Frosthaven – The Ice Cave (111)

David Skelector Boardgame, Fantasy, Frosthaven, Play reports

Another side scenario, this one could be found inside the last scenario we did – an item we’ve looted is leading to further adventure with promises of riches. As my character is pretty much obsessed with gold I voted for this one and my fellow players were happy to oblige.

Characters

  • Grayzill the Snowdancer (David) lvl 2, General Winter is on the field
  • T-Gee/Mina the Geminate (Math) lvl 5>>6>>retirement, two competing hiveminded insect swarms in a single body
  • Boson the Blink Blade (Guillaume) lvl 2, master of the 4th dimension

A magic mirror, that’s what we had found, but we promptly damaged it just as we were transported inside some dimensional pocket. Unfortunately this is no treasure-laden lair (dammit) but rather a prison of sort for a savvas called The Shimmer. The place is split into two symmetrical halves with some effects manifesting into one another. The incarcerated Shimmer is in both halves at the same time.

« Sorry Boson, you’re the new guy, you go alone… » Boson proceeds to get almost killed immediately.
The Shimmer knows how to create a mood! (surely if Math’s decors weren’t improving each time we would be sorely disappointed! No pressure.)
« You’re all alone now, the both of you. »
We’ve vanquished the Shimmer, even with his ridiculous amount of HPs. But look, here’s the magic mirror lying on the ground! What, you see a chest? No it’s a scenario item and thus, a magic mirror I tell you!
In a most fitting moment, the Geminate are reflected/doubled or is quadrupled? This is getting complicated…
Hey, we’ve killed the boss already, why don’t you just gently **** off?
The Geminate: « no it’s fine, more XPs yesss!
Finally we get out of the mirror world. Note how I didn’t forget to take a final picture this time, incredible!

Closing Comments:

  • The start of the scenario was disastrous for the Blink Blade but fortunately he managed to clear his side of the room with a bit of luck and then he could recuperate before going on.
  • Hard but well-designed scenario, with an unusual gimmick that gave it a lot of flavor. Could have given it a better title though!
  • The Geminate retires, the last of the original trio to do so. His personal quest (of getting 150 xps through cards) was also more demanding.
  • Frosthaven (as Gloomhaven did) almost always offers a solid tactical experience. The narrative experience is mostly hit & miss though IMO. This time was definitely on the hit side, the events (before and after the scenario) were interesting and flavorful.

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