WlfSamurai
Maelstrom Engineer
North of the Spine of the World, Icewind Dale is a cold, harsh environment that few step foot in, let alone settle. Extreme climes can claim a man just as easily as the dangerous creatures that live in them. Yet, as with many harsh places in Faerûn, there are those that call Icewind Dale home. The Ten-Towns, each settled at different times by different groups long ago, are nestled in the expanse between the Spine of the World and the Reghed Glacier. The inhabitants of the Ten-Towns call Icewind Dale home.
Of late, however, the weather of Icewind Dale has grown worse and even more extreme. Frequent blizzards, frozen passes, blistering winds, and very little sunlight make the Dale an even more dangerous place than normal. Some speak of curses. Others whisper of the Gods’ wrath. Still others speak of leaving homes in the Dale for good. During the past two years, the weather has continued to get worse with little hope for a change.
Every town within the Ten-Towns has put out a call for aid. A call for adventurers. It is one of these calls from the town of Bryn Shanders that the adventurers of our story have answered:
Ten-Towns is in dire need of aid. Darkness and cold grips Icewind Dale. Ten-Towns need adventurers strong of arm and keen of mind, who are willing to help out as best they can. If that sounds like you, you are invited to meet with Speaker Duvessa Shane in Bryn Shander’s Town Hall on the 1st of the month. Minimum payment of 10 gp per tenday.
What does the future hold for these intrepid adventurers? What will become of Icewind Dale and the Ten-Towns?
Icewind Dale will be a D&D 5e game run in the Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure. More game information:
Separate personal note:
I've been wanting to run this adventure for some time. I've always had a soft spot for Icewind Dale after playing the CRAP out of the isometric Infinity Engine games from the days of yore. I never had Baldur's Gate or its sequel. I never had Planescape Torment. Though, I wanted both of those games. But! I did have Icewind Dale and loved both 1 & 2. I still go back and play some from time to time.
I love the setting and look forward to see how you guys engage with it.
Of late, however, the weather of Icewind Dale has grown worse and even more extreme. Frequent blizzards, frozen passes, blistering winds, and very little sunlight make the Dale an even more dangerous place than normal. Some speak of curses. Others whisper of the Gods’ wrath. Still others speak of leaving homes in the Dale for good. During the past two years, the weather has continued to get worse with little hope for a change.
Every town within the Ten-Towns has put out a call for aid. A call for adventurers. It is one of these calls from the town of Bryn Shanders that the adventurers of our story have answered:
Ten-Towns is in dire need of aid. Darkness and cold grips Icewind Dale. Ten-Towns need adventurers strong of arm and keen of mind, who are willing to help out as best they can. If that sounds like you, you are invited to meet with Speaker Duvessa Shane in Bryn Shander’s Town Hall on the 1st of the month. Minimum payment of 10 gp per tenday.
What does the future hold for these intrepid adventurers? What will become of Icewind Dale and the Ten-Towns?
Icewind Dale will be a D&D 5e game run in the Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure. More game information:
- Be kind to your fellow players
- Be open to improv and building your characters into the setting
- Looking for 4-6 players, new players welcome!
- Looking for posts every day or two
- I want to keep this campaign going to the end, so potentially a long commitment
- Starting level 1 (you will quickly progress to level 3 and above)
- This adventure will take you from level 1 to level 10—and potentially beyond
- Any officially published D&D 5e materials for character options are allowed
- Unearthed Arcana options will be considered, but must be reviewed and approved by me first
- We will roll for stats: 4d6, drop lowest, arrange as you wish
Separate personal note:
I've been wanting to run this adventure for some time. I've always had a soft spot for Icewind Dale after playing the CRAP out of the isometric Infinity Engine games from the days of yore. I never had Baldur's Gate or its sequel. I never had Planescape Torment. Though, I wanted both of those games. But! I did have Icewind Dale and loved both 1 & 2. I still go back and play some from time to time.
I love the setting and look forward to see how you guys engage with it.
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