Veils of the Realm: Sea of Moving Ice

Creating your character

Character Creation Character creation will be completed before the game begins. This campaign starts with characters already on the road north your past matters, but the story begins once you arrive in Yartar. Starting Level Characters begin at Level 1. This is an intentional low-level start to support the horror and survival tone. You are capable, but not powerful, and the environment is the greatest threat. Ability Scores Use any of the three methods to create your character. Allowed Material All official Wizards of the Coast 5e content is allowed. Homebrew and third-party material require approval. Character Concept Guidelines Characters should be: Grounded: Former adventurers, guards, sailors, mercenaries, pilgrims, or people running out of options. Motivated to take dangerous work: Coin, escape, desperation, curiosity, or obligation all work. Not chosen ones: This is not a power fantasy or prophecy-driven story. Ask yourself: What did you leave behind? Why did you keep going north? What are you afraid of losing next? You don’t need a long backstory, one or two strong hooks is perfect.

Preparing for the session

This is a play-by-post game run entirely on Discord. You’ll need a Discord account to participate, and you’ll be invited to a private server once accepted. Characters will be created and maintained on D&D Beyond for easy reference. A campaign link will be provided. Players may optionally use Tupperbox on Discord to post in-character messages with a character name and avatar. This isn’t required, but it’s encouraged for clarity and immersion, especially in a PbP format. Before play begins, please read through the campaign description and character creation guidelines to be sure the tone and pacing are a good fit.

What Last brings to the table

As your GM, I focus on atmosphere, tension, and narrative immersion. This is a slow-burn, play-by-post game where every post shapes the world and your experience within it. I describe not just what your characters see, but what they feel, hear, and sense, the groan of ice under a distant floe, the whisper of the wind through a frozen shipwreck, or the unsettling way shadows stretch unnaturally at night. I encourage rich, descriptive roleplay and give space for your characters’ thoughts, fears, and relationships to develop naturally. While I maintain the rules as a foundation, I prioritize story logic and horror over rigid mechanics, and I often reward creative solutions or clever uses of abilities. Combat exists, but it is tense and deliberate rather than constant; the real danger often comes from exhaustion, isolation, or the environment itself. Expect moral dilemmas, uncertainty, and consequences that linger beyond a single scene. To support immersion, I provide maps, unique npcs, and scene descriptions. While I do not voice characters in PbP, I encourage you to adopt a consistent style and may provide tips on tools like Tupperbox to help bring your character’s posts to life. You will always know the stakes, the dangers, and your options, but I will never shield you from consequences—the arctic night is relentless, and your choices matter. My goal is to create a world that feels alive, unpredictable, and tense, where success is measured not by loot or power, but by endurance, cunning, and the bonds you form with your companions. Players can expect a highly narrative, atmospheric, and immersive experience that rewards thought, patience, and attention to detail.

Homebrew rules

Drinking a potion is a bonus action. During environmental hazards I will provide unique instructions to make a bit more engaging.

How Last creates a safe table

I value your safety, and I want you to feel welcome and safe in any story you tell. I use a safety checklist and regular checks ins. My door is always open if you want to discuss something through private messages.