The Frostveil Order

"In the chill of silence, we shape the future of Kaltheros."
— Whispermaster Arlis Veyn, Frostveil Operative

Description

The Frostveil Order is a covert intelligence network serving the Dominion of Kaltheros, tasked with securing the empire’s supremacy through espionage, sabotage, and manipulation. As a member of this shadowy organization, you are trained to operate in the coldest, most hostile environments, blending stealth, deception, and cold magic to neutralize threats and protect the Dominion’s interests.

Agents of the Frostveil Order excel in infiltration and precision, leveraging advanced technomagical tools and frost-forged weaponry to accomplish their missions. Your loyalty to Kaltheros is unwavering, and your work ensures that its secrets remain guarded and its enemies are silenced.

Attribute Bonuses:

• Two ability scores of your choice increase by +1.

Trinkets Table

Roll a d8 or choose one:

d8	Trinket
1	A frost-forged coin marked with the emblem of the Order.
2	A shard of enchanted ice that never melts.
3	A coded letter from a former handler, filled with cryptic advice.
4	A small vial of freezing mist used in stealth operations.
5	A glove inscribed with runes that glow faintly in icy environments.
6	A pendant shaped like a snowflake, gifted during your initiation.
7	A fragment of a technomagical relic from a past mission.
8	A silver badge engraved with your codename.

Using The Frostveil Order Background

This background is ideal for Rogues, Rangers, or Artificers who excel in stealth, magic, and high-stakes missions. Members of the Frostveil Order thrive in campaigns focused on espionage, cold magic, and technomagical intrigue. Whether dismantling rival factions, safeguarding the Dominion’s secrets, or uncovering the mysteries of Kaltheros, Frostveil operatives bring cunning and precision to every adventure.

 

Skill Proficiencies:

• Stealth: For moving undetected in covert missions.
• Investigation: To uncover crucial details and analyze intelligence.
• Arcana: For understanding and leveraging cold magic and technomagical tools.

Tool Proficiencies:

• Disguise Kit: To create false identities and blend into any environment.
• Tinker’s Tools: For maintaining technomagical devices.
• Poisoner’s Kit: To craft toxins and disable enemies.

Languages:

• Common
• Two additional languages, often tied to espionage or foreign diplomacy.

Equipment:

• A set of cold-weather clothing.
• A Frostveil Cloak (magical item).
• A concealed weapon (e.g., dagger, frost-forged blade, or small firearm).
• A forged document with your cover identity.
• A pouch containing 15 gold pieces.

Suggested Characteristics

d4	Personality Trait
1	"I prefer silence over words, and observation over action, but when the time comes to strike, I do so without hesitation."
2	"I have learned to trust only a select few, and even then, I keep most of my thoughts and plans to myself."
3	"My loyalty to Kaltheros is unshakable; I will sacrifice anything to ensure its continued supremacy."
4	"I am a master of patience. I can wait for days, weeks, or even months, knowing that when I strike, it will be decisive."

d4	Ideal
1	Loyalty: "The Dominion comes first—our people, our rulers, and our way of life must be protected at all costs."
2	Secrecy: "The strength of the Frostveil Order lies in its hidden nature. The less others know, the more effective we can be."
3	Control: "True power is not in what is seen, but in what is hidden. I use my influence to ensure that the right strings are pulled at the right moments."
4	Freedom: "Though my work is often ruthless, it is ultimately for the greater good. The Dominion will remain strong, free from internal threats and external enemies."

d4	Bond
1	"I was personally mentored by an Iron Spy who taught me the ways of the Order. Their death in a mission still weighs on me."
2	"The Frostveil Order gave me purpose when I was lost. I owe everything I am to them."
3	"My family served Kaltheros for generations, and I carry that legacy forward. My actions reflect the ideals of my ancestors."
4	"I once failed an important mission, and I will stop at nothing to redeem myself and restore my honor within the Order."

d4	Flaw
1	"I tend to keep my feelings hidden, even from those I trust, making it hard to form deep relationships."
2	"I sometimes take risks that others would deem unnecessary, believing the mission always justifies the means."
3	"The weight of the Frostveil Order's work sometimes clouds my judgment, leading me to question whether the end really justifies the means."
4	"I sometimes struggle with the moral ambiguity of my actions—taking lives in the name of a greater cause."

Contacts

Frostveil Order Contacts

Your operations have forged alliances within and beyond Kaltheros:

• A handler who ensures your missions are aligned with the Dominion’s goals.
• An artificer who crafts your frost-forged weaponry and tools.
• A rival agent who respects your skill but competes for recognition.
• A diplomat who facilitates covert exchanges between factions.