Ice and Steel - The Two-Faced Czar
The Empire is a cruel and hostile place. Will you seize opportunity and ascend the social ladder? Or are you doomed to spend your life as a serf?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 8+ Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Empire of Vellisov is sprawling mix of steppe, deep forest and snow. The people here are as cold as the weather and as hard as ice. It is an evolutionary necessity: life in Vellisov is often short and cruel. That is, unless good fortune has placed you amongst the aristocracy. Unfortunately, you had no such luck. From your vantage point as a stable hand in the hinterland of the Empire, things are bleak. But an unforeseen opportunity presents itself. An opportunity to leave the confines of your lord's run-down manor and travel to the Imperial Capital. Will you seize the opportunity for adventure? Will you survive the machinations of the Imperial Court? Will you serve the Czar and elevate yourself from poverty? Or will you strive to topple the entire system? These are the choices facing you in Ice and Steel - The Two Faced Czar.
Game style
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
4.7
(3)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Rule of Cool
About me
Hello! I've been a DM/GM since I was a teenager. My game of choice is DnD, however, I also run Call of Cthulhu, Alien: RPG and others. I really enjoy the story-telling aspect of role-playing games. For me, GMing is about creating a compelling environment to challenge players -- it's not a competition. I'm just wrapping a 7 year long campaign cycle and looking to meet new players. Kicking off in 2026 will be two cycles of Curse of Strahd and a third with my pre-tested Homebrew Campaign Evershire which will carry players from 1st to 20th level. If there is enough interest, I will launch games for alternative systems -- check out a list of my faves below. Happy to learn something new for a committed player-base. Over the years I have spent literally thousands of dollars on games, tokens, rules, modules, maps, expansions and handouts -- all of which are housed on Roll 20. Benefit from my library of awesomeness for a truly immersive experience!! I prioritize fun and value the rule of cool -- so if you're looking for that type of environment, consider me as your next GM!
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Creating your character
Characters will start at Level 1 with a 27 point stat buy. Ideally we will discuss this during our Session Zero. Characters must not have noble backgrounds. Otherwise, sky's the limit.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please get a Roll20 account. You don't need to pay. I have all of the books you need.
What Graham Peddie brings to the table
I will provide VTT access, access to virtually all current 5e rules and expansions, custom tokens, custom maps, custom creatures, bespoke battle maps. This adventure is tried, tested and true1 I recently ran my personal group through it from levels 1-14. There are many opportunities for role-play and palace intrigue as well as epic battles! You truly get to determine your character's destiny!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Graham Peddie creates a safe table
Session zero to lay out expectations and on-going outreach to make sure everyone is having fun!!! Fewer content warnings on this game than in Curse of Strahd or Alien RPG. There is a LOT of classism -- it's kinda the point of the adventure!
Content warnings
Safety tools used