DRAGON OF ICESPIRE PEAK.
Our Adventure Begins.Will you become the heroes the Forgotten Realms need, or will Cryovain, the ice dragon, bring your quest to a chilling end?"
$30.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Friday - 12:00 PM UTC
Jul 24 / Session 9
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 50–150 Sessions
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Dive into an epic adventure with the Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit, featuring "Dragon of Icespire Peak" and its thrilling follow-up quests: "Storm Lord’s Wrath," "Sleeping Dragon’s Wake," and "Divine Contention." This campaign will guide characters from level 1 to level 13, allowing for rich character development and growth as they face formidable foes and uncover hidden treasures. Set in the the Forgotten Realms, players will explore a world filled with danger and intrigue. As they contend with Cryovain, the fearsome ice dragon, encounter mysterious creatures, forge alliances with local factions, and unravel the secrets of the land. The campaign offers a mix of exploration, combat, and role-playing opportunities, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to D&D, this game is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a rich narrative filled with heroic deeds and challenging quests. With my experience running this campaign and an ongoing world, you'll have the freedom to explore and shape your adventure in a sandbox-style setting. Join us, and become the heroes the Forgotten Realms so desperately need!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(64)
3 years on StartPlaying
687 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Beginner Friendly
About me
WELL MET. Let me introduce myself, I am DM Grendel. Irish born, dyslexic, oral storyteller and lover of role playing games. They remind me of sitting round a fire with a group of friends creating new storys. I am not an actor or voice actor and don’t expect my players to be either. I am more interested in the adventures we creat together. I have been DMing since the mid 80s, forever GM on D&D, Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel Superheroes and Vampire Masquerade among others. I am a world traveler, this has given me great insight on real world exploration, adventuring, different cultures and languages. Another string to my bow is I am a practitioner of martial arts both hand to hand and weapons giving me interesting perspectives in combat. I am trained in counselling skills and hold several qualifications in “safe guarding” for working with vulnerable people and groups. I volunteer with the blind and run games for both sighted and visually impaired players. My games are both tolerant and inclusive.
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Creating your character
Welcome, adventurers! Complete beginners are welcome, and assistance will be provided to help set up your characters. Platform: Characters will be created on D&D Beyond. Character Creation Timing: This will happen before the first session, allowing everyone to be ready for action. Stat Generation: Players can choose between Point Buy or Standard Array for their stats. Resources: Feel free to access any D&D content on D&D Beyond, but please stick to the core rulebooks to ensure balance. Let’s craft heroes ready to face the challenges
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To ensure a smooth start to our adventure, here are the steps players need to take before the game begins:Join the Discord Server: Go to "Grendle's World" on Discord. This will be our main communication hub. https://discord.gg/t3f8KABd Set Up Roll20 Account: Create an account on Roll20 if you don’t have one. This will be our virtual tabletop for gameplay. Download Necessary Programs: Ensure you have the Roll20 app downloaded for easier access during sessions. Create Your Character: Use D&D Beyond to create your character, following the character creation guidelines provided. Install Beyond20 Extension: Download the Beyond20 browser extension to link your D&D Beyond character sheet with Roll20 for seamless gameplay. By completing these steps, you'll be fully prepared to embark on our exciting adventure
What Grendle brings to the table
What I provide * Official and tailor made custom maps with fog of war and dynamic lighting with personalised character tokens. * Aftercare following each session to help develop game, characters and story arc. * All Pay For Play games have been heavily play tested. * Complete beginners welcome. Assistance given setting up characters. * Access to books and content on D&D Beyond.
Homebrew rules
We’ll discuss these homebrew rules in detail during Game 0, so everyone understands how they work and can ask questions. This will ensure we’re all on the same page and ready for an epic adventure!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Grendle creates a safe table
I enjoy running official D&D modules to explore the rich lore of the forgotten realms and beyond. I focus on player centric games where we work on creating new storys together. Using official D&D world as a backdrop means we can concentrate on players characters and the storys we are developing. We start our campaign with a game zero to ensure we create a safe and enjoyable game for all, where I will be employing my counselling skills to write a social contract that we all agree upon. Including what safe guards, safety tools and game mechanics we will be using within the game.
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