Reading over my travelogue deep diving the Paraelemental Plane of Ice AKA Frostfell, I began to see pieces that would make a great campaign. There are so many juicy tidbits to be gobbled up by an attentive DM and it makes a great backdrop for storytelling. But, as with many elemental planes, it seems aContinue reading “Campaign Pitch: The Mad Dreams of Cryonax”
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Ulkora, Aberrant Mind Sorcerer of Icewind Dale
As a part of my series on barbarian-blooded characters in every class BUT Barbarian, I’ve come to Sorcerers. A lot of the subclasses make perfect sense like the Storm Sorcerer using blizzard skinned magic with cold damage or a Draconic Bloodline tracing back to some of the White Wyrms of Icewind Dale. But one thatContinue reading “Ulkora, Aberrant Mind Sorcerer of Icewind Dale”
Character Reference: THE MAKER
This began as service to one of my players (as much of what I do does). He was playing a barbarian in Icewind Dale in the Rhime of the Frost Maiden adventure. He began to ask around (literally going to blacksmiths and asking) about magically enhancing his axe. Now, I’m sure there are a fewContinue reading “Character Reference: THE MAKER”
When is a Barbarian not a Barbarian: Artificer
For our D&D focus this month, we’re looking at the Barbarian Tribes of ICEWIND DALE. I’ve been running a campaign since the middle of 2021 and look forward to getting out of TEN TOWNS and making our way into the wilderness inhabited by rough and tumble barbarians. For more, check my homebrew character reference, anContinue reading “When is a Barbarian not a Barbarian: Artificer”
ICEWIND DALE: Alternative Options in Good Mead
This is BDC and I’ve been DMing through the Rime of the Frost Maiden with a mix of seasoned role-players, one returning player from 2E and his wife who is new to all of this. But I’ve found it necessary to switch up some things here and there. But isn’t that what it’s all about?Continue reading “ICEWIND DALE: Alternative Options in Good Mead”