After months of teasers and rumors, Dungeons and Dragons players finally know what their next official adventure book is going to be. The reveal of Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden confirmed the long-rumored return to the iconic setting, but the modern horror-inspired story definitely came as a surprise to many fans. The book itself is still two months or so away from release, but it's not too early to start unlocking some exciting Icewind Dale-related content on DnD Beyond.
As Dungeons and Dragons fans who use the digital toolbox likely already know, DnD Beyond released its Digital Dice public beta a few weeks ago. The new feature allows groups who are playing online the ability to save a ton of /rolld20 commands in Discord by simply clicking any check, save, or attack on the character sheet for a quick roll. Alongside the public beta, DnD Beyond also released some custom dice that cost a little extra and give players the opportunity to begin building their digital dice collection.
The small first wave of digital dice included a basic Pigment Pack and a special Magic: The Gathering setting inspired Mythic Theros set of dice. Now, it appears that another special set is available and this one is frosty and inspired by the frigid Icewind Dale setting...
Rather than offering the Icewind Dale digital dice in the Marketplace as a microtransaction, the only way players are currently able to unlock this dice skin is through a digital Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden pre-order on DnD Beyond. Picking up the pre-order for $29.99 offers immediate access to the new set of dice.
In Icewind Dale, adventure is a dish best served cold.
Beneath the unyielding night sky, you stand before a towering glacier and recite an ancient rhyme, causing a crack to form in the great wall of ice. Beyond this yawning fissure, the Caves of Hunger await. And past this icy dungeon is a secret so old and terrifying that few dare speak of it. The mad wizards of the Arcane Brotherhood long to possess that which the god of winter’s wrath has so coldly preserved—as do you! What fantastic secrets and treasures are entombed in the sunless heart of the glacier, and what will their discovery mean for the denizens of Icewind Dale? Can you save Ten-Towns from the Frostmaiden’s everlasting night?
Pre-ordering this book on D&D Beyond will immediately unlock a set of digital dice & 6 character backdrops. More cosmetic character sheet bonuses will be available on release.
There are going to be a lot of other details about Icewind Dale and other upcoming D&D products dropping throughout the rest of the year, so be sure to stay tuned and check back for additional news. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Dungeons and Dragons news, updates, and strategy guides. Until then, roll well, adventurers!
Dungeons and Dragons: Icewind Dale Rime of the Frostmaiden releases everywhere on September 15, 2020.
Source: DnD Beyond