Snow blankets the earth in an unbroken hush, and all of nature seems held in frozen anticipation—yet something dark stirs beneath the silent veil of winter.

On a journey through the frigid mountain passes, your party stumbles upon a chilling sight: a sleigh wrecked in the snow, shattered under strange and violent circumstances. The ground is stained crimson, and the remnants of what appears to be a massacre stretch out into the distance. Among the scattered remnants of a winter legend, you find tracks leading away—a grim invitation to uncover a mystery that could reshape the season itself.

Rumor speaks of Father Winter, the guardian of winter’s gifts, and his powerful magic which has kept the forces of darkness at bay. But now, Father Winter lies captive, his powers drained by a rival who would claim his place as the true master of the season. Together with his faithful reindeer companion, hiding from hunters in the shadows, your party must brave the treacherous mountains, face fierce creatures of the frost, and outwit a cunning winter madman whose ambition threatens to plunge the world into a night without end.

"A Silent Winter’s Night" blends classic holiday magic with suspense, mystery, and high-stakes adventure, crafted to suit any fantasy TTRPG system. This one-shot adventure invites players into a wintry landscape of wonder and danger, where their courage—and the fate of winter itself—will be tested.

Will your party restore the light of the season, or will winter’s silence reign forever?

Warning: This adventure contains elements of winter folklore, dark themes, and supernatural intrigue, and is intended for mature players.