Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
The sun no longer rises. Ice thickens and the Frostmaiden demands sacrifice. Can you survive the eternal winter of Icewind Dale?
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 6:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to the frozen edge of the world. In the heart of Icewind Dale, the sun has not crested the horizon in over two years. A supernatural winter, fueled by the divine wrath of the Frostmaiden, has trapped the Ten-Towns in a cycle of isolation. This is a land where the wind howls like a wounded beast and the shadows in the snow are often more than just tricks of the light. In this campaign we will explore the grit of a frontier town on the brink of collapse, the eerie beauty of the high glacier, and the cosmic horror that lurks beneath the ice. It is a world where trust is the most expensive currency and every flickering torch is a defiance against the eternal night. As a narrator, I prioritize a deeply personal, story-driven experience. I don’t run "service-style" dungeon crawls; instead, I weave your character’s backstory directly into the fabric of the campaign. Your origins, secrets, and ambitions are the catalysts for the plot. Expect a narrative that leans into a dark, gothic aesthetic, where the atmosphere is thick and the consequences of your choices are lasting. This game is for players who want to lose themselves in a collaborative, cinematic journey. If you enjoy rich character development, tactical challenges in Foundry VTT, and a world that reacts to your presence, then you have a place at this table.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
About me
Hi! I'm a Dungeon Master for more than 20 years who loves running story-driven Dungeons & Dragons campaigns using official adventures. My focus at the table is simple: create a fun, welcoming game where players feel comfortable roleplaying, making meaningful choices, and watching their characters grow over the course of the story. I enjoy bringing published adventures to life by giving attention to NPCs, character moments, and the consequences of the party’s decisions. Whether you're a brand new player or a veteran adventurer, my goal is to make sure everyone at the table feels involved in the story. Expect memorable scenes, exciting challenges, and plenty of opportunities for your character to shine as the adventure unfolds.
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Creating your character
- 2024 ruleset - Pointbuy for Atributes - Character Secrets from the campaign explained by me
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players must have a Discord account and a computer
What André Thibes brings to the table
What can you expect? - Character Background integrated to the main story - Memorable NPCs - Character development - Meaningful and dynamic combats
Homebrew rules
1. Variant Rule DM14: More difficult identification. Identifying a magic item properties os not possible with a short rest. Now you need the spell Identify or attempting using it 2. Homebrew Rule: Exhaustive Death Saves. If you get back on your feet after dropping with 0 HP, you gain 1 cumulative exhaustion level, even if they recover came from Healing spells
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How André Thibes creates a safe table
- Discussion on the first session - Personal Inbox open during the entire game session and also out of the game time - LGBTQ+ friendly - POC friendly - Neuro diversity friendly
Content warnings
Safety tools used