Welcome to Mithral Forge Studios. Our vision is to craft worlds that transcend the ordinary, inviting you to step into narratives rich with wonder and adventure. Our mission is to be alchemists of imagination, ensnare the senses, and captivate the heart through engaging stories and immersive visuals.
Our ethos is to inscribe the essence of fantasy into the annals of digital art, breathing of life into journies that go beyond the bounds of reality. We don't just want to create content; but forge experiences that resonate with the soul and linger long after the screen fades to black.
Embark on an odyssey of awe with Mithral Forge Studios, your sanctuary for the extraordinary.
Enter realms of magical fantasy, where the fabric of reality is woven with threads of enchantment. Explore ancient forests whispering secrets through leaves that sparkle with magic, and mountain peaks that soar to touch the celestial expanse. Dragons unfurl their iridescent wings, casting shadows over kingdoms where elves, dwarves, and mages tread paths paved with prophecy and legend. Enchanted artifacts hum with latent power, and arcane runes await the touch of those brave enough to wield their truths. Step out of the mundane and into a world where every moment is steeped in the potential for adventure. Where harnessed power, courage and belief is the greatest weapon against the dark.
It might be a world filled with epic quests, legendary heroes, and grandiose magic. Vast Kingdoms where people coexist with fantastical creatures. Adventurers might find themselves saving the world from a dark sorcerer or a malevolent god, in a classic battle between The forces of good and evil. Looking for visceral action and adventure? Maybe more concerned with personal goals and survival? There is a place for these as well.
You could instead, delve into a world grim, dark, mysterious, and foreboding, where the threat of death and corruption is ever-present and horrors lurk everywhere. A world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. Magic is powerful but comes with a steep price, and creatures of the night roam the shadows. Grand and foreboding castles, crypts, and haunted forests. A heavy sense of dread and decay hang in the air, where ancient curses, forbidden knowledge, and the supernatural are central to the stories told.
Or enter the neon-lit labyrinth of netrunning, where the digital and the physical realms converge in a symphony of data streams. Experience being a netrunner navigating the intricacies of cyberspace, a vast frontier of encrypted secrets and virtual dangers. These are the future wizards, casting codes as spells, summoning information from the ether, and battling against formidable firewalls. In this domain, intelligence is the ultimate currency, and connectivity is the blade wielded with precision. Netrunning isn't just a skill; it's an art form where the canvas is the infinite network and the paint is possibility itself.
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We utilize a wide range of tools for creating our artwork, they are all strictly digital creations. It generally starts with Photoshop sketches and 3d modeling in Blender.
Rarely is a scene done as a whole but each element is created seperately and then composited together.
If the base render does not meet the desired look, then it goes through an iterative process of more Photoshop, After Effects and Stable Diffusion
Supplement your world with art and assets that bring richness and depth to every corner of your campaign. Our supplemental art, resources and expansions provide those missing details to make it an immersive world. These assets take existing adventures to new levels, crafted to fit seamlessly within the setting's aesthetic and lore.
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
First of many additional resources for the Wizards of the Coast Adventure.Game Masters looking to augment their games, can find here the D&D 5e Modifications and Expansions we use for Mithral Forge campaigns and hopefully they can make it easier for others run better TTRPG games.
Homebrew
Mithral Forge Campaigns implement a set of modifications and expansions to the official D&D 5th Edition content. While we find 5th Editiion is a fantastic starting place as an introduction to Role Playing Games, there are areas we think could use some changes. This is a living document that details alternate rules that will be used in all Mithral Forge Campaigns to align with our specific style of play.
Our campaigns tend to have more prevalent magic and more consequences to leading the life of an adventurer. Hopefully I can put out some quality entertainment and
Living Document
This is a Work In Progress. As such it is currently subject to change without notice as feedback from play-testing is accumulated and analyzed. We may find completely broken rules that will need re-writing.
Also this content is a merger of my own thoughts and works and blatant rip-offs from Reddit and all over the internet.
you can find an attribution and credits page at the end of the document. If you see something that is yours or you know the original source, contact us and we wlll update that page or remove content if you do not want it included.
Other System Expansions
Due to the quantity of material, the complete compendium has been split into three parts. In addition to the compendium the follwing are Works In Progress:
Welcome to the frozen north, to the frigid expanse of Icewind Dale. This is the land where the sun hides its face for much of the year, where the cold bites deeper than any sword, and where secrets lie buried beneath ice and fear.
Mithral Forge Studios proudly presents an epic animation series that brings to life the chilling Dungeons and Dragons adventure of 'Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden.' Join us on a journey through frostbitten landscapes, into the heart of darkness and mystery. Witness the tales of our crew as they navigate a land trapped in a perpetual winter, facing not just the elements, but the shadows lurking in the corners of the Dale and within themselves. Here, every step could be your last, and every decision could tip the balance between survival and the icy grip of death.
"Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden" is a tale of endurance against the harshest elements, a story woven into the very frost that blankets the land. In this adventure, the ten towns of Icewind Dale struggle under the curse of everlasting winter, a cold so deep and relentless it threatens to extinguish the flickers of life that endure. The Frostmaiden, an enigmatic and powerful deity, is suspected to be the architect of this frozen despair, her motives as mysterious as the perpetual night that shrouds the region.
Our heroes must unravel the secrets of this frigid landscape, braving blizzards, monstrosities, and their own fears, where survival depends on both their mettle and their ability to forge alliances in a place where trust is as scarce as the warmth. From the depths of dark locations to the stark beauty of the tundra, they will seek answers, confront the Frostmaiden's minions, and ultimately decide the fate of Icewind Dale.
This series presents this journey through fear, fascination, and the resilience of the spirit against the backdrop of a winter without end. It is a test of courage and character in a world where the chilling hand of winter touches everything.
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Campaign Intros and Trailers
Embark on your epic journey with a tailor-made campaign intro that sets the tone for adventure. Our team weaves narrative, art, and sound into an immersive tapestry that captures the essence of your world. From the whisper of lore to the crescendo of an unfolding saga, our intros are portals to the realms you've dreamed of, inviting players to step through with anticipation.BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy) Reveals
When the moment arrives to unveil the ultimate adversary, our BBEG reveals are meticulously designed to leave a lasting impression. We sculpt these climactic encounters with a blend of dramatic storytelling and visual prowess, ensuring that your Big Bad Evil Guy commands the presence and fear they deserve, becoming a legend in the minds of players.Cut Scenes
Elevate your narrative with cinematic cut scenes that punctuate your story's most pivotal moments. Our cut scenes are crafted with precision, blending stunning visuals and compelling audio to deepen engagement and enhance storytelling. They serve as narrative milestones that enrich the player experience and advance the plot with style and substance.Character Art
Our character art is a window to the soul of every figure in your story, from the noblest hero to the most enigmatic wanderer. With a stroke of our digital brush, we capture not just the appearance, but the essence of each character. Armor shines with history, eyes glimmer with hidden depths, and every weapon tells a tale of battles past.Mithral Forge Studios is committed to elevating your tabletop experience with custom content that ignites the imagination and forges memories that last a lifetime. Our studio prides itself on creating not just content, but experiences that resonate with storytelling finesse and artistic integrity.