Learn to Play D&D! ❄️ Dragon of Icespire Peak ❄️ Levels 1-7
A white ice dragon has flown south to a nearby mountain and the villagers are not safe. Can you save the land and slay the mighty beast?
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome to the frontier of the Sword Coast! I’m Shaun, a passionate Dungeon Master who loves helping players fall in love with Dungeons & Dragons. Dragon of Icespire Peak is the perfect starting adventure, set in the rugged lands around Phandalin — a quiet frontier town surrounded by untamed wilderness, ancient ruins, and growing danger. A fearsome white dragon has claimed the icy peaks nearby, and its presence is throwing the region into chaos. As adventurers, you’ll take on quests, protect the people, and slowly uncover what it truly means to be a hero. New to D&D? You’re in the right place. This campaign is designed to ease you into the game at a comfortable pace, teaching rules naturally through play while focusing on story, choices, and fun. Whether this is your very first roll of a d20 or you’re returning to the table after a break, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Expect a cozy, beginner-friendly atmosphere with plenty of excitement, danger, and unforgettable moments. Sharpen your blade, steady your spellbook, and look to the skies — adventure awaits at Icespire Peak.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, World Builder
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I'm Shaun, a very invested and player-focused DM. I've DMed for several groups over the years, and been a player as well. I have preferred being a DM because of how invested I get when I play D&D and I want to build an entire world for my players. I enjoy DMing for new players as well as anyone who just seems enthusiastic to play every week and has a sense of wonder and intrigue. I am very open minded to all homebrew subclasses and items within reason. Overall I'm just very passionate for D&D and would love to play with a long term group as passionate as I am!
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Creating your character
Character creation for Dragon of Icespire Peak is designed to be flexible and welcoming, especially for new players. We’ll be using point buy for ability scores to keep things fair and balanced, and any official D&D 5e class or subclass is allowed, so feel free to play what excites you most. Whether you want to swing a sword, sling spells, sneak through the shadows, or support your allies, there’s a place for you in this story. Characters should be heroes willing to take on dangerous work and help the people of the frontier, though how you do that is entirely up to you. If you’re new to D&D, don’t worry — I’m happy to help you build your character step by step, explain your abilities, and make sure you feel confident before we begin. Bring a concept you’re excited about, and we’ll shape it together into an adventurer ready to face the dangers of Icespire Peak.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Be sure to join our discord server for the voice call. Cameras are not necessary. We will use DndBeyond and Roll20 for our games.
What Shaun brings to the table
I will utilize ambient music based on the setting, voice npcs to the best of my (limited) ability, embrace the rule of cool and giving the players their own personal spotlights. I love seeing teamwork and creativity be rewarded so I will be sure to make it worthwhile to go all in. I want all of my players to feel useful and seen in every session. I will be sure to answer any questions as needed so don't be shy if you need help during a session.
Homebrew rules
We will vote on several quality of life rules before we play, and do the same if we encounter them live.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Shaun creates a safe table
I will message each player individually about personal lines and veils to prevent discomfort. In session zero we will cover the topic and at any time during a session players are free to message me or vocally use a safe word to avoid an uncomfortable situation.
Content warnings
Safety tools used