t work, we’ll adjust! ⏸️ Breaks & Check-Ins Regular Breaks (as needed) Mid-Session Check-Ins (Quick “How’s everyone feeling?” moments) No Pressure to Continue (If a scene becomes too much, we can pause, fade to black, or shift focus) 💬 Aftercare – Decompression & De-Railing Post-Session Talk (A few minutes to discuss intense moments, address concerns, and share highlights) Debrief & Light Chat (Switching topics, memes, or just casual talk to help shake off tension) Emotional Cool-Down (If a session was heavy, checking in afterward to make sure everyone’s okay)
Content warnings
Safety tools used