Behind the Die By Charlie Stayton When the frost creeps in and the world grows quiet beneath a blanket of snow, ancient stories awaken. The frozen north has always stirred the imagination — a realm of howling winds, shimmering auroras, and the haunting presence of things older than humankind. Whether your adventurers are trudging across tundra or exploring a glacier’s heart, myths of the cold can breathe life (and terror) into your world. Let’s step into the frost and explore how you can adapt three classic legends — Ymir , the Wendigo , and the Snow Queen — for your next tabletop campaign. The Primordial Giant: Ymir, Father of Frost In Norse mythology, Ymir was the first being, born from the melting ice of Niflheim meeting the fires of Muspelheim. From his massive body came the world itself — his flesh the earth, his blood the seas, his bones the mountains. Ymir’s death was the dawn of creation. How to use Ymir in your world: The Frozen Titan: Imagine an ancient gian...