Rime of the Critical Frostmaiden

About the adventure

♪ Do you wanna build a snowman? Come on, let's go and play [D&D]! Keep your friends close because it's gonna get frosty: 🌨️ You are cut off by magical blizzards 🌑 Trapped in perpetual twilight 🥶 People are turning into ice statues 🥀 Hope is fading... Rise up from humble beginnings to become the champions of light in these dark times! 🦹🏻‍♀️ Expose and defeat an evil cult feasting on fear and despair 🤝🏽 Give hope back to people and warm their hearts again 🧊 Explore arcane mysteries of an ancient city buried in ice 👿 Depose the Dark Archfey who stole the sun 💜 Shape your own story in the world of The Legend of Vox Machina and Critical Role! The archipelago of Eiselcross lies in the frozen north of Wildemount. Cold as it is, the islands have been experiencing unusually heavy and persistent snowstorms, and the sun hasn't been out for a year... Magical travel to Eiselcross is hazardous, and with the ship routes now being cut off as well, a crisis is swelling in the settlements. As you collect the clues, they will point to an unusual nemesis, their secret weapon hidden in ancient ruins under the glaciers of Eiselcross... But before you embark on a heroic expedition, more pressing matters grab your attention: a local pandemic has been turning people into ice statues, with no known remedy for this malady... Will you rise up to the challenge and save the people of your homeland? This campaign spans levels 1 to 11, taking you on a soul-stirring journey between towns filled with sorrow, giving you a chance to become a local hero and bring back hope; then, across the harsh frozen landscapes and into mysterious ruins of a floating city, now buried under snow, where dangerous arcana and cunning foes await! 🌟 What players say about my games: • "The stories he weaves are genuinely easy to connect with and fascinating" — Manish • "I have played with Danil for nearly 2 years now, he is a great storyteller and is fantastic at making sure everyone is included and having fun" — Ted • "Easily the best GM I've had when it comes to presentation" — Demi • "Danil's games are the essence of collaborative storytelling" — Orion • "Dedicated and methodical, and most of all, smart, able to think on his feet and adapt to players actions in a constructive way" — Carlos 🖌️ I am collaborating with Ben G (https://www.instagram.com/greatscottillustration/), a professional human artist. You get a free character portrait after 5 games, and a 50% discount on any following character commissions.

Additional Details

How to prepare

❔ New to the game, online play, or the VTT? All you need to get started is a Discord account. I will walk you through setup if needed, just add me on Discord: DanilSundquist#9995 In order to play, you will need: 🗸 Discord: app or browser-based 🗸 Internet Browser: Chrome, Firefox or Opera will work best 🗸 A microphone 🗸 Stable internet 🗸 A quiet place to enjoy the game

What I provide

My GM style: • Freedom of choice and narrative control • Living, breathing world that reacts to your actions • Believable NPCs with their own quirks, voices, motivations • Great pacing • Rules and tools mastery • Immersive descriptions • Atmospheric soundtracks and ambient sounds • Beautiful animations and visual effects • Professionalism: punctual, flexible, respectful I provide everything you need for the game: • Virtual Tabletop • Rules help and handouts • Character sheets • Customizable digital dice I use safety tools to ensure a safe and comfortable atmosphere at the table: • Zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassments or abusive behavior • Lines and Veils • X card • Open Door

Gameplay details

🏛 A Perfect Balance of the Three Pillars: • Comfortable atmosphere with shared spotlight and plenty of room for Roleplay and character development • High-stakes, fast-paced tactical Combat features use of terrain, custom monsters, environmental hazards and alternative objectives • Exciting Exploration, with breathtaking locations, evocative descriptions and beautiful maps 👥 Table Behavior and Etiquette: • Trust, respect, cooperation, and communication are foundational • Out-of-the-box thinking and creativity are encouraged • Have fun, and let others have fun 🦺 Safety tools: • My tables are a diverse, safe, and welcoming environment • Zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, abusive behavior, or discrimination, in- and out of the game • Session Zero to discuss content warnings, safety tools, mood, playstyles, and characters 🎲 System Rules: • Rule of Cool + RAW = solid rules structure with plenty of room for creativity • A few tweaks that enhance pacing and/or facilitate roleplay, discussed in session zero: 1️⃣ Free feat at level 1 (details below) 2️⃣ Short Rests take 10 minutes 3️⃣ Healing Potions are a Bonus Action to drink 4️⃣ If you use Vicious Mockery or Hideous Laughter and your joke/insult makes me laugh, the target gets no saving throw 5️⃣ Resurrection is a skill-challenge based ritual

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Breaks
Lines and Veils
Session 0
Stars and Wishes
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Characters start at level 1 with standard equipment and a free Feat. I will provide help with character creation (or pre-generated characters) if needed. You are encouraged to use the following source books, which I will share with you on D&D Beyond after booking: • Player's Handbook • Xanathar's Guide to Everything • Tasha's Cauldron of Everything • Monsters of Multiverse • Explorer's Guide to Wildemount • Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn (on VTT) Make sure your race, class & subclass options, spells, etc. come from one of those books. You can also make use of the Heroic Chronicle to help create your character: http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/background:wildemount-heroic-chronicle Restricted Options: • Races with innate flying speed, • Custom Lineage, • Clerics of Peace and Twilight Domains

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.