Inside Frozen Empires – Dan Carlson Discusses the Blood & Plunder Expansion
May 19, 2026 by avernos
Join Gerry as he interviews Dan Carlson, creator of Frozen Empires, the ambitious fan-made expansion for Blood & Plunder that brings the Great Northern War to tabletop life with land, naval, and amphibious battles, new factions, historical commanders, and unique scenarios.
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In the world of historical tabletop gaming, passion projects often become some of the hobby’s most exciting contributions. Frozen Empires, a fan-made expansion for Blood & Plunder, is one such project—an ambitious three-year undertaking that brings the battles of the Great Northern War to life through land, sea, and amphibious warfare. Created by Dan Carlson with the support of the Blood & Pigment community and the blessing of Firelock Games, the 111-page module introduces new factions, commanders, units, scenarios, and mechanics designed to seamlessly integrate with existing Blood & Plunder gameplay. In this interview, Gerry McCabe sits down with Dan Carlson to discuss the historical inspiration behind Frozen Empires, the extensive research and playtesting involved, and what players can expect from this expansive new addition to the hobby.
