Free League Publishing Forbidden Lands: The Bitter Reach Campaign Supplement

Overview

Step into a frozen frontier with The Bitter Reach, a grand campaign module for the Forbidden Lands setting. In these southern and northern winds, ancient whispers drift on the ice, hinting at forgotten words and hidden riches. The book invites your table to test wit, courage, and teamwork as heroes pursue long-buried legends and face guardians of power beyond imagination.

This supplement expands the Forbidden Lands toolkit with fresh mysticism, new professions, and rules that fit a life defined by snow and frost. Treasures await—not as guaranteed rewards, but as possibilities that could reshape your characters and the map itself.

What’s inside

• Two new magic disciplines: Elemental Magic and Ice Affinity, offering varied ways to influence the battlefield and quests
• A new Champion profession with talents to tailor fearless characters
• Expanded travel rules for snow, cold, and fuel, plus 40 fresh random encounters to spark exploration
• Eight new monsters, including a Frost Dragon, an Ice Giant, and a Wendigo, for memorable confrontations
• The Wake of the Winter King campaign arc, featuring eight key players with competing ambitions
• Ten illustrated adventure sites that can be sprinkled across the wasteland in almost any order
• An epic finale that lets players influence the Bitter Reach’s future
• Note: For full use, the Bitter Reach Map & Cards Pack is recommended

The tabletop experience

Expect a cinematic journey through bitter winds, treacherous passages, and hidden sanctuaries. The new magic and the Champion class invite creative builds, while the expanded travel rules heighten tension during expeditions. Discovery and peril arrive in equal measure as you marshal resources, negotiate with factions, and decide where to press deeper into the ice.

• Atmospheric exploration with snow-slicked routes and fuel challenges
• Iconic guardians and legendary beasts that reward strategic planning
• Non-linear site order to tailor pacing and campaign feel for your group

While the book lays out a rich path forward, it invites every table to interpret possibilities. The Bitter Reach is a springboard for mood, momentum, and memorable moments, designed to enhance play without overpromising results.