Shadowdark: The Black Ice of Uriztheim
The darkness is cold, you are trapped in this fortress with unrelenting cold outside and treachery below, Choose your path wisely.
$30.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Thursday - 3:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
❄️ Endure a sunless winter where warmth is wealth and coal is counted like gold ⛏️ Delve into frost-choked mines where the stone itself turns against you 🗡️ Face ancient things stirring beneath the mountain, hungry and unforgotten 💀 Survive by grit, steel, and dwindling supplies as Uriztheim stands on the brink Have you ever wanted to fight for a home that was built to outlast the world, only to discover the world has turned its back on you as you freeze from within? The sun has not risen in six months. Only starlight and auroras that cast no warmth upon Uriztheim, the dwarven hold carved into the mountainside. Its stone towers and vaulted halls stand firm, yet the courtyards are buried in wind-packed snow and the great gate is sealed in black ice. One forge still burns, but the glow feels small against the endless night. In the lower mines, a vein of glass-dark frost was uncovered, spreading through the rock like a living thing. Many miners vanished, and the tunnels they sealed now freeze the fortress from within. Coal is rationed and ale is counted by the cup. The High Thane speaks of endurance, yet old runes in the Hall of Oaths seep frozen pitch and the stone groans after dusk. Green aurora light stains the granite each night. Sentries on the outer wall whisper of a towering horned shape moving beyond the gates, dragging a spear of black ice that scars the stone and never melts. Uriztheim was built to outlast any siege, but this is no army, this is the cold dark hunger of a world that does not care. You must delve into the depths to retrieve fuel, food, and perhaps somewhere in the darkness a spark of hope.
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(17)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
60 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Creativity
About me
Hello! My name is Andrew and I have been deeply immersed in Dungeons and Dragons Games and stories since 1999. I began running 5e in 2022 and in that time I have ran Most of the published campaign books and so many of my own plots. I have been running Professional 5e Campains in person since 2023 at a wonderful Local shop and have been streaming online games since 2024. I love running Dungeons and Dragons and am making time to run even more games now!
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Creating your character
Players will create their characters with the core rules of Shadowdark only, No cursed scrolls or homebrew. We will create our party collaboratively in our first session max Hit die at level 1 rolled Stats 3d6 in order, one full reroll allowed.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Be prepared to sit in on a discord call and learn as you go with dice and sheet in hand. and be prepared to watch the live camera feed of my miniatures and battle map on Youtube
What Andrew brings to the table
Whether you’re brand new to tabletop RPGs or returning after years away, I’m here to guide you into the torchlit depths of Shadowdark with clarity, patience, and just the right amount of dread. I’ve spent years introducing players to roleplaying games, and there’s nothing I love more than watching someone step into a dungeon for the first time.heart pounding, torch flickering, not knowing what waits beyond the next door. Here’s what you can expect from me as your Game Master: 🕯️ A Steady Guide in the Dark You don’t need to know the rules. Shadowdark is fast and intuitive, and I’ll teach you everything you need as we play. No rulebook memorization. No pressure. Just clear guidance and confident rulings so you can focus on surviving. ⚖️ Fair, Fast, and Unforgiving (But Fun) Shadowdark thrives on momentum. Turns move quickly. Torches burn in real time. The dungeon does not wait. I keep the game flowing, make rulings on the spot, and ensure the tension feels thrilling and not confusing. ⚔️ Dangerous, Tactical Combat Combat in Shadowdark is quick and deadly. Positioning, light sources, and teamwork matter. I’ll help you understand your options, but survival will be hard won by clever actions and the rolls of the dice.
Homebrew rules
Hunter mode, Defeated monsters grant EXP
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Andrew creates a safe table
Table rules regarding Fostering Respect Avoiding Metagaming Table Talk No PVP lines and veils
Content warnings
Safety tools used